Hydration.
How Hydration Works:
Hydration maintains the body’s balance of water and electrolytes, allowing every cell, organ, and system to function efficiently.
Water supports nutrient delivery, temperature regulation, joint lubrication, and waste removal.
Electrolytes—especially sodium, potassium, and magnesium—regulate the movement of water in and out of cells and enable nerve and muscle function.
Dehydration or electrolyte imbalance disrupts energy metabolism, focus, digestion, and circulation.
In short: hydration = water + minerals + balance.
💧 Basic Hydration Protocol:
These are foundational habits that maintain basic hydration for health and energy:
Start the day with water
Add a small pinch of Baja Gold - Mineral Sea Salt to 8–12 oz of plain water and drink within 30 minutes of waking.
Optional: add a splash of lemon juice.
🍋 Why Add Lemon to Water?
Enhances Hydration – Adds trace minerals and light acidity that improve water absorption and taste, helping you drink more naturally.
Supports Electrolyte Balance – Provides potassium and magnesium to aid cellular hydration and nerve function.
Boosts Digestion – Gently stimulates stomach acid and bile flow for smoother digestion and less bloating.
Supplies Vitamin C + Antioxidants – Strengthens immunity, skin health, and cellular repair.
Supports Liver Function – Contains compounds that assist the body’s natural detox and metabolic processes.
Alkalizing Effect – Helps maintain healthy internal pH once metabolized.
Freshens and Energizes – Natural scent and flavor promote alertness and a clean, refreshing feel.
Sip throughout the day
Drink consistently, not in large gulps.
A general guide: about ½ your body weight (lbs) in ounces of water daily.
(e.g., 150 lbs → ~75 oz / 2.2 L).
Balance dehydrating habits
For every cup of coffee, alcohol, or soda, drink at least one extra glass of water.
Eat hydrating foods
Include fruits and vegetables rich in water and electrolytes:
cucumber, celery, berries, citrus, and leafy greens.
⚡ OPTIMAL HYDRATION — For Those Who Want to Go Further
If you want sharper mental clarity, better performance, and cellular-level hydration:
Use a mineralized hydration mix (homemade electrolyte water)
16–20 oz water
Pinch of sea salt (sodium + trace minerals)
Squeeze of lemon or lime (potassium + vitamin C)
Optional: 3–4 drops of trace minerals or a small drizzle of honey (for glucose-assisted absorption).
Replenish after sweating or exertion
After exercise, heat, or sauna use, drink water with added electrolytes rather than plain water to prevent dilution of sodium levels.
Time your hydration with meals
Drink a glass 15–30 minutes before eating to support digestion and stomach acid production.
Avoid excessive water during meals, which can dilute digestive enzymes.
Use body signals, not just numbers
Pale yellow urine = hydrated
Constant fatigue, dry mouth, or brain fog = drink and mineralize
In essence:
Hydration isn’t only about how much water you drink — it’s about how well your body uses that water.
→ Water + minerals + consistency = true hydration.
