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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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Never Buy A Dog or Cat, Always Adopt A Pet!

It's nuts to purchase a pet dog or cat, as municipal shelters in most areas of the country are overrun with animals needing a home. There are also tons of independent rescue organizations which offer up rescued animals for adoption. Call around or research services in your area online. Regardless of whether you're interested in a pure breed animal, prefer mixed breeds, or don't have a specific preference, you can find a great pet via adoption.

While pet adoption fees vary, municipal shelters and rescue organizations may run specials when they are overrun with animals, including totally free adoptions. Regardless, any fee you pay will most likely be a lot less than buying a pet from a breeder and you have the double bonus of giving a home to an animal in need of one (potentially saving it from being euthanized) and supporting an unfortunately necessary service (adoption fees paid to shelters and rescue organizations help fund said organizations operating budgets).

So you shouldn't buy a dog or cat, adopt one (or more, if you're able) instead. It just makes good sense.


NOTE: My two favorite dog breeds are the Boxer and the Rhodesian Ridgeback --- and I got one of each breed as a rescue pup.
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