A review of top Health Gadgets: LARQ, NANO Hearing Aids, Sensibo Sky and more

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One of the best things about living in the 21st century is that we are living in an era where our health is now under an ever-evolving microscope. If you want to improve your health you don't necessarily have to be in constant contact with a doctor. For example, you can acquire futuristic health gadgets to help assist you with your health! 

These miraculous gadgets can range from smart pain relief gizmos to ones that are designed to track vital functions of the body. A key feature of these devices is that they are manufactured specifically to pair up with your phone. This helps you keep fit and reminds us to make choices that will have a positive impact on our health.

The state of healthcare insurance in the U.S. as we know it is in a compromising state. There is currently a lack of political support keeping the government from making any advancements towards keeping healthcare costs under control. On top of that, there is an alarming shortage in funding available to make health-related gadgets available to people that lack the funds to afford such necessities. With medical costs skyrocketing in the U.S. people suffering from illnesses become the victims.

The following gadgets and tools are featured for the above purposes. Some are aimed towards individuals with chronic health conditions, while there are also ones that are designed for healthcare professionals. Ultimately, these devices are manufactured to make medical checks at home easier, as well as improving the quality of life for individuals.

LARQ

If you are on the hunt for a sustainable water bottle It is without a doubt that you will find thousands upon thousands of reusable water bottles and other types of containers available on the internet. The search for one ends at LARQ, which is the first self-cleaning water bottle to be created in the world.

Featuring a UV-C LED chip that is non-toxic, the stainless-steel device takes only a mere 60 seconds to purify your drinking water. Not only that, but it also self-cleans every two hours (or whenever you choose to click the button).

The bottle also includes an "adventure mode" which can be activated by double-pressing the button on the bottle cap. That particular mode follows a stronger three-minute water purification round, normally recommended for purifying river water or water from other sources that are not purified as per our standards.

Apart from the water purifying features, the double-wall insulation within the bottle. That enables it to help cold beverages to maintain their temperature for up to 24 hours and hot ones to remain hot for up to 12 hours. The built-in rechargeable battery on the bottle can last for nearly 1-2 months.

The LARQ self-cleaning bottle has received incredibly positive reviews from over one thousand verified buyers. Many praise it for its convenience and the fact that it is odorless even after using it constantly for three days.

Nano Hearing Aids

Nano hearing aids aim to be effective as well as affordable for its users. With breakthrough technology to help individuals suffering from hearing loss hear better. NANO hearing aid reviews from independent sources indicate that it is a favourite with Americans. 

These hearing aids offer the comfort and user-friendliness that high-end hearing aid brands provide (also considering how U.S. healthcare lacks funds to make such healthcare devices available to people who cannot afford them) but at a portion of the price. The hearing aids come in several models.

The X2 Recharge model is easy to use and comes with a rechargeable technology that gives its users 16 hours of use. They are intended to be inconspicuous and are comfortable even with glasses. The model has background noise-canceling technology and has two directional microphones that fit into it, even when most high-end ones come with just one.

The Sigma model also comes with features similar to the previous model i.e. discreet design, directional microphone technology, have noise reduction technology, and are easy to use. What makes them different from the previous model is that they can be paired with your phone and controlled with Nano's accompanying mobile app.

The Nano X2.0 model has the highest performing noise reduction technology compared to previous models. They come with four settings that include normal and everyday frequencies that the user can choose from. This model is also extremely comfortable to wear and like the previous models, discreet. The model has a volume control that can be easily adjusted according to the user's needs. You do not need an audiogram as the volume control on these is versatile.

The RX2000 model, also like the X2 Recharge, comes with a rechargeable technology, allowing you to save hundreds of dollars annually. Discretion and comfort are also their specialties, along with noise reduction technology, and two sound environments. Charging these for a mere two hours can give its user 16 hours of battery life, approximately.

TytoHome Remote Exam Kit

TytoHome is a gadget that makes it easy for everyone to carry out their basic medical tests at home. This is an ideal way to run simple tests, taking into consideration the coronavirus pandemic. What makes this gadget so unique is that it links an app that connects the gadget user to a professionally qualified healthcare vendor for a virtual discussion, all the while helping with the diagnosis, figuring out the treatment plan, and recommending prescriptions if necessary.

The device also includes a camera and a thermometer. Within the whole diagnostic kit you receive handy accessories e.g. a tongue depressor, a stethoscope for the heart, abdominal area, and lungs, and also an otoscope to check the ears.

The gadget has been well-received by its buyers. Being lauded for its ease of use, and quality. Some customers, however, were skeptical as the kit needs a doctor that is subscribed to its service and that can prove inconvenient and expensive.

Sensibo Sky

Sensibo Sky is a device that controls and optimizes humidity and temperature according to your health. It is compatible with many air conditioner models as well as Google Home, Siri, and Alexa.

The device also features unlimited seven-day scheduling, which means you can create as many schedules as you like. This includes changing the temperature of the house in the morning without you needing to do it yourself. This also includes turning off the air conditioning after bedtime, again without you having to do it yourself, and various other possibilities.

