A publication dedicated to the well-being of firefighters across North America and beyond.
The easiest way to CRACKYL
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.
I’ll be honest when I first began seeing videos of social media personalities such as Wim Hof sitting in cold ice water, I thought it was just another kooky angle to gain followers and attention online. I was wrong. Dr. Susanna Soeberg sums up the benefits quite nicely, “Cure bad stress with good stress.”
Read This Article
Preparing for an entrance or annual physical ability test is no easy task. It takes time, dedication, and a desire to succeed.
Read This Article
From a guy who’s been there, done that. This article will probably bore you. Seriously – losing weight (and keeping it off) is boring. It’s mundane. It’s repetitive.
Read This Article
Getting blood work done should be a part of everyone’s health & performance routine. Ideally, this would occur at least once a year, where there is a blood draw and a review of the results with a qualified healthcare professional. Blood tests are used to measure specific markers, examine cells, chemicals, proteins, and/or other substances in the blood.
Read This Article
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.
Read This Article
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.
Read This Article
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?
Read This Article
Migraine is a common and disabling headache disorder. Painful migraine headaches frequently affect people between the ages of 18 and 44.
Read This Article
Sleep has been called the best performance enhancing drug. But, as a firefighter, you are not in complete control of your sleep schedule.
Read This Article
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.
Read This Article
