Breathe, Stretch & Move: Get Rid of Workplace Stress

Chances are, the negative thoughts arrived on an upper-chest in-breath. So as they leave — breathe them out

Body neutral is the optimum anatomical posture where our joints, muscles and ligaments are not overstressed, and all body parts are working in harmony.

Don’t try to stop thoughts — simply dominate centre stage with the rhythmic flow of numbers.

Proteins, on the other hand (lean meat, chicken, fish, low-fat cheese, nuts, lentils, chickpeas, baked beans and low-fat dairy products) cause a sustained rise in blood sugar, which lasts considerably longer than that following carbohydrate. Hence a diet which contains adequate quantities of protein at each main meal (breakfast, lunch and dinner) w

‘Breathe in one two and out one two three rest, breathe in one two and out one two three and rest.’

OSH recommends that all computer users have a micro-pause every three minutes.

As you breathe out, feel the breath flow out through your legs, arms and head, leaving your whole body loose, heavy and supported.

If you wish to improve your range of movement, the stretch should be maintained. Research suggests that people with normal muscles should hold the stretch for a duration of 30 seconds, and repeat it five days a week, for at least six weeks. It is possible to achieve gains in the range of motion of about 20–25 percent. A general rule of thumb is tha

you have fewer red blood cells if you are anaemic, which means less oxygen is available in the body. You breathe harder to try to get more oxygen.