How Calmalo's guides are written

Calmalo's guides are written for a specific moment: someone who feels tense, overwhelmed or unable to switch off, and wants something simple they can do now. That moment deserves care. This page explains how the guides are made, so you can decide how much to trust them.

Who writes them

The guides are written and maintained by Sergio Gualda, who makes Calmalo. You can read why Calmalo exists. I am not a doctor or a psychologist, and the guides never pretend otherwise. When a guide has been checked by a qualified professional, their name and credentials appear under the title, next to the date of their review.

What the guides are, and what they are not

They are practical guides to breathing, relaxation and attention: what to try, why it might help, and when to stop. They are general information for difficult moments.

They are not medical advice, a diagnosis or a treatment. They never promise to cure anything. When a topic touches on health, such as panic, sleep problems or physical symptoms, every guide says plainly when it is time to talk to a doctor or a therapist, and links to urgent help.

Sources

Every claim about how the body or mind works is based on published research or on guidance from public health bodies, such as the NHS, the NIH and the World Health Organization. Where possible I link to the original study, with its DOI, and every guide lists its sources at the end.

I try to be honest about the limits of the evidence. Many studies on breathing and relaxation are small and short. When that is the case, the guide says so, rather than presenting a promising result as a proven one. There is more on this in the science behind Calmalo.

Language and tone

The guides are written in plain language, without jargon, fear or exaggeration. They avoid telling you how you feel or what you should be able to do. Each one is written to be useful even if you only read the first few paragraphs.

Every guide exists in six languages. Translations are adapted, not copied word for word, and local help lines and services are given for each language where they matter.

Updates and corrections

Each guide shows the date it was last updated. Guides are reviewed when new research or guidance appears, and at least once a year.

If you find a mistake, a broken source or something that could be explained better, please write to hello@calmalo.com. Corrections are made quickly and the date at the top of the guide changes when they are.

Independence

Calmalo is free and has no sign-up. It does not sell products, supplements or courses, and no company pays to appear in a guide. Nothing you read here is an advertisement. Read how your data is handled in the privacy policy.