You’ve heard it a million times: "Drink more water." But did you know that a whopping 75% of Americans are walking around chronically dehydrated? It’s not just about feeling thirsty. Dehydration can lead to headaches, fatigue, joint pain, affect your mood/brain function, and can even cause kidney problems 😱.
But drinking more water isn’t as easy as it sounds. Most people, including myself, don’t like the taste of regular tap water, and most flavored packets are full of fake, added sugars and artificial colors.
So, what’s a nurse’s secret to staying hydrated? Cirkul’s Sips (flavor cartridges). Here’s why:
My water tastes like a refreshing treat with every sip
Nothing makes me avoid drinking water more than water that’s bland and boring. I’m a sucker for anything with flavor, so I always used to be the person drinking the not-so-healthy energy drinks and cans of soda.
Not anymore. Cirkul has over 100+ flavor options enriched with B vitamins, electrolytes, or caffeine, depending on what you feel you need that day. Every flavor I’ve tried so far has tasted like a refreshing treat, finally making drinking water easy… finally. My favorites are LifeSip Strawberry Kiwi and Gateway Raspberry Tea.
There’s no sugar and no artificial flavors
Every nurse knows that added sugar and artificial anything is bad for our brains and bodies. That’s why I haven’t been able to recommend a healthy way to stay hydrated (besides plain, boring water) to my patients until now.
Cirkul Sips contain no sugar or artificial flavors. This, plus the fact that the flavors contain zero calories and no artificial colors is a huge part of why I can't stop raving about Cirkul with my patients.
I feel more energized and on top of my game
Bouncing from patient to patient all day can be draining. And even though I was relying on energy drinks to get me through it all, I was crashing… hard.
That’s not the case with Cirkul. Since I’ve been drinking more water, I've been getting the hydration my body needs. That means I’ve been able to maintain energy, think clearly, and avoid the midday headache I was always getting from not drinking enough water throughout my shifts.
The Sips are easy to incorporate into my busy life
When it comes to staying hydrated, the last thing I need is a complicated routine to add to my busy and hectic life. That’s why I appreciate how easy Cirkul Sips are to use. All I have to do is:
- Fill my Cirkul bottle with water and screw on the lid.
- Insert my flavor cartridge into the lid opening.
- Turn the dial to adjust the flavor’s strength.
- Drink up!
But don’t worry if you don’t have a Cirkul bottle. Their lids fit on all sorts of wide-mouth bottles, like Nalgenes, CamelBacks, Contigos, Hydro Flasks, and Klean Kanteens.
Take it from a nurse: Cirkul is the ultimate way to stay hydrated
As someone who sees patients all day and deals with the impacts of dehydration, I can’t recommend Cirkul enough. It’s a convenient, "taste-good", and feel-good way to drink more water… and reap the benefits of actually drinking more water.
Plus, it only costs as low as $0.50 per bottle—definitely worth not having to drink plain, boring tap water!
