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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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Toss Expired Medicine? Not So Fast.

The FDA requires manufacturers to put expiration dates on prescription and over-the-counter drugs. This date stamp is the final date up to which the manufacturer will legally guarantee that a medicine has full potency; however, this doesn't necessarily mean the medication will instantly become ineffective or unsafe on the expiration date. Some medications merely become less potent after this date and can still be effective for treating certain minor ailments (think aspirin). Others might actually become toxic after expiration. Consult a physician or pharmacist where necessary.

How you store medicine can also affect its shelf-life. Most medicines should be stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. (Read the label.) Also, most medicines can be discarded in the trash can, though the FDA prefers controlled substances get flushed down the toilet. Or be more proactive and look out for "expired drug collection days" like National Drug Take Back Day when old meds are collected and disposed of appropriately.
*This post is not medical advice.
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