Electrolytes and minerals have been having a moment in the wellness world—but are they really worth the hype? In this episode, Dr. Abby and I are breaking down why these tiny nutrients play a massive role in energy, hydration, mood, and overall health.

We’ll cover:

• 🧂 What electrolytes and minerals actually do in the body (beyond just hydrating you)

• ⚡ Why you might be depleted—even if you’re eating “clean”

• 🧃 The difference between grabbing a trendy electrolyte drink vs. understanding true mineral balance

• 🧪 Why not all supplements are created equal (and how to spot sneaky additives or low-quality sources)

You don’t need to take 10 pills a day or chase every new supplement trend—but getting the basics right can be a game-changer. This is your permission slip to stop overcomplicating wellness and come back to what your body actually needs.

Dr. Abby Kramer is a Chiropractor and Holistic Physician practicing in the greater Chicagoland area. Through her own experience with chronic migraines, fatigue, and hormonal imbalances in her 20’s and being told repeatedly her symptoms were ‘normal’ she sought out alternative care. Once she realized her symptoms were simply her bodies’ way of communicating deep physical and emotional imbalances - true healing occurred. 

Changing the course of her professional career, she became a doctor inspired to bring that same time of transformation to her patients - ultimately becoming one of the foremost voices for progressive, holistic medicine in the Greater Chicago area, as well as online.

When not working with patients, you can find her working with the brilliant team at Fringe creating innovative high quality wellness products, creating health + wellness content online through instagram and her substack, and recording episodes for her podcast ‘Coffee with the Docs’. On days off, she’s spending time with her spicy 6 year old, wonderful husband, and three dogs. 
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