Managing Stress
Facts and Figures
- Absence costs British Industry £10.7 billion per year (CBI Absence Survey data)
- A loss of 192 million working days
- 3% working time lost
- Average of 7 days per employee in absence
- Industrial Society survey (2001)- 9 out of 10 workplaces are affected by excessive stress
- Main causes of absence is from stress and back problems
- Stress…
- affects one in 5 employees
- work-related stress cost employers – £370 million and society around £3.75 billion each year
- Stress may lead to absence, reduced productivity, increased turnover, poor staff morale
Stress Relieving Foods
Certain foods can have a stress effect on the body exacerbated by the fast pace of modern life. This can increase acid production which leads to heartburn, stomach cramps and tiredness. To aim for a healthier balance, eat more alkaline- based foods, eat regularly, never skip meals and drink plenty of water.
- Broccoli and green leafy vegetables – high in magnesium which soothes the nervous system
- Banana’s, spinach and parsley contain potassium which helps conduct nerve impulses and keeps the brains neurotransmitters working well
- Potatoes soothe the nervous system and help neutralise body acids.
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