Ep. 21: Drink Less Water and Eat More Salt (And How to Address High Blood Pressure)

Show Notes: Free Energy Balance Mini-Course: Free Call: Facebook: Instagram: My Website: Mike’s Website: In this episode we discuss: -Why drinking lots of water isn’t an effective solution for headaches, better skin, flushing out toxins, boosting our immune system, reducing swelling, or increasing our metabolism -Why eating less salt isn’t a good option for lowering blood pressure and what you can do instead to resolve hypertension -How drinking too much water and eating too little salt causes stress -How eating more salt and less water can reduce swelling and water retention -The best indicators for our water and salt needs 0:00 - intro 3:39 – unfounded claims and recommendations in favor of drinking more water and eating less salt 12:27 – what hydration actually means and why drinking water doesn’t equal more hydration 22:24 – the damaging effects of drinking too much water and eating too little salt 38:13 – listening to our thirst and salt cravings is the best approach 41:21 – the best food and drink options for hydration (not water) 49:44 – factors that affect hydration and their relationship with high blood pressure 58:45 – is high blood pressure the problem or an intelligent response to stress? ​​To see the studies and articles referenced throughout this episode, check out the show notes at