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Be a Potty Mouth: Gi Bodyguard App

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Let’s talk about poop.

(Ewww… right?)

Well, yeah. I mean, it’s hardly polite table conversation! And who really wants to discuss things like bowel habits, gas or heartburn? (Unless, of course, you’re pregnant and therefore mention it at every opportunity as a badge of honour.) But for the rest of us, we just don’t do poo.

At this point, you may be wondering “Okay Lena, how much did you get paid to talk about potty habits on your blog?” And in the spirit of full disclosure, the answer is… $0. That’s right, not a dime. Because the truth is, I really do think far too many people are dying of embarrassment – literally. If more people opened up about issues “down there”, they’d be quicker to seek medical assistance which could conceivably save their life. And, digestive disorders are a growing healthcare concern, affecting more than 20 million Canadians every year.

Still aren’t feeling all this toilet talk? Then perhaps this is for you – made possible through the generous support of Rexall, the Canadian Digestive Health Foundation (CDHF) developed Gi BodyGuard – a FREE and innovative App allowing those suffering to quickly, confidently and privately track the activities of their gastrointestinal system.

Therefore, using an *incredibly* easy log, you can track food intake, symptoms, stool patterns, pain and medication – allowing you to make note of your reactions as soon as they happen. When you’re ready to see your doctor, simply send a self-generating summary via e-mail, ready to print out and take to your appointment. In other words, you won’t have to rack your brain trying to remember what you ate/how you felt/what hurt/how long it lasted/etc etc. It’s already been logged – and is at your fingertips!

I checked out the App and can certifiably say that its easy peasy.

SETTING UP YOUR PROFILE IS AS EASY AS 1-2-3
LOGGING, PAIN SCALES AND REMINDERS
Won’t you join me in being a potty mouth? Test out Gi BodyGuard for yourself don’t be afraid to introduce it to your family and friends. Chances are, they may be experiencing a digestive disorder in the loo, too.

For further information, please visit CDHF.ca and Rexall.ca.

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Comments

  1. DeeDee H

    I am so glad you took the time to post about this. My father died of embarassment, of colon cancer. He just wouldn't open up to us or the doctor. Going to check out the app today.

  3. Erlinda

    This is a great post! Not enough people listen to their bodies. I've known a few people in my life (women mostly) who suffered or died of Colon Cancer. Thank you for posting this!

  4. Tammi @ My Organized Chaos

    Last month I went to the doc and couldn't answer a bunch of his questions. I left wondering, if I had known, would I have gotten a clearer answer to my problem….this is a wonderful app!!Thanks again for the intro Lena!!

  7. Carlee

    Lena, thanks for blogging this. I don't think any health subject should be taboo, but if people are uncomfortable at least this app can help them keep track of things.

  8. Diana - Teacher Mom

    I think this is a brilliant idea. I agree with Erlinda that generally people don't pay enough attention to their bodies and how they react to the foods we eat. I've already downloaded the app on my iPad. Thanks, Lena!

  10. Daria

    I think this is awesome! I always forget to mention tummy aches and pain when I go to the doc, and I have been diagnosed with GERD. This will really help keep a track of things.

  11. Nicole

    My husband has ulcerative colitis (thankfully it has been in remission for a few years now due to careful attention to diet) and I’m totally going to recommend this app to him!!