Parts of the Midwest have been called the rust belt. This includes the natural fact that many of our manufacturing buildings are outdated. These structures contain building materials that are obsolete, and frankly are very costly to rebuild or reproduce.

This week, we are talking about yoga and relaxation before bed. Certain exercises can help calm your body & mind and create a restful & peaceful mind for a good night’s sleep. Try this 8-minute yoga routine before bed!

This week, we will talk about your sleep environment with some really great sleep tips from sleepfoundation.org.

According to a newly published report, 86% of employees don’t participate in wellness initiatives because they just don’t have the time. The report published this past week by the corporate health initiative Global Corporate Challenge (GCC), is based on a survey of 378 organizations across all continents and a broad spectrum of industries including government, banking, accounting, manufacturing, mining and others.

Being Flexible
When one considers all of the changes affecting workplace wellness programs today, it makes sense that the best program will be a flexible one. They will need to be built to allow for modifications so you can continue to engage employees over the long run.

This week we will explore some foods that help promote relaxation, act as a natural sedative and may help you sleep better. Magnesium is a critical factor for sleep & relaxation and the best way to get magnesium is through your food. So, in today’s blog, I will list some foods that are particularly high in magnesium. My challenge for you is to try and consume a few of these foods everyday!

Your Weekly Cup of Joe (Buick) - Business Insurance Blogger, Client Executive

If your commercial insurance policy is un-endorsed it probably does not include coverage for damages from an earthquake. Michigan and the surrounding region are not in an earthquake prone area. Sure, from time to time we will feel a tremor, or read about an event that occurred that we may not have felt. Because of this fact, earthquake insurance is generally not a costly option to include with you commercial insurance renewal. Damage from a August 2011 event centered in parts of Virginia were estimated to be $200 million to $300 million on the East Coast, based on estimates from EQECAT, a firm that helps insurers determine catastrophe risks. This includes losses for homes and business. Often times, the damage from a quake is not the total collapse of building variety, but the ground shifting with major foundation damage kind. These can be VERY expensive to repair.

April’s blog posts will be all about sleep awareness! We will explore tips for a better night’s sleep, eating for better sleep, exercise & your environment for proper rest & recovery. These first four tips are excellent and easy to do, according to the Cleveland Clinic.