Decrease Fluoride Consumption for Better Health

Did you know that if a child swallows the pea-size amount of toothpaste recommended on the tube, FDA says to call Poison Control; this is the same amount of fluoride in one 8-ounce glass of fluoridated water.

Also, did you know that:
- 97% of Western Europe has chosen fluoride-free water.
- 41% of teens are fluoride overdosed & have permanent health effects (CDC studies).
- Fluoride (F) causes white and brown spots on teeth, brittle teeth and bones.
- ADA/CDC warns against giving infants fluoridated water.
- Fluoride is a drug and can cause neurological and brain disorders, kidney & thyroid problems, arthritis, bone cancer, migraines, infertility, etc.
-Fluoride increases lead absorption by up to 7 times.
- Israel water engineer speaks out against fluoridation.

Despite these shocking statistics, the dental industry, public health agencies and their non-profit partners are spending tens of millions of dollars for grants to install fluoridation systems and to launch massive public relations campaigns promoting water fluoridation based on false science.

Click the picture above to print the Fluoride-Free Handouts or go to http://bit.ly/F-ions



Source: Water Fluoridation

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Faith Is A Place - by Jordan Rubin

Approximately 10 years ago, Jordan Rubin, wrote and produced this music video called "Faith Is A Place".  For anyone that has heard Jordan's personal story of health lost and found again, you will certainly be deeply touched as this song and video truly bring both his struggles and triumphs, to life.

"Music has always been a huge part of my life.  Music can reach people when nothing else can.  During my illness, when I couldn't sleep at night, I would listen to Steven Curtis Chapman's, "Hiding Place," over and over.  When I heard a song that worship leader and singer/song writer, Michael Neale had written for a girl who had special needs, I had an idea.  I spoke with Michael and asked if he could help me write a song about my faith in God's plan for my life, centered around Hebrews 11:1, Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.  As you watch, "Faith is a Place," I pray that God will turn your tragedy to triumph as you see your life through His eyes and your circumstances through the eyes of faith." -Jordan Rubin

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Dangers of Salt Restriction - Weston A. Price Foundation Warns FDA

The Weston A. Price Foundation (WAPF) has warned the FDA that plans for salt restriction pose a health threat to Americans of all ages.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has entitled their document, "Approaches to Reducing Sodium Consumption," which signals to us, the American people and to the WAPF, that the FDA has already decided, our sodium intake should be reduced.

According to Sally Fallon Morell, president of the Weston A. Price Foundation, "A study from 1991 indicates that people need about 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt per day, anything less triggers a cascade of hormones to recuperate sodium from the waste stream, hormones that make people vulnerable to heart disease and kidney problems.  This is proven biochemistry.  Yet, FDA as well as USDA want to mandate drastically restricted sodium consumption at about 1/2 teaspoon per day."

Testimony from the Weston A. Price Foundation noted that salt plays a critical role in body physiology and brain function.  In the elderly, lack of salt is associated with increased hip fractures and cognitive decline, low salt in growing children predisposes to poor neurological development.

Recent studies, according to "Food Salt Essential to Life, Health" show a correlation of salt restriction with increased heart failure and with insulin resistance leading to diabetes.  Studies show that even modest reductions in salt cause an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.  Higher incidence of inflammatory markers and altered lipoproteins are also found by researchers evaluating those on salt reduced diets.  These factors are precursors to metabolic syndrome, which predicts heart problems and diabetes.

The elements in salt, sodium and chloride, form the basis of cellular metabolism, they are needed for digestion.

"Our biggest concern is that with FDA dictates against salt, manufacturers will add imitation salt flavors, like Senomyx to processed foods," says Fallon Morell.  "Marketed as a food, so it does not require testing, and added in amounts so small that it does not need to be labeled, this compound can interfere with our natural taste for salt, leading to severe deficiencies, or, people will become obese as they eat more and more, trying to satisfy the body's need to eat."

Source:  Globe News Wire

Morton Satin of the Salt Institute presents peer reviewed science on the dangers of salt restriction, that the USDA Dietary Guidelines ignore.  Morton spoke at a press conference February 14, 2011, at the National Press Club in Washington, DC.




