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eartiest Congratulations and New Year Greetings to all our readers, advertisers, patrons and industry colleagues. Welcome to the January 2010 edition of Road Today and thanks for your continued interest in the award-winning magazine for the changing trucking industry. The current edition carries stories, features, updates on new products and developments related to trucking industry. Regular features like Trucking Quotient Quiz, Road Safety Tips, Entertainment, Health Column, Kids Corner, etc. also make good read. In 2010, we will continue to provide you with the latest news, views and updates from the industry. We will be rolling out the 2nd edition of Road Today Truck Show – Canada’s Multicultural Truck Show in May at the Powerade Centre in Brampton. You will also be able to meet Team Road Today at many industry-recognized events through out the year. We have compiled a handy list of significant events for your ready reference in this edition. Please mark your calendars now and do bring your families along with in these events. As Ontarians begin another Canadian winter, motorists need to take extra precautions and adjust their driving habits to cold, icy and snowy conditions. Severe winter weather conditions could have a significant impact on motoring safety. Each year in Ontario, there
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are 60,000 traffic collisions during the winter months, many involving motorists who fail to adjust their driving habits to weather conditions. The Ministry of Transportation provides driving tips for winter road conditions. For example, drivers should remember to: • Plan ahead - make sure that your vehicle is "winter ready" with a maintenance check-up • Keep your vehicle in good working order - be sure to keep your gas tank at least half full, top up your windshield fluid, and clear snow and ice from windows, lights, mirrors and roof • Double your distance from the vehicle ahead - it takes longer to stop on slippery roads. • Be visible - switch on the vehicle's full lighting system in poor weather or low light conditions. Do not rely on the vehicle's daytime running lights. Don’t forget to tune in to 'Good Morning Today' our weekly radio program broadcast every Sunday on CJMR 1320 AM radio dial at 8.30 am for latest trucking and transportations news, laws and regulations. The program can also be listened online at www.goodmorningtoday.ca Drive safe. Always remember: someone back home is waiting for you! Best wishes once again for a joyous and successful 2010. Manan Gupta Editor
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Penalties Toughened for Serious Traffic Offences in Ontario
Ontario is cracking down on some of the most persistent, dangerous driving behaviors. Effective January 1, 2010, penalties for the following offences will increase: •
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CSA 2010 Countdown Has Begun By Reggie Emerson Greetings to all readers of the award winning magazine “Road-Today”. May the New Year bring us all good health and prosperity through the willingness to practice safety. Talking about safety, it all starts from our door steps, to where ever we go and whatever we do in our daily lives. Safety hazards surround us 24/7 and right through our journey of life. Talking about safety should be a never ending story. I have been involved with the transportation industry for past 20 years dealing in various areas of operation, driving and training. I would like to divert your attention towards transportation safety, rules and regulations, and its compliance with the regulatory sources. The main cause of accidents and undesirable incidents every day is negligence and inadequate knowledge of safety procedures and precautions on the part of employees and employers. Unfortunately, some instances result in fatalities causing downtime for employees, additional budget costs for employers and lawsuits for both. Needless to say, loss of job and bad record, possible family disruption for employee and employer can have a negative impact on revenues and reputation which can lead to business failure. In order to save money some of us hesitate to invest in the proper training, and end up spending more later on. The bottom line is you must have proper consultation to be able to make a well informed decision about whichever area of solutions or training in transportation you wish to pursue. Look for the best, do your best to
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achieve the best. This is the core of success. There should be no compromise to quality when it comes to the safety of yourself and others around you. One must create and enhance the latest strategies of safe working to establish an open minded approach in business and to gain a higher performance level which will bring peace, happiness, good health and of course prosperity. Keeping all this in mind for you and the transportation industry the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has introduced new and improved documentation. Development was based on the Safety Measurement System (SMS) methodology to support Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010 (CSA 2010). The SMS is one of the major tools for measuring the safety of individual motor carriers and commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. Such measures help identify and monitor safety problems as part of the CSA 2010 safety improvement process. This system also expands the use of on-road safety violations, which includes using the SMS to identify and monitor unsafe carrier and commercial motor vehicle (CMV) driver behaviour. Please be ready to gain this knowledge in time. Don’t miss out on this vital part of the safety procedure. We are ready and willing to help. I must justify my suggestions by a note of information about myself. I worked 20 years in transportation industry. Enjoyed working with ERB transport as an international long haul driver and driving instructor. During this time I drove through 48 states in the USA and all the major parts of Canada;
