International moves can be complicated and unpredictable at the best of times. There is so much to organise, so much to figure out, and so many unknowns, even in a ‘straightforward’ move. Moving abroad while pregnant adds whole new layers of complexity!
I was five and a half months pregnant when we moved from Thailand to Germany – we didn’t exactly plan it that way, but life doesn’t always work to a perfect plan.
Even if you are in a familiar country, preparing to have a baby involves a lot of new and unfamiliar appointments and information. In a new country, especially when that country is Germany, the system can be very tricky to understand and navigate for the first time.
I found that there were lots of resources online about being pregnant in Germany and giving birth in Germany, but they typically assumed that you were already familiar with the German system.
So I thought it might be helpful if I wrote a guide specifically about moving to Germany while pregnant, based on my recent experience.
Overall, the experience of having a baby in Germany has been excellent – there are ample support systems, good services and high standards of care. But getting in and around the system was tricky initially, and there are significant differences in the German maternity care system which differ a lot versus, say the UK or Thailand.
So here are some useful things to know if you’re moving to Germany while pregnant!
Moving to Germany while pregnant: What You Must Do
1. Get proof of Health Insurance/ your insurance card
In order to access German Health Care, it is essential that you have your proof of Health Insurance. There are various public and private insurance providers, which admittedly I know little or nothing about! In my case, I had TK (Techniker Krankenkasse) insurance thanks to Mark’s job providing a family insurance plan.
On arrival in Germany, you will likely need to apply for your Health Insurance Card, which will be posted to your home address. While the request for your physical health card is processing, you can normally get a proof of health insurance PDF.
It is absolutely essential that you have your PDF or Health Insurance card when you visit the doctor (or any sort of medical appointment) – I learnt this the hard way when I was turned away by the doctor’s office receptionist.
Once you have your proof of Health Insurance/ Insurance Card, bring it to all doctor and hospital appointments.
As a side note, you might like to check out Mark’s helpful blog post of what to expect when moving to Germany. A number of my letters went missing due to my initial failure to put my name on our door buzzer/ letter box, including some from the health insurance provider.
2. Register with a gynaecologist (and get your Mutterpass)
The gynaecologist handles all of your prenatal care; it is very important that you find one and make an appointment as soon as possible.
The easiest way to find a gynaecologist it to search for one on Doctolib – a general booking system for medical services in Germany (the website is in German, so turn on the Google Translate plug in to translate the website as you navigate).
You will likely find that most gynaecologists are booked up months in advance, so it’s not the time to be fussy – choose one within a reasonable distance who speaks your preferred language and book an appointment (You can always move to a different gynaecologist after the baby is born).
I have noticed that typically male gynaecologists have more availability (perhaps because many women prefer being treated by fellow women?); my gynaecologist was male, extremely professional, and always ensured a female health assistant was present in the room for any physical examinations.
Gynaecologist appointments during pregnancy are numerous, be prepared for them to want to see you at least once a month with frequency increasing to every week in your final month of pregnancy.
The gynaecologist is responsible for providing and managing your most important pregnancy document – your Mutterpass.
This booklet logs the results from each of your appointments, as well as test results. It is likely that you will be asked to repeat all the standard pregnancy tests, even if you have results from another country. So if you’re moving to Germany while pregnant from abroad, bring your documents, but be prepared to repeat tests.
In my experience, the gynaecologist was only interested in my 20 week scan and NIFT results from Thailand, while all other paperwork was declined and I had to repeat blood & urine tests as well as scans.
Be prepared for your appointment to result in more appointments – as well as tests at the gynaecologist office, I had to visit a diabetes specialist in order to have a blood sugar test, and I was also sent to the hospital for further investigation when one of my results was abnormal. The process is very thorough.
Once you have your Mutterpass, bring it to all doctor and hospital appointments, along with your Insurance Card.
3. Register with your chosen hospital
In Germany, you get to choose which hospital you want to use to give birth. This can feel overwhelming if you have multiple choices, so focus on the practical elements – how near the hospital is to your home & if the hospital offers the type of birth you would like.
Once you have chosen your hospital, you need to register with the hospital via a Geburtsanmeldung appointment. Normally these appointments are booked via a phone call or online booking system (it varies between hospitals).
This appointment typically takes place with a midwife at around week 34 of your pregnancy and covers practical elements such as your medical history, the type of birth you would like, what to expect at the hospital etc.
Once this appointment is complete, the next time you will return to the hospital will be when you are in labour.
- If you would like to request a caesarean section, you will likely need to have an extra appointment with the hospital. I’ve written more about this in the ‘What You Can Do’ section.
- You can also give birth in Geburtshaus, which are essentially midwife led units. Geburtshaus typically have a more cosy, unmedical feel, with the compromise that they cannot offer all medical interventions, and in the case of a complex birth, you may need to be transferred to the nearest hospital.
- In case of emergency, it is my understanding that a hospital cannot turn you away if you turn up in labour, even if you haven’t registered there.
Moving to Germany while pregnant: What You Can Do
1. Register with a GP (Hausarzt)
In Gemany, you typically make an appointment directly with a specialist in that area (e.g. for Women’s Health, you book an appointment with a gynaecologist). However, for general health complaints, you will need to visit a GP (aka Hausarzt).
You do not specifically need to have one as part of the pregnancy process, but it is helpful to have registered in case you experience any minor complaints during pregnancy.
The easiest way to find a Hausarzt & book an appointment is via Doctolib.
As a watch out – you may find that they are extremely reluctant to prescribe anything for pregnant or breastfeeding women and may suggest a herbal tea as an alternative remedy… (this has been my experience, which can be frustrating, especially if you are used to systems which prescribe medicine more liberally.
