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Gadget Gossip 18 The Healthy Geezer
Gadget Gossip Bed sheets, orthotics and massages BY ANNIKA TOMLIN AND CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI
Welcome to the debut of Gadget Gossip! Here we introduce readers to gizmos that can make life just a little easier — and healthier. Have an idea? Email editor@lovinlifeafter50.com.
Wad-Free
Sheets inevitably come out of the washer and dryer twisted. But bedding has met its match with Wad-Free.
After buying a new washer and dryer, Cyndi Bray found more issues with wadded bed sheets, rather than less. So, she invented Wad-Free and then launched it in June 2020.
“Instead of saving time and energy, I ended up using a whole lot more because every time I tried to dry my sheets they ended up in a great big wad,” Bray says.
The product, which is made in America, is manufactured with a “custom plastic compound” that helps ease the problem.
“Wad-Free attaches to the four corners of both your flat and your fitted sheets before you put them in the washing machine,” Bray explains.
“I think it is easiest to do when you are stripping the bed because the bed is holding the weight of the sheet and you find the four corners easiest that way. Then you put them in the washing machine and the load will run wad-free. Everything will come out cleaner, and the washer won’t go off balance. Then you transfer it into the dryer, where it also runs wad-free, and everything dries the first time up to 75% faster with fewer wrinkles.”
The product, which comes in sets of two, can be used on twin to California king sets. Clothing washed with the sheets won’t get lost in sheets either.
“Some people will go out of their way, even if there is room in the machine, not to add things like their T-shirts, because they usually get wadded up in one of the sheets, so they run two loads,” Bray says.
Two loads equal twice the amount of water, energy and detergent, all of which are cut in half with Wad-Free.
“With Wad-Free, you can put it together and run fewer loads,” Bray says. “It saves water, time and energy — it really adds up.”
wadfree.com Available on Amazon and The Grommet for $18.99
Soul InSoles
Seniors — and younger folks — suffer from foot, back or body pain, sometimes just because of ill-fitting shoes.
Soul Insoles are bubble orthotic, memory gel insoles designed to relieve pain with biomechanically designed gel insoles that gently guide the foot into proper alignment.
This creates a relaxed, soothing feeling at the arches, heels, ankles, legs and lower back.
Fitting any type of shoe, the product is perfect for those with plantar fasciitis, Morton’s neuroma, fat pad atrophy, metatarsalgia, heel pain or overpronation.
A peel and stick adhesive keeps them securely in place; however, they’re washable. The adhesive “returns to new when dry.”
Smells are kept at bay because the insoles are made with nonporous, 100% skin-friendly, soft medical-grade memory gel.
The company uses premium-quality materials to ensure that medium/high arch support insoles will maintain their shape even after years of daily use.
For more information, visit soulinsole. com (also available on Amazon).
soulinsole.com Available on Amazon for, on average, $18.99
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The Healthy Geezer Caff eine is addictive; cut back
BY FRED CICETTI Q A
Does caff eine bother you more the older you get?
Sensitivity to caff eine — the pick-me-up in coff ee — tends to increase as you get older. Children metabolize caff eine quicker than adults.
About 90% of Americans consume caff eine daily. More than half of all American adults consume more than 300 milligrams of caff eine every day, making it America’s most popular drug.
Caff eine occurs naturally in many plants, including coff ee beans, tea leaves and cocoa nuts. It is therefore found in a wide range of food products. Caff eine is added artifi cially to many others, including a variety of beverages.
The most common sources of caff eine for Americans are coff ee, tea, colas, chocolate and some overthe-counter medications.
Here are some useful numbers to help you determine how much caff eine you take in: • A 6-ounce cup of coff ee: 100 mg. • A 6-ounce cup of tea: 70 mg. • A 12-ounce can of cola: 50 mg. • An ounce of chocolate: 6 mg. • One tablet of Extra Strength Excedrin: 65mg. • One tablet of Anacin: 32 mg. • One tablet of Maximum Strength NoDoz: 200 mg.
For most people, 200 to 300 milligrams a day isn’t harmful. But, if you are sensitive to caff eine or certain drugs, you may want to cut down or eliminate caff eine from your diet. Your caff eine consumption is worth discussing with your doctor.
Caff eine can cause restlessness, anxiety, irritability, muscle tremors, sleeplessness, headaches, nausea, diarrhea and abnormal heart rhythms.
Some medicines and supplements interact negatively with caff eine. These include some antibiotics and bronchodilators. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about whether caff eine might aff ect the medicines you take.
In the practice of medicine, caff eine is useful as a cardiac stimulant and also as a mild diuretic. Caff eine is an addictive drug. It stimulates like amphetamines, cocaine and heroin.
If you feel you must have caff eine every day, then you are addicted to it. Eliminating caff eine suddenly can cause withdrawal symptoms, such as headaches and fatigue. These symptoms usually pass after several days.
Here are some tips if you want to chase the caff eine monkey: • Read labels carefully for ingredients and keep track of the caff eine you consume. • Gradually reduce the amount of caff eine you take in. This will enable you to acclimate to less caff eine and reduce the eff ects of withdrawal. • Start drinking decaff einated coff ee, tea and soda. • Brew your tea for less time to cut down on caff eine.
Or try herbal teas which are caff eine free. • Check the caff eine content in over-the-counter medications that you take. If you can, switch to caff eine-free forms of the medications you need.
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Wet Hydration
We all want to look younger. So let Wet Hydration help.
It partners cucumber, lime, collagen and vitamin E for a refreshing beverage containing healthy antioxidants.
Wet Hydration uses ethically sourced collagen and functional ingredients for a drink that has 0 calories and 0 sugars. It’s perfect for those who prefer gluten-free, kosher, keto-friendly and non-GMO products in BPA-free bottles.
wethydration.com $3.32 per bottle on its website
SitnStand
Getting up out of chairs and couches can be a daunting task.
SitnStand was created to help seniors accomplish this, whether they’re recovering from an injury or have weakened muscles.
SitnStand is suitable for any type of chair and has four height levels for infl ation. Its ergonomic, air-driven technology delivers a rising fl at surface ensuring people with balance and strength inconsistencies can stand without the risk of falls.
Lightweight and portable, SitnStand comes with a rechargeable battery, and the seat cover is washable.
sitnstand.com $599 on amazon.com or its website
