As a health coach, I am a big fan of nature as therapy. Spending time in nature has been linked to lower stress levels, better cardiovascular health, better sleep and more gut bio-diversity to name just a few healthy benefits. With Spring break coming, I […]
This time of the year is one for resolutions and plans. But before you start writing down your goals for the New Year, please take some moments to get more in touch with yourself and understand your true needs and values. Most of the time […]
I will tell you a secret. Human beings are wired for pleasure and positive gratification. Nobody is really looking forward to making sacrifices like giving up on chocolate, wine, comfort food or sweating at the gym, which makes it very difficult to create and maintain […]
If you’re experiencing a dip in your sex drive, then follow these tips from Margo Marrone, Co-Founder of The Organic Pharmacy, to help boost your libido naturally. Everyone’s libido is different, and it can even decline as you get older. But, in some cases, external […]
When shopping for healthy fruits and vegetables it is always difficult to know which are best to buy organic and which one are OK to bought conventionally grown. The EWG, the Environmental Working Group is an American organization that annually publish a list of the […]
The way we eat, sleep, exercise, or deal with stress, deeply affects our physical and mental wellbeing, while thoughts, emotions, and beliefs deeply affect our behaviours and lifestyle habits. You cannot really address one without the other and expecting long terms, sustained lifestyle change. This […]
Over the past ten years I worked with many women in their late thirties and early forties, and while I was supporting them in their juggle between the demands of a high powered job and caring for a young family, I kept on seeing the […]
There is no point in hiding it: it has been a stressful year. All our norms, lives & livehood has been turned upside down, we have been isolated, left in fear and anxiety. We all had to find ways to cope with stress, me included. […]
Few weeks ago I had the honour to be part of a panel of experts on how to keep fit and healthy during this Covid19 outbreak for the new health and wellness online publication Health Web Magazine . My best advice is to simply decrease […]
We all know that we need to eat our “five a day” portions of vegetables, but do we really know why? The first thing that comes to our minds is definitely fibres and gut health, which are obviously vey important, yes, but is that the […]
Health coaching is a profession that is growing and that is expected to grow even more in the near future. There is a lot confusion though, about what a health coach is, and how a health coach can help clients making realistic and sustainable changes. […]
There is a lot that we don’t know about COVID19, but what seems clear so far is that people with underlying conditions seem to be more susceptible to the virus and more likely to develop serious complications. Another pattern that is emerging is one of […]
Are you keeping yourself busy, busy, during lockdown? Whilst keeping busy could be an effective coping mechanism to anxiety in the first place, it can also become a way to escape our reality and be faced with our inner self. We live in a society […]
Vitamin C is on of the most important vitamins for the body. It is a major anti-oxidant and its involved in more than hundred cellular reactions. It helps iron absorption, collagen formation ( yes it is anti-aging that is why it is often added to […]
Self-isolation can be a frustrating time, but also one of self-discovery and self-growth. Staying indoor, maintain social & physical distancing while staying idle with all this time on your hands is the perfect recipe for negative thoughts, low energy, overthinking and anxiety. You need to […]
We live in stressful times, and I am sure many of us will be living times of worry and anxiety. Whilst these emotions are natural, Coronavirus is here to stay for a bit and we need to adapt our mindset in order to be more […]
It’s official: Coronavirus has arrived in Great Britain and it is here to stay for a bit. In the unfortunate event that you need to self-isolate, I have drawn up a list of healthy essentials that you can easily stock up and that take little […]
It is estimated that magnesium deficiency is one of the most common nutrient deficiencies in the world. This important mineral is implicated in over three hundred chemical reactions in our bodies and it is important for nerve transmission, muscles function, heart rhythm, mood and sleep […]
We hear a lot about self-care these days, but do we really know what self-care really is, and are we really able to choose and prioritize self-care in a world were we are all so constantly busy? 1.Cut down on social media Too much time […]
Being healthy at this time of the year is possible. As usual here are few simple yet effective tips, to make your Christmas and festive season, healthier, memorable and meaningful at the same time. FOCUS ON EXPERIENCES Focus on experiences rather than material things. It’s […]
