CDHF Gi BodyGuard

The more digestive health information you provide to your physician, the better care you will receive. Gi BodyGuard, developed by health experts at the Canadian Digestive Health Foundation (www.CDHF.ca), is an easy to use app that allows you to track your digestive health information.

Who was Gi BodyGuard created for?

Gi BodyGuard caters to people with a multitude of digestive health issues such as GERD, IBD, Crohns, Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal Disorder, Acid Reflux, Celiac Disease, Pancreatitis, Ulcerative Colitis, and Diverticulitis, among others.

What can Gi BodyGuard do for me?

Gi BodyGuard empowers you to track vital digestive health information and recognize trends that may indicate a change in your health status. With a few quick clicks, you can quickly, privately, and easily create an extensive, up-to-the-minute summary of your digestive health history to share with your health care team. Armed with critical information about you, they can provide informed care to help you feel better.

Use Gi BodyGuard to track:

• Stool frequency and consistency • Presence and type of blood in stool • Symptoms you experience • Pain location and severity • Medications • Your medical history • Food intake • Exercise (cardio, strength training and stretching) • Weight

Gi BodyGuard also allows you to set reminders for taking medications and renewing your prescriptions. For those with chronic illnesses, these are important for regaining and maintaining good health.

“Gi BodyGuard is a well organized and intuitive app. the icons are large with clear categories, its hard to get lost using this program.” Kate

“Gi BodyGuard's tracking system is easy to use and captures all the symptom information I need to share with my doctor.” Jake

“This app provides a detailed history, which allows me to go back and isolate foods that are triggering pain and tummy troubles.” Cathy

“Gi BodyGuard has saved me time by not having to manually log and track symptoms into a notebook. I am now better prepared for appointments with my doctor and feel proactive about managing my IBD.” Monica

ABOUT THE CDHF

The Canadian Digestive Health Foundation (CDHF) helps reduce suffering and improve quality of life by empowering people like you with trusted, up to date, science-based information about digestive health and disease. As the foundation of the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology, the CDHF works directly with leading physicians, scientists and other health care professionals to help you understand and take control of your digestive health with confidence and optimism. In addition to developing Gi BodyGuard, the foundation offers a robust suite of educational resources, programs and events to help you improve your digestive — and overall — health. Learn more at www.CDHF.ca