Trucker Health
Dr. John Discusses ED and Smoking
I recently talked about ED and Smoking on the Tim Ridley Show on XM146 Road Dog Trucking Radio. Brad, a truck driver, wanted some additional information on this subject. So - here you go! MEN - TIME TO GET YOUR ATTENTION! This information is hot off the presses from...
Facebook Live with Dr. John-Tobacco Usage and How to Handle Cravings
Dr. John McElligott talks about the detriments of smoking and the toll that it takes on the body. He also discusses cravings and how to deal with them.
American Heart Association New High Blood Pressure Guideline
Monday, the American Heart Association announced that it is changing the blood pressure guidelines for the first time in fourteen years. Under the new guideline a person will be considered to have high blood pressure if their reading measures above 130/80. The changes...
Trucker Shares Journey to a Tobacco Free Life
Jody Valenzuela began smoking at the ripe old age of 13. Now, at the age of 51, he has been tobacco free for over a year. Being smoke-free has changed Jody's life and he wants to share his story with others, in hopes that it will offer encouragement and be the...
“Run with Jazzy” Where Is Jazzy Now?
j It's been seven years since Jazzy ran across America to raise awareness for drivers in need. In 2010, 16-year-old Jazzy Jordan ran over 3,000 miles, collecting donations along the way to benefit St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund. Get the update on Run for...
Doc Bud’s Fit Worker FAB 5 Workout For Truckers
SCF is excited to have Dr. Bud Harris as a guest contributor on our blog site. Dr. Bud has written an article concerning his FAB5 training routine. This simple 15 minute workout has helped dozens of people. It is called HiiT: High Intensity Interval Training where...
The Driven to Be Healthy Challenge Winners Are….
Driven to Be Healthy is a six month health challenge that is sponsored by SCF. Two professional truckers are awarded a Grand Prize at the end of the competition. Read about our winners, what motivates them and the keys to their success HERE.
Think You May Need a Sleep Study?
Many drivers go for their DOT physical and get the news that they need to have a sleep study completed before they can get back out on the road. This can be an extreme financial hardship for the driver and his/her family. A sleep study can help to determine whether...
Heart Attacks-They Don’t Just Happen to Men
At St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund every month, we work with truck drivers that have experienced the devastating effects of a heart attack. After a heart attack, the heart is very weak and that can cause several concerns for the body and its recovery. A good diet...
Truckers Relief Fund Vaccine Program Successful Once Again
Part of the mission of St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund is to provide programs that will benefit professional drivers and the trucking industry. For the second straight year the SCF has had a successful vaccine program. With sponsorship from National Association...
SCF Board Member and Driver, Rick Ash, Receives FREE Shingles Vaccine
I just got back from a walk over to my local Kroger grocery store (King Soopers here in Colorado). I went there to get my FREE shingles vaccination at the Little Clinic within the store. The Little Clinic was out of the vaccine but I was able to get it in the...
Driver Saves Hundred’s of Dollars with Free Vaccine Voucher
Michael Frybarger saved over $200 on a shingles vaccine by using the FREE vaccine voucher provided by St. Christopher Truckers Fund, NAIT and OOIDA. Thank you, Michael for sharing your story with us! And, thank you, NAIT and OOIDA for your partnership with us!...
My Journey to Healthy Living
Truck driving is a tough job; you either love it or you do something else. The long hours, the lack of sleep, and the lack of exercise all contributed to my health problems. by Ron Morton . I have no one to blame but myself. I made poor choices and ate all the wrong...
7 Reasons Drinking Water is Vital to Your Health & Ways to Drink More!
Water IS a miracle product and it makes up 60% of our body weight. Take a look at everything water does for your body and health: Flushes toxins out of vital organs Carries nutrients to cells Regulates body temperature Lubricates and cushions joints Aids the digestive...
Free Dental Care Clinics for Uninsured in North Carolina
North Carolina will have several dates for "free" dental care throughout the state over the next several months. The information is provided here.
5 Surprising Healthy Foods That Can Help With Weight Loss
There are at least 5 foods that can help with weight loss that the average person would normally not consider. The following video from Everyday Health tell what those 5 foods are and some important information about each of them.
Excessive Thirst And Diabetes
By John McElligott, MD Question: I am incredibly thirsty all the time. I drink plenty of water, coffee, juice and bottled iced tea, but just can't seem to get enough. Is something wrong with me? There are a number of reasons for being so thirsty, but my main...
Yes, You Can Cook In A Truck
By Kari Fisher, Missing Driver Alert Network Truck cooking can be easy and creative and is a much healthier option to the fast-food options offered at truck stops. If you have no inverter installed in your truck, a small 400 watt 12-volt installation will operate a 2...
GRIEF IN THE TRUCK
Grief in the Trucking Industry By Buck Black, Trucker Therapy Unfortunately, there has been a lot of death in the trucking industry which is part of the reason why most truckers seriously research life insurance before stepping into the driving cabin. It is very...
TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR HEALTH BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE!
Jimmy McClendon, now deceased, pleads with drivers to make the health changes necessary to live longer! Read his story HERE.