Tag: wellbeing
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Why Stress Resilience Is One of the Strongest Determinants of Health
Stress and resilience may be the strongest drivers of health. A personal reflection on stress, menstruation, and building resilience through lifestyle.
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The Body Signs Series #5 – Dark Circles
We often think that dark circles are due to lack of sleep, but that is not the only cause.
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The Body Signs Series #3 – Dry Skin
Dry skin. Seems like a common problem which we often try to solve with lotions and potions… but sometimes hydrating your skin is not enough. For healthy, glowing skin you also need sufficient amounts of these nutrients…
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The Body Signs Series – #1 Cracked Tongue
So let’s start with the tongue. It is often one of the first areas of the body to show signs of nutrient deficiencies.
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2018 Wellness Trends
Here we are at the end of January and there have been plenty of new trends in the health and wellbeing field. Industry experts predict that 2018 will see moringa (a “super” anti-inflammatory green) replace turmeric, collagen overtake protein powders and “nootropic” (brain boosters/cognitive enhancers) supplements climb the top of the popularity list. Other trends…
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Why do People Fail?
In the last post we talked about the philosophy of NLP and the basic principle of focusing on what you do want, rather than on what you don’t want. So if success was so easy to achieve why do so many people fail? Let’s see… How many times have we taken advice from the wrong people?…
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Dodging the Stress Bullets
Recently I listened to part of Pedram Shojai’s New York Times best selling book – The Urban Monk: Eastern Wisdom and Modern Hacks to Stop Time and Find Success, Happiness, and Peace. It was quite interesting and a good reminder to live in the moment and make the best of it. We often think that with…
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Calories and Optimal Food Intake – Part 2
In the Paul‘s last post we looked at the basics about calories and metabolism. Now let’s see how calories affect weight management: Whether you are trying to lose weight, maintain weight, or gain more, calories matter. Calorie restriction is counterproductive and does not work because when you consume less energy than your body requires, the body adapts.…
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Chocolate Chip Brownie with a Twist
Who does not love brownies?! Unfortunately traditional recipes are full of empty calories which could sabotage your efforts for a healthy lifestyle. But don’t despair yet! PT & mom of two Adrianna has put together a healthier and less caloric version for you with her secret ingredient: black beans. These brownies are yummilicious and they come…
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5 Ways To Battle Fatigue
Today we live in a fast-paced world full of stress and anxiety and sadly it has become all too common to feel tired all the time. In fact, the situation is so dire that chronic fatigue syndrome is now an officially recognised illness. If ever there was a better time to take a step back…
English Speaking Nutritionist in Florence, Italy 