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Raw Milk Debate Harvard Law School - Feb. 16, 2012

Harvard Law School Food Law Society Hosting a Raw Milk Debate

pictured: Sally Fallon Morell

Sally Fallon Morell, President, Weston A. Price Foundation along with David Gumpert, Author, The Raw Milk Revolution will debate the legal, health, and nutritional merits of raw milk.






Those opposing the safety and health benefits of raw milk will be Attorney Fred Pritzker from the Pritzker & Olson Law Firm along with Dr. Heidi Kassenborg, Director, Dairy & Food Inspection Division, Minnesota Department of Agriculture.

At one time, everyone drank raw milk, but, with the invention of pasteurization and homogenation, consumption of raw milk in this country almost completely disappeared.  In fact, in some states it is illegal to sell raw milk, but, a growing segment of the population is clamoring for increased access to raw milk, citing its nutritional benefits and recently discovered inbuilt safety mechanisms.  Opponents are skeptical of such nutritional claims and believe the safety risks of unpasteurized milk are simply too high.

Join the Harvard Law School Food Law Society as they present this debate:
Date:  Feburary 16, 2012
Time: 7:15pm - 8:45pm
Location: Harvard Law School, Langdell South Classroom (renamed: Kirklan & Ellis Hall in 2005)
1563 Massachusetts Ave.
Cambridge, Massachusetts  02138

For those that can't make this important debate, the event will be live-streamed.  A video will also be available after the event.

Contact: 
Jonathan Abrams, jabrams@jd12.law.harvard.edu
617-495-1000
617-495-3179

Just released from Jonathan Abrams, Harvard Law School Food Law Society:
"We're thrilled with all the interest I've received regarding our Raw Milk Debate scheduled for Thursday, February 16th at 7:15 at HLS.  For those who can't attend in person and are interested in watching the livestream, information will be posted on our organization's website, http://www.foodsoc.org/ .   The video will also be archived on our YouTube page, http://www.youtube.com/user/HLSFoodLawSociety .  Feel free to check out video from our other events."

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Boston Red Sox Off-Season Rehab at Foothills Sports Medicine

Dustin Pedroia, second baseman with the Boston Red Sox shows us his off-season rehab with physical therapist Allen Gruver from the Foothills Sports Medicine's South Gilbert, Arizona facility.

Allen Gruver, PT, ATC, PRC, CSCS, owner/operator of Foothills Sports Medicine in South Gilbert, AZ obtained his bachelor's degree from the University of Northern Iowa with distinction and received his Master's Degree from Elon University in North Carolina, honoring him with the "Excellence in Clinical Research Award".
In 2006, Allen became 1 of 23 certified therapists in the country receiving his certification from the Postural Restoration Institute.
Allen is a physical therapy/biomechanical consultant for The University of Arizona, Arizona Diamondbacks, Denver Broncos and several NCAA athletes, Olympic swimmers, Major League Baseball (MLB) professionals and Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA)/Nationwide tour professionals.

Pictured: Inside Foothills Sports Medicine, Gilbert, AZ

Foothills Sports Medicine located at 3336 E. Chandler Heights Road, Suite 126, Gilbert, AZ includes a highly skilled staff of therapists, athletic trainers, as well as, strength and conditioning specialists who will assist you with an individualized physical therapy or fitness program, customized to meet your specific needs.

Foothills Sports Medicine:
Hours: Mon-Fri 7:00am - 7:00pm, Sat 8:00am - 11:00am
Phone: 480-840-6125

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Cooking Oatmeal the Right Way with Video

Soaked Oatmeal

Ingredients

2 cups rolled organic oats

2 cups filtered water

4 TBL lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, or yogurt

1 tsp. sea salt

Instructions

Mix, in a pot, the oats, water, and lemon juice, apple cider vinegar or yogurt.  Cover and leave on the counter for at least 7 hours or overnight.  Soak the oats longer if you have trouble digesting grains, for as much as 24 hours.

