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Broths for Sodium Replenishment and Vitality
Sodium is more than just a mineral — it’s a key player in maintaining flexible joints, strong connective tissue, and healthy digestion. When the body becomes depleted, certain nutrient-rich broths can help restore sodium levels and support overall wellness.
Liquids and Digestion: How Timing Affects Your Gut
We often hear the advice to “drink plenty of water,” but timing matters — especially when it comes to digestion. While staying hydrated is crucial for overall health, consuming large amounts of liquids during meals can actually interfere with the digestive process.
Where Sodium Lives in the Body — and What Happens When Levels Drop
When most people hear the word sodium, they think of table salt. But in the body, sodium functions as a foundational mineral that supports structure, movement, digestion, and overall vitality. Unlike processed salts, naturally occurring organic sodium from mineral-rich foods is deeply integrated into our connective tissues and cellular systems.
Foods Rich in Organic Sodium: Nourish Your Body the Natural Way
When it comes to sodium, most people think of table salt and processed foods. But sodium isn’t the enemy — it’s an essential mineral your body needs for hydration, nerve function, digestion, and electrolyte balance. The key is getting sodium from organic, whole-food sources that your body can absorb efficiently.
Organic Sodium: The Essential Mineral Your Body Can’t Do Without
When most people hear “sodium,” they think of table salt and warnings about high blood pressure. But sodium is far more than just a seasoning — it’s an essential mineral that your body relies on for survival. Organic forms of sodium, found naturally in whole foods and mineral-rich plants, are especially important because they come in a bioavailable, balanced form that supports overall health without the risks of overprocessed salts. As Dr. Jensen indicates, “Table salt (Inorganic Sodium is Not Compatible with the Human Body. Vegetables and fruits possess an organic (biochemical), assimilable form of sodium.“
You Should Be Done With Supplements
At Hygea, we believe deeply in shifting from a supplement-heavy mindset to a food-and-herb-based approach to nourishment. Not because supplements are “bad,” but because they are incomplete. The body was designed to recognize nutrients in their whole-food form — complex, synergistic, bioavailable — not isolated powders or capsules that often skip the most important piece: nutrition, absorption and mineral utilization by our cells.
Marshmallow Root: Nature’s Soothing Ally for Health and Wellness
When it comes to gentle, plant-based remedies, few herbs are as versatile and soothing as marshmallow root (Althaea officinalis). For centuries, this humble root has been treasured in herbal medicine for its ability to calm, protect, and support the body from the inside out. Let’s explore why marshmallow root deserves a spot in your wellness routine.
Warm Spiced Immunity Broth
A deeply nourishing, gently spiced broth to support immunity, digestion, and warmth—perfect for winter months. Make a big batch and use it as a soup base all month long.
Digestive Fires in Winter: Why Winter Foods Need More Warmth + Spices
Winter asks us to slow down, turn inward, and nourish ourselves more deeply. It’s also the season when bloating, heaviness, sluggish digestion, low appetite, and fatigue tend to show up more frequently.
Immunity 101 for Women 35+
As women move through their mid‑30s and beyond, immunity begins to change — not weaken, but respond differently to stress, hormones, sleep, digestion, and seasonal rhythms.