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

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