After soaking time is complete, add 2 additional cups of water, preferably filtered water, to the soaked oats mixture, add sea salt and bring to a boil.  Cook for 5 minutes.

Best served with butter and/or cream for optimal assimilation of minerals.  A natural sweetener, nuts, raisins or other fruit may be added as desired.

Recipe and video: Sarah, The Healthy Home Economist

Lumen Photon Therapy for Pain and Inflammation

Did you know that close to 90% of people with chronic pain and inflammation also have some level of disordered sleep.

According to Dr. Thomas Roth, PhD, Director of the Sleep Disorders Center at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, "There's very good data that suggests that disturbed sleep can worsen your pain."

Professor Eve Van Cauter of the University of Chicago states that, "Lack of sleep disrupts every physiologic function in the body."

Pain and inflammation can arise in people as a result of disease-based conditions, physical trauma, work-related stresses, training, or other high performance activities.  When looking for long-term solutions to these problems many traditional western medical practitioners have been recommending the use of light energy therapy.

Clinical tests have been conducted by NASA, Stanford University, and the Mayo Clinic, proving that light energy, or photon therapy, is able to help relieve pain and inflammation.

The Lumen Photon Therapy products (as shown above) are indicated for pain relief, muscle relaxation, increasing circulation, and increasing mobility of joints.  These devices fall under FDA classification (RT)890.5740 and became exempt from the 510(k) requirement in 1997 because of their safety.

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Defend Life - Turn the Tide in 2012

Today, Sanctity of Human Life Sunday, January 22, 2012 marks the 39th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton U.S. Supreme Court decisions, legalizing abortion, for any reason, in all nine months of pregnancy.  This begins the 40th full year of legal abortion in America, a decision which has killed more than 50 million Americans to date.
Help abolish abortion in our lifetime, visit http://www.turnthetide2012.com/ to download your free copy of their "Turn the Tide 2012 Battle Plan".


The Pregnancy Care Center of Chandler, AZ, is a non-profit Christian organization that assists women facing an unplanned pregnancy.  At this center they provide free services which include: pregnancy tests, options counseling, referrals, resources, and ultrasounds, they do not provide or refer for abortions, but they lovingly and accurately discuss this option so their clients can make an informed decision.  Key to the center is the Parenting Program that allows parents to learn the skills of parenting.

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The New Improved Chi Machine - SDM-888

HealthIsInReach is very pleased to announce the new and improved HTE Chi Machine - SDM-888.

Some improvements on our popular Chi Machine include:

1)  Improved noise insulation - A noise absorbing cushion is added inside to effectively damper the sound level.  Additional stability has been added to the footrest to increase durability and sturdiness.

  2)  With the upgraded material used, The new Chi Machine SDM-888 has a smoother and quieter movement.

3)   A stronger base and construction allows people of all sizes to enjoy the pleasure of The new Chi Machine - SDM-888.

4)  The new fully enclosed design of the motor provides better protection during shipping and transportation.  The electrically insulated design of the entire machine ensures the highest safety standard.

Special Offer:

Chi Machine - SDM-888, now $449, regularly priced at $549

Also receive one free Total Health Formula with purchase ($49 value)

(offer ends on 3/31/2012)

For questions or to place an order: 

Call HealthIsInReach at 877-261-6265

For additional information about The Chi Machine, visit:  www.HealthIsInReach.com/OriginalSunAnconChiMachine.htm

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What Makes Amasai Unique?

How is Amasai different from other cultured beverages like kefir?  Below are listed 4 major differences.

1.  The Cattle - Before Jordan Rubin, founder of Beyond Organic, invested in the first blade of grass he researched the genetic traits of specific breeds of cattle.  What he found was a breed of cattle that carried a genetic trait that made their milk protein more digestible.  Jordan tested every cow he intended to purchase and only bought ones that carried this genetic trait.