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xcellent customer service is the cornerstone to any company’s success. Without customers, there is no business. In any organization the commitment to customer service begins at the top. The company's leaders must buy into the fact that they not only need to meet their customer's expectations, but actually strive to exceed them. They must develop a company culture that understands this concept. It is a very competitive market in every field. One of the main problems with large companies is that they tend to lose touch with their customers and begin to see them as just numbers. Repeat business is the name of the game. It costs up to five times more to find a new customer than to keep an old one happy. Surveys suggest that service driven companies are able to charge up to 9% more for the goods and services they offer and grow twice as fast as the average. These are powerful incentives for becoming the best customer-service company in any industry. Equally, poor service has a cost penalty. According to research the average person who has a bad service experience tells at least nine others about it and 13% of complaints relate their experience to more than 20 other people. In comparison, people who receive good service only tell three or four others about it. Barbara K. Giamanco, Chief Talent Officer from talentbuildersinc.com, has defined four basic rules crucial to delivering winning customer service: Rule #1: Listen! When customers complain there is a reason. More importantly, it is an opportunity to learn
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something, so hear them out without interrupting or arguing. Rule #2: Don’t take it personally. Customer complaints are about products or service that did not live up to their expectations or the marketing hype. Taking it personally, getting defensive, or getting angry only makes the situation worse. Rule #3: Offer a sincere apology for the inconvenience. Put yourself in your customer's shoes. Remember what it feels like when something you have purchased business framework include: did not do the job it was supposed to, or • Use existing relationships to grow caused an even bigger problem than the revenue. one it was supposed to solve. • Use integrated information for Rule #4: Never say, “It’s not my job excellent service. or my department or my responsibility.” • Introduce consistent, replicable If you work at the company that made channel process and procedures. the product or sold the service - it is your A strong customer service team can be job! Make a personal commitment to do an effective way in which companies can whatever it takes to fix the problem even if easily establish a solid rapport with existing it is not in your job description. and prospective consumers in addition to It is very important that a good finding out ways to improve products and customer relationship management services. Providing exceptional customer strategy is in place. That strategy includes service will give any company an advantage process reengineering, organizational over their competitors. change, incentive-program change, and a totally revamped corporate culture. It Dara Nagra is CEO of Avaal is a combination of Technology Solutions - a premier business process and solutions provider company serving the technology and creates trucking industry. Dara has completed customers profile MBA specializing in Technology from a multifaceted Innovation from Lansbridge University perspective.The goals and has over 14 years of management of implementing experience in IT industry. He can be reached at 416-821-2199. corporate strategy for customer relationship management in the
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Barrie Montague Wins Prestigious 2009 Shaw Tracking-OTA Service to Industry Award
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the association and to carriers. arrie Montague is the His roots in the trucking recipient of the 2009 industry go back more than 40 Shaw Tracking-Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) Service to years, when the United Kingdombased multinational company Industry Award. The award, which he worked for transferred him is the highest honour bestowed to Canada to join an Ontarioupon a member of the Ontario based tank truck company. He trucking industry, is presented eventually became president of each year at the OTA annual that company, a capacity in which convention, to an individual who he served for seven years before has exemplified commitment, the company was sold to a major contribution, and dedication to Quebec-based tank truck carrier. the Ontario trucking industry and to OTA over his or her career. In 1994, Mr. Montague Mike Ham, Vice President Barrie Montague and his wife Jean with the portrait he was given joined the staff of the in recognition of his achievements. Business Services, Shaw Tracking, Ontario Trucking Association, who presented the award, says where he served in various senior “few people have contributed to the Ontario trucking industry capacities over the next 15 years. He played a key role in the and to the success of OTA in so many ways as Barrie Montague Target ’97 task force on truck safety, serving as chairman and has.” lead industry advocate on several key committees. He played a During his four decade career in the industry, Mr. Montague direct role in the development of the provincial CVOR system served as the CEO of a trucking company, as an Executive and a new Ontario facility audit protocol. He was at the forefront Committee member of the OTA board of directors, as a vice of a major overhaul of Ontario’s truck weights and dimensions president of the association and most recently as a consultant to standards.
