💧“You’re Not Tired—You’re Just Thirsty”: A Holistic Take on Hydration

Let’s be honest: most people think they’re hydrating when really… they’re just peeing a lot. Hydration is more than guzzling water until your bladder files a complaint. It's about balance. Cellular hydration, minerals, and making sure your body knows what to do with all that H2O.

Why Proper Hydration Isn’t Just About Drinking Water

Water is essential—but without electrolytes (minerals like sodium, potassium, magnesium), your body can’t hold onto it. Think of water as the mail, and minerals as the postman. No postman? Your hydration isn’t getting delivered to your cells.

When your body lacks minerals, you might feel:

• Tired for “no reason”

• Lightheaded when standing up

• Headachy or cranky (hello, mystery migraines)

• Dry skin, lips, or eyes

• Constantly thirsty but never satisfied

Sound familiar?

What Happens When You're Dehydrated?

Hydration impacts everything from digestion to detox. Even mild dehydration can slow lymphatic drainage, mess with your mood, and make your body think it's stressed (cue hormone chaos). For our autoimmune clients, hydration is foundational to keeping the inflammation train from going full speed.

The Holistic Hydration Formula

Here’s how we recommend clients hydrate smarter:

1. Start Your Day with Mineral-Rich Water

   • Add a pinch of sea salt and a squeeze of lemon or trace minerals to your first glass of water.

   • This tells your adrenals “Hey, we’re nourished,” and helps your cells actually absorb it.

2. Don’t Drink Water With Meals

   • Sounds counterintuitive, but it dilutes stomach acid. Sip between meals instead.

3. Upgrade from Plain Water

   • Try coconut water, aloe juice, or herbal teas (like nettle or hibiscus) for extra minerals.

4. Watch Out for Dehydrators

   • Caffeine, alcohol, stress, and too much cardio can all drain your hydration stores.

5. Check Your Pee

   • Pale yellow = great. Clear all day = overhydrated. Dark = drink up.

Our Go-To Hydration Helpers

We love:

• LMNT packets (no sugar, solid ingredients)

• Redmond real salt

• Trace Mineral Drops

• Coconut water (no junk added)

• Supplement with mineral supplements daily

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  Final Sip: Hydrate Intelligently

Water is life, but minerals make it usable. So next time you feel off, don’t just drink more. Upgrade your hydration with purpose, come in our office to find out which is best for you! Your body (and your pee schedule) will thank you.