It seems like everyone around me is getting sick! Well, wouldn’t you know? There are some apps for that! My friends at the Greatist offer some cool apps that [help you to] fight the flu.
Flu Defender– This free app helps you to find anything you need to know about the flu, from symptoms to local flu activity. It goes way beyond basic information with a “vaccine assistant” feature that can help you decide whether or not you need a flu shot, and a “vaccine finder” to find a local inoculation clinic. Stay updated with real-time news from blogs, podcasts, and the CDC Flu Twitter feed. (Free. Available for iOS.)
Fight the Flu– This app is a comprehensive guide to everything flu-related. Learn how to identify flu symptoms, track flu outbreaks in your area, get treatment and prevention tips, and locate nearby pharmacies and emergency rooms. (Free. Available for iOS.)
CDC FluView– An official flu app from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention helps you to get up-to-date information on flu trends as they develop, see flu activity levels throughout the country, and access state health departments for more local information. (Free. Available for iOS.)
Cures A-Z– This app takes a whole-body, natural approach to staying healthy. Use the alphabetical list to find hundreds of health conditions and the corresponding alternative treatments to cure them. You can find comprehensive information on nutrition including vitamins, minerals, and supplements, and the amounts of each to take for optimum health. (Free. Available for iOS and Android.)
Check out the full post from Greatist HERE with 7 more apps for better health this winter!
Two (really) random things that motivated me this week:
What motivated you this week?
I found so many great deals out there this week to help you with your resolutions! Here are just a few:
> Did you resolve to eat better or start a new workout? Gilt City Chicago has:
– a great deal on a 7 day trial of healthy meal delivery from Green Gourmet Chicago. I have ordered this several times and get deliveries a few days a week. (Hurry – ends 1/9!) Check out my review HERE.
– $80 for unlimited classes for a month at Shred 415. This is a killer (and I mean that in the best way) work out!! You.will.be.buff!
– 60% off on juice cleanses at Element Wellness in Old Town
– Not in Chicago? Check out great national deals at Gilt City HERE including Raw Green Organics, The Fresh Diet and Jillian Michaels’ exercise classes.
> Was more cooking a New Year’s Resolution? Check out some healthy deals from Daily Candy Deals:
– Check out $29 for 6 months online culinary instruction from Smart Kitchen. (Thanks to Olivia for sending this one!)
– Up to 50% off on plant-based meal plan YUM Universe
> Did you resolve to exercise smarter? Check out: Active Gear Up has a great deal on a Timex Ironman Heart Rate Monitor.
> Did you resolve to check out new food or restaurants in Chicago? Check out 4 awesome events in Chicago from Flight Chicago at Rue La La
> Did you resolve to kick it old school this year? Check out great deals on health/wellness magazines or Shutterfly photo wall calendars from Living Social.
> Did you resolve to eat more organic foods or get rid of GMOs?
– Tippr has $29 for $60 to spend at Bluegreen Organix. The site offer great deals on “All-Natural, Organic, Fair-Trade Food and More”. (Orders over $150 ship free.)
– click here for $53 in coupons from Whole Foods.
That’s all for now! I hope you are staying clear of the flu, motivated and are meeting your resolutions head on!