Lunch and Learns
- Are you looking for a fun and effective way to add to or start your wellness program?
- Did you know that one study estimates that companies will pay an average of $9,312 per employee in 2008 for health care?
- Did you know that 87.5% of health care claims costs are due to an individual’s lifestyle?
A Lunch and Learn program is a great way to educate your employees on improving their overall health. A review of multiple published studies on worksite wellness programs found that the Return on Investment is $3.48:1 due to reduced medical costs AND $5.82:1 due to reduced absenteeism. The savings of having happy and productive employees is immeasurable.
You can train as many employees as you wish in the 30 to 45 minutes that works best for your company. A list of “Lunch & Learn Seminar” topics is listed below. Each seminar is a 30–45 minute “brown bag lunch” session with informational and interactive presentations which all include a practical take away technique for improving health and well-being.
Lunch and Learn Topics
Stress
Stress produces a devastating effect on health and is directly linked to heart disease, high blood pressure, and numerous chronic diseases. Stress indirectly compromises the body’s immune system and increases susceptibility to colds and flu. This seminar addresses various types of stress as well as options for stress reduction, including: self-pressure point therapy, breathing techniques, and exercise.
Desk Yoga for Aches and Pains
Aches and pains from sitting for long hours and repetitive motions are common. Desk work does not have to be a pain in the neck, back, or wrist. Learn easy exercises to do at your desk to prevent and alleviate pain, as well as effective alternative therapies and herbal remedies.
Coffee Talk
Coffee is the second most popular drink in the world after water. Is all that coffee helping or hurting your health goals? In this lecture, explore the pros and cons of coffee and taste some healthy alternative pick- me-ups.
Pressure Points Cold and Flu Relief
Learn easy and effective pressure points on the hands, face, and feet to relieve sinus congestion and boost your immune system. These points will aid you in getting through the cold and flu season more quickly. This lecture will take you from Achoo to Ahh!
Staying Health with the Seasons
Did you know that eating spicy foods in the summer or using your crock-pot in the winter can keep you healthy? Learn about the things you are already doing to keep healthy as well as fun and easy things you can incorporate to optimize your physical, mental and emotional health during each season.
Just Breathe
The application of breathing and meditation techniques is proven to reduce stress, increase concentration, and improve overall health and productivity. You don’t need to dive into a 30 minute a day mediation schedule to achieve the benefits. This lecture discusses the benefits of taking deeper breaths and offers techniques to help you sit with a “breathing” program.
Productivity/Focus
Everyday distractions from email, Blackberries, cell phones, etc. are reducing the average person’s ability to focus and maximize their productivity. This seminar discusses a variety of simple methods to increase focus and concentration levels. Exercises designed to increase concentration and the ability to retain and process information are conducted.
Work Life Balance
All work and no play make a less productive worker. Learn how to find and create a work life balance to get the most out of your work and play.
And More!!!
Is there a topic your office needs that you do not see? Give us a call. We may have just the program for your needs.
