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Crohn's Toolkit iPhone Application

By Amber J. Tresca, About.com

Updated June 20, 2009

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Crohn's Toolkit

The Crohn's Toolkit offers tips on coping with the everyday stresses of IBD.

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What it is:
The Crohn's Toolkit is an iPhone application that offers several tools for people with Crohn's disease to manage various aspects of their illness. The tools offered in this application are diet tips, yoga and breathing exercises, inspirational quotes, Crohn's "must haves," WeAreCrohns.org podcasts, and a virtual "I Can't Wait" card.
How it works:
You can access the various tools in the kit via your iPhone to find diet and exercise tips and inspirational quotes. The integration with social networking site WeAreCrohns.org opens the web browser to access the site and podcasts.
Who might use it:
Even though the application's name focuses on Crohn's disease, it could be used by anyone who has iinflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including those who have ulcerative colitis.
How much it costs:
The Crohn's Toolkit is free!
Where you can find out more and download:
You can find out more and download this application at AppShopper.

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