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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 ?

More Natural Pest Control Tips - Diatomaceous Earth Et al.

  1. If you discover ants, use chalk, talcum powder or Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth* (DE) to break the scent trail and send them in retreat. Mint also deters ants.
  2. Lavender deflects mosquitoes.
  3. Spray Neem Oil concentrate mixed with water on plant leaves to keep such pests as aphids, beetles, caterpillars and leafminers away -- this also helps prevent fungi and viruses that infect green plants.
*NOTE: It's preferable to use a Neem mixture (as above) in your garden over DE, which is very effective but indiscriminate, as DE will also kill helpful insects like bees. Use Food Grade DE for natural pest control inside your home. Food Grade DE also works as a natural de-wormer for animals (including humans): Giving a dose (~tablespoon sprinkled on food) daily over a roughly 10 day period should kill off intestinal parasites. Food Grade DE can be wondrous stuff for household use. Make certain it's food grade, the commercial stuff (used in cleaning pools) can damage human lungs.

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