2.  What the Cattle Eat - Great milk comes from great pastures.  At Beyond Organic, they have spent years getting the pastures ready, from planting to irrigation to growing.  Because the Beyond Organic cows are only allowed to feed on the grasses, herbs, legumes and forbs growing out of the ground, Jordan placed great emphasis on soil regeneration - naturally.  This means never using pesticides, herbicides or fungicides on the certified organic land and never using chemical medicines such as antibiotics or hormones on the animals.

3.  The Fat - Amasai is a "true whole milk" cultured dairy beverage.  Beyond Organic never skim the fat from the milk that their cows produce.

4.  The Culturing Process - Amasai uses over 30 probiotic organisms (friendly bacteria) to culture the milk.  This leads to a more diverse set of beneficial bacteria for your gut flora.

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Beyond Organic Preferred Customer Value Pack with Free Membership

Beyond Organic is offering a FREE, one-year Preferred Customer Membership ($19.95 value) to anyone who orders the new Preferred Customer Value Pack.
Your Purchase of the Preferred Customer Value Pack will include:

• 2 bottles Amasai (Milk & Honey flavor) - ($12.50 retail value)
• 2 bottles SueroViv (Raspberry Lemonade & Orange Cinnamon flavors) - ($7.50 retail value)
• 4 bars of Beyond Organic Dark Chocolate - ($13.75 retail value)
• 1 lb. of GreenFinished Ground Beef - ($10.00 retail value)
• 1 lb. of GreenFed Raw Havarti Cheese - ($18.75 retail value)
• 1 year Beyond Organic Preferred Customer membership - FREE - ($19.95 retail value)
• 1 Live Beyond Organic book by Jordan Rubin - FREE - ($19.95 retail value)
• 1 Beyond Organic Living Magazine - FREE - ($4.95 retail value)

That's a retail value of $107.35 for just $50 (+shipping).
Plus you will save 20% on all of your Beyond Organic foods and beverages for an entire year.

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Invite Your Sheriff to the County Sheriff Project Conference

The video trailer above "Farmageddon", by Kristin Marie Productions LLC, tells the story of family farms who were providing healthy foods to their communities and were forced to stop by agents of misguided government bureaucracies.

Equip Your Sheriff to Protect Your Food Rights

Constitutional Rights activist, Sheriff Richard Mack, through his County Sheriff Project, is hosting a conference January 29-31, 2012 in Las Vegas to train your local Sheriffs on defending your privacy, civil and property rights.

Invite your Sheriff by letter, email or phone, to the County Sheriff Project Conference, this event will prominently feature food and farm rights, Sheriff Mack will reaffirm the Oath of Office taken by every Sheriff, citizens' personal freedoms and the importance of the office of Sheriff to defend those freedoms.

The Sheriffs will also be shown the above video, the Farmageddon movie trailer, and hear a talk by Kristin Canty, Weston A. Price Foundation (WAPF) chapter leader about the farm food freedom issue.

A current example of how a Constitutional Sheriff has protected the inalienable rights of an innocent citizen occurred in Elkhart, Indiana when an Amish farmer was being harassed by the FDA. Please read  http://www.etruth.com/article/20111218/NEWS01/712189916/-1/news01  

Sample Mission Statement of Sheriff's Department:

We, the members of the _______ Sheriff's Department, in a cooperative effort serve our community:

By ensuring a safe and peaceful environment for the citizens of our county,

By protecting life and property through the enforcement of laws,

By responding to requests for service and assistance,

By guaranteeing peoples' constitutional rights,

By respecting the dignity of all people,

With P.R.I.D.E.

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Tim Tebow Not Ashamed of Jesus Christ

On January 8, 2012, Steelers fans rejoiced to see their team rush in from behind to tie the game with Denver 23-23 and in 12 seconds it was over.  Broncos QB Tim Tebow threw a bullet to Demaryius Thomas who ran the ball for an 80-yard touchdown.  It was over, the Broncos won their first playoff victory since 2006.

The Broncos had lost four out of five games when Tebow took over as starting quarterback toward the beginning of the 2011 season, and soon the young rushing miracle was leading his team to a winning record.

When the Sunday evening game statistics were totaled, several stats jumped out to his fans that almost defy coincidence.  Tebow had 316 total passing yards, as well as averaging 31.6 yards per each completion, and to top that, CBS rating peaked at 31.6.

