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Can Electrolyte Imbalance Cause Urinary Infrequency?

Can Electrolyte Imbalance Cause Urinary Infrequency?

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.

by Health By Principle on August 29, 2025  in electrolyteelectrolyte homeostasisElectrolyteselectrolytes and hangovers
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What is Your Pee Telling You About Your Health?

Pee has historically been known to provide exceptional insight into overall health. What does your urine actually tell you? Quite a lot, it turns out: from hydration, medication, and illness, your pee changes with your body. 
hydrating first thing in the morning to replenish the fluids your body loses after a night of sleeping

The Body and Dehydration: Symptoms and Solutions

Our bodies are mostly water, and need consistent hydration to be at their best! What are the signs of dehydration and how do we avoid it? 
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Iodine: Not Enough, Too Much, and Why You Need to Regulate Your Supplements

Iodine is essential to the correct functioning of many organ systems within the human body, but too much or too little can be problematic. It’s important to regulate your iodine intake if you are supplementing or have conditions like Hashimoto’s or Graves’ diseases that make you particularly sensitive to iodine.  
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Sparkling Water vs. Regular Water: Which One Hydrates More?

The debate between sparkling and regular water is ongoing. Both have their benefits, but which is more hydrating? We explore this question and the vital role of electrolytes in hydration.
by Health By Principle on August 29, 2025  in drinking waterhydratehydrationsparkling waterwaterwater intake
A young woman who has a towel around her neck and appears to have been exercising holds a bottle of water up to her lips.

When Are The Best Times To Drink Water?

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.

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