Transcript Employees Well Being Week

BRAC EPL Investments Limited
Dr Fehmina
Rahman
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Emotional Well being
Physical Well being
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It is very important as it affects your work out
put.
You need to be at a stable , happy state to
perform your best
Two factors are important in this aspect
Home environment: You should try to keep it
healthy for it which reflects at work.
Office environment
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In order to maintain a high level of
productivity, a positive work environment is
absolutely essential. Although many aspects
of the workplace are completely under your
control, there will be occasions when you are
essentially helpless, and the only control you
have is how you REACT to a specific situation.
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The following are common signs and symptoms of stress. Identify those
that you are experiencing now or have experienced in the past.
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fatigue · anxiety, apprehensiveness, guilt
headaches or dizziness · sadness or depression
rapid heart beat · loss of interest in people and things
stomach aches or nausea · mood swings
teeth grinding · trouble concentrating
loneliness · confusion and forgetfulness
helplessness · increased aggression
dread of going to work · changes in eating or sleeping habits
getting easily overwhelmed, frustrated, upset, or angry
feeling pressures or pressed for time
feeling incompetent, inadequate, unappreciated, or trapped
increased use of alcohol, drugs, or cigarettes
thinking of the same thing over and over again
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Sometimes you may not be able to change the situation that is causing your
stress. Here are some ways you might try coping with stress in situations beyond
your control until the situation changes.
Get support. Identify co-workers, friends, and family you trust and can talk to.
Make social
plans with them. Join social activities and staff organizations to meet new friends
and build social support among others with common interests.
Practice deep breathing, visualization, meditation, yoga, stretching or some other
techniques That helps you relax. When you are feeling more relaxed you will have
an easier time finding concrete solutions to your problems.
Take a break from whatever is causing your stress. Don’t forget to laugh, play,
and have fun.
Take care of yourself. Maintain a healthy diet. Exercise moderately at least two to
three times a week. Get enough sleep. Remember that caffeine, alcohol, cigarettes
and drugs do not help solve your problems and actually contribute to stress.
Take a brief wellness break for a brisk, rejuvenating walk with a friend. The
change of scenery and social support can make a difference!
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Back pain
Neck pain
Eye strain
Joint pain
Infections
Obesity & over wt.
Hairfall
Diabetes
Cancer
Haemorrhoids
Hypertension
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Sitting for hours on end, particularly if you
have bad posture, can be devastating to your
body over time if you don't get moving on a
regular basis.
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Prevention: Besides being better aware of
your posture as you're sitting at your desk,
getting regular exercise including abdominal
strengthening activities should relieve some
of the pressure on your lower back.
Having too fat a wallet in your back pocket
can be a bad thing as well. Sitting on a large
wallet can put pressure on the sciatic nerve,
which can cause sharp back pain
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Symptoms range from a dull ache to a
stabbing or shooting sensation. The pain may
make it hard to move or stand up straight.
Acute back pain comes on suddenly, often
after an injury from sports or heavy lifting. It
also may radiate down the leg. Pain that lasts
more than three months is considered
chronic. If your pain is not better within 72
hours, you should consult a ortho-spine
surgeon.
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Back pain after fall
Loss of sensation
Loss of bowel or bladder control
Leg weakness
Pain on coughing or urinating
Unable to walk on your toes and heels
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Muscle strain:
Sciatica:
Job:
Your Posture:
Herniated Disc: Age group (14-45)
Spondyolysis:
Spondyolisthesis:
Spinal stenosis:)
Fibromyalgia:
Pelvic Inflammatory disease:
Urinary tract infection:
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Most people get their first taste of low back
pain in their 30s. The odds of additional
attacks increase with age. Other reasons your
low back may hurt include:
Being overweight
Inactive lifestyle
Jobs that require heavy lifting
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There's no sure way to prevent back pain as
you age, but there are steps you can take to
lower your risk:
Stay at a healthy weight.
Exercise regularly.
Lift with your legs, not your back.
Make sure your work station position isn't
contributing to your pain.
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Seat height:
Seat width and depth:
Lumbar support:
Backrest.
The material of the office chair seat
Armrests.
Swivel
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one ought to move freely in there, as stiff
and tight is not how you should feel like;
double check that you can position the
monitor directly in front of your eyes at no
less than 20 inches away (or 50 cm) – your
ophthalmologist can tell you more about it;
last but not least, see that the desk has a
stable work surface.
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Symptoms:
difficulty moving it, especially to one side.
Pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in your
shoulder, arm, hand, or elsewhere.
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Muscle strain or tension
Bending the neck while work for long hours
Having poor posture
placing your computer monitor too high or too low
sleeping in an uncomfortable position
severe neck injuries like vertebral fractures, whiplash,
blood vessel injury,
Fibromyalgia
Spondylosis
Spinal stenosis
Sprains
Infection
Cancer
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If there is fever and neck ridgitity
Associated with breathlessness, chest pain,
jaw pain
Symptoms more than 1 week
History of neck injury
Pain worsens on lying down
Paralysis
Loss of bowel bladder control
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Use relaxation techniques and regular exercise to prevent unwanted
stress and tension to the neck muscles.
Learn stretching exercises for your neck and upper body. Stretch every
day, especially before and after exercise. A physical therapist can help.
Use good posture, especially if you sit at a desk all day. Keep your back
supported. Adjust your computer monitor to eye level. This prevents you
from continually looking up or down.
