Everyday wellness1 min
A Marked Water Bottle for the Day
A bottle with simple time marks to remind you to drink through the day. A hydration habit; follow your doctor's advice if you are on fluid limits.
Drink by the clock
Many of us forget to drink until we feel thirsty or get a headache. A bottle with simple time marks, such as "10 am" or "2 pm", turns drinking water into a gentle checklist through the day.
Fill the bottle in the morning, aim to reach each mark by its time and top up as needed. Drink more in hot weather or after exercise. This is a hydration habit and not a treatment.
Ingredients
- A 1-litre steel or glass bottle
- A marker or tape for time marks
How to prepare
- Mark the hours on the bottle.
- Fill it each morning.
How to use
- Sip steadily to each mark.
- Keep it in sight.
Helpful habits
- Add a slice of lemon or mint for taste.
- Carry it everywhere.
Precautions
- Follow your doctor's fluid advice if you have heart, kidney or liver disease.
- Do not force large amounts at once.
- A hydration habit, not a treatment.
Frequently asked questions
How much water do I need?
- It varies; pale yellow urine is a good sign.
Can tea count?
- Partly, but water is best.
Is a steel bottle better?
- Choose what you will carry.
