Life in the modern workplace can be exciting and stimulating, but it also generally acknowledged as harder now in the 21st Century than ever before. People cope with commuting, congested roads, constantly ringing mobile phones, and a never-ending stream of emails, paperwork and meetings.
Stress in the workplace can be detrimental to personal health, as well as costing companies moeny. In January 2006, the Health and Safety Executive said, “The latest estimate puts the cost to the economy at around £12 billion per year, with absenteeism in the private sector making up around £8 billion of the total.”
Symptoms of stress include
• increased susceptibility to colds and other
infections
• headaches
• muscular tension
• backache and neck ache
• excessive tiredness
• difficulty sleeping
• digestive problems
• raised heart rate
• increased sweating
The Guardian, August 2003 said, "Those who suffer from stress for at least half of their working lives are 25% more likely to suffer a fatal heart attack and have a 50% greater chance of dying from a stroke."
Complementary therapies in the workplace provided by the company boost staff morale, as workers know the company has their best interests at heart. A well-timed short break from the desk can mean increased vitality and renewed interest in the job at hand on returning to work. The benefits of reflexology and Indian head massage are many and varied.
Reflexology may:
• lower blood pressure
• reduce stress and anxiety
• improve energy levels
• aid digestion
• boost the immune system
• return the body to a state of balance
Indian Head Massage may:
• help relieve tension headaches
• relieve muscular tension and fatigue
• increase the supply of oxygen to the brain
• reduce stress and anxiety
• promote clearer thinking and concentration
Corporate packages can be tailored to suit an individual company's requirements. Both reflexology and Indian Head Massage are ideal therapies for the workplace, as treatments are usually done in half hour slots and can be timed to fit into an individual's working day.
If you are interested in reflexology or Indian Head Massage in the workplace - contact Alison for an informal discussion and to arrange your own free taster session.
For additional information on Reflexology or Indian Head Massage in the workplace, contact Alison on:
01869 233696
07775 507412
info@wellbeing-with-alison.com
