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Salt, Hydration, and Kid-Safe Electrolytes: The Mineral Truth with Michael Sileck of Baja Gold

Salt, Hydration, and Kid-Safe Electrolytes: The Mineral Truth with Michael Sileck of Baja Gold

Welcome to another 12 Holiday Rituals episode! Michael Sileck of Baja Gold Salt (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) unpacks the most misunderstood mineral in wellness: salt. 

We get practical about electrolytes for moms and athletes, how to fix “empty water” after filtration, simple rules for salting kids’ food safely, and why Epsom salt + ocean minerals can supercharge recovery and sleep.

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We talk about: 

04:05 - Why salt matters for women’s wellness and performance

08:00 - Testing mineral status and moving beyond sodium fear

10:15 - Electrolytes for endurance vs. sugary mixes (what actually works)

14:35 - Recovery stack: Minerals in, heat, movement + Baja Gold Salt + Epsom bath

17:55 - Using epsom salt with Baja Gold Salt

24:30 - Morning mineral water and salting whole-food meals

26:00 - Iodine reality check: Natural trace levels and confusing labels

35:20 - Kids and salt: Safe seasoning guidelines for parents

Questions answered in this episode: 

  • Do women (especially postpartum or breastfeeding) need more salt and minerals?

  • Are popular electrolyte drinks mostly sugar, and what should replace them?

  • Ocean-mineral salt vs. table/rock salt: what’s the real difference in the body?

  • What is Epsom salt exactly, and why combine it with sea minerals in a bath?

  • How much natural iodine is in unrefined salts and why do labels say “does not contain iodine”?

  • How do I remineralize reverse-osmosis water so it hydrates properly?

  • What are safe, simple rules for salting kids’ food and water?

  • Is a morning mineral water routine worth it for energy and cravings?

  • What’s the best post-workout recovery protocol using heat, movement, and minerals?

  • What formats of Baja Gold travel best and how should I use them on the go?

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