When we're not sweating, what's happening to them?

When you're not sweating, your fluid needs are really all over your body, right? It's from your digestive system, your joint health, your nerve health, your brain.

So much of your actual body is depending on hydration all the time, regardless of the season that you're in.

And this is a big part of what we're talking about here today.

People, it's easy to think about needing fluids when you're thirsty.

It's easy to think about it when it's hot outside and you're sweating.

But those needs, they do not change throughout the year, you're still going to have to have good hydration.

Talk to our audience about those.

What makes that unique and what are some of the challenges in using them as supplements?

omega-3s are great for inflammation but the thing is like a supplement only works if your body can actually absorb and use it so many people are taking fish oil they're wanting to improve their health they're wanting to get better lab numbers or wanting to feel better day to day they want better mobility and recovery and overall wellness but there's a bigger thing to consider is like the absorption of the fish oil and how well it's actually processed in your body and what it's doing to make a difference so you know something we really need to think about is what's been happening happening in the past hundred years.

There's been a radical change in how much omega-3s we've been getting.

There's been changes to the types of fats that we eat.

They're higher in omega-6 fats, inflaming our bodies and aging us faster.

So, you know, what we're trying to do with omega-3s, we want to fill in the gaps for what's missing in the modern diet, but really the key is to choose the best sources of omega-3s.

But this is something that's real and it's naturally found in oceans.

Yes, it's found in the purest waters of the Antarctic Ocean.

What makes that unique and what are some of the challenges in using them as supplements?

omega-3s are great for inflammation but the thing is like a supplement only works if your body can actually absorb and use it so many people are taking fish oil they're wanting to improve their health they're wanting to get better lab numbers they're wanting to feel better day to day they want better mobility and recovery and overall wellness but there's a bigger thing to consider is like the absorption of the fish oil and how well it's actually processed in your body and what it's doing to make a difference so Something we really need to think about is what's been happening in the past 100 years.

There's been a radical change in how much omega-3s we've been getting.

There's been changes to the types of fats that we eat.

They're higher in omega-6 fat that's inflaming our bodies and aging us faster.

What we're trying to do with omega-3s, we want to fill in the gaps for what's missing in the modern diet, but really the key is to choose the best sources of omega-3s.

But this is something that's real and it's naturally found in oceans.

Yes, it's found in the purest waters of the Antarctic Ocean, right? So the thing that makes krill oil unique is it is superior to regular fish oil in its absorption and how well it's processed in the body.

They aren't foundational.

Right.

And at Native Path, we focus on the foundations.

We recognize the changes that have happened in the past 100 years.

There's a big gap between what our biology is expecting and what we're actually getting.

So just 100 years ago, people consumed more omega-3s in their natural diet and fewer highly processed foods like we are today.

You know, many of our diets that we grew up with that we're still eating in many cases, they're loaded with processed foods and Omega-3 intake over that time has significantly dropped.

Right.

Talk about how pairing this together with Native Hydrate gives me the best of both worlds.

Yeah, we're getting into, like, a place where you're getting a lot of what you need in order to remain functionally independent as you age.

You know, you mentioned the absorption thing, which is so important.

Collagen in and of itself, it doesn't just repair bones, it doesn't just repair tendons and all that stuff.

It's actually gonna repair the gut lining itself.

So what you bring in, what you eat, the vitamins and minerals will become more readily available for you.

And the hydration, Native Hydrate, what we're doing is actually improving your ability to retain and absorb the water that you drink.

How many ounces of water should we be drinking a day?

I know that makes my bones strong and my joints better my hair better my skin better but if you don't have good absorption in the body you may not get the full benefit from collagen talk about how pairing this together with native hydrate gives me the best of both worlds

Yeah, we're getting into like a place where you're getting a lot of what you need in order to remain functionally independent as you age.

You mentioned the absorption thing, which is so important.

Collagen in and of itself, it doesn't just repair bones.

It doesn't just repair tendons and all that stuff.