In college, Tebow routinely scrawled Bible verses into the eye black beneath his eyes on game days.  At the 2009 BCS championship game, Tebow wore "John 3:16" under his eyes, a practice criticized by some commentators.

In response, the NCAA's Playing Rules Oversight Panel voted to ban words, numbers, logos or symbols on eye black, which took effect in the 2010 season and was soon dubbed the "Tim Tebow Rule".  In fact, the NFL had already banned such artistry, so Tebow has been unable to display favorite verses this season.

After Sunday's win, Tim's focus wasn't on his 25-yard game-winning bullet, but on his teammate, wide receiver Demaryius Thomas, who caught the pass and ran it for the touchdown.  He praises Jesus Christ and he builds up his teammates.

"(Thomas) made a great catch and a great run after the catch.  Our offensive line blocked phenomenal."  Tebow said.  "DT made a heck of a play."  Football is a team sport, and Tebow never takes credit for what his team members do.

John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life."

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Why Beyond Organic? by Jordan Rubin

Visit Beyond Organic at: http://www.healthisinreach.beyondorganicoffice.com/

Jordan Rubin, founder of Beyond Organic answers the following questions on this video:

1)  Why Beyond Organic?

2)  Prior to starting Beyond Organic do you think it was possible to still today get healthy Biblical kosher animal products at all or was it kind of counterproductive to say healthy and kosher in the same sentence until now?

3)  Now you have started an MLM company, but you call it Mission Marketing, explain to people the benefits and also the Biblical points of doing your business this way or your ministry this way and not doing it the typical way through retail stores.

4)  Besides the great foods at Beyond Organic, knowing your passion to help the orphans and widows, you and your wife have a special heart for them, can you talk a little about the ministries you teamed up with and the whole important part of this company to help orphans and widows?

5)  You made a very good amount from the sale of your old company (Garden of Life), where you probably never had to work another day in your life and you still get these high quality products for your friends and family, but, you are working really hard to get this (Beyond Organic) out to the average person, why is that?

6)  You grew up reading the Bible your whole life or at least your family brought you up that way, since you started this company and getting back to the land, your spiritual relationship, has it changed?

7)  What about the average family that says they can't afford this?

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FDA Alert for Excedrin, Bufferin, Gas-X, NoDoz

The FDA, over the years have found problems in the drugs made by the Novartis Consumer Health manufacturing plant in Lincoln, Nebraska and as of Sunday, Novartis has temporarily suspended production at their factory and have recalled:

• Excedrin and NoDoz products with expiration dates of Dec. 20, 2014, or earlier
• Bufferin and Gas-X Prevention products with expiration dates of Dec. 20, 2013, or earlier

Novartis wants consumers to discard the pills or to return the products by mail for a full refund, plus Novartis will also apply $2 for shipping costs.  Novartis's site www.nodoz.com/otc/ is available for more information as well as calling the company direct at 888-477-2403, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. EST.

Because of packaging and labeling problems at the plant in Nebraska, Edward Cox of the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research said early Monday, "it's possible that tablets from one product may have been retained in the packaging machinery, and then may have carried over into the packaging of another medicine, this could result in an incorrect pill of one medicine ending up in the bottle of another product."

The FDA also cited problems with Novartis which included, failures to respond to consumer complaints about bottles containing incorrect tablets, file reports with the FDA and send postage-paid materials to consumers so that further evidence could be examined.  (click here for the full FDA report)

Source:

USA Today, Forbes

HealthIsInReach suggests for pain and gas relief consider alternative means, such as:

For pain relief:

• Curcumin
• FIR Pad
• FIR Dome
• Lumen Photon 
• Advanced ERE

For gas relief:

• Probiotic supplements 
• Yogurt 
• Kefir 
• Amasai from Beyond Organic
• SueroViv from Beyond Organic
• Food enzymes

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Rachel's Cure by Design Story

In 2005, at the age of 12, Rachel Tobin from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was diagnosed with Type 1 Juvenile Diabetes.

