by SCFmedia | Jun 22, 2022 | Trucker Health
Can you guess what the largest organ in the body is? It’s the skin! The skin, as an organ, includes our hair and nails. Here’s my question of the day: Are we taking care of the outside of our bodies as well as we take care of the inside? Maybe an even better question...
by SCFmedia | May 31, 2022 | Trucker Health
Stress is the body’s reaction to a threat. It is a demand placed on the body. It can be short term or chronic. Cancer.gov defines it as the body’s response to physical, mental, or emotional pressure. Stress can cause actual chemical changes in a person’s body...
by SCFmedia | Sep 22, 2021 | News, Trucker Health
Free program has resulted in 8 of the 12 drivers already achieving CDC-suggested 5 percent weight loss KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – September 21, 2021 – The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) is pleased to share successful results from the initial eight months of the...
by SCFmedia | Apr 7, 2021 | Trucker Health
Did you know that okra is not only good tasting (to a lot of people) but is also really good for you? Okra can be used as a thickening agent in recipes, help regulate blood sugar, and can also be healing to our gut. I know, I can hear you saying, “Yuck” or “Gross!” I...
by SCFmedia | Nov 18, 2020 | Trucker Health
Could you be one of the 38 million American adults with diabetes or 88 million Americans that are pre-diabetic and not know it? This month is American Diabetes Month, and we want to shine a spotlight on what has become one of the fastest growing health epidemics in...
by SCFmedia | Aug 21, 2020 | Trucker Health
What’s the truth about sugar? Is it truly bad for you? If the answer is yes, then just how bad is it? In this article we will discuss what is sugar, the addictiveness of it, how it affects the body, and some alternatives to regular sugar. Most sugar is derived...
