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.
Meet Dee, Co-Founder of Sootsoap Supply Co. She may not be a firefighter, but she is on a mission to make personal decon the standard in the fire service. We sat down with Dee to find out what drives her, and what makes SOOTSOAP different.
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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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A career in firefighting involves inherent risks and dangers, including short- and long-term medical, psychological, and social strains.
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First responders are notorious for bad food and bathroom habits - mostly because we are constantly getting interrupted! Try some of these food suggestions to "grease the wheels" of your digestive system.
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Sleep deprivation is no joke, yet according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, we're a sleep-deprived nation.
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If you aren't familiar with the term nootropic, you can expect to hear it more in the coming years. Especially for firefighters who need to exhibit top mental performance on the job.
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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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Firefighters risk their own lives and health at work while trying to serve the public. Over the course of a career, firefighters will be exposed to many traumatic incidents, and those exposures can add up over time and cause increased stress.
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The idea of having vitamin supplements formulated to meet your specific nutrient needs is appealing. Are custom supplements truly beneficial and are they worth the price, which tends to be greater than you might find at the local drugstore or health food store?
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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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