We often think of metabolism as the process that regulates our weight and energy, but it’s much more than that. When your metabolism is balanced, your body systems—from your digestion to your hormones and beyond—work more efficiently, and that includes your skin.

Okay, let’s start with the elephant in the room. Healing protocols, diet changes, lifestyle shifts—they’re not sexy. There’s nothing glamorous about committing to daily habits. They can feel monotonous, especially in a world where instant gratification reigns supreme. But here’s the thing: healing takes time.

I talk a lot about the “why’s” of gut healing (here and here, for example), but what does “gut healing” even involve anyway? The truth is that it looks very different person to person, but there are some ingredients that are essential. Let’s break it all down! 

So why is drinking water so vital? What actually counts as a hydrating beverage anyway? How can you tell if you’re truly hydrated? And should you really bother to drink filtered water? We’re gonna cover all that and more… consider this a little “Water 101”. 😉