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Improving Productivity As The Seasons Change by Frank Barnhill, M.D.
** Smiles - HEARING AID
** Trivia
** How do I Get There From
Here by James Groves - Sugar or Sugar Substitutes
** Dr. Earl Mindell's Wellness
Update - Good nutrition is important for happy, healthy relationships
** Stress Tips by Dr. Rae Baum
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"Improving Productivity As The Seasons Change"
by Frank Barnhill, M.D.
While working in one of my grandfather's amusement parks in the 1970's, it was often pointed out that some employees just seemed to slow down in late August or early September. This fact always frustrated the general manager, as he felt our goal of 100% guest satisfaction was not being met when nearly all the park's crews acted like they were slogging through mud. Their sudden change was especially hard to accept since only six to eight weeks earlier, each had displayed energy to spare. Now, it was hard to get them to arrive at work on time, costumed characters were found napping, and no one volunteered for the "fun jobs". Of course I wasn't a doctor at the time, and didn't understand brain chemical levels, much less what they had to do with changes in the seasons.
If we'd made these observations in the past ten years, the diagnosis would be simple. A lot of our crew was suffering from seasonal affective disorder or SAD for short. Their brain neurotransmitters were simply responding to a change in seasons and the timing and intensity of sunlight exposure. SAD is very common in Iceland, Alaska, northern Canada, and just about anywhere that a person's daily exposure to sunlight becomes limited. In simple terms, sunlight enters a person's eyes and stimulates the human brain to make certain chemicals called neurotransmitters. These chemicals are responsible for processing, transmitting and storing input, as well as promoting a person's general feeling of well being. So, when insufficient quantities are made, people tend to become a little forgetful, unorganized, irritable, moody, and in general tend to slow down. If adequate sunlight is not available after a few days, a form of depression can start to develop. We've all known friends who were happy as long as the sun was shining and then suddenly became blue on rainy days. It is true that sunlight definitely affects the way you feel and act. That's why some of your friends decided to move to Arizona or Palm Springs and call monthly to let you know how great they feel. Ok, now that we understand the problem, let's explore ways to help prevent what I have coined "seasonal burn out".
Since a person's lack of exposure to sunlight is the principal culprit in SAD, the following tips may be of use to you and employees alike:
Stand in early morning sunlight for at least thirty minutes before work or early in the workday when possible. When such is not possible, special fluorescent lamps, which emit radiation similar to sunlight, are available through most hardware stores. I use a unit of four two-foot lamps to shave by.
Use timers to turn on lights in the house so you don't awaken in the dark. They should be set for about five to ten minutes before you plan to awake. Literally, the more lamp power you use, the better.
Change work hours to match daylight savings time changes. When time falls back to allow more working daylight in the afternoon, simply shift hours to match. By allowing work-starting times to be later, there's a good chance the sun will be up when you're up. Just reverse the trend in the spring, to get similar results.
"Actively repaint" work areas in bright daylight colors. Dark colors and soft pastels tend to tranquillize and decrease productivity. Use caution, because too many very vibrant colors may cause irritability. Consider consulting an environmental interior decorator.
Take or give sunlight breaks during the workday or consider installing those solar lamps through out the work area. Sometimes skylights work just as well, depending on the weather. In the theme parks, we started having exercise breaks in sunlight in rotating areas twice a day.
Here are some more tips to help your brain function more productively.
Balance your caffeine intake so that you don't lie awake half the night. Tossing and turning all night produces the equivalent of a mini-jet lag that catches up with you over the next thirty-six hours.
Watch what you eat for lunch. A heavy meal with a lot of fatty content and sugar makes the brain sluggish for the rest of the day and causes fatigue.
Get to bed at least one hour earlier in the winter. Darkness and cold stimulate the brain to go into the sleep mode or hibernate. If you satisfy your brain's natural urges, then fatigue may improve.
Exercise on a regular basis. All of us tend to be more active during the summer months and the brain associates this higher activity level with sunlight. Maybe you can actually fake your brain into believing it's just a cloudy July afternoon.
Well, hopefully, I've stimulated your imagination in the pursuit of productivity.
If you have any suggestions you'd like to add to the list, please drop me an e-mail
at drfrank@drhuggiebear.com
Copyright 2003 Frank Barnhill
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HEARING AID
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Seems an elderly gentleman had serious
hearing problems for a number of years.
