There is a myth that salt is not healthy, but salt in our body, like many other minerals, is necessary! There is a difference between table salt and sodium. Table salt is a compound called sodium chloride (NaCl).That means it’s made of: - Sodium (Na) → a mineral your body needs - Chloride (Cl) → another mineral that helps with fluid balance and digestion So when you sprinkle salt on food, you're getting both sodium and chloride. Sodium is just one part of salt—a single mineral (an electrolyte). In the body, sodium: - Regulates fluid balance - Supports nerve signaling - Helps with muscle contraction On nutrition labels, you’ll always see “sodium”, not “salt.” When you use salts like sea salt or mineral salt, you’re getting: - Sodium + chloride (like all salt) - Trace minerals (magnesium, potassium, calcium—small amounts, but supportive) More importantly, these salts are usually: - Used in whole food cooking - Paired with nutrient-dense meals - Consumed in a slower, more regulated way In this setting, sodium is buffered and balanced, not overwhelming your system. What Your Body Actually Feels (this is the key) With whole/mineral salt: - Supports hydration (especially with adequate water) - Helps maintain electrolyte balance - Works with your body’s natural signaling - Often improves energy and stability With processed-food sodium: - Pulls the body toward imbalance - Can contribute to: Fluid retention, Blood pressure shifts, Increased inflammatory load - Often paired with blood sugar spikes → crashes - Adds to overall stress load on the system Instead of focusing on restriction: - Cook more meals at home - Use mineral-rich salt to taste - Stay hydrated - Pay attention to how your body responds after eating

Well, I should be writing a Monday post for body reflection, but my cute little graphics are on my computer and it is dead. Actually the battery needs to be replaced. But that means everything I have is not accessible. And I won’t be home until the 23rd to get it fixed. This is life, ups and downs. Sometimes we find ourselves in situations that make us stressed or anxious, even angry, but rather than dwelling on what goes wrong, pivot and do things differently. So, I chose to do things differently! Today, and the rest of the week while traveling, I will post about other things and we can still have lively conversations here in Skool. What do you want to talk about? Comment below and I’ll write a post about it.

There are so many chemicals called food in our lives here in the US. So, I suggest that we cook more often, with real ingredients, and no short cuts (except maybe an instant pot). We have lots of convenient ways to cook in our world compared to building a fire and cooking over it in a cast iron pot (although that is a skill that is lost today). Even many foods are convenient at the grocery: chopped, diced, frozen. So, prep and process is no longer as time consuming and even cooking can be quick. Share your favorite quick recipe below and I'll share one here: Italian Chicken and Rice Use slow cooker or instant pot Ingredients: 1-2 lbs organic or free range chicken (we use boneless skinless thighs) 32 oz of organic Italian dressing 1-2 cups of wild or black rice Instructions: Cook rice until done (sometimes we use left over rice) Put chicken pieces and dressing into the slow cooker or instant pot and cook until chicken is done (we like it falling apart) You can serve the chicken over the rice and serve with a salad Sometimes we add the rice to the chicken and dressing in the instant pot for a quick one pot meal - cook for chicken to be done on pressure. This does make the rice very mushy, but is more like a casserole than anything. Bon Appetite!

Remember that your body needs periodic fasting but not like the kind that is all the rage. We have a natural fast built into our lives when we pay attention. It is usually 12 hours (6pm to 6am) but could go to 14 hours. This natural fast gives the body time to rest and digest. Stop eating 2-3 hours before your typical bedtime, avoid proteins, and slow your fluid intake. All of these will help with your sleep, digestion, and hormones. In the mornings, you should drink a quart of water as soon as you can to rehydrate from the fast. This will help you start your day toward cleansing after the rest and digest period of sleep and break your fast (breakfast).

We’re down here for a little working vacation, soaking in some slower rhythms and fresh air. I snapped a picture of our campsite to share a piece of it with you ☀️ Just a gentle reminder… Health isn’t just about what you’re doing to “fix” your body. It is also about how you’re living your life. Getting outside.Letting your shoulders drop.Laughing more.Stepping out of urgency. These are signals of safety your body understands. You don’t have to wait until everything is perfect to live your life. Take a moment today—step outside, breathe deeper, and let your body feel that it’s okay to be here. 💛 Your health is built in moments like these