Dr. Paul Lanthois
-Most importantly he has successfully overcame his own energy burnout while managing two companies and raising a family.He has developed a step-by-step proprietary process to recharge the weary and re-ignite the burned-out.
-17 years experience as a chiropractor
-Speaker to businesses and community groups such as Optus Telecommunications, St. George Bank, and the Salisbury City Council.
-Two years as coordinator of health management at Action Coach (formerly Action International) "Billionaire in Training" Entrepreneur seminars.
-Masters of Chiropractic, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia.
-Post Graduate Diploma of Chiropractic Sport Science, Macquarie University, Sydney.
-Bachelor Science (majoring in Anatomy and Physiology), University of Adelaide
-Member of the American College of Sports Medicine and the International Foundation For Nutrition and Health
-Official chiropractor for the World Police and Fire Games, All-African Games
-Official chiropractor for the Sheffield Shield-winning New South Wales Cricket Team during their 3-year reign as national champions.
Articles by Dr. Paul Lanthois
September 07, 2009
Do you let off steam by ranting and raving and blaming others for your woes? Research shows that managing stress in such a way that may make you feel better at the expense of those around you, will end up costing you financially.
September 07, 2009
A study that followed 268 Harvard students over a 70 year showed that the most significant factor to positively influence your career actually had little to do with what you did at work...
September 07, 2009
Have you ever thought of running a marathon? Follow the journey of a 40 year old father of three as he completes his first marathon and why he would do it all again...
September 07, 2009
Are you as passionate as this fith grader?
Such is Matthew Cann's passion for sharing the skills of soccer with others is that he volunteered to coach a bunch of hyperactive six year old boys. Not a bad feat when you are just 10 years old...
September 07, 2009
It is no wonder that lawyers have the highest incidence of depression and are the most likely to use alcohol and drugs as stress management. According to a recent Australian survey, most lawyers are too obsessed with making money that they ignore what creates long term success and happiness...
August 09, 2009
More flexible work hours is one of the most commonly desired changes to improve an employees work life balance. The challenge is that most employees are too hesitant to ask their boss fearing that it may jeopardize their job. Ask your boss for more flexible working hours using this five-step process without risking your job. In fact, the display of initiative will probably improve your job security.
August 09, 2009
I admit, the concept of actually attracting miracles seems riduclous to the the savvy business executive. But the truth is that miracles do happen and they can happen to you. It is not positive-thinking hype.Its about using your brain a different way. And there is a simple neurological explanation why expecting miracles helps you to find and experience miracles.
August 04, 2009
Cholesterol has been hyped to be the main risk factor for heart disease.It has also resulted in billions of dollars in sales of cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins. Many in the medical community are now questioning whether cholesterol is the heart disease villain after all. Now learn of research that indicates that these cholesterol lowering drugs may be costing industry billions due to lowered productivity and an increase in sick days.
August 04, 2009
Most attempts to stop workplace bullying have focussed on trying to change the behavoiur of the bully. What they fail to realize is that they also need to change the behaviour of the victim...
August 04, 2009
Governments continually pour money into education campaigns about health choices like smoking and obesity. My last 19 years in the health industry have taught me that all the logic and information in the world aren't going to motivate people to get change unhealthy habits. People who have successfully kicked unhealthy habits have done so because of this key factor .... Find out how you can develop this key to kick your unhealthy habit.
August 04, 2009
If anything positive could come from the death of the incomparable Michael Jackson it just might be that his death may serve as a wake up call for people to stop thinking that all their ills, aches and pains can be solved by taking a pill. For too long, people and doctors have been seduced by this band-aid, pill-popping approach to health. What we must realize is that taking medication for temporary pain relief of the symptom not only ignores the actual cause of the pain but it can also kill you.
August 04, 2009
When we let ourselves indulge in unhealthy habits we often think "It is nobody else´s business. I am not doing anyone else any harm." But research shows that your health and your lifestyle have the potential to influence the health of those you hold dearest...
May 11, 2009
Ask any marketing executive why companies rush to have their products associated with gorgeous models and sexy movie stars and they would probably reply, "Sex sells." If you look at the recent machinations behind the recent Swine Flu outbreak the advertising executives new mantra may become "Fear sells even better."
April 01, 2009
With the results of this study you may want to reconsider who you put in charge.
Discover the no-cost way to reduce days lost to sick leave by 27%.
February 10, 2009
In these challenging times does your business has what it takes to survive the turmoil? Are your business, health and lifestyle habits sustainable in the long term? Check out these surprising two sustainability indicators. They can apply not just to your business but to your home life as well.