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MacKinnon Transport Driver Jim Coles Named 2009 Ontario Truck Driver of the Year
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Health and Safety Association of Ontario). I then became a driver trainer. I have been a member of the Council of Driver Trainers since 2003. I am currently working on my Certified Director of Safety accreditation and hope to have that completed before the year is out. Q: What do you enjoy about your job, what words of advice would you give to someone new to the Industry? A: I really enjoy working for Transpro. The owners of the company are like no other. They are hands on and know every employee and independent contractor here by name. They make it fun to come to work. We work hard and play hard. They support the Safety Department with enthusiasm and sincerity. When you have this type of support and commitment, the possibilities are endless. Safety is a crucial part of the company culture and since we have great people working with us this makes it easier for me to implement and monitor safety processes. The rewarding aspect of all of these policies and procedures is that we have well trained, highly motivated drivers who enjoy their work. As a result of this, we have a great safety record and high employee retention, leading to our reputation as a great company to work for and do business with. Customer satisfaction is consistently high as we strive to
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Q: Briefly describe what being chairperson of the Fleet Safety Council entails? What is your focus over the next few months? A: The role requires working collaboratively with the executive to make sure information is pertinent to membership. As an example, at the previous monthly meeting, Transport Canada presented to our Toronto chapter members. A big part of my focus is keeping members abreast of changes in legislation and brainstorming ideas for improvements to company policies and procedures related to these changes. Q: What can you tell us about the Annual Fleet Safety Council Conference? A: The 18th Annual Fleet Safety Council conference was held in October 2009 in Sarnia. The event provided an opportunity to all our various chapter members to come together to network and share ideas. We have speakers, who are experts in their field’s present topics of value to the members. Melroy Coelho is the product marketing
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“The Focused Cell” By Bruce Outridge
I don’t know about you, but whenever a new year begins I always feel refreshed and renewed. Maybe it’s all the nostalgic songs, the counting down of the clocks or the New Year’s resolutions; it always seems to set the stage for a clean start. I hope the same goes for you as well; you’ve made it through all of the family gatherings and are ready to start anew. If so let me help you, if you are in charge of a team of employees then this article is for you. The first thing I would like you to do is visualize how your team performed over the last year. Were you good, bad, or unchanged? Now, I’m sure everyone lost some business due to the economy, so try not to count those issues, but really think how your team did. Now that you have evaluated your performance, I want you to visualize how you see your team if everyone performed perfectly. Stop laughing, just stay with me for a minute. What if all the stars did align perfectly? What if your team actually showed you the respect you deserved? What could you achieve? Let’s come back to reality. Not everything is going to be perfect, you and I agree on that, but as a supervisor or manager your job is to do your best to try and make it that way. How do you do that, you ask? With focus! I know the next question. Focus on what? Focus on your team. Let me give you an example. Have you ever noticed a flock of geese flying overhead, not only is the “V” shape very striking but there is a structure present throughout the team. The leaders are up front and centre guiding the team. They all fly in formation and when the leader lands, they all land. A school of fish is the same thing, when they move; they
move together, one central focus- moving in unison. Now, let’s get back to reality, we’ll leave nature for now. One of the keys to having a focused team is team structure. People need to know where they fit on the team. People need to have goals to achieve and reasons to grow. That doesn’t mean you give everyone find out what their goals and dreams are. a promotion, but you gradually increase You’re just gathering information at this responsibilities and power as an employee point, not promising advancement. Once you’ve interviewed those key candidates, improves and grows. Here is how it works. You evaluated your team based upon you still have one more point to cover. How do you measure improvements? performance earlier. I want you to re-evaluate Do you have a performance appraisal your team based on employee service, system? If not, I suggest getting one. Just longevity, loyalty and performance. Which don’t make it a formality thing. It needs to is the employee who is constantly picking be practical, measurable and informative. up the slack on your team? Is there a team If it’s not, it’s not worth using. Once you member who is constantly falling behind? have that in place, move your staff around Evaluate each employee going through your whole team. Rate each of them from accordingly creating a reporting structure one to five or one to ten if you have a larger that will complement your operation. If team. Five is the best and one is the least. you can’t afford to raise salaries, maybe Remember when doing your evaluation to you can offer other incentives such as time also keep in mind peoples’ strengths. If you off, preferred parking, etc. After you have have an operation that has multiple services, completed this you will be well on your way then some employees may do better in to having a focused cell. Wishing you Happy Holidays and the certain areas of your operation. best for the New Year. Once you’ve placed your team at the appropriate level, figure out what you need for your team. Do certain duties need attention in your operation? Do Bruce Outridge has been in you need assistance in the transportation industry for twenty five years. He now operates supervising your staff? Outridge Consulting Services helping Look at these things, create professional drivers for the including your own transportation industry. For more position and see what details please visit www.outridge.ca. can be delegated. Now, if you’re bold enough interview your staff and
