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17 | Thursday, January 16, 2014 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Tips to help you cope with stress at work Extra work k load l d takes k its toll ll on the h mental l health h l h of f employees l The workers of the world are working more. So says an annual study of employee benefit trends from MetLife. In 2010, 40 percent of employees admitted their workload had increased compared with the previous year. While there are many reasons that can account for a heavier workload at the office, heavy layoffs in countries across the globe has, in many instances, left those who weren't laid off with extra work. And companies might be surprised to know just how much this approach isn't working. TheMetLife study also found that 68 percent of employees surveyed reported that the quality of their work had suffered and that fear of losing their jobs played a significant role in how well they did their jobs. · Manage time effectively. One of the problems with an increased workload is the time in the day to complete that work does not simultaneously increase. This reality makes it easy to become overwhelmed with stress. But a few time management techniques can help. Prioritize certain tasks, ensuring projects that are time-sensitive get done ahead of f those that aren't. When setting a schedule for work, be realistic. If a schedule isn't realistic, that will only cause more stress. Did you know that foot problems affect more than half the population? Taking care of your feet is important to your general well-being. J. Richard Werkman knows this better than anyone. Rick is a Registered Chiropodist, who recently opened a new practice in his hometown of Oakville, at 1495 Cornwall Road, Suite 33. Rick's partner in life and practice, Vicki, agrees, "It is with a tremendous sense of pride that we return to our roots." What we do: The J. Richard Werkman, Chiropodist team provides comprehensive treatment and care for a variety of foot problems experienced by children, adults, seniors, diabetics, and athletes: Corns, calluses, plantar warts, thick or ingrown toenails, heel, arch and general foot pain, skin infections, foot ulcers and wounds, nail surgery, diabetic foot care and education, orthopaedic/therapeutic footwear, custom made prescription orthotics, SIGVARIS Medical Compression Stockings and Magnetic Biostimulation with Infrared Ray Therapy. Rick Werkman is a registered Chiropodist and licensed foot care specialist. Chiropodists are regulated health care providers trained in overall foot health and biomechanical/orthotic assessments. In addition to treating everyday foot needs, Chiropodists also assess structural abnormalities in the foot to determine the need for a custom orthotic device, orthopedic footwear or bracing. These deformities are not uncommon in those presenting with foot, hip and lower back pain. Who knew hip or lower back pain might be associated with the foot? When the foot cannot function normally during gait, the body must compensate in other ways to achieve locomotion, often resulting in painful symptoms. It is through the use of custom orthotics that pain might be reduced or alleviated. The knowledge and training of the individual treating you is directly related to the success of your treatment. That's why Rick and Vicki recommend that you see a member of the College of Chiropodists of Ontario for your foot health and orthotic needs. Learn more about orthotics by requesting a copy of "What You Need to Know About Orthotics." Good stress and bad stress While employees might not be able to quell their fears of one day being laid off, there are things they can do to reduce the stress that often accompanies such fears. Stress is a part of most professions and can even be a good motivator. However, when stress is prolonged or excessive, the results can be very unhealthy. Men and women with high stress levels are more likely to suffer from depression, anxiety and cardiovascular disease. When faced with prolonged or excessive stress at the office, men and women can take the following approaches to avoid succumbing to stress. Foot care has its benefits · Maintain a personal life. Effectively managing stress at work involves having a personal life away from the office. All work and no play is a recipe for stress. No matter how big a workload awaits you at the office, be sure to make time for enjoyable activities away from work. Spend time with friends and family, plan a weekend getaway or simply relax at home. Such time, even if it's not as often as you might like, makes dealing with stress at the office that much easier to handle. · Remain physically active. Exercise is a great remedy for stress. In fact, the American Psychological Association notes that studies have suggested physically active people have lower rates of anxiety and depression than sedentary people. While research is ongoing, some researchers feel exercise enhances the body's ability to respond to stress. In addition, exercise seems to give the body practice at dealing with stress. While exercising, the body's physiological systems are forced to communicate with one another. These same systems must also communicate with one another when responding to stress. Regular exercise helps the body communicate more efficiently, something that helps when the time comes to respond to stress. Stress at the office is likely always going to be a concern for working men and women. However, there are ways to effectively cope with stress no matter how daunting a workload might be. (MNS) Heavier workloads have left many workers dealing with elevated levels of stress. 