The only downside to this aside from it being pricey is that it can only be paired with air conditioners with IR sensors.

Oura Ring

The Oura Ring is a unique gadget the incorporates healthcare as well as fashion. So not only does it look snazzy when being worn it also carries out important functions. Using its advanced infrared sensors to carry out a large variety of health-related things. The ring comes with its own app and tracks your sleep, pulse, activity, etc., with its 3D accelerometer, gyroscope, and thermometer. The ring is waterproof and ultra-lightweight, with a battery lasting up to one week.

Nima

Nima is the first known portable gluten detector in the world. It is pocket friendly and can be used to test food for gluten in three simple steps, within five minutes.

This groundbreaking gadget can detect gluten in most foods at 20ppmm and upwards. Nima also lets you share your results with others through its app and discover "Nima-tested" restaurants. This gadget is recommended for people with gluten allergies.

Nima has received complimentary reviews overall with some people praising it for its ease of use. And others criticizing it for not being completely accurate.

ScanWatch

The most advanced of its kind. Withings' ScanWatch has the latest medical technology integrated into its design. ScanWatch lets you track your heartbeat for anomalies as well as measuring blood-oxygen saturation when sleeping. It tracks your health and fitness activities as well.

The gadget displays an enhanced PMOLED screen. When you connect it to your phone (through Bluetooth), it sends health information to its accompanying app.

GLO Brilliant Personal Teeth Whitening Device

This state-of-the-art tooth whitening gadget is designed and manufactured with clinically tested innovative technology i.e. Guided Light Optic a.k.a. G.L.O. to provide long-term results wherever you go.

The gadget gets its power by a pocket-sized controller and whitens the teeth by five shades in just five days. Repeated use does not result in tooth sensitivity. The whole kit includes a lip balm, a mouthpiece and case, and 10g ampules of tooth whitening gel.

The teeth whitening device has received helpful reviews with most customers happy with the results it gives, and a few of them begging to differ due to faulty devices sent to them.

Muse Brain Sensing Headband

Muse is a headband shaped device fitted with seven EEG sensors to monitor your brain activity to enhance your meditation process. The device senses your brain activity during meditation and converts it into soothing sounds to help with calmness and concentration.

This headband-like gadget is aimed at helping you manage your stress sending live feedback concerning your brain activity to achieve peak mindfulness. You also receive motivational challenges with incentives to further motivate you to meditate more often. 

The headband is commended for its user-friendliness and innovative design.

BPM Core

BPM Core is a three-in-one blood pressure monitor that records accurate blood pressure and heart rate readings (FDA approved). Aside from that, it can also detect any signs of valvular heart disease with the help of its built-in digital stethoscope, and lastly, its electrocardiogram to detect atrial fibrillation. With a design that is elegant and simple, paired with its groundbreaking technology, this is an ideal gadget for when you are on the go.

This device, much like all other modern devices comes with its own app that collects all the readings after every checkup. The Health Mate app provides you with live feedback and makes it convenient for you to record your readings and keep track of them. The app also loads up expert recommendations for you to refer to.

The three-in-one gadget has been acclaimed by its users for its accuracy and precision.

Atmotube Pro

This pocket-sized air quality monitor is wonderful to take along with you if you suffer from any kind of seasonal allergies or asthma. Its USB connectivity makes it all the more suitable to travel with.

This particular gizmo, with accurate sensors embedded within, comes with its own free mobile app. It uses the app to send out warnings of any present harmful gases i.e. carbon monoxide, VOCs, PM1, PM2.5, as well as PM10. It also detects and alerts the user of impurities and pollutants such as pollen, soot, dust particles, and mold spores. It also tracks the humidity, temperature, and atmospheric pressure in your surroundings.

The device's battery can last for a week when fully charged and with Bluetooth 5.0 it administers strong connectivity to your phone.

Food Marble

Food Marble is a portable device that helps you track your digestive wellbeing just by your breathing. It works by examining the hydrogen present in your breath, which is a result of the fermentation stage of food being disaggregated in the large intestine. Using the results, you are also able to create your own digestive profile to see how different foods as well as stress levels and sleeping schedules alter them.

The app that comes with the device offers challenges for you to evaluate how your stomach digests different foods. In conclusion, it helps you to find foods that are the most suitable for your digestive system.

Thermo

This is yet another product by Withings. Their infrared thermometer effortlessly measures your temperature just by you bringing it close to your temple and pressing the button. The thermometer then handles the rest. It gives you the result on its LED display in just a couple of seconds.

The device's thermometer uses sixteen infrared sensors to collect approximately four thousand temperature readings in a matter of two seconds. With its accompanying app, which can be connected either by Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, you can track your temperature readings and easily make notes of them. You can also receive health advice through the app which makes temperature checking all the more convenient.

This product has earned mass appreciation for its convenience. In fact, it comes in handy during this corona-prevalent time because there is no contact required whilst using this.

