Electrolytes and the Salt Myth


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Hello Reader,

If you’re drinking plenty of water but still feel…

  • Tired by mid-day
  • Bloated or puffy
  • Dizzy when you stand up
  • Foggy or craving sugar

👉 You might be low in electrolytes, and I see this all the time in patients, especially the ones doing “all the right things.”


What most people don’t realize: is that hydration is not just about water. It’s about minerals that help your body actually use that water you're drinking.

Without enough electrolytes, water doesn’t properly get into your cells.

Which can leave you feeling:

  • Exhausted
  • Inflamed
  • Hormone-imbalanced
  • Still “off” despite trying everything

🧂 This is where electrolyte support can make a huge difference.

The right balance of sodium, potassium, and magnesium can help:

✔️ Stabilize energy
✔️ Reduce headaches + brain fog
✔️ Improve digestion (yes, sodium supports stomach acid)
✔️ Decrease bloating
✔️ Support hormone signaling

If you’ve been feeling off lately, electrolytes are simple to add to your everyday routine.

Here are the electrolyte options I recommend most to my patients:

👉 Shop my go-to electrolytes here: https://www.designsforhealth.com/u/francescamedina

(My dispensary is currently 20% off with code SPRING2026 through May 12)

🧂 My top picks:

👉 These are the electrolytes I consistently see make the biggest difference in: energy, headaches, digestion, and overall hydration.

Quick tip you can start today:

  • Try adding a pinch of mineral salt + lemon to your water
  • OR sip on hibiscus tea for a gentle, food-based approach

Even small shifts like this can help your body hold onto hydration better.


For many people, especially those doing “all the right things," electrolytes are the missing piece. If you’ve been feeling tired, foggy, or just not quite like yourself, this is one of the simplest and most effective places to start.

Shop electrolytes on my Designs for Health dispensary (20% off with code SPRING2026): https://www.designsforhealth.com/u/francescamedina


And if you want a personalized plan (instead of guessing what your body needs), I’d love to help.

I work with women 1-on-1 to get to the root cause of:

  • Hormonal imbalances
  • Digestive issues
  • Acne/skin concerns
  • Fatigue + burnout

I offer virtual and in-person appointments! Learn more here.

To better energy, hydration, and feeling like yourself again,

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P.S. If you know someone who is constantly tired, bloated, or “chugging water” with no results, forward this to them. This tip alone can be a game-changer.


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Here’s what working together looks like:
✅ We start with an in-depth consultation to understand your symptoms, history, and goals
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Although I am a doctor, I may not be your doctor. The information contained within the pages of this site is for educational purposes only and should not be used to treat conditions. Please consult with your doctor before implementing any of the treatments, diets, supplements, etc. mentioned in this newsletter.

Just a quick note: some of the links in this post/newsletter are affiliate links. That means if you decide to try something through them, it helps support my work at no extra cost to you, so I can keep sharing tips, recipes, and resources you find helpful! For the full scoop, check out my Affiliate Disclosure​.

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