022: What the SALT? Do we NEED it and if so HOW much and DOES it really cause high blood pressure and so MUCH MORE!
In this episode, Dr. Thomas Hemingway shares his insight on salt or sodium intake in our lives and what it is and does for us as well as what to do about it. Do we NEED MORE or LESS in our DIET and how do we know.Also, included is a discussion on WATER and our water intake needs and how water and sodium work together in the body and HOW we can know how much of each of these ESSENTIALS we NEED in our body!He will also discuss common sources of sodium from the added salt like table salt or sea salt and what to think about when we choose our salt as well as where most of it is typically found in our diet, which may surprise you!Take a listen and see how easy it is to incorporate these helpful health hacks into your daily life!And if you need to get rid of some extra salt you may have, he even provides other useful techniques or "salt hacks" on how else salt can be useful in our lives, listen to the very end and this stuff may actually surprise you.AND, PLEASE SHARE this episode and others if you've liked or gotten any value here with those you care about and tag me on social media and PLEASE write a review on APPLE podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts and I may even shout you out on a future episode!Related articles:1. From the Cochrane database 2014 Dec 18;2014(12):CD009217. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD009217.pub3. Reduced dietary salt for the prevention of cardiovascular diseaseAlma J Adler 1 , Fiona Taylor, Nicole Martin, Sheldon Gottlieb, Rod S Taylor, Shah Ebrahim2. Journal of Nutrition 2010 Oct;26(10):915-24. doi: 10.1016/j.nut.2010.08.012. In the face of contradictory evidence: report of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans Committee Adele H Hite 1 , Richard David Feinman, Gabriel E Guzman, Morton Satin, Pamela A Schoenfeld, Richard J Wood Learn more about Thomas Hemingway, MD and upcoming episodes, tips, tricks and more here: www.modernmedicinemovement.comAsk to join his FREE Private Facebook health Group with weekly LIVE educational sessions entitled:Modern Medicine Movement Health and Wellness Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/2543880582493990/?ref=share Although Dr. Thomas Hemingway is a physician, he is not to replace your primary care physician/provider. This podcast is not to be construed as medical advice by Dr. Thomas Hemingway or the guests comments as they are opinion only and not medical advice. Please consult your physician should you have any medical questions or before trying any new practice.
