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 […]
In Dr. Peter Attia’s book, Outlive, he rates strength training as the number one thing we can do to improve our health span. People often think life span but what’s living if we aren’t healthy enough to experience a full life! Health span is about living a fully functional life with little or no disease. How does this relate to […]
The quality of our posture is a major concern and rightfully so. Our minds are always reading the nonverbal cues that people around us are presenting and posture can be an indicator of physical and internal energy. Our posture can help us look younger and more vibrant or older and fatigued. Poor posture can disrupt your digestion, stifle your breath […]
We do it thousands of times a day but rarely think about it. It affects our stress levels, hormonal balance, heart rate, immune system and many other key autonomic body functions. “It” is your breath. Out of the various factors that produce optimal health, breathing might be the least understood. Our respiratory system links to every other system in our […]
In our New York City training studio we share the concept of “fitness snacks”. These are short bouts of exercise, usually between 30 seconds to 3 minutes, that get your heart rate up. These “snacks” of exercise can help with balancing blood sugar, stimulating the nervous system and helping your body structurally. Think about where you can incorporate these little […]
At Nimble Fitness, we know that effective goal-setting is one of the best tools you can use in improving adherence to your training program. We like to use the SMART acronym to achieve success in training. Being SMART means really considering your goals ahead of time and successfully integrating those goals into your health and fitness regimen. So, how does […]
Sauerkraut is a popular fermented food that has been enjoyed for centuries. It is made from cabbage that has been cut and fermented with salt and other spices. The fermentation process creates probiotics, which are beneficial bacteria that can improve digestive health and boost the immune system. According to Dr. Joseph Mercola, the renowned physician and health writer, two ounces […]