2. Arrange a Midwife (AKA Hebamme)
The midwife (AKA Hebamme) is responsible for at home support in the weeks immediately after you return from the hospital.
They check your physical and mental health, help with breastfeeding, weight the baby etc. Their cost is normally covered via your Health Insurance. They are optional, however in our experience, they are an extremely helpful resource & we recommend you try to find one.
In Berlin, you can contact Hebamme units directly, or you can also post on this facebook group with your delivery details & wait for a reply.
Demand for Hebamme massively outstrips supply, so unfortunately the chances of finding one when you are due to give birth in a few months is unlikely (typically women start looking as soon as they find out they are pregnant).
This was our experience, but we were fortunate that the hospital was able to find us one after I had given birth (I don’t know how common this is).
Having a Hebamme was extremely useful, especially as our baby was early. Ours came to our apartment every day for the first week and then very regularly for over a month, checking in on both mother and baby. Hebammen don’t cost anything as standard, they are covered by health insurance.
3. Request a caesarean section
In Germany, the hospital is not obliged to agree to elective caesarean requests, however in practice it does happen. We found it odd how anti- C-section the system is in Germany – in Thailand we would have had to fight not to have one, and in the UK it’s a much more free choice.
Certain hospitals are more likely to grant requests than others, so it is best to ask around to get recommendations (even if you don’t know anyone, try Facebook groups such as ‘International Families Berlin’ to crowd source information).
In order to request an elective caesarean, you need to inform the hospital when booking your Geburtsanmeldung appointment, and it is highly likely you will need to book a further appointment in order to discuss your caesarean request.
During this appointment, you will meet with a doctor who will ensure you are informed of all the risks of caesarean, as well as an anaesthetist in order to learn about the procedure.
In my experience, they will emphasise all the worst case scenarios, in part to ensure they are legally compliant. It is possible you will find these appointments unsettling, so stay strong if an elective caesarean is definitely what you want.
Assuming they agree to your request, you will need to sign a number of consent forms & they will provide you with the date of your procedure.
If you are unsuccessful, assuming you haven’t been turned down for a medical reason, you could try again with another hospital.
4. Attend a prenatal course
There are a number of English speaking prenatal courses available, both online and in person. These courses are typically covered by your Health Insurance.
They cover a number of useful topics from labour to caring for your baby. The in-person ones are also a great way to meet other parents in your area.
5. Book a postnatal Ruckbildung course
Ruckbildung is a postnatal workout class, focused on your core & pelvic floor recovery post pregnancy & birth. These courses can be online, or in person and are a great way to meet other mothers. These courses are typically covered by your Health Insurance.
6. Find your local Familienzentrum
Look no further for classes and activities with your new baby! Familientzentrum are essentially community centres for parents with young children. Depending on your area, and the activity class they may be English speaker friendly.
Helpful Extras on Pregnancy and Birth in Germany
When moving from Bangkok to Berlin, I noticed that was is considered a ‘normal’ or ‘recommended’ birth or childcare practice can dramatically vary by country (or maybe even city). Personally, I think that the mother’s preference is most important so if you disagree with the German perspective on the below, be confident and speak up to get what you want.
The German perspective is that vaginal birth, with minimal intervention is best. You may even find that your prenatal course will suggest that you try to avoid pain management such as epidurals. If you do want to have an elective caesarean, you will find that some medical professionals and midwives will try to persuade you not to based on their opinion rather than medical reason, emphasising that vaginal birth is ‘best’.
In my case, I successfully booked an elective caesarean, but I went into labour a month early, and the baby came so quickly that I ended up having a vaginal birth anyway. Happily, both myself and the baby were fine (mentally as well as physically), but I did find it very strange that a few medical professionals congratulated me on having ‘avoided’ a caesarean birth, and my experience was ‘much better for me and the baby’.
As I mentioned above, Thailand was the polar opposite, and the UK is much more ambivalent.
Germany is pro-breastfeeding, and encourages you to breastfeed your child. The hospital midwives will assist you in finding a technique that works, and may also have a lactation specialist to further help. It is common to be given a milk pump to use in the hospital and also receive a prescription to pick one up from your local pharmacy.
Once home, if you have a Hebamme, they will also help you further your breastfeeding technique.
The tricky part comes if you do not want to breastfeed, or find it difficult. You may find that you are encouraged to keep trying, without any consideration to impact on your mental health.
Personally, I had a difficult start, with a baby who was very sleepy and wasn’t strong enough to breastfeed directly.
After being told repeatedly in the hospital that my baby was hungry and I needed to try and keep her awake to feed (easier said than done), my requests for formula not followed up, and some success with pumping, I was ultimately sent home with a warning that if my baby continued to lose weight, I would have to return to the hospital.
Immediately on arrival home, I fed my baby formula and everyone was happier. Thanks to our very helpful and supportive Hebamme, I was able to find the best option for me, bringing my milk in via pump & then bottle feeding it to my baby.
Speaking to other women from my prenatal group, not all Hebamme are as supportive of formula and finding creative workarounds. Whatever happens to you, it doesn’t matter how you feed your baby, so long as you feed them, and you need to look after yourself physically and mentally in order to be able to look after your baby.
Access to English speaking medical professionals
For your prenatal care, it is very easy to find medical professionals who speak your preferred language via Doctolib.
It is common that the receptionist doesn’t, or prefers not to speak a language other than German, which is fair since we’re on Germany! If your German is still basic, I recommend learning one simple phrase ”Ich bin ….., ich habe einen Termine’ (I am…., I have an appointment).
