iPhone accessories that let you live healthier

Withings has developed a blood pressure monitor that can be easily integrated to any iOS device. The user can get accurate pressure readings and also the variations in the readings. The device packs an iOS device which keeps a constant track on blood pressure and generates systematic health reports. The device would support the previous Withings applications like Medscape (application for healthcare professionals).

Bluetooth Raisin can be helpful in tracking and analyzing the patient's heart rate. The devise has became highly successful in getting the FDA clearance. Raisin uses bluetooth as a mode of connection between the device and iPhone. Since Adobe wont provide Flash, the iPhone would use surfaced form Kensington called the Dash/ Friction Mount combined with Sound Amplified Cradle. The weight of the iPhone would provide stability to the stand - for staying on the dash.

Handyscope is an iPhone attachment which can be used for diagnosing skin related diseases. The diagnosing devise, Handyscope can be easily attached to the iPhone camera for taking close photos of the skin. The doctors can refer the captured photos for assessing the condition of the skin. A company called FotoFinder from Germany has devised the imagery mechanism of this device. This mechanism can zoom the images up to twenty times for checking the impact of a disease. The images can also be sent across to doctors at distant places for consultation.

Sports Fitness Equipment (ANT+ compatible digital wireless fitness & health sensors) can be very well integrated with iPod touch, iPhone & iPad. The ANT+ interoperable brands include companies like: Adidias, Garmin, Saris ( PowerTap ), Spinning, Star Trac & Timex Ironman. Still this device is not compatible with other fitness sensors. It also includes wide range ofDigifit subscription based applications like: iCardioTM, iRunnerTM, iSpinnerTM, iBikerTM & iPowerTM which are available at the App Store.

Heart is a very vital organ of our body, and now Lifetone Technology is shouldering the responsibility with iPhone to keep it in good shape. The device is called iPhonECG which transforms the iPhone 4 into a full fledged ECG (Electrocardiography) for monitoring the heart rate. IphonECG easily analyzes the hearts electrical activity which are recorded by skin electrodes. It is a very simple looking plastic case with two electrodes on the rear. All the patient has to do is to hold the case in his hands, while touching the electrodes for getting heart reports. The information derived is displayed on a screen which is again developed by Lifetone. There is another application of Lifetone which functions as a aid and relaxation device. Both these applications will be showcased at CES (Consumer Electronics Show), Las Vegas next week.