February 10, 2009
Follow these three steps and you will stop a lot of client dissatisfaction. It will not only help your customers stress levels but will help you and your family if you apply these same principles away from work.
February 02, 2009
Is obesity genetic or is blaming obesity on our genes just another way of avoiding personal responsibility? Studies on the Pima Indians in Southern Arizona and Northern Mexico help resolve the debate once and for all...
February 02, 2009
Do you find that you get pressured to make a quick decisions when you are still unsure? Or do you put off making important decisions because you are afraid of making a mistake?
Follow this common sense process to give you greater clarity in the decision making process.
January 11, 2009
Obviously, it is in your company´s best interests for your employees to achieve their health goals because their improved health will generally translate to improved efficiency and less sick days off. So what is your company doing to support the health goals of your employees? Here is a simple way to start...
January 11, 2009
Why do most attempts at weight loss and getting into shape fail?
It seems that most people you ask want to get into shape and lose those extra 10 pounds but it is a different story when it comes around to getting the results. If we didn´t have the responsibility of work, family and we had unlimited finances most of us would have the time and resources to do all the things we needed to do to get into shape. But work, family, money and responsibilities are a part of life for all of us. The real challenge is how can we get into shape while still participating in life?
December 20, 2008
Do you live by the catchphrase, "I don't know what I want but I know that it's not this"? Follow these steps to regain some passion, purpose and balance in your life.
December 19, 2008
Most people under stress acknowledge that they need to rest but circumstances at work or at home can often lead us to believe that the opportunity to really rest is just not practical for the immediate future. So in these situations is there anything is there anything else that you can do to help you manage the stress a bit better? ...Yes there is...
December 19, 2008
In the various surveys that I have conducted amongst people from various occupations a consistent theme that seems to interfere with their ideal work life balance is money. More accurately it is the perceived lack of money relevant to their desires. Ten years ago this perception of lacking the ideal amount of money to raise a family drove me to overwork and over stress to the brink of a nervous breakdown. Not only did I learn new perspectives of dealing with stress but I also leant a lot about money, how to handle it and have it work for you.
December 15, 2008
Everyday at work we often strive for perfection while having a belief that perfection is impossible. Now that is only going to breed frustration. But by changing the way that you define perfection you can experience the joy of achieving perfection on a daily basis.
December 15, 2008
Hundreds of thousands of workers have been battling the debilitating Menieres Syndrome which is characterized by bouts of persistent dizziness or vertigo often accompanied by nausea, hearing loss or ringing in the ears. Previously medication and staying home from from work(and the subsequent loss of income) were sufferers only options of controlling this condition but a recent paper presented at Sherman College of Chiropractic has given cause for new hope.
December 08, 2008
So many of us are opting for various diet products and artificial sweeteners thinking that they are a healthier alternative for a snack or treat. It definitely is beneficial to reduce the amount of processed sugar in your diet, however concern is mounting over the side effects from these artificial sweeteners. They may be doing you more harm than good.
December 01, 2008
Like many people, Zara´s craving for sugar and chocolate in particular was more an emotional coping mechanism.When I realized that logic was not going to help I decided to use Zara´s body as an ally. I was going to use it to help create a new emotional experience around chocolate. Currently when Zara thought of chocolate she thought of comfort, pleasure and she regarded chocolate as her ideal reward. Eating chocolate was something that she could do that others were powerless to stop. As long as anyone associates these kinds of thoughts to chocolate it would be virtually impossible to change their minds logically. That´s where the Chocoholic Diet comes in…
November 13, 2008
Why following the same old cliched advice, "You should work to live and not live to work," could throw your career and family life into disarray.
November 11, 2008
Imagine you are 53-year-old middle-class married man with 3 children. You have spent most of your working life in a job that you haven´t really enjoyed. Life had become that busy you had forgotten to look after yourself like you knew you should and you have become substantially overweight. You then visit the doctor and discover that you have cancer. You have a family to support. What do you do?
In this interview learn real-life tips on restoring balance to his health, work and life from a true work-life balance expert.
November 10, 2008
Just because vitamins are commonly sold by natural therapists or in health food stores,don't get fooled into thinking that they are natural. In fact, vitamins are anything but natural...
November 05, 2008
With the election of Barack Obama as your new president,the previous American climate of arrogance and fear has been replaced by an America full of humility, hope and peace. This is the kind of America that inspires me and can help bring peace and prosperity to this world.
November 02, 2008
When your time is limited as is generally the case with most working families today, you want to ensure that your time spent on exercising is going to give you the best reward for effort. Unfortunately, a study (1) published in the October 2008 edition of The Official Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine by Dr. Paul Williams is highlighting the accumulating evidence that important health benefits accrue at greater exercise doses and greater exercise intensities than currently recommended.
