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19 | Friday, July 18, 2014 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com 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. 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. * 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. Clinic provides foot care vital to overall health 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 · 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. · 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. 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, Sigvariss 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. 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Richard Werkman chiropodist 17 · Thursday, October 20, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com Advertising Section Coming up to its first year anniversary, Barre Life Fitness Studio is working out for Oakville. The unique new workout technique incorporates a ballet barre and a fusion of Pilates, yoga, ballet and strength training. While the workouts are inspired by moves that keep dancers in shape, they can be performed by non-dancers with ease. "The response has been fantastic in Oakville. We're very excited about it. The one thing we have to get over is that some people are afraid that it's dance... it's actually a workout," explains Barre Life owner Niki Corion. Unlike traditional fitness workouts, she says clients see results faster. The routines are low impact and focus on slowly burning muscles through isometric holds and little movements for big results. After just a few weeks, clients say they are standing taller, feeling more flexible and are losing inches. "It's so rewarding to have clients coming up to me after a two-week trial and saying they notice a change in their body," Corion says. She credits the boutique style fitness of Barre Life as contributing to its success. There are scheduled classes with "a little more one-on-one" as instructors come around to modify moves. Signing up for a class means that there is teaching involved so that clients get the most out of their workout by using proper form and stance, just like in a dance class. The workouts were created by the studio's team of ballet instructors as a means to reshape the entire amount of iron, the iron vegans and vegetarians get body, become leaner and stronger and improve overfrom grains and vegetables is a different type of iron that is not absorbed as well as the iron found in meat. all well being through fun, dynamic classes. Although In addition, certain staples of the vegetarian diet further limit iron absorption. But consuming vitamin C at the same time as iron-rich foods can enhance iron absorption, ensuring vegans and vegetarians get the iron their bodies need 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." 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. Visit werkman.ca or call 905-8454817. Be as fit as a dancer, without the dancing, at Barre Life Fitness based on a dancer's workout, participants don't need a dance background to do barre. Barre Life's signature class, Barre Classic, is a combination of ballet, Pilates, strength and flexibility training and is recommended for new clients. Along with this introduction to barre fitness, there are numerous other classes that offer varying movements and use different apparatus. For example Ballet Resistance, a class that uses resistance cords hanging from the ceiling along with lively ballet-inspired movements. Barre Cardio is a unique high energy/ low impact workout that uses a combination of barre work and light weights and Barre Sculpt is designed specifically to sculpt your physique using an intense combo of resistance bands and light weights. Barre Life's various workshops such as Mommy & Baby, Teen Barre plus more are the perfect supplement to any workout. The 2,500-square-foot Speers Road facility offers a lounge to relax in before or after class, with complimentary coffee/tea, complimentary childminding for morning classes, towel service and a change room with showers and lockers. If you want to re-visit your dancing days, or are searching for a different workout routine to build flexibility, core strength and leaner, longer muscles, check out Barre Life. Try the introductory two-week, all-youcan-barre package that allows you to join as many classes as you wish. Barre Life Fitness is located at 427 Speers Road, Unit 18. Call 905-337-8338 or visit www.barrelife.ca for information. Barre Life Fitness Studio is Oakville's first exclusive barre studio! The Barre workout is a combination of ballet, pilates, yoga and core strengthening. 427 SpeerS rd. Unit #18 905-337-8338 · www.barrelife.ca Now offering Laser treatment for toenail fungus. 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 BarreLife Studio A dancer's workout... without the dance! · 10 Types of Barre Classes Offered · Specialty Classes & Workshops: Mommy & Baby; Mom & Tot; Teen Barre · Kids 1/2 day Summer Camps available $150 week or $35 drop in $ Summer Promotion 1 Month ExpirEs August 1, 2014 79 "All you cAn BArre"