Erik Peper PhDHealthy Computing: Vertically Challenged ;Are you reaching up to a high keyboard? In order to sit
Our working and home environments are furnished with many man-made durable
materials, convenient appliances and equipment. Unfortunately, these
modern necessities have a negative side-effect they contribute to indoor
air pollution.
When working at the computer we generally breathe 30% more rapidly than
when just sitting and relaxing. When boys play computer games they
usually increase their respiration rate by about 80%.
Healthy Computing: Keystrokes ;Do you feel increasing discomfort from mousing as the da
Feeling stuck and frustrated? Does it seem that the problem is unsolvable and will never end? The more we feel frustrated, defeated or upset, the more are we aroused and the more are our trigger points in our muscles activate. Allow the arousal to...
A good chair at the appropriate height provides a solid foundation from which to work. If our chair is too high we tend to perch, which limits our reach and increases pressure on our thighs. It also reduces movement and circulation in our legs. If...
As we work at the computer we often sit without much movement. The more we sit immobilized the more it feels as if our energy drains out of us and negative thoughts and emotions surface more quickly. On the other hand our energy and positive...
Do you feel antsy after sitting in your chair for a few hours and begin to squirm? Do you wish that you could replace your chair but don't have the budget? Do you ache to inject more movement in your workday? The desire to be more mobile is the...
"I have more energy" and "I feel a little less tired by the end of the
day" are common comments reported when people begin to integrate micro-
and larger breaks during their computer work.
Strong negative emotions such as anger, resentment or jealousy usually
increases neck and shoulder tension and inhibit regeneration and healing. We encourage healing and tranquility when we appreciate BODY
SENSATIONS.