17 · Thursday, October 20, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com Advertising Section * Determine what is causing the stress. Stress triggers vary depending on the individual, so men and women who are coping with excessive stress should write down anything that causes them a negative response, whether that response is physical, emotional or mental. After a week, sit down and look at the various things that triggered these negative responses. Choose one and work to resolve it. Determine if there is a way this trigger can be avoided. Do this with each trigger one by one. It might not be possible to successfully address each trigger, but it's worth the try and it is likely that certain triggers can be successfully avoided. 20 010 Gold Aw ward Winne er Oa akv kville e Be Beaver eaver Your mouth is vital to your health Increasingly, patients pursue betoffer more preventive care when it is ter oral health because they believe needed. This network is called Partit is important to their overall health. ners in Prevention. They are right. Study after study As your partner in better oral confirms this mouth-body connechealth, the team takes a medical tion. For example, a large, 10-year approach to dental diseases. Pastudy reported that dental decay at tients share in the assessment of the gum line is a greater risk factor their risk for cavities in the future. for heart disease than cholesterol. And when at risk, we painlessly (Think of how active we all are in treat the bacterial infections that managing cholesterol!) lead to these dental problems. This Dr. Joel De Souza. The Olde Oakville Dental Centre involves a clear antibacterial tooth dental team believes this growing Olde Oakville Dental coating, which is effective for long Centre concern should guide how it works periods of time, and is very safe. with patients. In practical terms, the Preventive dental care is now team believes, like their patients, that cavities wonderfully effective for your mouth and your and gum disease should be avoided because overall health, and is affordable. Visit www. they are unhealthy. And we know dental decay partnersinprevention.ca to begin your risk can be avoided, if the bacterial infections caus- assessment for dental decay. ing tooth decay are treated. Contact Olde Oakville Dental Centre, 361 That is why the dental team has joined a Cornwall Rd #107a, Oakville, by calling 905new network of Canadian dental teams that 829-1666. Rick graduated at the top of his class in 1991 from the Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences. He is a member of the College of Chiropodists of Ontario and is certified in local anesthesia and nail surgery. Rick added to his degree through a Bachelor of Science Podiatric Medicine Program, where he studied research methods, with electives concentrating in the areas of podogerontology (study of senior's feet), podopharmacology (study of foot-related medications) and sports medicine. What Makes the J. Richard Werkman foot clinic Different? "It is the friendly family environment, broad range of knowledge, strong working relationships, and detailed patient follow-through that makes us unique," explains office manager, Vicki. We take pleasure welcoming new patients. A doctor's referral is not necessary. For more information on the clinic and the foot related conditions we treat visit www. werkman.ca or call 905-845-4817. Dental decay is caused by a bacterial infection Now, we can prevent this infection painlessly and affordably ­ before you need more fillings, crowns or implants. Dr. Joel De Souza Olde Oakville Dental 361 Cornwall Road, #105 Oakville, ON L6J 7Z5 (905) 829-1666 Sore Feet, Sports Injury, Painful Ingrown Toenails? Plantar Warts? We can help! Exceptional footcare for all ages. · Routine footcare · Corns & calluses · Plantar warts · Heel/arch/foot pain · Diabetic footcare and education · Thick or ingrown nails · Nail surgery · Sports related foot problems & injuries · Custom made orthotics · Sigvaris® compression stockings · Evenings and saturday appointments available · New patients welcome! J. Richard Werkman CHIROPODIST Visit our website, subscribe to our Blog or call for an appointment. Ample Free parking. located on the north/west corner of maple grove dr. and cornwall rd. 1495 Cornwall Rd., Suite 33, Oakville T: 905-845-4817 www.werkman.ca PartnersinPrevention.ca A new choice for your dental care