SteriPEN Ultra Water Purifier

The SteriPEN Ultra water purifier, as its name suggests, is a portable gadget designed to purify water by using its UV light to kill off 99.9% of germs i.e. viruses, harmful bacteria, and organisms that may inhabit the water you need to use or drink.

Its rechargeable lithium-battery enables it to treat around 50 liters of water per charge. It only takes forty-five seconds to notify you that your water is, in fact, safe to drink with a smiley face. The smile turns into a frown when the purifying process needs to be done again.

The device has received both positive and negative reviews, with some appreciating the product for its efficiency and many others considering it unreliable to use, claiming that it stops working after one use.

Verilux CleanWave UV-C Portable Sanitizing Travel Wand

This germ eliminating wand gives off UV-C light to kill off 99.9% of bacteria found on surfaces. The wand is 10 inches long and is meant to be lightly held against surfaces for thirty to sixty seconds to eliminate any germs found on them, for example, E-coli, H1N1, and MRSA. Even after eliminating the germs, the device will be free of germs, and completely safe to touch.

Fancii & Co. Aqua Mist II

This special device lets you turn any plain water bottle into a humidifier. It only needs three AA batteries to provide you comfort from dry air, no matter where you are. The device's PureMist Moisture Technology humidifies the dry air around you for you to breathe with more comfort and ease.

You can also plug the mini humidifier into a USB source if need be. The device also features a timer that can be set to two, four, or six hours, and automatically turn itself off after eight hours. The humidifier's minuscule size makes it easy to carry around when you are on the go.

Ava the Fertility Tracking Bracelet

Considered the first of its kind available on the market, this smart bracelet can detect a woman's fertile window by using physiological parameters, such as temperature, pulse rate while resting. The only thing you need to do is wear the bracelet while asleep so that it pairs up with its accompanying app by morning to show you which days are best to try for pregnancy.

TechCare Massager Touch 24 Modes Pain Relief Device

This pain relief device is a fusion of Powered Muscle Simulator and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator and uses these technologies to deliver gentle pulses to the skin to stimulate nerve fibers, and that hinders the pain signals sent to your brain, ultimately relieving you of pain.

The massager is equipped with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery which allows 20 hours of continuous use. The device comes with an ample-sized LCD touch display and provides the user with 24 preset massage modes, including well-known ones such as deep tissue, combo, cupping, and acupuncture.

Alivecor KardiaMobile EKG Montitor

Alivecor KardiaMobile EKG Monitor, a gadget tiny enough to fit in your pocket, checks your heart health by recording the heart rhythm in only thirty seconds. The device comes with its own app known as Kardia Mobile, which delivers a medical-grade ECG to your phone within said thirty seconds. The device works with most mobile devices without hassle.

This gadget is FDA approved and can detect conditions such as Bradycardia, Tachycardia, or Atrial Fibrillation.

The EKG Monitor received helpful comments as well as critical ones, the latter complaining about the device not working properly after the first thirty days until a monthly extra fee is paid.

Xiaomi Smart Mi Air Purifier 3H

The Xiaomi air purifier purifies the air around you to make you breathe easier. Despite its small size, it can easily purify a room within ten minutes. It uses its 350 triple layer filtering technology and a first-rate performing 310m3/h Clean Air Delivery Rate.

You can also use your phone paired with this device to schedule your air purification. This small device can silently and effectively clean the air in your room, without you even noticing.

BioScarf

This is a stylish substitute for conventional air pollution masks to protect you from potential coronavirus germs entering your nose or mouth. The BioScarf does not only serve the purpose of a germ-filtering mask, but it can also keep you warm.

The scarf offers protection allergens, pollutants, and viral infections with its incorporated N95 air filter which filters above 94% of impurities present in the atmosphere.

Shewee

Shewee is a portable urinating device that women can take along with them to avoid the risk of catching germs from public restrooms, which can pose a serious health hazard. The device allows women to do their business without having to sit down, or even removing their clothes.

The cover comes with a casing to go inside when not in use. The tool is lightweight and easy to carry around.

DoDow Sleep Aid Device

DoDow's Sleep Aid Device is designed to help you sleep and relax better through meditation, yoga, and relaxation therapy techniques to counter insomnia and sleeping issues related to stress.

For the device to work, you need to turn the gadget on and choose a suitable time setting, then sync your breathing with the light emitted towards the ceiling. By guiding your breathing and gradually slowing it down, the device sends you into a calm and peaceful sleep.

PomaBrush Electric Silicone Toothbrush

The PomaBrush is an FDA approved eco-friendly and hygienically designed toothbrush with bristles made of full silicone. This material helps in not only reducing plastic waste, but also damaging the teeth and gums, whilst being waterproof and anti-bacterial. The gadget is much smaller (think 20%) compared to other regular toothbrushes. That makes it five times lighter.

The toothbrush only needs to be recharged three times within a year and can run for four months per charge. The brush's set includes, aside from the brush, a Poma charging case, and a USB-C cable to charge the brush with.