As everything around us changes, so must the way we look after ourselves. Life in this dizzying, fast-paced world can turn hectic, and our health may be affected. These clever devices will help you in ways you never imagined possible before. They are a new frontier in personal healthcare and they make an interesting task of taking care of yourself. How cool are these gadgets? Let’s find out.
Whiter, brighter teeth can be yours now
GLO Science (winner of the Thomas Edison Award for design and innovation) has come up with this revolutionary teeth whitening device with a ground-breaking patented technology G.L.O. (Guided Light Optic). If you’re seeking to whiten your teeth, this device delivers long-lasting results at home or on the go. It’s called the GLO Brilliant Personal Teeth Whitening Device, powered by a compact, iPod-like controller, and requires four 8-minute application sessions daily to make your teeth up to 5 shades whiter in 5 days! The kit contains everything you need for an efficient, long-lasting teeth whitening procedure: You get a mouthpiece and case, lip care balm, and 10 G-Vials of whitening gel in the kit.
Is that water safe to drink?
With waterborne diseases being a possible threat nowadays, it’s a good idea to test the water you’re about to drink, especially if you’re not confident of its purity, and rectify it too! Introducing the reliable travel companion, the SteriPEN Ultra water purifier which uses ultraviolet (UV) light to destroy 99.9% of all the harmful bacteria, organisms, and viruses that can exist in water. Equipped with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, the award-winning device is capable of treating about 50L per charge. Moreover, in just 45 seconds, a smiley face will let you know that your water is safe to drink. Otherwise, a frowning face will indicate that the process needs to be repeated for safe drinking water.
A scarf that filters air?
You read it right! Who needs conventional air pollution masks, when you can have a lovely accessory to filter your air instead? BioScarf is a new, fashionable way to filter the air you breathe and reduce your risks of respiratory health problems. The sassy neckwear offers protection against pollutants, allergens, and viral infections thanks to its special built-in N95 air filter which strains more than 94 percent of contaminants out of the atmosphere.
We may not mean to drive home drunk but…
Let’s face it -it’s not always easy to be a responsible drinker. Too many people only find out they’ve had too much at a police roadblock – don’t be one of them! Hook up with the helpful and useful Alcohoot, a mobile breathalyzer that connects to your smartphone and helps you keep track of your BAC levels. This nifty device uses police-grade technology and works in tandem with an Android/iOS app,
which enables you to measure your blood alcohol level quickly and accurately. So, to drive or not to drive? Let Alcohoot help you decide.
Smartphone glucometer
Made by iHealth Lab Inc, the Wireless Smart Gluco-Monitoring System is a state-of-the-art, FDA approved glucometer that measures glucose levels in the blood and then displays them on your smartphone. This innovative health gadget features a sleek, portable design and is compatible with Apple devices. The accompanying iHealth Smart-Gluco app allows you to keep a history of all your measurements and share them with your doctor. In addition to the glucometer itself, the kit includes 10 testing strips, 10 lancets, control solution, a lancing device, and a carry bag.
Pain, pain, go away
It’s time to bid sciatica, arthritis, or Carpal Tunnel pain goodbye, or rather, good riddance, with TechCare Massager Touch 24 Modes. Combining Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator (TENS) and Powered Muscle Simulator (PMS), the device delivers low-voltage pulses to the skin to stimulate nerve fibers, blocking the pain signal to your brain. It is powered by a rechargeable lithium battery, the gizmo features a large touch LCD display and offers 24 preprogrammed massage modes, including Acupuncture, Deep Tissue, Cupping, and Combo.
Portion control, fork by fork
Now chewing your food slowly enough? Eating too much, too fast? Well, as grown ups, we don’t have our parents watching out for us and advising us any better, do we? Let HAPIfork help you out there! Powered by Slow Control, this useful utensil helps you stay healthy by monitoring your eating habits. The electronic fork uses a built-in accelerometer to track hand motion. Consequently, it measures the time between bites, and if you’re eating too quickly, it starts vibrating and its circular light turns red. And how does this apply to portion control? It’s because, the slower you eat, the more you tend to chew your food and the less you tend to eat too. The smart utensil features a Micro USB connector and pairs with HAPIfork mobile app (Android and iOS) to help you track and sync your data as you eat.
Be your own cleaning fairy with this wand
We don’t blame you for wanting to be extra cautious of where you sit, eat, relax, etc. Dangerous germs could be anywhere! Take control with the UV-C light emitted by Verilux CleanWave UV-C Portable Sanitizing Travel Wand, which helps to eliminate up to 99.9% of bacteria and viruses found on the surfaces we touch every day, by destroying their DNA. This 10″-long sanitizing travel wand is effective against harmful germs such as MRSA, H1N1, and E-coli. All you have to do is simply hold the device over the surface for 30-60 seconds to render the area completely germ-free and safe to touch. We weren’t kidding, for you can really be your own cleaning fairy now.
