Kathryn Lunceford | ASTELEGALI

Are You Still Writing for GP Reports to Manage Absence? - 5 Reasons To Think Again

As an experienced Occupational Health Nurse, I have always wondered why it is that some HR professionals and managers write to GPs rather than ask an Occupational Health specialist for a report to help them to manage absence. Occupational Health is the speciality of medicine which has the knowledge skills and training to provide advice on fitness for work in any industry setting and also has specialist knowledge of the diseases of occupations

Asking a GP, who has never had any occupational health training or even visited a workplace, for an opinion on fitness to work, rarely provides any useful advice on capability. It generally lengthens the management of the absence as GPs are very busy and can take weeks before a response is received and the report can be expensive.

Maybe it’s time to review your approach?

1. In my experience, non-medical people writing for a GP report are …

Better Health

The Best Thing an Owner Can Do for Their Business Is Continue to Breathe

September 6, 2019December 2, 2019 - by Kathryn Lunceford

One of the best things a business owner can do for their business is continue to breathe. It sounds simple but for some business owners the hardest part about business ownership is finding time for themselves.

Health can be defined in a range of ways but the way I see it is; health is the absence of illness and the presence of vitality. Vitality is that energy and exuberance that comes from someone who is well rested, with energy to burn and the focus to put that energy to good use. I know many business owners that miss the mark when it comes to their own health.

Often business owners believe they need to work 24/7, putting themselves into a situation where it is difficult to sustain for the long term. If your business does not allow you the time to look after yourself over the long term, what makes …

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How Strong Is Your Immune System?

August 23, 2019December 2, 2019 - by Kathryn Lunceford

How many of these drugs are you taking on a regular basis?

Cold medicine
Antibiotics
Aspirin
Allergy medications

Far too many people are living with a vulnerable immune system that cannot successfully defend itself from diseases and sicknesses. Did you know that your immune system has the inborn capability to protect itself from ill health? When your body is healthy and fit, your immune system has the ability to defend itself against millions of toxins, bacteria, parasites, and viruses. So why are so many people these days, including yourself, turning to man-made, chemical-filled drugs to perform the natural functions of a healthy body?

What Is Inside That Medication?

Go and take some time to actually read through the ingredients on the medicines that are filling your medicine cabinet. Without a doubt, you will find a long list of words that are unpronounceable and most likely completely foreign to your knowledge. …

Health

Is Dieting For A Dummy?

August 10, 2019December 2, 2019 - by Kathryn Lunceford

Do you believe that dieting actually helps you lose weight? I don’t think so! And I’ll tell you why. In my observation of people who go on “diets,” it seems to put more stress on them, deprive them of the foods they like, make them GORGE when they decide to cheat, and generally makes them very unhappy. Not only are they unhappy, but sometimes this unhappiness makes them GAIN weight instead of lose it.

So what is the SECRET to maintaining a healthy weight? There are numerous ways (unless you have a thyroid or other disorder) in which to stay, fit, healthy, happy and maintain a good weight. The first thing you need to do is to FORGET the idea of dieting and stop focusing on how fat you think you are or how you don’t like your body, and start focusing on the idea of a healthy lifestyle.

That …

Health And Wellness

Building Muscle – Core Workouts and Nutrition

July 27, 2019December 2, 2019 - by Kathryn Lunceford

When wanting to build substantial muscle mass and strength the body requires numerous necessary core workouts and nutritional supplements.

Athletes and health club users will must insert the following compound lifts, which target numerous muscle groups within the body simultaneously, into their workout and exercising regime:

Barbell Bench Press

This physical exercise focuses on the improvement on the pectoralis key muscle at the same time as other supporting muscle tissues which includes the anterior deltoids, serratus anterior, coracobrachialis, scapulae fixers, trapezii, along with the triceps.

Barbell Squat

This workout focuses around the improvement in the quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings and lower back.

Barbell Deadlift

This exercising focuses on the development of mostly the erector spinae, gluteus maximus, adductor magnus, hamstrings, and quadriceps

On top of that, workout routines which include Bent Over Barbell Row, Chins & Military Shoulder Press to work opposing muscle groups can also be added to compliment the …