It's actually going to repair the gut lining itself.

So what you bring in, what you eat, the vitamins and minerals will become more readily available for you.

Is there a general rule of thumb? I've heard your body weight, which can be a lot in some instances, but how many ounces of water should we be drinking a day?

But that's actually a bad piece of advice, right?

Yeah.

And it's understandable why people would think that if you just drink less water, you would assume that that'll be less problems for your, for your, for your bladder and you don't have to go to the restroom as much, but it's understandable.

But, but the thing is every glass of water seems to mean like another trip to the bathroom and it's, you might start cutting back, but drinking more fluid, this is important to think drinking more total fluid isn't automatically associated with developing bladder problems.

There's actually a very large study that looked at more than 65,000 women and followed them for four years.

And the researchers found that women who drank more total fluid did not have a higher risk of developing urinary incontinence.

So I think that's a really important message.

Is that the case?

Talk a little bit about how Native Hydrate makes it possible for our body, if we are with that gene, how we can handle this a little bit better.

Well, it's the methylation, right? It's the methylation of those two vitamins that make it easily absorbed, right? For people who have MTHFR, right? And it's absorption that is so important when it comes to hydration.

A lot of people think if I just drink water, I'll be fine.

But one of the issues with water is it's flat, especially if it's gone through filters, it's gone through all these different things, it's taken out all the minerals that water would naturally have.

So what's really important in order for us to absorb the water that we drink in, that we have minerals in there that can actually help us absorb it.

So the potassium, the sodium, the magnesium that we put in there, all the vitamins and minerals, those are going to help someone, whether they have MTHFR or not, it's going to help them absorb the water.

And that's the main issue we want to talk about.

Tell us a little bit how we can fix that.

If we are with that gene, how we can handle this a little bit better.

Well, it's the methylation, right? It's the methylation of those two vitamins that make it easily absorbed, right? For people who have MTHFR, right? And it's absorption that is so important when it comes to hydration.

A lot of people think if I just drink water, I'll be fine.

But one of the issues with water is it's flat, especially if it's gone through filters, it's gone through all these different things, it's taken out all the minerals that water would naturally have.

So, what's really important...

in order for us to absorb the water that we drink in, that we have minerals in there that can actually help us absorb it.

So the potassium, the sodium, the magnesium that we put in there, all the vitamins and minerals, those are going to help someone, whether they have MTHFR or not, it's going to help them absorb the water.

Tell us a little bit how we can fix that.

What's different about your product, Native Hydrate? I know it does something a little bit different.

Yeah.

Most hydration products are built around sugar and quick energy, and Native Hydrate was formulated specifically for cellular hydration and healthy aging support.

And what it does, it combines electrolytes, so what all those other products have, but it also has nine essential amino acids, and it has clean ingredients with no sugar or artificial additives.

That's really important because we say on the path we value the purity of in our products.

And the amino acids are especially important because they help support fluid absorption and retention at the cellular level.

Tell us why this product is particularly important for people when you get to be my age.

Exactly.

What causes that dehydration? Is there something we can do about it?

Yes.

You know, honestly, this is one of the most common questions I would get as a physical therapist.

Like, what is going on with my cramping? It's important to know that the cramping in and of itself isn't the problem.

It's a symptom, right? The real question is, why is the muscle cramping? And the root cause of that really comes down to hydration and electrolyte imbalance.

And most people never connect the dots on that.

And they do things like you're talking about.

And the first time you said there's 29 ingredients, that's a lot in a single drink, but they're all things that make that hydration absorption possible, right? They are the missing ingredients when you're just chugging the water.

What causes that dehydration? Is there something we can do about it?

Yeah, you know, honestly, this is one of the most common questions I would get as a physical therapist, like what is going on with my cramping? It's important to know that the cramping in and of itself isn't the problem.

It's a symptom, right? The real question is why is the muscle cramping? And the root cause of that really comes down to a hydration and electrolyte imbalance.

And most people never connect the dots on that.

And they do things like you're talking about.

