After being severely mercury and arsenic poisoned in the mid-90’s, the mineral transport abilities of my cells became highly impaired. For years, I’ve suffered daily, sometimes hourly, with electrolyte imbalances and the resulting very severe foot cramps — the kind that deform your feet and make your toes curl in unimaginable ways, and sometimes land you in the Emergency Room. I’ve tried a bunch of different approaches to balancing my electrolytes, some more successful than others. I wanted to share what I’ve used in case it might help you.
Electrolytes
Trace Minerals’ GMO-free Power Pak
For years, this electrolyte powder (I used the lemon-lime flavor) was my go-to whenever foot cramps would wake me up in the middle of the night, as it was the only thing that seemed to help, immediately, in the moment. I was concerned about consuming so much of some of the filler ingredients (like cane juice and citric acid) so I was always on the search for something healthier.
I used to make mag bicarb at home by buying the individual minerals in powder form and adding CO2 in a home soda maker. This helped me a lot but was time intensive to have to mix the bicarbonate quite often, as I was using a lot of it.
E-Lyte Balanced Electrolyte Concentrate by BodyBio
This electrolyte concentrate mimics the levels of sodium, potassium and magnesium in the body to achieve optimal hydration. You just mix a capful in 8 ounces of water and drink 1-2x day.
Homemade Coco-Lime Drink
During the summer, this is a favorite homemade fresh drink I make: coconut water, sea salt, lime juice, and raw local honey to replenish and hydrate.
Pickle Juice
The juice from fermented cucumbers is said to be great for replenishing electrolytes because it contains a lot of sodium and some potassium and magnesium. Luckily, I love pickles and pickle juice, and pretty much all fermented veggie juices (try Gut Shot by Farmhouse Culture!).
MY TOP ELECTROLYTE OPTIONS
Shilait is sourced primarily from the rocks of the Himalayas. It develops over centuries from the slow decomposition of plants and is quite mineral rich as a result. Panacea Shilajit tablets made by MitoLife are the easiest form to take, in my humble opinion. Shilajit resin has a very strong earthy flavor that can be a deterrent to using it regularly — at least in my case it was!
Electrolyte Balance® by LivePristine™
Electrolyte Balance is predominantly magnesium bicarbonate and silica, with traces of calcium, sodium, and potassium bicarbonate. This was much more convenient than making my own mag bicarb. The body does not store excess magnesium bicarbonate and, therefore, it must be replenished daily. Electrolyte Balance replenishes magnesium reserves while delivering the added benefit of silicic acid — said to promote collagen production, improve joint, bone, hair and nails, protect skin from the negative effects of aging, preserve dental health, and stimulate digestion.
Original Quinton Isotonic® is pure marine plasma which has been shown to support cellular nutrition and contains a complete spectrum of nutritional elements: minerals, vitamins and micronutrients. Quinton Isotonic supports natural rehydration. The Isotonic solution is diluted with natural Alpine Spring Water to achieve the same consistency as your blood plasma, making this an ideal product to restore your biological terrain. Quinton Isotonic also contributes to normal digestion and production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach.
When the Marine Plasma concentration is higher than blood concentration, it is called hypertonic. Quinton Hypertonic® is stronger than the original isotonic formula. If you are a high performance athlete or participate in strenuous exercise like CrossFit, Hypertonic could be an asset to your supplement regimen if you feel like your constitution can handle the increased mineral concentration. If you have a sensitive constitution, you may want to stick with the isotonic solution.
Natural Vitality CALM Plus Calcium
Currently, CALM Plus Calcium is my daily electrolyte balancer. I’ve been to the ER or up all night too many times with severe cramping of my feet/legs and other body parts. I think I finally figured out that I need calcium to have true balance for my electrolytes. I take 1 1/2 tsp twice a day, as directed.
I just started using BOO, the hot new fulvic acid powder that many are raving about for its potent detox abilities. Fulvic acid comes from humic substances produced by microorganisms as they break down and decompose in soil. It is rich in electrolytes and trace minerals, which bolsters the detoxification ability of the body. In some of the BOO groups I am in online, people are reporting parasites leaving their body after ingesting BOO or taking a BOO detox bath, it’s that powerful!
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