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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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Adjust Your Ceiling Fan Seasonally To Save Energy & Help Lower Utility Bills

If you have a ceiling fan/s in your home, remember to adjust its rotating direction on a seasonal basis to help conserve energy and heat/cool your home more efficiently.

In the Summer
When using a ceiling fan during the warmer months, verify that it's rotating counter-clockwise or forward. A ceiling fan operating normally is designed to produce a Wind Chill effect by introducing a downward airflow, like a cool breeze. This helps the air temperature cool (without the need to crank up your air conditioner).

In the Winter
As temperatures get colder outdoors, adjust your ceiling fan so that it rotates clockwise or reverse. [Most ceiling fans have a simple switch that you flip to change the direction of rotation.] Warm air rises and gets trapped near the ceiling. A ceiling fan in reverse mode (rotating clockwise) will circulate the warm air from the ceiling down to the floor. This helps to take the chill out of the air and keep your home warm (without the need to boost your thermostat).


NOTE: If you "flipped the switch" on your ceiling fan in the Winter, remember to flip it back (to the forward setting) come Summer. Flip the switch on your ceiling fan with each Winter/Summer season change for optimal efficiency.
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