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Introduction to Workplace WellnessKen Annandale
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Hippocrates - 370BC“Let food be thy medicine
and medicine be thy food.”“Walking is man's best
medicine. ”
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1990s
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What is Health? WHO“a state of complete physical, mental and
social well-being and NOT merely the absence of disease and infirmity.”
Webster’s Dictionary"Health is a condition of wholeness in which
ALL of the TISSUES, ORGANS AND SYSTEMS of the body are FUNCTIONING at 100% ALL of the time.“
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ILLNESS - WELLNESS
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Obesity - South Africa• Rates 3rd in the world.• 49% claim to do no exercise.• 78% of obese & 52% of morbidly obese believe
they are perfectly healthy.• Premature deaths due to heart and blood
vessel disease in people of working age (35 – 64) are expected to increase by 41% between 2007 and 2030.
• Costs of heart disease and stroke are more than R8 billion per annum.
• Up to 80% of heart disease and stroke can be prevented by adopting healthy lifestyles.
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The SolutionA mere loss of 10% of bodyweight will reduce
diseases associated with obesity with 50%.
Dr James G Liddell B.Pharm M.Pharm PhD
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Our Mission - Help people Achieve optimal health by understanding
lifestyle risk factors and importance of:Rest
ExerciseGood nutrition
Positive thinkingProper hydrationSupplementation
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BenefitsManage chronic health conditions:• heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, back
pain, arthritis, sleep apnea and high blood pressure
• Improve your sleep• Boost your energy level• Have a positive influence around you• Increases your chances of living a longer • Reduces stress on your joints
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Know Your NumbersDo you:• have high blood pressure?• suffer from high cholesterol?• have high insulin levels?• have raised blood sugar levels?• have a family history of diabetes?
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Know Your Hazards• Occupational health hazards• Do a risk rating– Ingestion– abortion– inhalation – radiation
• Ergonomics• Quality of food and drink
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Calories - The Simple Rule
“Burn more than you consume”
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Eat fewer calories• Know what you are eating• Read food labels• Reduce serving size• Enjoy your meal in silence• “No thanks” to seconds• No bar-coded treats!
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The Modern Fat Burning DietEliminate:• Sugar [juice & alcohol]• Refined carbs• Processed food • Gluten and dairy• Fat free / sugar free• Artificial sweeteners• Caffeine & stimulants
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The Modern Fat Burning DietConsume:• Quality protein, healthy fats, • Nutrient dense veg fruits• The right supplements• Weight loss is 80% food and 20% exercise• Water: hunger is often confuse with thirst• 3 meals at regular times • Protein snacks between meals
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Dare to Prepare - Avoid• Canteen & vending machine• Corner shop• Caterers food• Tap water• Alcohol & beverages• Sitting for log periods• Eye strain
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Dare to Prepare - Active• Stand don’t sit• Move like you need to pee• Stretch before during and after work• Bring your own green lunch• Take a break• Demand healthy canteen food
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Walking• Schedule daily walks• Get a Buddy• Start slowly, then build• Take a different route• Use a pedometer [10,000 steps]• At least 5 days a week [45 -60
minutes]• Wear decent footwear
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Finally• Form a wellness team• Set the example• Create wellness campaigns• Encourage each other• Boycott unhealthily lifestyles• Celebrate health & wellness
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Wishing you Health & Wellness
Ken Annandale – CEOINTRA-SAFE [Pty] Ltd
PUBLISHERS OF ACTRAC : CLAIMTRAC : ELECTRAC : FIRETRAC : FIRSTRAC : HASREP : HIRA : INDUCTOR : SUPERTRAC TRAINER'S
KITS
www.intrasafe.co.za