He went to the doctor and the doctor was
able to have him fitted for a set of hearing
aids that allowed the gentleman to hear 100%.
The elderly gentleman went back in a month
to the doctor for a check up.
The doctor said, "Your hearing is perfect.
Your family must be really pleased you can
hear again."
To which the gentleman said, "Oh, I haven't
told my family yet. I just sit around and
listen to the conversations. I've changed
my will five times!"
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His pediatrician asked six-year-old Johnny,
who watched a good many TV, adds, just to
make conversation.
Johnny, if you found a couple of dollars and
had to spend them, what would you buy?”
“A box of Tampax,” he replied without hesitation.
“Tampax?” said the doctor. “What would you do
with that?”
“Well,” said Johnny, “I do not know exactly,
but it’s sure worth two dollars.
With tampax, it says on TV, you can go swimming,
go horseback riding, and also go skating,
any time you want to.”
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Two kids were trying to figure out what game to play. One said,
"Let's play doctor."
"Good idea." said the other. "You operate,
and I'll sue."
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Old Dr. Carver still made house calls. One afternoon he was
called to the Tuttle house. Mrs. Tuttle was in terrible pain.
The doctor came out of the bedroom a minute after he'd gone
in and asked Mr. Tuttle, "Do you have a hammer?"
A puzzled Mr. Tuttle went to the garage, and returned with a
hammer. The doctor thanked him and went back into the bedroom.
A moment later, he came out and asked, "Do you have a chisel?"
Mr. Tuttle complied with the request.
In the next ten minutes, Dr. Carver asked for and received a pair
of pliers a screwdriver and a hacksaw. The last request got to
Mr. Tuttle. He asked, "What are you doing to my wife?"
"Not a thing," replied old Doc Carver. "I can't get my instrument
bag open."
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Trivia
Extracted from a flower, echinacea is the most widely used botanical in the creation of herbal medicines in the United States. Clinical studies have suggested that when it is taken at the onset of a cold, echinacea stimulates the immune system.
********How do I Get There From
Here?********
by James Groves
Sugar or Sugar Substitutes
This week's health tip is in response to a subscriber's
questions about sugar substitutes. But before I begin,
I'd like to thank Cindy for bringing up this issue and her
honest concern for good health. She wrote and asked me
if there were any benefits to using regular sugar over any
possible side effects to using sugar substitutes.
I was trying to think back to a time when I did use and enjoy
sugar. One fond memory I have is of my Grandmother
melting brown sugar in butter and then pouring it over a
plain cake. But the buzz word here is "brown sugar." She
used a natural, unbleached sugar. If you enjoy the taste of
sugar, try to find something like this, that's natural and then
only use a small amount.
Sugar substitutes are just what the name implies, substitutes,
something artificial or chemically produced. One such example
that is used extensively is aspartame. It has several very real,
and very risky side effects. It can cause seizures in people with
phenylketonuria, a metabolic disorder that makes it difficult to break
down phenylalanine, an amino acid found in aspartame. And
there have been reports of aspartame's connection to headaches,
and in severe cases it has caused other allergy like symptoms.
Here are my suggestions for those of you who enjoy the sweet taste
of sugar. Eat lots of fruit. Most of them are naturally sweetened
with fructose. And unless you are specifically allergic to certain
fruits, these "sugars" won't cause you any problems. Try using
honey instead of sugar. If you really insist on using sugar, use less
of it. Try to find natural sugars, ones that aren't refined or bleached.
These health tips can only
be found in Dr.Osgoodby's Body Transformations Newsletter. Join me next
month and we'll talk about ways to get a good night's
sleep. .
Live in Passion and
Good Health,
James Groves
Dr. Earl Mindell's Wellness Update
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Good nutrition is important for happy, healthy relationships
Being in love, having fun together, and being respectful of each other are three key components for a happy, healthy relationship. But, believe it or not, good nutrition plays an important role in maintaining a strong bond with your significant other. Low levels of vitamins B6 and C can negatively impact your mood, increasing stress, and often leading to poor judgment in relating to people.
Additionally, it is important to hold on to your individuality. Two circles joined together have non-overlapping parts that represent your personal space and encourage you to pursue separate interests. This uniqueness will make you more interesting to your partner and enhance the similar interests that you share with one another.
Calming nutrients like vitamins B6 and C will help you be more tolerant of your partner when a little extra patience is necessary.
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