How to Not Over Eat During the Holidays from Health Briefs TV

Oh how good the home cooked meals are. We know how hard it is to be careful what we eat during the holidays. Health Briefs TV offers a few thoughts about to not overeat during the holidays.

It is okay to indulge on the holiday itself but not on the days before and after it. Over indulging throughout Thanksgiving week and the weeks leading up to and including Christmas, Hanukah and New Year’s Day can derail anyone’s weight loss plan or wellness routine. But do enjoy the special dishes people like to make.

Take plenty of walks before and after meals with family members and friends. This is the nicest way to spend quality time with someone you haven’t seen in a while.

If there is a lot of fatty, carb and calorie-laden food on the table, take small portions of it.  A small portion should be no bigger than the palm of the hand.

The Health Briefs TV show suggests snacking on veggies and low-fat or healthful dips and spreads. Make your own to take with you or borrow a car and head to the store for the ingredients.

Over eating throughout the holiday season can wreak havoc on a healthy lifestyle or weight loss plan, Think ahead and prepare to not over eat.

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Health Briefs TV Debunks Some Metabolism Myths

The great debate on metabolism includes thoughts such as the age in which it slows down, men have a faster one and it can’t be changed. Health Briefs TV is pleased to debunk some of these common myths.

A slow metabolism is thought to be the main culprit for weight gain and lack of weight loss. In fact, what we eat and how much activity we get daily has more to do with weight gain and loss. A slow or fast metabolism doesn’t really factor into it, according to many health care professionals. Take time to prepare more healthful meals at home and at the very least, take a good walk after dinner.

Another common misconception about metabolism is that it slows down at age 30. Actually, it slows down at around 40 years of age.  We tend to lose muscle in our forties and muscles burn more calories than fat. The good news is that we can change this with exercise and specifically exercise using resistance bands which help tone muscle.

People who claim to have a fast metabolism probably have the same metabolism rate as the rest of us. Men too. The truth is that some people are healthier eaters and compensate when they overeat or eat less healthy. The HealthBriefs TV show believes we can kick our metabolism if we just become a little more active.

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Health Briefs TV Explains Fevers and Its Origins

Digital thermometers work great for taking a temp

A fever can signify many health conditions from the flu to heat stroke. Health Briefs TV explains fevers and its origins.

A normal temperature starts at 98.6 and can go up to 100.2 degrees. Healthcare professionals consider an elevated temperature to be 100.4. There are a variety of reasons as to why a healthy person’s temperature could rise above 100.4:

• Women experiencing menstruation will have a fluctuating temperature depending on where they are in their monthly cycle.
• Heat stoke can cause a body temperature to rise above 104.
• People who are coming down with flu will have an elevated temperature.
• Viral and bacterial infections can cause a fever.
• Some medications can cause a fever.

Health Briefs TV encourages readers who travel internationally to be aware that airports screening passengers for fevers with handheld devices may believe the traveler could have been exposed to Ebola.  Know what can cause a body’s temperature to rise and counter misinformation with facts. Fevers can originate from a variety of sources. Shouldn’t the people scanning travelers for fevers know the facts before making erroneous decisions that affect people’s lives in adverse ways? And shouldn’t U.S. state governments know them too? Ignorance and lack of information cause hysteria and hysteria harbors irrational fears. This helps no one.

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Health Briefs TV Reports on Sleep Confusion

Have you ever been awakened to the alarm and didn’t know where you were? HealthBriefs TV reports on confusion arousal.

Confusional arousal happened when a person wakes up and stays in a confused state for a certain period of time before going back to sleep or fully waking up. According to the National Institutes of Health, this state of being happens when someone is awakened during non-rapid eye movement (REM) sleep – which is a deeper sleep. Someone is awakened by something suddenly like an alarm clock. One in seven people have experienced this sleep “drunkenness”.

The Health Briefs TV show learns that most of us have experienced this state of mind at some point. In a recent study, participants noted that their confused state lasted between five minutes to 15 minutes. It is also important to note that some people can wake up in a violent mood and cause harm. Those in professions who can catch naps during the work schedule, such as health professionals, should allow at least 15 minutes to fully awaken before going back to work. It’s always a smart idea to not drive if awakened suddenly and still be in a state of sleep confusion. Give yourself time to become fully awake and be totally aware of surroundings.

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Health Briefs TV on the Unknown Effects of Obesity

Most people know that obesity can cause heart trouble and diabetes. But it can also bring trouble for some of our other body organs too. Health Briefs TV offers information.

An overweight or obese person will often complain about knee pain. Extra weight on knees, hips and feet is common and can be avoided by participating in a weight loss program or consulting with a doctor about weight loss surgery. Overweight people can also suffer from migraines more than those who are not. In a recent study, people who were obese complained of having 14 migraines per month compared to those with a healthy weight. A cancer diagnosis can also be a negative outcome from being obese. Kidney, gallbladder, liver, colon and uterine cancer diagnoses were found with those who are overweight than those who were not. Ten percent were attributed to being overweight in a study conducted by The Lancet.

The Health Briefs TV show learns that obesity affects fertility. Women who are obese had a harder time becoming pregnant. They can also experience premature delivery of infants. Sleep disorders also affect people who are overweight and obese. When extra weight rests on the heart or lungs it affects the organs’ ability to function properly and can cause sleep troubles. Extra fat around the neck affects the soft tissues of the nose and can cause apnea. Along with all of these effects there are also the social effects of being obese which can range from family shame to being mistreated in a healthcare professional’s office which can cause depression. The best options for overweight and obese people are to seek the advice of a trusted doctor to find the best weight loss program. Because the unknown effects of obesity are just as harmful as the known ones.

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