Originally posted by the Live Confidently team on LiveConfidently.com
Advancements in technology are making our lives more convenient by the day. With all of the apps and tools now at our disposal, it’s never been easier to learn about healthy living and set reminders for ourselves to stick to a healthy routine. Here we take a look at a few technology tools for staying healthy, including apps and devices that can help with your incontinence issues and overall health awareness.
Incontinence Specific Apps
iDry is a free iPhone app that acts as a virtual incontinence journal and diagnostic tool. It allows you to record any leaks that occur, your exercise routine, and your dietary habits. For Android users, check out My Bladder Diary. Both of these apps can be a huge help in pinpointing any major factors that could be contributing to your bladder leakage.
Hydration Apps
Many people affected with incontinence tend to not drink enough water. Waterin is a free app that reminds you to drink more water. Not only will this tool tell you when to grab another glass of H2O, but it also allows you to set personal water drinking goals for yourself. For Android users, check out the Water Your Body app.
Pelvic Floor Muscle/Kegel Training Apps
There are a plethora of apps that will not only teach you how to do Kegel exercises, but will even remind you when to do them. It’s kind of like having a personal fitness instructor in your pocket. Our favorite is the Kegel Trainer.
Healthy Eating Apps
Eating healthy and maintaining your weight is key in controlling your incontinence symptoms. SparkRecipes is just one of many great apps that offers healthy recipe ideas for your specific dietary needs. You can search their database of over 450,000 healthy recipes, find specific recipes that fit your lifestyle, and see how many calories and carbs are in each dish.
If eating out is more your style, then look into the HealthyOut app. This tool finds all of the healthy food options and restaurants that are close to you.
Wristband Apps
There are also wristband devices, like the FitBit and UP by Jawbone, that measure how you sleep, move, and eat. All of that information is then sent to an online app where it can be analyzed and managed. These devices track everything from how many calories you burn throughout the day, to how well you sleep at night. All of this information is detrimental in understanding our bodies, and can help us make healthier choices in the future.
These are only a handful of tools that are at your disposal to live a healthier and stress-free life, but this is a great place to start. Do you know of any other helpful apps or websites? Tell us about them on our incontinence forum!