Drinking enough water every day is essential for your body to function properly, but we often overlook the signals our body sends us when we’re dehydrated. Whether due to a busy lifestyle, the heat, exercise, or simple forgetfulness, not drinking enough water can affect everything from our energy levels to the appearance of our skin.
In this article, we’ll tell you the signs that you need to drink more water and the most common symptoms of dehydration, plus tips on how to easily incorporate more water into your daily routine.
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Signs you’re not drinking enough water
Sometimes we think a couple of glasses a day is enough, but the truth is that your body needs constant hydration. Here are some of the most common signs that your body is asking for more water:
Fatigue
If you feel tired for no apparent reason, even after a good night's sleep, it could be due to dehydration. Water is key for your cells to produce energy. When you don’t drink enough, your body has to work harder to perform basic functions, which causes fatigue.
This is even more important if you exercise regularly: during physical activity, you lose a lot of fluids through sweat, so replenishing them is essential.
In this article we share the best bottles for the gym.
Headache
Migraines or frequent headaches can also be a clear sign of dehydration. Lack of water causes blood volume to decrease, which affects the amount of oxygen reaching your brain. Often, simply hydrating well is enough to feel a marked improvement.
Dry mouth and dull skin
Noticing a dry mouth, or tight and dull-looking skin, could be another sign your body needs more water. When you’re properly hydrated, your skin looks brighter and more elastic. Your mouth, lips, and eyes also benefit. If you constantly need lip balm or eye drops, the problem might not be on the outside... but inside.
What’s more, good hydration helps digestion, metabolism, and toxin removal. Small symptoms such as heavy digestion or bloating can also improve simply by increasing your water intake.
Headache
If you suffer from migraines or frequent headaches, dehydration could be the cause. When you don’t drink enough water, blood volume drops and less oxygen gets to your brain, triggering that persistent pain that sometimes seems endless. Before reaching for painkillers, try hydrating well: in many cases, that's all it takes to feel relief quickly.
Heavy digestion and bloating
If you feel bloated, heavy, or like your digestion takes forever after eating, dehydration could be to blame. Water helps break down food so your digestive system works properly. Not drinking enough can slow everything down and leave you feeling uncomfortable for hours. Simply increasing your daily intake of water is an easy step your stomach will thank you for.
Tips to add more water to your daily routine
Drinking more water doesn’t have to be difficult or boring. Here are some ideas to turn it into a natural habit:
- Start your day with a glass of water: right when you wake up, it helps activate your metabolism and rehydrates your body after hours without drinking.
- Always carry a bottle with you: if it’s handy, you’ll drink almost without realising it. Even better if it’s reusable and insulated, to keep the right temperature.
- Flavour your water: add slices of lemon, cucumber, strawberries or mint for natural taste.
- Create reminders: you can use phone alarms or apps that tell you to drink water every so often.
- Connect it to your routines: for example, drink water before each meal, or just after going to the bathroom.
Best bottles to help you drink more water without even noticing
Having a good stainless steel bottle can make all the difference. Not only does it make things easier, but it also motivates you to use it more often. Here are some of our recommendations:
Metallic Rose
An elegant and functional bottle that makes you want to drink just by looking at it. Its triple thermal insulation system keeps water cold for hours, perfect for summer or to leave at the office. Plus, its size is perfect for your desk or nightstand.
Ocean Breeze
A fresh and summery design with a 3D textured feel. Made of BPA-free stainless steel, it has a leak-proof cap and is very lightweight. Perfect to take in your bag, to class, or to work.
Vivid Orange
Available in three sizes (350, 500, and 750 ml), this bottle gives off a sense of calm and encourages you to drink more. Perfect for those looking for a bottle that is practical, stylish, and suits different routines. Its vibrant colour will definitely stand out.
Allegra
With a screw-top lid and ergonomic design, it’s very comfortable for daily use. Plus, as an insulated bottle, it keeps your drinks cold (or hot) for longer—perfect if you’re out of the house for hours at a time.
Listening to your body’s signals is essential to stay healthy. Fatigue, headaches, or dry skin are just some of the symptoms that can alert you that you need to drink more water. The good news is that with small changes and a bottle that suits you, it’s easy to build this habit into your day. We also share these simple tricks to drink more water
Plus, our stainless steel bottles for adults as well as our bottles for kids can keep both your coldest and hottest drinks at the perfect temperature thanks to their exclusive Triple Cool™ technology
Drinking water is simple, but its benefits are huge. Shall we start today?
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