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Tools For Food Allergy Sufferers [Sensors + Apps]

Tech Tools To Help Prevent Allergic Reactions If you suffer from food allergies or shop for anyone who does, you know that it can often be difficult to find "safe" products at the grocery store . Try the Spoon Guru App . Simply scan foods labels and the app will alert you of any concerns based upon your (or your family member's) preset profile. (User must register for an account and create a profile, select allergens of concern and save.) Free. iOS and Android. Do you or does someone you know suffer from a peanut allergy ? A new consumer product called the Nima Peanut Sensor 1 (a handheld device + associated mobile app) might be of help. "Nima is recognized as a leader in allergen research and has been awarded a grant from the National Institute of Health to develop the peanut sensor." This is technology moving the needle in the right direction, a potentially life-saving one. Remember to read the small print at the product website. What about gluten ?
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Shop Around To Manage Healthcare Costs

Ever wonder if your being overcharged for an elective procedure? Need a certain non-emergency treatment and want to make certain you get the best deal? Could you drive 10 miles to the next city and save hundreds? If healthcare were a purely altruistic service this wouldn't be an issue, but unfortunately "healthcare" is a booming business, so be a proactive consumer. Research your best options using online healthcare information tools and make decisions as an informed buyer.

Healthcare Information Tools
  • Check guroo.com: You can research the national and local costs of medical procedures for free. Compare prices in order to negotiate better rates or to find where you need to go to get a specific healthcare service at the best rate.



*This entry will update as other notable tools are discovered.
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