In today’s fast-paced world, stress, anxiety, and pain have become an almost inevitable part of our daily lives. With the hustle and bustle of daily routines, we often find ourselves trapped in a never-ending cycle of stress and anxiety, which can have a significant impact on our health and well-being. However, by incorporating breathwork and mindfulness into our daily lives, […]
At Nimble Fitness, in New York City, we always jump at the chance to get out and into nature, especially if that involves a new athletic challenge. Over the years, our staff have dug into surfing, snowboarding, hiking, ultramarathons, yoga retreats etc. It’s always good to both expand your horizons and get outside. When I got the call from my […]
Many people trying to increase Gaba and lower glutamate falsely believe they should avoid meat or eggs because of their glutamate level. While it is true there is glutamic acid in meat and eggs which converts to glutamate, meat and eggs are not a problem for the following reasons. Glutamate is only a problem when in excess, we need glutamate […]
You may be surprised to learn that there are a variety of hidden dangers in sunscreen that can hinder our ability to reduce stress and anxiety, overcome cravings for sugar and carbs, balance Gaba and glutamate and other neurotransmitters, reduce microbial overgrowth, and put our health at risk in many other ways. While it is true that “excessive” amounts of […]
The regular practice of mindfulness has many positive effects on our physical, mental and spiritual health. It is one of the most powerful self-care tools we can use to relieve stress, alleviate pain, decrease anxiety, improve mood, sleep better, increase inner peace and awareness, and promote a richer, more meaningful and fulfilling life overall. That is why I believe, finding […]
Eliminating sugar from the diet is an issue you hear me talk about a lot around here for a couple of important reasons. First of all, I get new visitors who have never been here before on a daily basis, and thus it is often a new concept for them. Since it is one of the cornerstones of my approach […]
Salt (sodium chloride) is absolutely essential for the human body; without it we cannot sustain life. It supports hydration; assists with adrenal function; regulates blood pressure; maintains cell membranes, balance in pH and blood volume; prevents insulin resistance and arterial plaque formation; helps you cope better with stress and may even increase life expectancy. It is also needed to support […]
YOU are a YES! You are inherently deserving of whatever it is you desire for yourself. The challenge for many of us is, from a very young age, we learn that we are a No. We are not smart enough, pretty enough or lovable enough and list goes on. We are told we are wrong or don’t fit into this […]
One of the most common underlying contributors to anxiety, chronic stress, an imbalance in Gaba and glutamate, as well as many other conditions and syndromes like adrenal fatigue, sugar and carb cravings, and high histamine, which often goes unidentified is the overgrowth of microbes like Candida. Candida is one of the most cunning and adaptive organisms that exist. It has […]
Anxiety and depression are epidemics in our society. Although there are a variety of issues that contribute to this problem, the diet that one eats plays a critical role. If you are familiar with my work, you may know that I encourage my clients to eat lots of red meat and go low-carb to improve mental health issues of all […]