They stretch, they rub it out.

They drink water, they go back to bed, but the pattern keeps repeating over and over.

But they're all things that make that hydration absorption possible, right? And they are the missing ingredients when you're just chugging the water.

Right.

But the thirst signals, they happen long before that.

The early warning signs, you know, is, is what a lot of people experience, their afternoon fatigue, low energy, poor focus, the headaches, the, the tight muscles, the, the leg cramps that so many people experience daily.

A lot of people just chalk this up to getting older, you know, but the truth is, it- in many cases, it's, it's an issue of dehydration.

And, and you talked about it.

This is the summertime, right? This is the perfect storm for us to be dehydrated.

There's more sweating.

How do you guys do that?

Tell us some of the things that native hydrate has that makes it so effective in making sure that your thirst is quenched all the way down to those tiny little cells.

Yeah, it's such a good point because most I used to take this before I learned about this stuff.

But like hydration is not just drinking water.

As you said, it begins at the cellular level, meaning we need electrolytes.

We need sodium.

We need potassium and magnesium.

Those are, as I say, the hydration managers and they move water into the cells where we need them.

How do you guys do that?

Why does that happen?

Well, you know, it's w- one of the things is what we do first thing in the morning.

I'm a big believer that the way you start your day really sets the tone for the rest of the day.

And you know, a lot of people when they wake up in our culture, they, they just go for a coffee, they go for a sugary breakfast, and then that really gets them dependent on artificial energy and sugar the rest of the day, and that sets us up for not only low energy and fatigue crashes, but a whole host of diseases, right? So I love this issue because, um, I'm a big fan of starting your day in a good way, and I focus on three key principles, and I, I encourage everybody to think about this.

Think about hydration, think about movement, and think about nutrition, right? Those things right there will get you a long way.

You know, the big thing that I wanna highlight today is, is starting your day hydrated, right? When we wake up, most people are extremely dehydrated because they've gone seven or eight hours without fluids, and that's where it's really important to start hydration first thing in the morning before coffee.

So what happens to the body when someone makes proper hydration a priority first thing in the morning, on top of the lovely taste that you get?

Yeah.

Talk a little bit about how it becomes more prominent because some of the medicines are on just suck the water out of your body.

body.That's right.

I mean, a lot of the medicines will, will dehydrate you very quickly.

You know, we often drink a lot of, of caffeine, alcohol.

Those will dehydrate you.

So, you know, in my mind, we have a whole society that is dehydrated, but doesn't really realize it.

Most people have a hydration problem.

Right.

Maybe that's it." Probably had something to do with my hydration, right?

Correct.

Yeah, so muscle cramps are often a sign that the body's hydration and electrolyte balance is probably off, and most people don't realize how dependent muscle function is on electrolytes like sodium, potassium, and magnesium.

And these minerals help regulate muscle contractions and relaxation.

And when that balance is d- when it's disrupted, when it's off, even mildly, muscles can become more prone to tightening, spasming, or cramping, which is what most people experience.

Talk about the differences, and specifically, what your product, Native Hydrate, does.

Exactly.

Most of the stuff out there is not even close to Native Hydrate.

But we now have a science that tells us this has a real impact on our body.

Right.

I mean, and most people think they're hydrated when they're really not.

Most people think they're drinking enough water when they're really not.

Most people, even though they're drinking water, they're not putting minerals and vitamins and electrolytes in there to help them actually absorb their water.

So it's a bigger issue than a lot of people think.

But good hydration, you know, we mentioned helping water get into your actual cells, but it also helps the synovial fluid in your body, which is where your joints are.

I imagine it is a lot more important when the temperatures rise for us to keep hydrated.

These are real serious things and I don't think a lot of people think, well, I should be checking my hydration regularly, but we now have a science that tells us this has a real impact on our body

right i mean and most people think they're hydrated when they're really not most people think they're drinking enough water when they're really not most people even though they're drinking water they're not putting minerals and and vitamins and electrolytes in there to help them actually absorb their water so it's a bigger issue than a lot of people think but good hydration you know we mentioned helping water get into your actual cells but It also helps the synovial fluid in your body, which is where your joints are.

