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
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
Recently I learned about Apps for Pain Management. Of course, not everyone will benefit from any one approach to pain. It is also recommended that you consult with a doctor for your particular issue.
When you have a moment, listen to a brief summary on my podcast #38. Then use the various links provided below for resource material, and a list of pain management apps.
The U.S. Pain Foundation has free resources available for your reference at this link:
https://uspainfoundation.org/resources/
Note: When you get to the resources page look for – Download the PDF: Create your pain management plan. This form will give you guidelines for a conversation with your healthcare professional.
The Curable app has a free and paid version. The free version of Curable offers 13 free introductory audio lessons. Click the link below to learn more: https://www.curablehealth.com/blog
You can find other apps for pain listed by the U.S. Pain Foundation at the link below:
https://uspainfoundation.org/blog/10-best-apps-for-people-with-chronic-pain/
Learn more about resources available for your health and wellbeing.
Read more at:
Integrative Medicine: About Mind-Body Therapies | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (mskcc.org)
Those of you who listen to and follow my podcasts Judith Guerra Wellness Connections are aware of my intention to bring you healthwise information including links and websites where you can find assistance. Many of the link selections are available for FREE!
Dr. Andrew Weil is a pioneer in using methodologies of Integrative Medicine to assist us in developing wellness habits for our total well-being, mind, body, and spirit.
Take a look when you find time to give yourself the treat of knowing how to complement your wellness regimen by clicking the links below.
https://awcim.arizona.edu/resources.html#canheal
Other sources for information about Integrative Medicine can be found at the links below:
https://livingsenior.me/2021/04/28/considering-integrative-medicine/
https://livingsenior.me/2021/06/19/an-integrative-medicine-option-reiki-energy-healing/
6 Things To Know When Selecting a Complementary Health Practitioner | NCCIH (nih.gov)
https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/integrative-medicine-know-how?page=2
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/integrative-medicine
Below is a brief word from me about this post.
How often do you check whether that “health bar” or “health whatever” – is really all that it is supposed to be? That is to say, is it a healthful addition to your eating habits?
I want to share with you that I have had occasion to buy a “health bar” only to later learn that the sugar, and other “not too good” ingredients were less than desirable for a health conscious snack.
That’s why I want to share with you the FOODUCATE App, which is a free.
I use the App to help me discover what the ingredients are in the ‘health-snack’ that I am choosing to eat.
For Apple Users:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fooducate-eat-better-coach/id398436747
For Android Users:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fooducate.nutritionapp&hl=en_US&gl=US
Below is a link to a Green Tea Tip they provide on the website. Take a look when you find a chance.
https://www.fooducate.com/community/post/Green-Tea-Tips/614436E8-3C1F-8E3B-4608-BC01285C4188
Learn more about the Fooducate App Creator Hemi Weingarten at the link below:
https://www.foodnetwork.com/healthyeats/2012/09/talking-with-fooducate-creator-hemi-weingarten
All the best for your well-being.
The Arthritis Foundation reports that the VIM App will assist arthritis sufferers with setting goals for managing chronic pain. When you have a moment, listen to my podcast to learn more.
Additional Source:
VIM App for Arthritis Sufferers | livingsenior.me
July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month.
In this episode of The Wellness Connections Podcast I talk about the late Bebe Moore Campbell and the formidable work and commitment she did, which supported underrepresented communities. In addition a description of the digital platforms and APPs that are available for the support of Mental Health Wellness for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), QTBIPOC (Queer and Trans) Mental Health.
I introduce Katara McCarty’s website where she talks about the Exhale APP. She created the APP to support the Emotional well-being for BIWOC (Black, Indigenous, Women of Color). Her website has BIWOC Resources for your use.
A brief description of Health In Her HUE, a digital platform that connects Black women and women of color to culturally competent and sensitive healthcare providers, and their TEAM goal to “empower women of color, and their allies, to share, learn and innovate around the health issues that disproportionately affect them” is provided.
When you have a free moment listen to my podcast to learn how these websites can be used for your well-being journey. The source links are provided for your easy access to information and APPs.
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