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Cordless Electrotherapy Pain Reliever
Are you sick and tired of taking in so much drugs into your body to soothe that pain, that you are looking for an alternative method in which it will not kill your kidneys or liver in the process? This is where the Cordless Electrotherapy Pain Reliever comes in, as this device will soothe sore muscles without having it tethered to a power outlet. Utilizing a similar technology that is employed by physical therapists, the battery powered device’s electrodes will emit low-voltage electrical pulses which stimulate muscles, help facilitate blood flow and oxygen to injuries, and reduce lactic acid, relieving muscle aches and pain. It isn’t too large to tote around either, being roughly the size of a wristwatch, allowing it to be attached anywhere on the body thanks to a reusable self-adhesive pad which can be worn under clothing while you work, or perhaps even during some light exercise sessions without hindering your movement. Boasting up to eight levels of intensity which can be easily adjusted thanks to the three-button control panel and LCD, this $69.95 purchase is powered by a CR2032 battery that offers up to 20 hours of juice.
Blinput system helps visually impaired get around easier
Losing your faculty of sight is something not anyone would embrace all too willingly, but should that happen to you, surely you would want to do your best and learn how to live life all over again. Of course, the reading part is already solved with the Braille system, but when it comes to being really independent, walking and traveling from one place to another all by yourself, life just got a whole lot more challenging. Being in a developed country with proper guidelines and construction of buildings to help it be more blind-friendly, but what about the others who are less fortunate, literally having to grope around just to move about? The standard cane and guide dog isn’t going to be enough, and this is where the conceptual Blinput system could potentially come in handy.
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Instant Cold Or Hot Rechargeable Compress
Winter time isn’t exactly kind on those suffering from arthritis as well as painful joints, and some people resort to hot or cold compresses to get rid of that pain around the body when the mercury drops. Well, why not let technology step in and help you out? We’re talking about the Instant Cold Or Hot Rechargeable Compress, where this device is capable of instantly emitting cold or heat to treat muscle aches and joint pain. Boasting an aluminum head that heats to 110º F or cools to 40º F, these are ideal temperatures for thermo- and cryo-therapies. The cooling and heating process takes all of just 45 seconds, where it can then go ahead to relieve swelling or facilitate blood flow to help heal injuries. It also has another advantage since you need not be tethered to a heating pad or refreezing a cold pack. Tinier than a TV remote, it has a head that swivels 90º, letting you to easily position it against your body. There is a built-in toggle switch which changes it from heat to cold application instantly. You can use it with a quartet of AA batteries powering it, or choose to take the AC adapter route instead. The Instant Cold Or Hot Rechargeable Compress can be yours this Christmas for $129.95.
Voice Clarifying Amplifier
When we get older, different parts of our body start to break down and not function as before. For some of us, it is our vision that starts to deteriorate, and for others, their hearing. Well, good thing there are advancements made in the field of technology that will correct such situations to a certain extent without the need for surgery. The Voice Clarifying Amplifier is pretty much self-explanatory, as this digital earpiece will amplify and clarify voices while minimizing distracting background noise. Inside, there lies an advanced microchip that will amplify any human speech frequencies while dampening background noise in order for spoken words to be clearly audible. This works differently from lesser analog models that merely make all sounds louder, as it is a superior digital earpiece that specifically amplifies voice pitch so words are easier to discern. Nice to know it comes with a rechargeable battery inside as well, making it work for up to 10 hours after a dozen hours of charging. Sporting eight adjustable volume levels, each $299.95 purchase comes with a quartet of different sized silicone caps to accommodate all ear sizes.
Pain Relieving Neuromuscular Stimulator System
While pain is something most of us would try to avoid, it is there in our body for one reason – to function as a warning system so that we won’t be so naive as to sit on a bed of nails, or to keep on holding to a boiling kettle. While that’s the body’s natural response against danger, there are times when experiencing pain is a byproduct of our sickness, and fighting that could get weary especially if it has been going on for years. For folks who do not want to go through the ritual of relying on drugs to numb the pain, there might be a light at the end of the tunnel with the Pain Relieving Neuromuscular Stimulator System. This cordless home electrotherapy system is touted to deliver hours of drug-free pain relief without requiring a visit to a doctor, although its effectiveness is up to debate – any of our readers have used this $129.95 device to great effect?
Using the Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) therapy, it relies on self-adhesive electrode pads being placed on sore spots, where they will then send harmless low-frequency electrical pulses into the tissue that block pain signals passing through nerves to the brain. Not only that, the system will help increase blood flow to the area to promote healing, while generating a sense of relaxation which is somewhat akin to what a massage does to you. The American Physical Therapy Association claims that TENS therapy is an effective element of pain management for low-intensity discomfort, including back pain and muscle soreness in the extremities. Sounds like a good buy for the older generation this Christmas?
Hands on with the Eton Scorpion
I’ve reported on Eton’s products before, such as the Solarlink FR360. We’ve also covered the Scorpion, and I got to try it hands-on.
The Scorpion is one of those gadgets that you would think would be “seen on TV”, because it comes in a small package, and it can do big things.
After all, it has an AM/FM radio, NOAA Weather band, a built-in LED flashlight, not to mention a bottle opener. Best of all, no batteries are required. The Scorpion has a a large solar panel for harnessing the power of the sun, as well as a hand-crank.
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Subzero Warm Breath Mask
No, wearing this doesn’t turn you into some sort of cold blooded ninja from the Mortal Kombat series, but rather, it is meant to help you face the upcoming winter without feeling too uncomfortable. This fleece mask is preferred by high-altitude mountaineers and Antarctic scientists because it humidifies and warms winter air for comfortable breathing. There is a special ventilation chamber which allows wearers to inhale full, unhindered breaths while making sure a small amount of heated, humid exhalation is trapped – this is so that a comfortable, fully oxygenated “microclimate” will remain within the mask with up to 80 percent humidity and temperatures 40° F to 60° F warmer than outside air.
Apparently, medical studies by the American College of Sports Medicine do point towards the benefits of such a microclimate being healthier for the lungs, since excessive exposure to cold, dry air can trigger asthmatic symptoms. Boasting medical-grade, microbe-resistant polyurethane in the chamber which will bond with humidity in the air, it helps keep moisture off the face while preventing fog on glasses and goggles. The mask itself is highly breathable, featuring wind-resistant Polartec fleece with hook-and-loop flaps that are shaped to fit comfortably over goggles and helmets. Make someone happy this winter for $59.95.
Here’s a printer for your flesh
Okay, this is one of those very intriguing concept technologies that seems too crazy to ever be true.
This is an experimental procedure at Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine that allows the user to print new skin on using a device that looks similar to a regular ink jet printer.
This “skin printer” uses two heads that can propel a combination of skin cells, collagen, blood coagulants onto a wounded area. It is much better than getting skin grafts from other areas in your body.
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