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Electrolytes like sodium, potassium, and magnesium are vital for hydration, muscle function, and waste removal—and imbalances can directly affect how often you urinate. Too much of certain minerals can trigger increased urination, while frequent urination from diuretics (like caffeine or alcohol) or illness can deplete electrolytes and cause dehydration.

To restore balance, the blog highlights using supplements, choosing low-sugar electrolyte drinks, trying unique sources like pickle juice, and eating electrolyte-rich foods such as leafy greens, nuts, and avocados. These strategies help maintain hydration, prevent imbalances, and keep your body functioning at its best.

When are the best times to drink water? 1: First thing in the morning. You haven't had any hydration from sleeping. 2. Before you eat. Is your hunger mostly thirst? Sometimes it's hard for your brain to tell. 3: In between meals 4: Before and after exercise. (It just makes sense.) 5: When you're tired. Maybe that go-to cup of coffee should actually be water. 6: Two hours before you sleep. Hydrate your body, but also try to avoid the half-asleep stumble to the bathroom.

Sodium is key to mitigating migraines and also helping you feel your best after fitness. Learn the connections and how sodium can help you feel your best.

Hydration and electrolytes go hand in hand. You need electrolytes to regulate nerve and muscle function and properly hydrate your body.

It seems like something from a science fiction novel, but it's not: the human body has a "second brain" composed of two thin layers of more than 100 million nerve cells that run from the esophagus to the tail end of the body. It is a technical network that works independently of the brain and controls its own reflexes and senses. Information and signals are passed through the complex network of neurons to coordinate efforts and move food through the digestive system.

38 million people who suffer migraines in America are often faced with the same question: do I attempt to push through or do I go home? One recent study found that 64% of migraines took place during the workday, while migraineurs took different paths with regard to work and migraine.