Christmas time and the festive period are the epitome of unhealthy habits and foods. But you can simply crowd out the bad stuff, introducing more healthy wholefoods in your diet. The festive season is rich in foods that are beneficial for our health and at […]
As a health coach I am on a mission to educate my clients on the danger of hidden sugar in foods. We all know that we should not give in to those cravings of chocolates cookies ( it is never really only one, is it) […]
As a health coach I am a great believer that the food we eat can highly contribute to our health and wellness, or highly impair it. After all we eat three times a day, and what you eat everyday goes to support your everyday cellular […]
Circadian rhythms are what regulate your body wake/sleep cycle: they pretty much go in automatic, and tell your body when it is time to fall asleep and when it is time to be awake. The mechanism that regulates them is actually quite complex, and involves […]
Let’s face it healthy eating, it’s not cheap, but with a bit of attention and planning, you can learn to eat well on a budget. And if you are feeling a bit demotivated always remember that healthy eating is always the best choice in the […]
One of the most difficult things when you are on a diet, or simply paying attention to what you eat, is dealing with those sudden and strong sweet or chocolate cravings. The trick is to have in mind some healthy treats, that are easy to […]
When we value and respect ourselves and our needs, we move from a place of calm and balance, and we reflect this sense of self into the reality and the people around us. It allows us to draw healthy boundaries, and help us establish our […]
Christmas is only a month away, so there is plenty of time to plan a healthier Christmas this year. The N. 1 danger for the festive season is excessive sugar consumption. Sugar can make your insulin levels spike up, increase inflammation in the body which […]
November is a month surprisingly rich in anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory foods. There is a huge variety of vegetables and fruits to choose from to pleasure our taste buds and support our health. Pears. Surprisingly rich in anti-oxidants and phyto-nutrients, pears are low GI, rich in fibers and […]
Lack of time is named as one of the reasons for feeling overwhelmed, unable to keep up with a healthy living regime and being stressed. As most of us are going back to the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it is important to find […]
Summer is now here, and we have been blessed with a beautiful weather here in London this year. With summer dresses and less make-up, the attention is on the skin. So here are 6 lifestyle tips for a glowing skin. Because a beautiful skin is a healthy skin. […]
I am re-posting here from my Pilates website, this very popular article on weight loss and the most common mistakes people do. Have a good read through and if you have questions, you can use the hashtag #askClaudia or contact me directly on any of […]
Springtime is now here, and with the warm weather comes the need to detox from the heavier and mostly cooked winter meals and favor more raw and fresh ingredients. Raw vegetables maintain intact heat sensitive vitains like Vitamin C, and have a enzymes that can […]
Everybody seems to be a bit diary intolerant these days, including me. Whether this depends on the farming conditions ( from antibiotic load, cattle stress hormones, grains feeding) or not, it is difficult to say, but if you feel that cow’s milk is a bit […]
Most of us tend to start a new diet or detox on a Monday, and most of us usually struggle to carry through and abandon their plans of a healthier diet mid-week. Could it be that the timing is just wrong? The answer is yes. […]
This is one of the most common complaint I received from my clients and friends alike: I have managed to lose weight but cannot shift the last stubborn few pounds. What shall I do? The scenario might sounds familiar. You have managed to get you […]
It’s that time of the year again, when the first colds and flu of the season start to appear. Our lifestyle and nutrition can have an influence on our immune system and the way we responds to minor illnesses. Have you ever noticed how we […]
Digestive issues are quite common. A poor or disorderly diet, stress, poor eating hygiene, lack of sleep and even a sedentary life, can all contribute. The first port of call is obviously to check with your GP as any change in digestive functions can mask […]
We are still in the middle of the winter, all wrapped up in our puffer jackets and scarves, but in only two months’ time we will start planning our holidays and longing for a warmer climate. And when we get closer to the spring, one […]
As a health coach and Pilates instructor, I get asked all the time, how do you eat in a healthy way? Many wonder whether I eat carbs at all or if I live off fruits juices. None of the two, I have to say, and […]