October 30, 2008
Without claiming to be the worlds leading authority on all issues, I see the three greatest challenges facing the world as being:
1) The Global Financial Crisis
2) Global Warming / Environmental Crisis
3) The Obesity Epidemic
A recent letter in the Exercise and Sports Sciences Reviews by Dr. Filippo Boriano and Dr. Mariano Bocchiotti from the Department of Neuroscience at The University of Turin, Italy showed that there might be a novel way that you can combat all three issues in one...
October 19, 2008
With my background as a chiropractor, I have often been called upon to solve arguments between family, friends and work colleagues on these particular questions:
"Does ´cracking´ of the joints give you arthritis?" and "What actually causes the ´cracking´ noise of the joints?"
How much truth is there to this old wives tale?
October 16, 2008
Like many people my work often involves travel and working away from home.It is hard enough to stay in shape when you are at home let alone when your schedule changes when you work on the road. Here are some tips for exercising when working away from home.
October 11, 2008
As the financial markets are plunging, Americans' stress level is on the rise. Eighty percent of Americans said in a September survey that the economy is a significant source of stress, up from 66% in April.The major problem is that that there is a hallucination that we are managing our stress well. This is despite the fact that forty-eight percent of people surveyed use unhealthy coping strategies like overeating or choosing unhealthy foods as their main way to deal with stress. If we were managing stress better why do we have more stress-related physical and emotional syptoms than ever before? The ways we handle try to relieve stress are clearly ineffective.
October 11, 2008
The boomer generation in particular views devices like laptops and Blackberries as a gross invasion of our family time and the modern ogre upsetting our work life balance.To me technology isn´t an intrusion. It provides you with the one thing that many people have fought for over the years…the freedom to choose.You now have a choice on how you want to balance your time between work and family activities.
October 01, 2008
How much more enjoyable would your work be if everyone was really motivated? How much more productive and profitable would it be for the company and its workers if everyone was motivated to do their best? Companies spend lots of time and expense recruiting outside speakers and consultants to motivate their workforce. Learn about a low-key and more cost-effective approach that ensures long-term motivation.
September 20, 2008
Health Kicks. We have all started them; persisted for a while, found them too hard and most of the time we eventually gave up. Why? It is because the diet and exercise only approach to a healthier lifestyle is unsustainable for people with work and family obligations. It is a sure-fire recipe for failure.
September 20, 2008
18 years of clinical experience tells me the sad truth that for the vast majority of people, becoming healthy isn´t motivation enough for someone to take action. So how can you get your employees motivated enough so that they take action to become healthier?
It all comes down to communicating the benefit and appealing to human vanity.
Think about it for a moment…
What would be your staff participation and motivation for a ´Corporate Health Program´ as opposed to a ´Looking Younger, Feeling Younger' Program?
September 11, 2008
It is easy to label the September 11 attackers as evil radicals. But why has their been such a build up of hatred and anger towards the West that people would even contemplate such a horrific act? Do you accept a small part of responsibility for this? What have you done to promote cross cultural harmony? I hadn't done anything.
Lack of communication and understanding of another culture is a breeding ground for mistrust,fear and suspicion.
You have a choice now? You can promote further antipathy and cross cultural conflict by pointing the finger of blame or you can look into the mirror of shared responsiblity and start taking action to correct the cause of September 11. It only takes a small step by many starting with you.
September 06, 2008
Is age responsible for our declining energy and expanding waistlines or is it just a convenient excuse that hides a decline in our lifestyle habits?
Find out what the research says...
August 31, 2008
If arthritis is caused by old age, how come all of your body is worn out the same amount? After all, it is all the same age.
Learn the three major causes of arthritis and what you can do to prevent or manage it.
August 31, 2008
For those who have experienced headaches in the past, I don´t have to tell you the debilitating effects headaches have on your personal and professional life. For too long stress has been regarded as the main cause of headaches leaving us with few options. Having been labeled as suffering stress headaches throughout my childhood, they have come to be a thing of the past thanks to finding out the real cause of headaches...and it is not stress.
August 18, 2008
A study published in February this year revealed that Americans are spending record amounts on treatments for back pain. While this boom is great news for the pharmaceutical and medical industries, it also suggests that most of these expensive treatments are a complete waste of money…
August 18, 2008
We have all had times when our mind just draws a blank or we may be continually struggling to keep up the pace with things at work. Whatever the circumstances, here are some strategies that can help you wake up your brain from its slumber.
August 20, 2008
" I have to admit. I´m my own worst enemy," admitted Ruth, an overworked financial analyst for a top mutual fund. "When someone asks for help, I just don´t know how to say no and now I am taking on more than I can handle."