So if you don't have good fluid in your joints, you're going to lose that cushion.

That same cushion is also present in your disc between your spine.

A lot of people get bulging disc and herniated disc.

They see the decreasing space between the vertebrae when they look at MRIs.

But a lot of what's happening here is really dry tissue, and we're losing that cushion.

I imagine it is a lot more important when the temperatures rise for us to keep hydrated.

Tell us a little bit about why cellular hydration is so important.

Yeah, and to your first point, it's not how much you drink necessarily, it's how well your body actually absorbs and utilizes the water that you do drink.

And the minerals like sodium and potassium and magnesium really help move the fluids into your cells where hydration really happens.

And once your cells get hydrated, I mean, it's like the one thing that improves everything with your health.

You know, you have better joints moving around.

You have the disc that are between the spine are made up of actual water.

You know, your brain, your nervous system, your gut all relies on good hydration.

But that caffeine in the coffee actually could make things a little worse, right?

Tell us a little bit about why cellular hydration is so important.

Yeah.

And to your first point, it's not how much you drink necessarily.

It's how well your body actually absorbs and utilizes the water that you do drink.

And the minerals like sodium and potassium and magnesium really help move the fluids into your cells where hydration really happens.

And once your cells get hydrated.

I mean, it's like the one thing that improves everything with your health.

Yeah, so a lot of times when we get brain fog, our natural tendency is go have a cup of coffee, but that caffeine in the coffee actually could make things a little worse, right?

Why don't you just run with it?

Yeah, well, you know, we're talking about collagen here.

For those who don't know, collagen is the most abundant protein in the body.

You know, as far as my background, I'm a doctor of physical therapy.

And, you know, things like arthritis, I would get curious, like, what's going on here? And how can we help this patient heal faster and heal better? And, you know, I was always interested in, like, what's the simple way to do this? What's the most natural way? And what is our biology designed for? And I started studying indigenous cultures, native people, what they ate.

And I started to see that the past hundred years, things changed in the way that the modern diet has fed us ultra processed foods and sugar and seed oils and low nutrition, high toxicity.

In the past hundred years, we also see a rise in chronic disease.

And the fact that you've had people that you've treated in the past, what are some of the concerns that you hear the most? Yeah, so

so I hear a lot of athletes talk about drinking electrolytes, but those apply here, too, right?

Exactly.

And a lot of the asteroids are drinking electrolytes for improvement with performance, but it really applies to everybody, especially over the age of 50.

That's where a lot of the hydration problems will start to creep up because we depend on more water as we age.

Our joints, our tendons, our ligaments.

All of it needs synovial fluid.

The disc in between our spine needs actual hydration with that synovial fluid.

But help us understand amino acids and also how that plays a big role in hydration.

Maybe that's it." Probably had something to do with my hydration, right?

Correct.

Yeah.

So muscle cramps are often a sign that the body's hydration and electrolyte balance is probably off, and most people don't realize how dependent muscle function is on electrolytes like sodium, potassium, and magnesium.

And these minerals help regulate muscle contractions and relaxation.

And when that balance is d- when it's disrupted, when it's off, even mildly, muscles can become more prone to tightening, spasming, or cramping, which is what most people experience.

Talk about the differences, and specifically what your product, Native Hydrate, does.

Exactly.

Uh, tell us, uh, why what you've created, Native Hydrate, is a little bit different than those sugary sports drinks.

Right.

So you can think of electrolytes almost like conduct- duck conductors, right? We need the, the, the actual, uh, minerals, the vitamins in there.

The thing about a lot of the electrolytes in there, there's just, there's so much sugar in there.

There's so many artificial ingredients in there.

So we make sure we get the electrolytes.

We also put amino acids in there to help you absorb the electrolytes that you're getting.

Talk a little bit about how the research has evolved on this.