Admittedly, Berlin has a lot of fluent English speakers, so it might not be as easy in other cities or rural areas.
At the hospital, in my experience, every Berlin doctor & midwife on the labour ward speaks English (I also heard French and Russian). It is very helpful to have a shared language during the labour itself, so if your hospital doesn’t have English speakers, you may want to learn some key birth phases.
My experience on the maternity ward post birth was quite different, about 50% of the midwives spoke English, while the rest would understand by reply in German.
As a result, I found my time on the maternity ward a lonely and confusing time, although I am grateful and astonished by the number of medical professionals who speak fluent English, despite it not being required for their job.
Registering your child’s birth
Once your child is born, there is a 7 day window where you can register their birth & name at the hospital office.
You will need to plan ahead as typically the hospital office is only open during weekday business hours, and you will need to provide various documents such as birth certificates & marriage certificate.
I believe it is possible to register their birth after this date, but it’ll require going to a central government office, and it’s a trip best avoided when you are recovering from birth and getting to grips with your newborn.
I hope that you find this guide, and sharing of my experiences helpful. While there has been some stress, confusion and tears, I wholeheartedly believe that Germany is an amazing country to have and raise children in.


Today, I prepared myself for a long, emotionally charged day – patient selection.
This morning I’m one of three patient screeners. Armed with a list of 30 names and a bag of colored badges, I’m tasked with looking for patients seeking care from a particular cause of blindness and vision loss that local doctors are eager to treat with more skill – oculoplastics.
As I walk the hospital’s halls, patients eagerly wait. Each one listening intensely for the moment his or her name is called. I meet grandmothers with glaucoma, babies with strabismus, and children and adults with orbital defects resulting from the growth of a tumor, a stick to the eye or a car accident. The need is so great it hurts. I remind myself – few will be chosen. Yet, many will benefit from the knowledge and resources that our international medical team and volunteer experts will leave behind.
For now, though, only the most promising oculoplastic teaching cases are selected for further examination, treatment and surgery. Selection criteria are strict. Deciding who is chosen is the responsibility of Dr. Bob Kersten, renowned oculoplastic surgeon from Denver, Colorado. He meticulously examines each patient. Any number of reasons could separate one case from another. But each case chosen represents an important opportunity for local doctors to improve their knowledge, skill and confidence.
The day has come to an end. I’ve called all the names. Dr. Kersten has examined all the patients. In the days ahead, nine children and adults ranging in age 3 to 40 will undergo corrective surgery for lid reconstruction or the removal of an orbital tumor on board the ORBIS DC-10.


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Is it possible to innovate healthcare through Applied Games, data analysis and a co-design process?
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TOP! Together to Play, is a video game suite co-designed by OpenDot and Fondazione TOG (TOG Foundation) with the support of Dotdotdot, WeAreMuesli, Istituto Mondino, PHuSeLab UniMi which promotes the therapy of children with complex neurological diseases. TOP! aids video game and eye-tracking rehabilitation and learning sessions. Used therapeutically, this technology enables the tracking and monitoring of the eye movements of patients suffering from severe cognitive deficits. It records explorations, difficulties, and progress and then mines the data.
TOP! is the result of a long co-design process between designers, makers, therapists, doctors, and patients’ families, which puts the design back into empathy by constructing a Human Centered design process which unites therapeutic and scientific needs.
As scientific aspects become more vertical and the technology increasingly complex, the design role must relate therapy and tools to serve the individual’s needs, listen and provide new combinations. While important, technology is a tool within the design process and not the solution.
TOP! includes three video games categories: learning (cause/effect; focus; vertical/horizontal shifts), cognitive and playability. The suite consists of a software developed by Dotdotdot designed with an easy-to-use User Experience and User Interface, which allows the control and management of the single-game session by the therapist. A tablet-using therapist can modify parameters such as time, focus or speed of the output on the screen. All sessions are recorded and viewed through a comparative DataViz, obtaining individual child statistics which are compared with other patients. Fondazione TOG is testing TOP! on more than 20 children between 3 and 12 years old.
For five years Fondazione TOG, OpenDot and Dotdotdot are co-designing to innovate the health and care field. As part of the successful partnership, has been established a Co-design method for health and care that includes a manifesto with a vision, and tools to facilitate the design process.
Indeed, there was much mutual professional, and personal growth as working in this area required attention to the fragility, empathy and responsibility of everyone in the pediatric disability field.
TOP! Together to Play project is another excellent example of how to put what we have learned into practice. It is the result of a co-design, by several players, with different skills, working together to overcome disciplinary differences.
Once the objectives and the design context were defined, one of the first steps was to meet Prof. Sabrina Signorini (Centro di Neuroftalmologia dell’Età Evolutiva, Fondazione Istituto Neurologico “C. Mondino”) [Centre for Evolutionary Age Neurophthalmology, “C. Mondino” Neurological Institute Foundation] in the hospital and observe how a Neuro-Ophthalmological diagnosis was made.
The User Experience designed by TOG and OpenDot emerged from a study of details within the reference context, providing fundamental insights for the prototype and implementation phase.
Therapists, clinicians and families who participated in the design sessions within the Fab Lab could empathise and become creators and designers of the final solution.
It was possible to think together openly and comprehensively about diagnostic and therapeutic needs and how design and technology could provide an adequate response.
Eye-tracking is not a technological innovation nor is the use of video games for educational purposes in rehabilitation therapies, but TOP! innovation originated from the intuition that comes from comparison and observation.
Applied Game, eye-tracking, and innovation
By analysing already-available-products and observing and closely studying the rehabilitation practices, the need to separate the patient’s device from that of the operator/therapist was identified.
