Urinary health matters Urinary health doesn’t always get the attention it deserves, even though your urinary system plays a major role in your everyday comfort and wellness. Your kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra work together to filter blood, remove waste, and help maintain fluid balance. When this system isn’t functioning at its best, it can lead to discomfort and other concerns. This article explores how simple daily habits like staying hydrated, eating a balanced diet, practicing healthy routines, plus supplements can help support urinary system health.* Stay hydrated Staying hydrated is one of the simplest and most effective daily habits for supporting urinary health. Drinking enough fluids helps your urinary system flush out waste and maintain proper balance throughout the day. Most adults should aim for 11.5 to 15.5 cups of total fluid per day, depending on lifestyle and activity level. Signs you might need more fluids Dark yellow urine Headaches Thirst Low energy Hydration tips Add water-rich foods like watermelon, cucumbers, lettuce, celery, and tomatoes to your diet. Sip from a reusable water bottle throughout the day. Choose hydrating beverages like herbal or caffeine-free teas. Pair each meal with a glass of water. Healthy bathroom habits Our bathroom habits matter. Here are some ways to practice healthy habits to support everyday urinary health. Take regular bathroom breaks, about every three to four hours. Take a peek at the color of your urine, and if it’s not on the pale yellow side, it’s time to hydrate. Make sure to fully empty your bladder when urinating. Sit comfortably on the toilet to relax the bladder muscles. Don’t hold your urine for long periods of time. As a woman, it’s important to always wipe front to back to avoid potential infection. Diet What you eat and drink plays a key role in supporting urinary health. A balanced diet filled with nutrient rich foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins helps keep your urinary system healthy. Choosing low-sodium and high-calcium foods can also help prevent kidney stones. On the other hand, excessive caffeine and alcohol, carbonated beverages, and artificial sweeteners can potentially irritate the bladder. Nature’s Way® CranRx® supplements Cranberries have a long history in the United States, with Native Americans first using them for wellness purposes. Now, we drink cranberry juice for urinary support, but it can be a bit tart and not as potent as some supplement options. We offer premium cranberry supplements through our CranRx® line, with multiple formats designed to help support urinary health.* CranRx contains a potent dose of researched cranberry fruit concentrate standardized to PACs (proanthocyanidins), the key flavonoids in cranberries. CranRx BioActive Cranberry: Potent capsules to help support urinary health.* One capsule is derived from 25,000 mg of fresh cranberries. CranRx Gummies: Yummy gummies with 500 mg of whole cranberry concentrate standardized to PACs to support urinary tract health plus D-Mannose and vitamin C.* CranRx Liquid Bioactive Cranberry: Easy, convenient extra-strength‡ CranRx Liquid is made with 1,000 mg of whole cranberry fruit concentrate per serving to support urinary health, with D-Mannose, hibiscus extract, and vitamin C.* (‡2x higher cranberry potency per serving than CranRx capsules and gummies) CranRx® Women’s Care with Probiotics: The best of both worlds. This supplement delivers 7 billion CFUs of Lactobacilli plus researched cranberry concentrate made from 25,000 mg of fresh cranberries to support women’s urinary health.*