Since then, Rachel, has been supporting the work of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) and their mission to find a cure for diabetes through designing and selling a unique collection of handmade beaded bracelets.

All of Rachel's personally designed bracelets include two special charms, a sterling silver "hope" charm that symbolizes her hope for a cure for diabetes and a heartshaped "Made with Love" charm.

Initially her goal was to sell enough bracelets to make a $100 donation to JDRF, but so far, she has donated more than $42,000 to the JDRF Western Pennsylvania Chapter.  Her new goal is $100,000.

This fall Rachel began her freshman year at Emory University in Atlanta.  She said, "It's so exciting and rewarding knowing I can make a difference."

For her complete line of  "Rachel's Cure by Design" bracelets and necklaces, visit RachelsCBD.com

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Targeting Leukemia Stem Cells with an Omega-3 Fatty Acid

Penn State researchers Sandeep Prahbu (right) and Robert Paulson sketch out a delta-12-protaglandin J3, or D12-PGJ3.  The compound, derived from fish oil, targeted and killed the stem cells of Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia, or CML, in mice.

According to Penn State researchers, Sandeep Prabhu, associate professor of immunology and molecular toxicology in the Department of Veterinary and Medical Sciences, and Robert Paulson, associate professor of veterinary and biomedical sciences, a fish oil compound produced from Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA), an Omega-3 fatty acid, delta-12 protaglandin J3, or D12-PGJ3, targeted and killed the stem cells of Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia, or CML, in mice.

The researchers, who released their findings in the current issue of Blood, said the compound activates the p53 gene that programs the death of the cancer-causing stem cells in the mice's spleen and bone marrow.

The experiments consisted of injecting each mouse every day for a week with about 600 nanograms of D12-PGJ3.  Tests concluded that the mice were completely cured of the disease, their blood count was normal, and the spleen returned to normal size.

"The important thing is that the mice were completely cured of leukemia with no relapse," said Prabhu.

In leukemia, a cancer of the white blood cells, killing the stem cells is extremely important, since stem cells can divide to make more cancer cells, as well as create more stem cells.

According to the American Cancer Society, about 5,150 new cases of CML are reported annually, approximately 270 people die from the disease each year and the average person's risk of getting CML is about 1 in 625.

The researchers, who applied for a patent, are also preparing to test the compound in human trials.

Source:
http://www.rps.psu.edu/indepth/leukemia_prabu_paulson.html
http://live.psu.edu/story/56944#nw4

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MD-Logic Artificial Pancreas Tested

Prof. Moshe Phillip, director of the Institute of Endocrinology and Diabetes at Schneider  Children's Medical Center, demonstrates MD-Logic on a young patient.

The MD-Logic, developed by Eran Atlas along with Prof. Moshe Phillip, Dr. Revital Nimri and Shahar Miller of the Schneider Children's Medical Center in Tel Aviv, mimics the workings of the pancreas, monitoring blood sugar levels and delivering insulin automatically, even at night.

The MD-Logic is the first system of its kind to be tried outside the hospital with resounding success.  Recently the researchers set up a control room at a hotel where 18 Israeli children between the ages of 12 and 15 attended a 3 day camp for children with diabetes.

In type 1 (insulin-dependent, juvenile-onset) diabetes, the pancreas doesn't produce or release insulin as it should, so, in turn, the body can't metabolize sugars properly, meaning, blood sugar levels need continuous monitoring, even while sleeping, when blood sugar readings can get out of control.

The MD-Logic Artificial Pancreas, that "thinks like a doctor", consists of a glucose sensor and an insulin pump connected to a laptop computer that can be carried in a backpack or set beside the bed, monitoring information and stipulating the amount of insulin to be released in order to maintain blood glucose balance.

The next stage is to test the device under supervised conditions in the home setting.

The researchers believe that the MD-Logic will give kids with diabetes and the adults who supervise them, a worry-free night's sleep.

Before being sold in the US, the MD-Logic will need the approval of the FDA.

Source:  Artificial Pancreas Could Revolutionize Diabetic Care

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