Current market solutions have a duplicity problem, which causes disorientation to a child who is asked to use their eyes to interact with the device when the therapist accesses it using the keyboard and touchscreen.
Providing separate devices for caregivers and care receivers allows the perception of tool exclusivity. The child feels that the device belongs to them; they create an avatar and play in an extremely personal and exclusive way.
This allows the caregiver to interact in real-time and evaluate oculomotor movements, control the position and flow of the child’s gaze without disturbing the process.
Another fundamental aspect of the project concerns the collection of game session data for qualitative and quantitative rehabilitation analysis.
Data analysis and alternative use conditions
Ocular tracking devices have been used for years to map the eye’s main movements (saccades, focus and following), but under “protected” and replicable conditions.
With the help of the PHuSeLab (University of Milan), the goal is trying to extend the use conditions and the application boundaries of the data generated by the device.
First step of the trial’s idea was to simulate traditional and replicable research conditions, such as suggesting an identical video to different subjects or to the same patient at different times. This enabled the evaluation of motor evolution along with therapy development. The objective is to evaluate the progress of subjects using data from different work sessions. This includes domestic and non-hospital sessions, and more familiar and comfortable environments — data that would be difficult to compare in a standard situation.
Algorithms based on Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence help us understand if it is possible to generate models from a heterogeneous database. It would be possible to guide caregivers during the treatment by providing them with real-time insight at the end of each exercise or session.
A final, even more challenging, experimental aspect will be to aggregate the database that represents the patient’s emotional state. This is usually difficult to detect, especially when it comes to children with cerebral palsy or complex neurological diseases. In this case, pupil dilation-linked muscular movements, which are directly connected to the subject’s emotional states under the same lighting conditions will be used. This type of data is vital for giving direct feedback to the therapist during the session on the subject’s emotional comfort state, and understanding the post-session analyses.
Alessandro Masserdotti, CTO and co-founder of Dotdotdot and OpenDot, unveiled the suite for the first time at the TecnoTOG scientific conference (Palazzo Reale, Milan, 5 October 2019) and explained its innovative aspects.


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Key PRB Resources on Noncommunicable Diseases
- The Youth and NCDs Data Center provides prevalence data among youth on key risk factors
- Asia Policy Report and Data Sheet: Young People Are Asia’s Key to Curbing the Rise of Noncommunicable Diseases
- Asia Publication Launch Event: Noncommunicable Disease Report Launch
- Africa Policy Brief and Data Sheet: Youth are Key to Tackling Noncommunicable Diseases in Africa
- Africa Publication Launch Event: Noncommunicable Disease Report Launch
- Latin America Report: Noncommunicable Diseases and Youth: A Critical Window of Opportunity for Latin America/Caribbean
- Middle East and North Africa Report and Data Sheet: Curbing the Noncommunicable Disease Epidemic in the Middle East and North Africa: Prevention Among Young People is Key
- Service Integration Policy Report: Integrating Health Services for Young People: Tackling the Growing Noncommunicable Disease Epidemic


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One minute, the sight of your partner makes you want to put him out with the weekly garbage; the next, you might want to play a couple of rounds of naked Twister. Par for the course during pregnancy.
See, as your estrogen and progesterone levels rise, they cause changes in your body that boost libido. Estrogen in particular, which serves such pregnancy-related functions as boosting blood flow to your uterus (and to your entire pelvis), also increases vaginal lubrication and heightens sensitivity in your breasts and nipples.(sex advice)
It's a righteous recipe for romance. But the same hormones can also conspire against you, especially in the beginning when nausea and fatigue can send you to bed for an entirely different reason. And toward the end, you may just feel too huge, unwieldy and, again, tired. (That's why months four to six or so are often called the "honeymoon" trimester.)
So where does that leave you? The X factor in the sex equation is the relationship between your changing moods and your changing body: Just as every woman's pregnancy is unique, so is every pregnant woman's sex drive. If your spirit is willing but fears or misinformation are holding you back, this advice can help you relax.
1. Sex is usually safe:
If you do want to have sex, embrace the ubiquitous three-word Nike slogan. As long as your pregnancy is progressing normally, you can have sex as often as you like (some exceptions may include a history of miscarriage or preterm labor).
Be aware that it's pretty common for some women to experience bleeding during intercourse, especially in the first trimester. This is caused by the normal swelling of capillaries in the cervix, which can burst when irritated during sex. While such spotting or bleeding is generally nothing to worry about, you should still mention it to your doctor or midwife.
What's more, there's typically no chance of hurting the baby during sex because the amniotic fluid and your cervix protect him. But one caution: If you have oral sex, your partner should not blow air into your vagina, as during pregnancy this can cause an air bubble to block a blood vessel.
2. Sex can still be comfortable:
The old standby missionary position for intercourse may not work for you now. Instead, try these options:
3. Spooning: Lie side by side with him behind you. This makes for more shallow penetration.
4. You on top: There's no pressure on your belly, and you can control the speed and depth of penetration.
5. Side of the bed: You lie on your back on the edge of the bed with your knees bent and feet on the edge. He stands facing you. It's like classic missionary, but he won't be resting his body weight on you.
6. Living room love: Kneel on a couch with your belly facing the back of it; use your arms for support. He penetrates from behind.
7. You will have sex again after the baby comes:
Just be aware that with the sudden drop of estrogen after delivery, your libido can plummet and the lining of your vagina thins out, making intercourse feel like you're losing your virginity all over again. This can be particularly true if you're breastfeeding.
