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Did you know that your smartphone can help to detect skin cancer?
Click the link below to learn more:
All the best in Wellness!
FYI – May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month
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Category Archives: APPS
Cancer Recovery Support App
Every October Breast Cancer Awareness Month is brought to our attention with charities, news, and support.
This year I am introducing the Reach to Recovery app, which you can download, or you can become a volunteer as a survivor of this enormous challenge. Oftentimes when we can speak with someone who has traveled and survived a difficult health challenge, it gives us strength and hope for our own challenging journey.
Look at the YouTube video below and decide for yourself how to take steps in getting support by reviewing what is available.
For details and to download the app click the link below.
https://www.cancer.org/support-programs-and-services/reach-to-recovery.html
If you are a breast cancer survivor and would like to volunteer your support click the link below.
https://www.cancer.org/involved/volunteer/reach-to-recovery.html
For additional information on other apps click below.
https://www.makeuseof.com/apps-to-support-breast-cancer-patients/?newsletter_popup=1
All the best in Wellness!
Climate Action Apps for Climate Future Wellness
When you find a moment listen to my podcast about how we can be involved in some small way to make a difference for our families and their futures on planet Earth.
Join and have an impact on making a difference with the Climate Action Now movement.
Choose to make a difference by making a choice. Read about other climate change apps at the link below:
https://www.tomsguide.com/us/climate-change-environmental-apps,review-2377.html
BENEFITS – download the pdf
Climate Action Now – Team and Information
https://www.climateactionnow.com/partners-projects/
JUNK MAIL HELP
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I am pleased to tell you about the App PaperKarma.
Take a look at the Blog. You will not be sorry you did.
https://www.paperkarma.com/blog/
Pricing is located at this link
https://www.paperkarma.com/product/paperkarma-subscription/
You can read a review of PaperKarma at the link below:
https://footprinthero.com/paperkarma-review
Links to the APP –
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/paperkarma-stop-junk-mail/id1231098843
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.readabl.paperkarma
ORGANIC, Non- ORGANIC Food, and Planet Sustainability
What do all of these various terms mean? Why should/would you buy organic? Which is more nutritious; which is good for the environment? Listen to my latest Wellness Connections Podcast (#52), then use the links in this post to help you discover more about buying organic food, eating vegan, and how to help with planet sustainability.
Just click this link to select:
https://anchor.fm/judith-guerra7.
Find out which foods you should buy organic using the app below 🙂
Black Vegan Shop APP
Best Vegan APPs
Are organic foods safer?
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/organic-food/art-20043880
Sources:
What Is Organic Food, and Is It More Nutritious Than Non-Organic Food? (healthline.com)
Are organic foods really healthier? Two pediatricians break it down (ucdavis.edu)
What is Environmental Sustainability? | Microsoft Sustainability
https://www.foodunfolded.com/article/what-is-natural-food
https://www.fda.gov/food/food-labeling-nutrition/use-term-natural-food-labeling
Skin Health Matters
It’s not a topic that we cover often when it comes to APPS, but I think that this is worth sharing. Melanoma is a real thing. This APP is free. Please share. Click the link for details.
https://www.uofmhealth.org/patient%20and%20visitor%20guide/my-skin-check-app
Information from the Cancer Foundation:
https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-prevention/sun-protection/sunscreen/
All the best in Wellness!
APPs for Tracking Your Water Intake
Click this link to learn more about available APPs.
To learn more about how much water is healthful for you, click the link below to a blog post I did quite a while ago.
All the best in Wellness!
Health Apps for Wellness and Sleep -2022
FYI – Below is a link to an article about various apps, which may give your ‘Wellness‘ regimen a boost.
iPhone – use the links below for Sleep Sounds.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sleep-sounds-by-sleep-pillow/id410606661
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/white-noise-lite/id292987597
Tom’s Guide – sleeps apps for Android can be found at this link:
https://www.tomsguide.com/round-up/best-sleep-apps
Using the Safety Apps on Your Mobile Phone
This post is for your information and safety. You may be surprised by how easy it is to set-up your “In Case of Emergency” – ICE contacts on your mobile phones. This critical information could possibly save your life or get you expedited help on your way to the hospital. For example, in the free apps on your mobile phone, you can provide your blood type. In addition, it helps emergency personnel know whom to contact on your behalf in the event of an emergency.
When you have a moment, listen to my podcast on why you may want to consider using these free apps, which are available on your mobile phone. Then use the support links below to read and use the guidelines setting up your emergency contact information.
Just click this link to select:
https://anchor.fm/judith-guerra7.
Find detailed information and resources about emergency cell phone apps at the Medical Alert Advice website by clicking the 911 icon.
Android users can find assistance with filling out the Medical ID information using the links below.
android-app—medical-id-instructions.pdf (jointcommission.org)
https://medicalid.app/
Apple has various ways to use emergency features on the iPhone. Click the link below to learn more and to setup your medical ID on the Apple phone using the Health App.
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207021
Sources:
https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-add-emergency-info-to-your-phones-lock-screen
https://freeappsforme.com/medical-id-apps/
bSafe – Never Walk Alone on the App Store (apple.com)
Using APPs for Mental Wellness
According to a recent post at the VeryWell.com Website:
“Complementary Treatments are approaches to health that occur alongside conventional medical treatment. Studies show that complementary therapies positively impact mental health disorders, particularly anxiety and depression.”
For a detailed list of complementary therapies such as yoga, dance, and art, click the link below:
https://www.verywellhealth.com/alternatives-to-therapy-5217661
One of the best overall Mental Health Apps of 2022 is Moodfit. To learn more about Moodfit click this link – https://www.getmoodfit.com/
Use the link below to get a list of the Best 2022 Mental Health Apps that can be downloaded to a tablet or smartphone.
https://www.verywellmind.com/best-mental-health-apps-4692902
Another source for Mental Health Apps can be found at the link below. At this website you can learn about the Pros and Cons of each app in addition to the cost.
Use the link below for the Stop Suicide App, which is free.
https://thebetterappcompany.com/better_stop_suicide
For more suicide prevention apps
https://www.tomsguide.com/us/suicide-prevention-apps,review-2397.html
Best wishes for mental wellness,
Judith
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