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As the Trucking business continues to grow in the Greater Toronto Area, it is imperative that the industry attracts young people who would like to pursue a career in this field. A strong future labour force is essential to meet your future demands. How do you attract youth to your industry? Besides marketing and industry exposure, the best way is to provide an "experiential learning" opportunity for students through The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP). The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) offers unique opportunities for secondary school students to explore careers in the skilled trades while they continue to work towards completion of their high school diploma. Employers who get involved in the OYAP program benefit by meeting their own labour needs while training potential future employees. How does OYAP work ? OYAP is coordinated through the co-operative education program in your local secondary school. As students express an interest in exploring a career in one of the over 150 skilled trades areas, teachers try to find a co-op placement for that student with employers in their local community. Once the placement begins and the employer and student agree that the placement is the 'right fit', the student can be registered as an apprentice under the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program. The co-operative education teacher will arrange for the employer to interview and approve the student selected for placement. Once the placement begins there will be a trial period for the student. If the employer and student agree the experiential learning opportunity is progressing well, then a training agreement will be signed through the local Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities office. The employer can at their discretion, end the placement if the student's performance is not meeting the conditions of the agreement.
There may be opportunities for registered OYAP students to be paid through government sponsored wage subsidies which the employer would be eligible for. Further information regarding this is available on the following Government of Ontario website: http//www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/general/postsec/openingdoors/ employers/ What are the benefits to employers who get involved in the OYAP program? • The opportunity to train and retain a potential future employee. • The opportunity to meet your current employment needs with the possibility of subsidized incentives. • The opportunity to showcase your business as a positive partner in your local community. • The opportunity to assist young people in making their way through career exploration opportunities. • The ability to work with some very talented and enthusiastic young people who are searching for the right career opportunity. There are many successful OYAP examples in your local community and industry. Interested employers are welcomed to contact Marc regarding possible opportunities for secondary school students. He can be reached over phone at 905-890-1010 ext. 2441 or by email at marc.cianfrini@peelsb.com Marc Cianfrini recently retired after 31 years as a secondary school teacher and administrator with the Peel District School Board. Marc continues to share his passion in helping young people find their pathway. He currently works part time with the Peel Board as the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Employer Recruitment Officer .
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Working together, the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA), continue to clear the way for carriers to make greater use of the new generation of fuel efficient wide-base single tires. Earlier in 2009, came the announcement that MTO was removing axle weight penalties associated with the use of single wide tires compared to conventional dual tires. The latest announcement is that starting January 1, 2010, a second hurdle will be cleared when MTO makes changes to its minimum track width requirements for new trailers which will make it easier for carriers to switch from conventional dual tires to wide-base singles. This will allow carriers to spec’ trailers that can use either type of tire in Ontario, until such a time as other Canadian jurisdictions follow the lead of Ontario and Quebec in allowing 9,000 kg per axle for wide base single tires. (This is not an issue for trailers going to the US as there are no minimum wheelbase requirements south of the border). The current issue is one of track width. A few years back, the provinces agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) requiring the minimum wheelbase on all new trailer equipment to be increased, starting in 2010, from 2.3m-2.6m to 2.5m-2.6m -- regardless of whether dual or wide single tires are used. As a result of this change, a trailer equipped with wide base single tires would require a wider (83.5 inch) axle in order to meet the 2.5m minimum wheelbase; whereas a trailer using duals would be spec’d with an axle of 77.5”. The problem with this is that for trailers that
higher axle weights for wide base single tires, rather than lose payload and the ability to compete, Ontario carriers need the flexibility to switch to dual tires. However, a trailer spec’d with an 83.5 inch axle, equipped with dual tires would not meet the allowable track width standards. To overcome this hurdle, MTO has agreed, starting on January 1, 2010 to allow semi-trailers built in 2010 or thereafter that are equipped with wide base single tires to operate at a track width of 2.45 to 2.6m rather than 2.5 to 2.6m as specified in Regulation 413/05. As a result, carriers will be able to spec one trailer that can use both single and dual tires. Initially, carriers will be required to obtain a permit ($300 per trailer or $1,000 per fleet) to take advantage of this change, but this will be followed by a regulatory change planned for the summer of 2010 which will then allow such trailers to operate without permit. In addition, any semi-trailer built in 2010 or thereafter for use with dual tires that is later converted to single tires must bear a label adjacent to the original compliance label identifying the company, or authorized dealer of a company, under the Motor Vehicle Safety Act (Canada) that converted the trailer; the revised tire and wheel size designation; and, the revised gross vehicle and axle weight ratings. OTA president, David Bradley, commended MTO for its leadership on this issue and said he is hopeful that other provinces will soon follow suit, creating a new national standard.