If you work at a computer, stretch your neck every hour or so.
Use a headset when on the telephone, especially if answering or using
the phone is a main part of your job.
When reading or typing from documents at your desk, place them in a
holder at eye level.
Evaluate your sleeping conditions. Make sure your pillow is properly and
comfortably supporting your head and neck. You may need a special
neck pillow. Make sure your mattress is firm enough.
Use seat belts and bike helmets to prevent injuries.
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Office workers who spend hours a day staring
at a computer screen might tell you that after
a certain amount of time, their vision gets
blurry and their eyes generally become more
sensitive. Those symptoms (as well as toowatery or too-dry eyes, a headache or a sore
neck) could be indications of eyestrain
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Sore or irritated eyes
Difficulty focusing
Dry or watery eyes
Blurred or double vision
Increased sensitivity to light
Pain in the neck, shoulders, or back
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Causes
reading
writing
driving
staring for long periods at digital devices such
as:
computer screens
smartphones
video games
Sleep deprivation
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Make changes to your computer screen, such as:
Make changes to your work environment,
Make changes to your work habits, such as:
Take care of your eyes with these steps:
Apply a washcloth soaked in warm water to tired,
dry eyes (with eyes closed).
Use artificial tears to refresh your eyes when they
feel dry.
To help prevent dry eyes while working indoors,
use an air cleaner to filter dust and a humidifier
to add moisture to the air.
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The human body is meant to move, and
staying in one position for too long can make
joints feel tight. Sitting at a desk especially
shortens and tightens the hip flexors, the
muscles than help pull your legs toward your
body.
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Many different conditions can lead to painful
joints, including osteoarthritis,rheumatoid
arthritis, bursitis, gout, strains, sprains, and
other injuries. Joint pain is extremely common.
Joint pain can range from mildly irritating to
debilitating. It may go away after a few weeks
(acute), or last for several weeks or months
(chronic). Even short-term pain and swelling in
the joints can affect your quality of life. Whatever
the cause of joint pain, you can usually manage it
with medication, physical therapy, or alternative
treatments.
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Must control the spread
Keep work desk clean
Avoid eating in desk
If you have an infection must make sure
others don’t get it.( such as if you have a cold
wear a mask to prevent spread)
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One of the major vices of a desk job is
Obesity.
Being overwt. Is a cosmetic problem, but once
you become obese, it’s a disease and should
be treated accordingly.
You gain weight because there is an
imbalance in intake and output. So you need
a reverse imbalance to correct it.
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There are many modes of weight loss.
I am just giving the names here
Diet
Work out
Non surgical therapies
Invasive therapies
Surgery
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Cut your carbs or more specifically starches
from your menu
Have 3-5 meals per day
Drink 3-4 litres of water if no
contraindication
Exercise but do not do so much which you
cannot continue.
If you must let go of a program do not do it
suddenly, slowly taper it away.
Take advice if necessary
Types:
Male- and female-pattern baldness
Alopecia areata
Scarring alopecia(lichen planus, lupus)
Anagen effluvium
Telogen effluvium
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Hot oil massage
Natural juices
Head massage
Antioxidents
Meditation
Biotin
Treat infection or dandruff
Manage stress
Recent advances: Growth factor, stem cell,
Laser
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Excessive thirst and increased urination
Fatigue
Weight loss
Blurred vision
Slow-healing sores or frequent infections
Tingling hands and feet
Red, swollen, tender gums
Take your body's hints seriously
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Control Your Weight
Work out
Choose whole grains and whole grain products
over highly processed carbohydrates.
Skip the sugary drinks, and choose water, coffee,
or tea instead.
Choose good fats instead of bad fats.
Limit red meat and avoid processed meat; choose
nuts, whole grains, poultry, or fish instead.
If You Smoke, Try to Quit
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Check for cancer markers once a year
Early detection can be a life saver
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The veins around your anus tend to stretch
under pressure and may bulge or swell.
Swollen veins (hemorrhoids) can develop from
an increase in pressure in the lower rectum.
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Straining during bowel movements
Sitting for long periods of time on the toilet
Chronic diarrhea or constipation or cough
Obesity
Pregnancy
Hard seat
Low-fiber diet
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Painless bleeding during bowel movements —
you might notice small amounts of bright red
blood on toilet tissue or in the toilet bowl
Itching or irritation anal region
Pain or discomfort
Swelling around anus
A lump near anus, which may be sensitive or
painful
Leakage of feces
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Medication
Stool softener
Sitz bath
Local medication
Surgery
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Severe headache
Fatigue or confusion
Vision problems
Chest pain
Difficulty breathing
Irregular heartbeat
Blood in the urine
Pounding in your chest, neck, or ears
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If you have any of these symptoms, see a
doctor immediately. You could be having a
hypertensive crisis that could lead to a heart
attack or stroke.
Untreated hypertension can lead to serious
diseases, including stroke, heart disease,
kidney failure and eye problems.
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Try to enjoy what you are doing avoid stress.
Maintain a healthy weight
Stretch every hour to prevent back & joint pain
Do neck exercises to prevent neck pain
Rest your eyes
Sleep 6-8 hrs a day
Drink 2-3 Litres of water a day
Use ergonomic work station.
Check for diabetes, hypertension, cancer
regularly
Remember prevention is better than cure