Collierville Family Health

06/16/2026

Myth or Fact? Drinking Warm Water Is Better Than Cold Water in the Morning

For many folks, drinking warm or hot water when they wake up is a pleasant way to kick off the morning. There’s good reason for that. Most people, whether they sleep like a baby or toss and turn all night, wake up slightly dehydrated.

While hot or cold water would do the trick here, some people find that rehydrating with warm water is easier on an empty stomach.

Verdict: Depends on your body and preferences. "There is limited scientific evidence comparing warm water to cool water," says Perry. If you try it, warm water’s tummy-friendly quality might work better for you.
Shared from UVA Health
What do you think? What have you found from personal experience?

06/01/2026

If you’re waiting til you’re feeling thirst then that may mean you’re body is already in a deficit. Also if you wait til you’re thirsty then you’ll drink the water fast and not truly benefit from it. Fill up your water bottle and drink it slowly but surely throughout the day.

Besides general hydration, there are several benefits of drinking water. Find out the health benefits of drinking water plus the best times to drink. https://wb.md/49Jgh6n

06/01/2026

Especially when it’s hot outside, drinking enough water becomes even more important. Can use a water intake calculator to find proper ounces of water you should be drinking daily.

05/28/2026

05/02/2026

Let’s all try this together. Can always increase the time if you need to but complete the workouts.

If you’ve ever promised yourself that you would get back in shape just as soon as you could find the time, then the 7-Minute Workout may be for you! https://wb.md/4w0WKHJ

04/30/2026

Some guidelines to follow when scheduling your meals.

04/19/2026

The standard formula for adequate daily protein is 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight (or 0.36 grams per pound). For a 150-lb (68 kg) sedentary adult, this is roughly 54 grams daily. Active individuals, older adults, or those building muscle may need 1.2–2.2 grams per kilogram.
Harvard Health

Are you getting enough protein in your diet? Learn to spot the warning signs of protein deficiency, who is the most at risk, and when you need more protein. https://wb.md/41tI1XP

04/19/2026

The standard formula for adequate daily protein is 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight (or 0.36 grams per pound). For a 150-lb (68 kg) sedentary adult, this is roughly 54 grams daily. Active individuals, older adults, or those building muscle may need 1.2–2.2 grams per kilogram.
Harvard Health

Did you know fruit has protein? It does -- certain fruits can be a sweet way to add protein to your diet! https://wb.md/4tkthHC

04/15/2026

If you’re having trouble sleeping, please come and see us and we can figure out together how to improve your sleep.

Are you sleeping well ?? https://wb.md/41qELg2

04/07/2026

Not health related but Memphis related. We are Grizzlies fans. I know we’ve had a horrible season and have had to say goodbye to some good players. It’s been rough. I still have hope for better seasons and a strong team. Although we lost, we managed to hit a franchise record.