It is a scenario that is played out in virtually every small or large corporation and household in the country. It is an admirable trait wanting to help others but it inevitably leads to burn out of the helper.
So what do you do if a workmate or friend comes to you asking for help and you are fully engaged in important work of your own? If you don't like saying,"No," then say,"Yes".
Here's how...
August 07, 2008
Many businesses and workers are being put under even greater strain as they try to cope with the ever-increasing rate of worker absenteeism or poor work performance due to "work-related stress". It is interesting to observe that the discovery of the drug Ritalin prompted a sudden epidemic in childre...
August 04, 2008
Too many people with demanding and rewarding careers are often faced with a relationship in crisis and think that they need to choose between career or family. So what can the stereotypical working male businessman do to help create a work life balance that is sufficient to support a successful career and a happy loving marriage and family life? Is there anything that the stay-at-home Mom can do to restore this imbalance between work and home life? Follow these simple tips to restore some work wife balance to have a successful career and a successful relationship.
August 04, 2008
Many businesses are finding when you have a happier and healthier environment it not only translates into improved productivity outcomes and less worker absenteeism. The additional benefit is that a healthier work environment with healthier employees creates a healthier and happier experience for your client. Consider using these seven steps as a beginning in developing your company's health,energy and wellness program.
July 31, 2008
The current business climate demands continual growth and improvements in productivity. It is pointless seeking that growth and improvement in work productivity from your workers without first giving them tools to boost their health. All the motivational, time-management and sales training will have only a limited effect on results unless your team is energetic and in shape.
July 22, 2008
Why is it that so many people in there thirties and forties are so stretched to the limit that their bodies and minds are stretched close to breaking point? It just seems that we have got the whole work life balance out of sync. For some reason we have designed it so that your career obligations (and time required at work) peak during the most important time of your young families life. Then when your children are grown up and have left the house you are then encouraged to reduce your workload and retire.
July 20, 2008
For years you have heard well meaning health and lifestyle experts been bleating the mantra, "Make sure you get your eight hours sleep each night." In reality, however only a small minority can manage this. For most of us, if you think that you are going to consistently get eight hours sleep a night, well…you´re probably already dreaming.
Even when you have a poor night´s sleep you are often greeted by a full schedule for the following day. So how can you get through a busy day in an efficient and productive manner when you are feeling flat from not having enough sleep? Here's how...
July 21, 2008
A recent survey of 7600 American workers by www.CareerBuilders.com found that 78 % reported feeling burnt out.Most people think that burnout is only a condition for the over ambitious, type A personalities who go at such a tremendous pace that their body and mind just can´t keep up. I also think that there is a different type of burnout that is quickly becoming a lot more common. Feeling burnout can also occur when you don´t have any ambition. I call it Adult Onset ADD or Ambition Deficit Disorder.
July 15, 2008
I remember as a cheeky 5 year old when I had just experimented with using a new word that I heard at primary school. Well to put it mildly, my mother didn't like it. "You better watch your language young man," she yelled as she dragged me to the laundry where my mouth was promptly washed out with soap. 25 years later I learnt the true value of watching my language. It saved me from a near nervous breakdown...
July 10, 2008
The common cold and flu causes many days of misery and many days of lost work and productivity. But are we making things worse for ourselves by fighting the flu? By popping pills to stop the symptoms are we interfering with our body? Do we really need to fight the flu or is the flu a natural way for our body to keep clean?
July 09, 2008
There has been much debate about the effectiveness and the need for nutritional supplementation amongst the medical and natural health care disciplines. As a passionate advocate of natural health care I have been disappointed by the large majority of untested and ineffective supplements on the market. Here is how you can find the proven supplements from the snake oil.
July 09, 2008
If you find that you are regularly getting stressed at work chances are that it may have little to do with your work surroundings. It may be due to the fact you have rules that make it easy for you to get stressed.
July 06, 2008
The United States healthcare bill has been soaring out of control. Despite,the US now spending more than double the amount of money on healthcare per capita than any other nation it still ranks poorly in the general health stakes. According to recent research from The University Of Washington, a cheaper and more effective alternative could be to look at nature for a solution rather than investing billions in glamorous technologies, machines, pills and potions.
July 06, 2008
If you thought laughter was the best medicine, according to the ancient Chinese elite, having sex could be just as good for you.
July 06, 2008
Many stressed out workers dismiss work stress as part of their job, new research is confirming the major role of stress in the development of heart disease.
July 06, 2008
Many people have taken up walking as part of their exercise program. For the extremely out of shape, walking provides a decent workout. However for most people walking is a waste of time as an exercise.