Most docs recommend that you wait six weeks until after giving birth (even for oral sex). The goals are to allow your body to heal, avoid infection and deal with any psychological or emotional issues you and your partner may be feeling. When you do venture back, it's important to make your partner aware that you may need plenty of foreplay and possibly lubrication. Taking care of the baby for you whenever possible so that you can nap couldn't hurt, either!


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What are the benefits of thumb sucking over dummy/pacifier use?
Many parents of young thumb suckers ask the question whether they should substitute a dummy or pacifier for the thumb. So far, research does not show that one is preferable over the other. Also, although parents can encourage a child to suck a dummy/pacifier rather than a thumb, they can’t control which the child will prefer.
The advantages of using a dummy/pacifier include being able to control when your child is allowed to use it and being able to take the pacifier away when it is no longer appropriate.
An advantage of thumb sucking is that it may not interfere with breast-feeding and children usually stop on their own between the ages of 3 to 5. But if thumb sucking continues once a child starts school, dental problems may develop. Also, it may be more difficult for a child to stop thumb sucking than using a dummy/pacifier.
Talk to your doctor about how long you should wait before you introduce a dummy/pacifier to a breast-feeding infant.
Keep in mind that there is no reason to encourage thumb sucking or dummy/pacifier use in infants who do not show a need. The sucking instinct in these infants is satisfied through breast- or bottle-feeding.
How can I explain to my child the damage caused by thumb sucking?
Motivate your child by talking to him or her about why it is important to stop thumb sucking. Explain that stopping will help him or her have a beautiful smile and nice teeth. Let your child know that continuing will cause problems with how his or her teeth grow.
- Use a mirror to show your child the changes happening to his or her teeth or mouth shape.
- Talk about the unhealthy germs that are on our hands and how the child puts the germs in his or her mouth by thumb sucking.
- Talk to your child about becoming a “big boy” or “big girl” by stopping thumb sucking. Remind your child that he or she may be teased for continuing thumb sucking.
Make sure you choose the right time to have this discussion. Children often suck their thumbs to relieve stress. Picking a stress-free time will help the child succeed. Also, a child probably needs to be 4 or 5 in order to understand your reasoning and to be able to cooperate in this process.
How can I stop my child thumb sucking at night?
Thumb-sucking at night is the most difficult habit to break. It may take up to 3 months before your child is able to fall asleep without thumb sucking. Try offering a favourite stuffed animal or putting a hand puppet on your child’s hand at bedtime as a reminder. Gently explain to your child that if he or she continues to suck the thumb during the night, the habit will not go away and the changes to the mouth will continue to occur.
Remember your child needs your empathy and encouragement throughout the process.. Acknowledge that this is a difficult habit to break. If you are consistent, patient, and positive, your child will be more likely to succeed. This is your child’s habit to break, and he or she must be willing to cooperate. Do not force your child to comply.
What should I look out for?
Not all children suck their thumb in the same way. Some suck passively with the thumb gently resting inside their mouth, this is less likely to cause severe damage to teeth and mouth. However, some children are aggressive thumb-suckers, placing pressure on their mouth or teeth, the habit may cause problems with tooth alignment and proper mouth growth. Some children also favour sucking a finger over a thumb, this can also have a detrimental effect on oral development.
Extended sucking affects both the teeth and the shape of the face and may lead to a need for orthodontic treatment in the future.
When should I seek professional help?
If, after a period of time, you find that a combination of home remedies and encouragement is not working please seek professional help. You do not want your child’s oral health compromised so always seek advice if you have concerns and if your child continues to thumb suck once they start losing their milk teeth.


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- All-Day Activity Tracking
- OLED Touchscreen Display
- Water Resistant up to 50m
- Sleep Tracking + Sleep Stages
- Female Health Tracking
- Call / Text / App Notifications
- Wireless Synching via Bluetooth LE
- iOS / Android / Windows 10 Compatible
The Inspire HR Fitness Tracker from Fitbit is more than just a tracker, it's a companion that's by your side on the road to a better you. Its designed to give you the stats and information you need, while guiding and motivating you to reach your weight and fitness goals. Its tracking abilities span the entire day and include 24/7 continuous heart rate monitoring, in addition to counting steps, tracking sleep, and more.
When you start to workout with the Inspire HR, it can track your movements and automatically detect your specific exercise or sport with SmartTrack. SmartTrack then records your progress, and can sync that data to the Fitbit app for later review. The tracker also lets you choose from 15+ goal-based exercise modes, such as biking and yoga. This activity tracker is also designed to make it easy to track weight loss. Log the calories of your meals and the Inspire HR can compare that to what you've burned, giving you a clearer picture of your progress towards adopting healthier eating habits.
Even when not working out the Inspire HR is there to assist, delivering notifications from calls, social media sites, texts, and more. Navigating the Inspire HR is done via the built-in backlit OLED touchscreen display. Its intuitive engineering responds to natural swipes and scrolling. The Inspire HR activity tracker does all of this and more for you all day, every day. The built-in battery delivers up to 5 days of life before needing a recharge, and you can conveniently sync it wirelessly to the Fitbit app on hundreds of Android, iOS, and Windows 10 devices.
Resting Heart Rate: By wearing the Inspire HR 24/7, you can monitor your resting heart rate to track your overall heart rate over time.
Heart Rate Zones: Recognizes your Fat Burn, Cardio, and Peak heart rate zones to optimize your workouts.
Cardio Fitness Level: Receive a Cardio Fitness Score and tips on how to improve your cardio health over time.
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Sleep Tracking: Automatic sleep tracking, silent alarms, bedtime reminders, and helpful tips to review in the Fitbit app.
