Wellbeing in the Workplace
A generally healthy lifestyle will safeguard you against many common ailments. Make sure you eat well and exercise regularly for optimum wellbeing.
stress & illness in the workplace
A certain amount of stress provides stimulation, but prolonged stress and cause mental and physical damage.
During the first stage of stress hormones are poured into the blood stream; the pulse quickens; the lungs take in oxygen to fuel the muscles; blood sugar increases to supply added energy; digestion slows and perspiration increases.
During the second stage of stress, the body begins to repair the damage caused by the first stage. If the stressful situation is resolved the stress symptoms disappear. If the situation continues however, exhaustion sets in, and the body's energy gives out. This stage may continue until vital organs are affected and then disease sets in or even death can result.
"Figures from the Institute of Stress Management put the cost to British Industry at £7 billion through 60 million lost working days each year." (The Guardian)
onsite massage therapy
Many of today's diseases may be attributed to stress and tension. Repressed emotions, held in the muscles of the body, can be released through the kneading and stroking techniques of massage.
Massage is one of the most effective antidotes to stress. It relaxes and revitalises the body and mind. It is a natural extension of our need to touch and be touched.
exercise for wellbeing & vitality
Exercise is essential for physical and mental wellbeing. If you are in a sedentary job, are over weight or get out of breath after relatively minor exertion, then the chances are that you are not as fit as you can be. In the long term this can lead to ill health.
Next to maintaining a healthy diet, keeping physically active is one of the most important things you can do to safeguard your health.