Health isn’t complicated, but water sure feels like it these days. Dr. Wall and Dr. Jennifer Bush unpack why hydration is foundational for energy, brain function, joint health, and digestion, then cut through the noise on tap, filtered, spring, alkaline, distilled, and hydrogen water. Dr. Bush shares how upgrading her family’s water made a dramatic difference for her medically complex son, and Kevin lays out a simple, budget-aware ladder from “dirtiest to cleanest” so you can choose wisely at home.

They cover:

• Why most people are more dehydrated than they think (and how your body “prioritizes” water)
• Hydration & performance: joints, discs, ligaments, and cerebrospinal fluid
• Fluids ≠ water, Gatorade, diet soda, and caffeine as diuretics
• Electrolytes & salts: when a pinch helps—and what kind of salt to use
• Tap, fridge filters, RO, alkaline, spring, distilled, hydrogen—what’s actually worth it
• Whole-home filtration: showers, laundry, and skin exposure
• A simple ranking: Purified → Spring/Alkaline → Distilled (+electrolytes) → Hydrogen

Guest Bio:

Dr. Jennifer Bush, D.C., is a chiropractor at AFC Physical Medicine & Chiropractic Desert Ridge in Arizona, specializing in holistic family care. She focuses on structural spine and extremity rehabilitation and treating issues like jaw health, sinus problems, gut health, and sports injuries. With a commitment to empowering patients through natural healing, Dr. Bush emphasizes prevention and personalized care. She also developed the FlowerChild Method, an online coaching program designed to help parents integrate holistic health solutions into their family’s routine. Dr. Bush is dedicated to improving her community's well-being through chiropractic care and education.

Resources:

• Hydration “ladder”: Purified → Spring/Alkaline → Distilled (+electrolytes) → Hydrogen
• Sea salt / Himalayan salt (a pinch in one morning bottle can aid absorption)
• Smartwater (example of distilled water with electrolytes added)
• Hydrogen water systems
• “Cows, Constipation & Colonoscopies” – for constipation/gut basics

Connect with Dr. Wall:

Website: https://www.drkevinwall.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unpluggedhealthcast/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.kevinwall/

Twitter: ​​https://x.com/drkevinwall

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.KevinWall

Disclaimer: The content provided in this health podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 9-1-1 immediately. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast is solely at your own risk. The creators and hosts of this podcast are not responsible for any actions or decisions you may take based on the information presented.