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Remember to Move: Get friendly reminders to get up, stretch your legs, and take 250 steps. Also receive recognition when you hit 250.
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Real-Time Pace & Distance: Using your phone's GPS, the Inspire HR lets you see real-time pace and distance for walks, jogs, runs, hikes, and more.
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Therapy With Children
Why is child therapy important?
Nothing is more distressful than watching your child struggle with stress, worry, or hopelessness.
Many parents feel lost and unsupported as they seek to find qualified help – and they are not alone.
Recent studies estimated that 1 in every 10 children suffer from mental illness (Planczyk et al, 2015), yet most families are under-resourced and lack the access to evidence-based treatment (Borre & Kliewer, 2014, Brimblecombe et al, 2015).
Common symptoms that emerge in childhood include (DSM-5):
- Parent-child conflict
- Anger outbursts or aggression
- Decreased energy or motivation
- Intense fear of social settings
- Persistent worry
- Major changes in bodyweight or appetite
- Frustration regarding schoolwork
- Bullying or being the victim of bullying
- Frequent thoughts of death or dying
- Rebelliousness or defiant behavior
- Difficulties with attention and focus
1 in every 10 children suffer from mental illness
Left untreated, mental illness in childhood significantly increases the risk of drug and alcohol addiction, criminal activity, and unemployment in adulthood (Brimblecombe et al, 2015). Not to mention the intense stress this can bring on the family.
So, what can we do to help?
My mission is to help children regain control and improve their lives through specifically-designed child therapy services.
What is child therapy?
Therapy with children can be very different than therapy with adults, although the goals are usually similar.
Many children are brought to my office here in Newport Beach, California, because of recent changes in behavior (e.g. aggression, tearfulness, disobedience) and/or stressors in the environment (e.g. moving to a new place, bullying, divorce).
Often, children are brought by the parent or guardian with feelings of resistance about doing therapy, and so building trust is the first step. Depending on your child’s needs, therapy may range from discussing their struggles (traditional talk therapy) to playing games or drawing (play therapy). Play therapy provides children with a task-oriented activity that helps them relax and speak freely with the therapist. This also provides excellent opportunities to talk about feelings brought on by the activity, such as frustration or anger.
Although the child is my focus as a clinician, I believe that change in child therapy also involves supporting the family. This can range from proving information about local resources to group or family therapy.
So, how do I run child therapy?
How does Dr. Montgomery run child therapy?
Your child’s mental health is my priority.
As we work together to help your child, my focus will be on the child as well as the family.
My approach to therapy is grounded in the latest research. I prioritize the needs of you and your child to carefully design a treatment plan. This plan serves as the base for improving your child’s wellbeing over the course of our time together, with each step involving research-based interventions.
I utilize techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on your child’s experience through their thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT is one of the most effective and evidence-based treatment options available for children with mental illness (Cohen, Berliner, & Mannarino, 2010; Ishikawa, Okajima, Matsuoka, & Sakano, 2007; Sze & Wood, 2008). This style of therapy allows me to quickly identify and address the child’s problems as they move towards wellbeing. I will also utilize Family Systems, Psychodynamic and Humanistic principles into the therapy. These methods of treatment focus on exploring deep emotional experiences, trauma, and more pervasive issues.
As we work together, your child will learn how to:
- Notice their emotions
- Communicate needs and feelings
- Identify unhelpful ways of thinking
- Change unhealthy habits
- Develop deeper feelings of empathy for others
- Improve organizational skills
- Make friends and improve social skills
In therapy, children learn healthy self-expression
My practice also includes strategies derived from Parent Child Interactive Therapy (PCIT), which involves both parent and child. This modality examines patterns of behavior, attachment and communication styles. The goal is to enhance the parent-child relationship and provide parents with effective strategies for managing their child's behavior. I pay special attention to the way a child reacts around the family and provide feedback to parents. When possible, I may coach parents about helpful ways of responding to the child’s behavior.
Some examples of this might include:
- Changes in vocal tone to increase child’s feelings of safety
- Identifying triggers that evoke strong emotions
- Increased attunement to the child’s experience
- Adapting requests to promote feelings of autonomy
- Over the course of treatment, I carefully record your child’s progress and adjust as needed. I am heavily invested in improving your child’s life and the wellbeing of your family.
Wellbeing is possible. I believe that children have the power to make real change in their lives – and I want to help them make the first step.
Interested? Let’s connect!
If you or your child are interested in therapy services, contact me as soon as possible. I would love to hear from you and answer any questions you may have about my practice.
It is never too late for your child to receive treatment. I believe I can help make a difference in your child’s life.
Together, we can help them reach their potential.
Read about Dr. Montgomery
Dr. Montgomery holds dual certifications in Clinical Psychology (California Board of Psychology PSY28475) and Family Therapy (California Board of Behavioral Sciences MFT49608). He has dedicated his professional and academic activities to understanding and addressing psychological, behavioral and interpersonal health in children, adolescents, and families.
- Psy.D. Clinical Psychology
- M.A. Clinical Psychology
- M.S. Counseling Psychology
- B.A. Psychology
Want to learn more about me?
Click on the About tab to find out more about my credentials and get a better sense for who I am.
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- Therapy with Children
- Therapy with Teens
- Therapy with Adults
- Testing for Academic and Professional Exam Accommodation Eligibility (California Bar Exam, LSAT, GRE, MCAT and more)
- Testing for School Performance (Psychoeducational Evaluations, Learning Disabilities, IQ, ADHD, and more)
- Testing for Diagnosis (Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, ADHD and more)
Borre, A., & Kliewer, W. (2014). Parental strain, mental health problems, and parenting practices: A longitudinal study. Personality and individual differences, 68, 93-97.