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sually when I sit down at this time of year I am quite exhausted after getting gifts, wrapping said gifts, labeling, buying more things, partying, eating, partying some more, and then going back to work so I can relax. I imagine most of you feel the same way – you get in the door after dealing with road rage or a cranky dispatcher, crack open the beer only to discover that old Aunt Agatha whom you haven’t seen in 12 months is coming for dinner. Guess what? It’s the time of year we need to entertain – usually other people. Around the end of December I figure out what I want to do in the next year to make myself a better person/accountant/ husband/chauffeur/etc. I figured that if I want to actually achieve a goal, I might as well make it achievable. TV I happen to like television, and anything that has Star Trek in the name is usually found to be blaring in my living room. So instead of watching only 15 hours of TV, resolution #1 is to watch 20. Hey – might as well improve on a good thing! In fact, I can even get double duty by having picturein-picture. That way I can watch Star Trek while monitoring the sad state of the Leafs when I am in a masochistic mood. Diet I gave up on the diets long ago. I don’t really aim to lose weight, just limit the amount I gain. So instead of gaining 10 pounds, I am going for 5. Pop is out of my diet in 2010. I discovered something even better – ginger beer. Cheeseburgers will always remain a staple though. I remember a dietician saying that you should never deprive yourself. So I will eat spinach salads, yogurt (shudder), tofu (gag) and other things that look like they came from my backyard, along with my cheeseburger. Exercise I really should get out more. I do try. Honestly. When it is 6am and 25 degrees outside, it is kind of hard to motivate myself to go outside purposely to sweat. Conversely, when it is -25, I want to stay in where it is warm. So my exercise resolution is to exercise, but when the temperature is between 8C and 18C, relative humidity is around 72% and there are no bugs orbiting my head when I am out. Narrows the
window, but hey, I am going to exercise – just when the conditions are right. Beats not exercising at all! Organization I make lists on a regular basis, write things on little yellow sticky notes, and have a dozen calendars floating around the house. I also have my wife who is great at remembering things that I don’t remember her saying anything about. So I will continue to make lists, but this year I will improve by having a big white board in my about that. He thought it was a great idea. kitchen, no sticky notes, and let my wife fill Being a novice, I have no idea what kind out the calendar. Anything that keeps me of radio I should be getting or even how better organized by delegation has to be an to use the thing. I grew up on Smoky and the Bandit and thought to myself that it improvement over trying to do it yourself. can’t possibly be like that. So if you can The serious stuff But seriously, this is a great time of recommend a great radio, please email me year to look at not only your personal goals, and let me know. Your last resolution but your own career in trucking. Always My final recommendation to you is thought of owing your own rig? Why not go out and do it? Make that decision and this: get the log in order. Remember that take the leap into the world of the owner- you can claim $17 per meal when you are operator. There is a lot of opportunity on the road, and US$17 per meal while in there, and more doors open up for you once the US, to a maximum of 3 meals for every you join those ranks. There are quite a few 24-hour period. If you use the simplified companies that take on O/Os, and a few in method, then you get a set rate (apparently the GTA that will help you get established. the Flying J in the US has great food – I am Talk to your fleet supervisor, call the guys looking for information). However, you over at some of the major dealerships, can use the detailed method, but you need talk to some of the other guys and get the to keep all receipts (and I do mean ALL) in info. Running your own business is very order to file your claim. Get the TL2 signed by your dispatch or fleet supervisor and rewarding. While on the road, make the resolution ensure that the claim is done. It’s money to be safe. It is important to come home back in your pocket. I hope each of you have a productive to your loved ones, and keeping safety foremost in your mind translates into safer and safe 2010. I am looking forward to driving. Don’t push that last mile if the providing you with some interesting articles conditions are not right. Pay attention to for the year and as always, please email any the little voice in your head that says its comments or story ideas. I would like to do time to take a break. When driving down an article on truck stops, so please send me highway 11 from North Bay, I notice trucks some info. Happy Trucking, Happy New Year, that have stopped on the side of the road where the drivers are napping. That works and I will return in the February issue. for me and I have done the same. I know my wife Fred Watkin CA is principal of Watkin wants me home in one & Associates and provides personalized piece – I am confident tax and accounting services to the yours does too. dedicated owner operators and fleet My last resolution operators in the trucking industry. Fred My last resolution is welcomes your feedback through email at this: get a CB. I met with truck@watkinassociates.com one of my driver clients last week and told him ROAD TODAY l JAN 2010
