The Daily Habit That Could Save Your Health: Why You Should Look at Your Urine Every Day

There’s a lot of talk about blood biopsies as well as what lab tests you need on a yearly basis. I’ve always been a proponent of more frequent monitoring of your bodies. We do that now with our trackers and sensors. But you don’t need to buy anything to start monitoring your health on a daily basis. All you need to do is to look at your urine!

Urine is one of the most underrated indicators of our overall health. It may not be a topic we discuss openly, but paying attention to your urine can reveal valuable insights about your well-being. Let’s break the stigma and embrace this simple daily habit that could potentially save your health. Here’s what urine call tell you:

1. Early Detection of Dehydration

One of the most apparent benefits of daily urine observation is the early detection of dehydration. The color of your urine provides essential clues about your hydration levels. Pale yellow or straw-colored urine generally indicates that you are well-hydrated, while darker yellow or amber urine may be a sign that you need to increase your fluid intake. Dehydration can lead to a range of health issues, including fatigue, dizziness, and kidney and heart problems, so keeping an eye on your urine color can prompt you to drink more water throughout the day.

2. Monitoring Kidney Health

Although our bladders hold urine, it’s our kidneys that play a key role. They…