Brimblecombe, N., Knapp, M., Murguia, S., Mbeah‐Bankas, H., Crane, S., Harris, A., ... & King, D. (2015). The role of youth mental health services in the treatment of young people with serious mental illness: 2‐year outcomes and economic implications. Early intervention in psychiatry.
Cohen, J. A., Berliner, L., & Mannarino, A. (2010). Trauma focused CBT for children with co-occurring trauma and behavior problems. Child Abuse & Neglect, 34(4), 215-224.
Ishikawa, S. I., Okajima, I., Matsuoka, H., & Sakano, Y. (2007). Cognitive behavioural therapy for anxiety disorders in children and adolescents: A meta‐analysis. Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 12(4), 164-172.
Polanczyk, G. V., Salum, G. A., Sugaya, L. S., Caye, A., & Rohde, L. A. (2015). Annual Research Review: A meta‐analysis of the worldwide prevalence of mental disorders in children and adolescents. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 56(3), 345-365.
Sze, K. M., & Wood, J. J. (2008). Enhancing CBT for the treatment of autism spectrum disorders and concurrent anxiety. Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, 36(4), 403-409.


Erectile dysfunction is one of the most taboo subjects you could ever discuss with a man. It seems as if men will happily discuss virtually every aspect there is to discuss about their sex lives, other than that particular topic or those which are loosely similar. Despite being such a no-go subject, erectile dysfunction, or ED for short, is an incredibly common condition which affects men of all ages, all over the world. But what is ED really, and why are men so reluctant to discuss it, or worse still, seek help and admit they may have a problem? Well, to help answer these questions and to help bring you up to speed, here’s a look at 5 facts about erectile dysfunction that not a lot of people may have been aware of.
Erectile dysfunction is very common – Though men are often ashamed to admit that they have a problem, erectile dysfunction is actually very common. The condition refers to problems with sustaining and maintaining an erection and currently over 100 million men across the globe struggle with it to some degree, though some more so than others.
ED is not the same as a poor libido – A lot of men who all of a sudden begin experiencing a drop in libido, or no sex drive at all, will often diagnose themselves incorrectly and will believe that they are struggling with ED. In reality however, ED suffers almost always have a very healthy libido, which can make the condition even more frustrating. With ED, it is often the body which lets the sufferer down.
ED symptoms are very easily diagnosed – For those of you who happen to still be unsure as to what ED is, the symptoms are generally considered very simple to diagnose. Generally speaking, symptoms include:
- Erections which are not sustainable for long enough to complete sexual activity
- The inability to achieve an erection at all
- Erections which are too flaccid to complete sexual activity
A lot of men will find it very easy to achieve an erection and will therefore think that they are not struggling with erectile dysfunction. However, ED suffers can actually achieve erections with no problems at all, but if a person is unable to sustain an erection, or achieve a fully hard erection, they can still be suffering with the condition.
Men aged 40 – 70 are at the highest risk – Though ED can affect men of any age, generally speaking it is men aged between 40 and 70 who are at the highest risk of suffering with ED.
ED is very treatable – The good news is that ED is now more treatable than ever, thanks primarily to the remedies you probably know as being Viagra or Cialis or Levitra. Viagra is made from the generic drug sildenafil, Cialis is made from the generic tadalafil, and Levitra is the brand name for the generic vardenafil. They are all designed to help enhance circulation to the erectile tissue in the genitals, and subsequently allow an erection to occur and sustain and maintained as well.
If you have not tried one or more of these solutions, they are similar but different, and they have different effects and possible side effects. We would strongly urge you to not give up and to try an ed trial pack and decide which of these medications you prefer. And do consider that Cialis or tadalafil has an active period of 36 or more hours, while Viagra or sildenafil can really do they job with an active life of 4 hours.


About the Clinical Trials
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a clinical study?
According to the International Council for Harmonisation Good Clinical Practice (ICH GCP E6(R2)), a clinical study is any investigation in human subjects intended to discover or verify the clinical and/or pharmacological effects of an investigational product(s), and/or to identify any adverse reactions to an investigational product(s), and/or to study absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of an investigational product(s) with the object of ascertaining its safety and/or efficacy. Thus, a clinical study is an investigation in human subjects with the main goal to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the investigational product.
A successful clinical study is proof of the efficacy and safety of the investigational product; therefore, clinical studies are always an integral part of the drug development.


Are you looking for a varied management role within a dynamic and developing team? Our client is currently seeking to appoint ambitious individuals to join their growing team to support management of administrative and clinical staff across their growing network of practices in South Yorkshire. NHS or Healthcare experience would be beneficial but is not essential. The purpose of the role is to assist the Primary Care Director in the management of all practices to enable each practice to meet its agreed aims and objectives within a profitable, efficient, safe and effective working environment.
If you have experience in the following areas, please get in touch:
- Deputising for Senior Management when required
- Support, monitor and maximise income into the practices
- Supporting strategic goals and developing processes and procedures to assure success of the practices.
- Manage the workflow within practice on a day to day basis to ensure all practice targets and objectives are met within agreed timescales
- Manage together with the senior administrators and other Primary Care Managers and the Primary Care Director the administration team within all practices
- Ensure adherence to governance procedures, including clinical governance, information governance and risk management
- Assist and ensure relevant Practice protocols and procedures are in place, reviewed and updated as required
- Assist to ensure that adequate disaster recovery procedures are in place
- Strategic management and planning
- Keep abreast of current affairs and identify potential threats and opportunities
- Contribute to practice strategy and formulation of federation objectives and develop ideas for future development
- Monitor and evaluate performance of the practice team against objectives;
- Develop and maintain effective communication both within the practice and with relevant outside agencies
- Contribute to the practice development plan, and oversee within the practices the implementation of the aims and objectives
Our client is a not for profit organisation based in South Yorkshire. The organisation is building a large clinical and administration team that will work as one in developing Primary Care Services across areas of South Yorkshire.
