Office Detox

2. Replace office snacks like biscuits, cakes and cereal bars with fruit. Do the same in meeting rooms. The quick sugar hit you get from the former send blood sugar levels soaring then falling which leaves you drained and always wanting more. Fruit maintains a steady blood sugar and delivers vital vitamins, minerals and super nutrients. Berries are particularly thought to be good for your brain with their red and blue pigments appearing to help maintain and even improve brain functioning.

3. Drink a glass of water at least once an hour, more in hot weather. Getting up from your desk to fetch it means that you are stretching your legs and improving your circulation which ups oxygen to your brain while the water itself also ensures that you keep well hydrated. Even tiny drops in hydration can disrupt concentration and make you tetchy and stressed.

4. Slash your coffee and tea consumption. You will get caffeine withdrawal headaches to begin with and feel like you are working at half speed. After a week your levels of alertness will be back to normal and you will not be relying on caffeine boosts to keep you going. You will probably sleep better and be less wound up which are added bonuses. Begin by swapping every other coffee or tea for water or herbal tea and continue in this way until you are having no more than 4 caffeine rich drinks each day.

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Detoxing your office can be easier than you think and bring enormous benefits in terms of better staff concentration and reduced sickness levels as Amanda Ursell tells us. Not drinking enough water can lead to headaches, bad breath and poor concentration so invest in your staff's health today and install a watercooler. You can rent or buy a watercooler, also known as a mains fed water dispenser, for as little as £6 per week.

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Office Detox