Wise Traditions 568: Your Quick Guide To Address Mineral Imbalances & Stabilize Your Hormones With Nina-Marie Rueda
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Mar 2, 2026 Nina‑Marie Rueda, a traditionally trained naturopathic doctor specializing in perinatal and pediatric care, walks through identifying and addressing mineral imbalances. She explains the “four lows” (calcium, sodium, potassium, magnesium). Short talks cover food-first fixes, when to supplement, potassium’s thyroid role, an herbal NORA tea, and practical signs to watch in moms and kids.
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Pregnant Client Overcame Four Lows
- Nina-Marie recounts a pregnant client with psoriasis and hypothyroidism who tested with the 'four lows' and improved through tailored supplementation during pregnancy.
- She became nutrient-replete despite carrying twins, showing targeted mineral support plus intentional effort can rebuild maternal stores.
Four Lows Means Loss Of Physiological Control
- Four lows (very low calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium) signal the body's loss of regulatory control, not just simple deficiency.
- Nina-Marie warns she now sees this pattern in moms and babies, reflecting societal chronic stress and depletion.
Prioritize Dairy For Calcium Repletion
- Eat dairy when tolerated as the most bioavailable calcium source: raw milk, yogurt, kefir, cheeses.
- If dairy isn't an option, choose sardines with bones, cooked dark leafy greens, bone broth, or blackstrap molasses for extra calcium.