A publication dedicated to the well-being of firefighters across North America and beyond.
Firefighters are aware of the statistics linking firefighter deaths to preventable diseases and illnesses caused by unhealthy lifestyles. One of the leading causes of firefighter deaths is heart attacks. “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Bringing answers to the modern firefighter’s burning health questions, we aim to help firefighters identify and put into practice better health choices to increase your chances at a healthier wellbeing with disease and illness free careers and retirements.
Firefighters risk their lives to save others, but do they know what risks their own? While I have nothing but admiration for our heroes, I feel obligated to shed light on some important facts pertinent to skin care… something that I, your holistic dermatologist mama, am truly passionate about.
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Excessive sweating that goes beyond the body's needs to cool down is known as hyperhidrosis. Focal hyperhidrosis is the term used when excess sweating occurs over one part of the body, such as under the arms, on the palms of the hands, on the soles of the feet, or on the forehead.
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We can’t help what happens to our sleep on shift. It’s what we signed up for. Poor sleep causes a myriad of health issues as we all know, and there’s a lack of healthy options for treating these sleep issues. Could there be a natural solution?
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Migraine is a common and disabling headache disorder. Painful migraine headaches frequently affect people between the ages of 18 and 44.
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Sleep has been called the best performance enhancing drug. But, as a firefighter, you are not in complete control of your sleep schedule.
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Some screening tests are used only for people who have known risk factors or a higher risk of cancer which may include, personal history of cancer, family history of cancer, certain gene mutations, exposure to cancer-causing agents, or age. This is problematic for firefighters.
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Night sweats are very common and most often the cause is not serious. Several large studies have found that anywhere from 30% to 40% of the general population report at least occasional night sweats.
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Over the years there have been many advancements in terms of firefighter PPE. These advancements answered specific problems that firefighters face, mostly to protect against thermal injuries and for airway protection. Firefighters identified a problem and when ingenuity or technology provided an answer, safety was enhanced and fireground activities became more effective.
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In order to keep your skin looking plump and elastic, there are basic lifestyle choices you can make. Here are a few of them.
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Low HRV is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. People with high HRV, on the other hand, tend to have higher fitness levels and be more resilient to stress.
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