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Avoiding the Winter Blues By Dr. Christopher H. Singh
Have you ever noticed that your mood is affected by the weather? Often our spirits are lifted on a bright sunny day while a dull, cold day may make us feel a little gloomy. Although these are normal reactions to the changing seasons some people experience a much more serious or intense reaction during the transition from fall to winter. This condition is called seasonal affective disorder (SAD). In this article, I will discuss the causes of SAD, as well as its symptoms and treatments. As with many conditions, the exact cause of SAD is still unknown. However, recent studies have shown that age, genetics and the chemical make up of your body play an important role in developing this condition. Research in Ontario suggests that 2-3% of the general population has SAD. Although it may affect some children and teenagers, SAD most commonly affects people over 20 years old. Interestingly, this condition is more common in women than in men. SAD is thought to be related to the seasonal variations in the amount day light that we are exposed to. The reduced level of sunlight in the fall and winter may disrupt our body’s internal clock which tells us when we should be sleeping or awake. As a result, shift workers are at greater risk, as their schedules may cause them to be exposed to very little natural day light. The symptoms of SAD are similar to several other psychological conditions such as depression or bipolar disorder. However, SAD is a cyclic condition which means that the signs and symptoms usually come and go at the same time each year. In most cases, the symptoms of SAD appear during the late fall or early winter and go away during the warmer, brighter days of spring. Generally, symptoms that recur at least two consecutive winters
without any other explanation for the changes in mood and behaviors indicate the presence of severe cases of SAD, light therapy may be the SAD. Symptoms may include: treatment of choice. This therapeutic approach • Depression consists of sitting beside a specialized light • Anxiety therapy box for several minutes per day. This • Weight gain specialized light will mimic natural day light • Loss of energy thus relieving the symptoms of SAD. Another • Oversleeping form of treatment that is becoming more and • Difficulty concentrating more popular is counseling or psychotherapy. • Loss of interest in leisure or social The goal of these therapies is to help identify activities and eliminate negative thoughts as well as • Irritability provide coping strategies. Finally, if all other The majority of the time, the symptoms treatments fail, your doctor may recommend of SAD will disappear in the early spring or antidepressants or other psychiatric summer. For some individuals, the symptoms medications. Once identified, your doctor may will resolve rather abruptly while others suggest begining your medications before you experience a more gradual reduction over a experience symptoms each year in order to period of time. prevent them from worsening. It is important to take SAD seriously As you can see, “the winter blues” can as it can lead to serious complications if left actually become a very serious problem untreated. It is advised to seek medical help for some people. Although there is no way if you are experiencing the above mentioned to completely prevent this condition from symptoms as soon as possible. The good news occurring, it is possible to minimize its affects is that there are effective treatments for SAD. by following these simple hints. So next time Even people suffering from severe symptoms you are driving down the road on a dark, cold can obtain excellent results with treatment. winter day, keep this article in mind. The first line of treatment consists of spending more time outside during the day Until next time, drive safely. and arranging your home to maximize the amount of light that enters. Things such as trimming tree limps and opening the curtains work very well. In Dr Christopher H. Singh addition, physical activity Chiropractor, runs Trans Canada is recommended as it will Chiropractic at 230 Truck Stop in boost energy levels as well Woodstock, Ont. He can be reached as relieve stress. Many at 519-421-2024 people experiencing SAD E-mail: csingh@cmcc.ca find that a vacation to a sunny location also helps to relieve symptoms. In more
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