Replenish Your Energy Naturally: DIY Mineral Elixir for Hormone Balance

If you're feeling wired but tired, bloated, anxious, or running on low energy, your body may be missing something essential: minerals. Minerals like magnesium, sodium, and potassium are the unsung heroes of hormone health and nervous system support and most of us aren’t getting enough.

Coffee, stress, and even healthy workouts can deplete our mineral reserves. That’s why starting your day with a mineral-rich elixir is one of the easiest, most effective rituals for rebalancing your hormones, hydrating your cells, and calming your nervous system.

Here’s a recipe you can make from what’s already in your pantry.

DIY Mineral Elixir (With Store-Cupboard Ingredients)

Prep Time: 2 minutes
Servings: 1
Best Time to Drink: First thing in the morning, before coffee

Ingredients:

• 1 cup filtered warm water

• 1/4 tsp sea salt (or Himalayan pink salt – rich in trace minerals)

• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (with the mother, for gut and mineral uptake)

• Juice of 1/2 lemon (vitamin C supports adrenal health and mineral absorption)

• 1/2 tsp raw honey or maple syrup (natural glucose to help shuttle minerals into cells)

• Optional: Pinch of cream of tartar (potassium boost) or a few drops of magnesium drops if you have them

Instructions:

1. Warm the water until it’s just hot enough to sip comfortably.

2. Stir in the salt, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and honey.

3. Mix well, taste, and adjust for preference.

4. Sip slowly, preferably before your morning coffee.

Why It Works: The Science of Each Ingredient

• Sea Salt: Contains over 80 trace minerals that regulate hydration and adrenal function. Sodium is critical for cortisol balance.

• Lemon Juice: Supports liver detoxification, alkalizes the body, and enhances mineral absorption.

• Apple Cider Vinegar: Balances blood sugar and supports digestion and mineral uptake.

• Raw Honey: Provides glucose to help minerals cross the cell membrane, especially first thing in the morning.

• Cream of Tartar (Optional): A potassium-rich addition that supports muscle, heart, and nerve function.

When to Use This Elixir

• First thing in the morning (especially if you’re delaying coffee)

• After intense workouts or sauna sessions

• During your luteal phase or PMS window

• When you feel depleted, foggy, or anxious

Level It Up

Pair this elixir with breathwork, morning sunlight, or a few rounds of 4-7-8 breathing for an effortless, high-impact start to your day.

Photo: Rodion Kutsaiev