As we gear up for NOSHCON 2016, let's take a look at some of the highlights of the 2015 conference, including Ken's presentation on bringing wellness to every facet of your life, not just your work because 'you are not just what you do.'

1. Introduction to Workplace Wellness
Ken 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 Solution
A 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
Exercise
Good nutrition
Positive thinking
Proper hydration
Supplementation

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Benefits
Manage 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 Numbers
Do 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 Diet
Eliminate:
• 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 Diet
Consume:
• 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 – CEO
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