The successful candidate will be part of the Primary care team across all practices within the clients organisation.
Our client is based in South Yorkshire within an approximate drive time of 15 minutes from the M1 motorway however, the role will involve travelling between other practices within the area.
This is a full time permanent opportunity with an employer of choice.
- Up to £35,000 per annum
- Full time
- Monday – Friday business hours
- 25 Holiday days + stats Pro rata
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When you decide to buy omnadren, you need to know exactly what you are getting.
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Birchwood Medical Clinic was set up in 2023 by Dr Jane Smith and Dr Mark Thompson to care for the health of the people of Cork City.
We aim to offer the highest quality primary healthcare to patients registered at Birchwood Medical Clinic. We strive to be a valued and trusted part of our community. We want our patients to live longer and healthier lives that are full, active and meaningful.
We offer a friendly and welcoming environment providing excellent local healthcare to the residents of Cork City. We pride ourselves on our high-level of expertise and our friendly, welcoming team spirit.


DALIA KINSEY, RD
Dalia Kinsey is a Registered Dietitian, keynote speaker, Decolonized Wellness Coach, and retreat leader. Dalia is also the creator of the Body Liberation for All podcast and author of Decolonizing Wellness: A QTBIPOC-Centered Guide to Escape the Diet Trap, Heal Your Self-Image, and Achieve Body Liberation.
On a mission to spread joy, reduce suffering, and eliminate health disparities—especially in the LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC community—Dalia rejects diet culture and teaches people to use nutrition as a self-care and personal empowerment tool to counter the damage of systemic oppression.
Dalia works at the intersection of holistic wellness and social justice, continually creating wellness tools and resources that center individuals that hold multiple marginalized identities.
Dalia’s keynotes and workshops include such topics as:
Mindfulness Meets Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Mitigating the Hidden Impact of Chronic Stress
Decolonizing Wellness: Holistic Wellness Foundations
Embodiment: Using Your Body to Heal the Trauma of Systemic Oppression
Creating an Inclusive Medical or Mental Healthcare Practice
Learn more about Dalia’s work and book Dalia for your next event at DaliaKinsey.com.
Dalia’s National Indie Excellence Award-winning book is a love letter to those of us who struggle with our bodies and a gentle plea for us to do the work it takes to accept, trust, and love ourselves.


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You may not know it, but in the next few minutes, you're going to learn about an easy 10 second addition to your daily routine, that's doctor approved and backed by peer reviewed clinical studies. .
I am going to show you how this simple habit has been shown to lower blood sugar and help you live a healthier and more active life. Here are some of the positive results that this habit has achieved for others:
My name is Ryan Richards, and I'm the president and CEO of GlucoRemedy. We specialize exclusively in the research of natural remedies to reduce symptoms related to high blood sugar.In fact, we don't offer any products that aren't related to helping you lower your blood sugar and reduce the complications related to blood sugar and insulin problems. If you suffer from high blood sugar you’ll want to hear how Jerry Lindsdale overcame his need for insulin after being diagnosed as a type 2 diabetic.
You see...Jerry worked as a school teacher for over 25 years until he started to have problems with his vision. He also began having to leave classroom frequently to go to the bathroom.Even though he was close to retirement he just couldn’t do it anymore due to the extreme fatigue. He started to develop neuropathy in both feet and his lab tests showed his kidneys were starting to become affected. The combination of all of these symptoms forced him to leave his job as a teacher 6 years earlier than he expected to.
Blood Sugar Problems Like Diabetes Are At Epidemic Levels. In fact research shows that within the next 5 years over 50% of the US population will suffer from Type 2 Diabetes or Pre Diabetes.
It's also a fact that over 30% of all people over the age of 65 have type 2 diabetes.
Jerry didn't think much about all this until he started experiencing the blurred vision and frequent urination. And that's when he went to see his doctor. Blood tests confirmed that he was in fact a type 2 diabetic and medications were prescribed. They helped initially, but soon stopped working.
"Once you start insulin you’ll be on it for the rest of your life, but we have no other choice." were his doctor's last words as he wrote out the prescription for Lantus. All he could do for Jerry was prescribe diabetic medications and over the next few years more and more where added each time he visited his doctor. And as expected additional medications were prescribed like blood pressure, cholesterol and neuropathy pain medications.
What's more, Jerry hated taking all those pills and having to stick himself with needles, not to mention the low blood sugar episodes that occasionally occurred with the Lantus. But if he wanted to live, he had no choice but to follow his doctors orders. Even worse, things just seemed to keep progressing, like clockwork every 3 months when he went for his checkup his blood sugar was more out of control than before even though he had been given more medication at the previous appointment. And that's when he became desperate.
Jerry began searching online to find out what his options were, and how he could take back some control over his health.
He found that some people were getting results with things like bitter melon and cinnamon. Others were using special diets but some of the diets where hard to stick to.
The medical community treats the condition with drugs like Metformin, Actos, Glipizide and of course Insulin. Doctors recognize the need for additional solutions to this wide spread condition but their busy practices make it difficult to stay on top of the current nutritional research and drug companies spend billions of dollars each year marketing to doctors.
Jerry found a doctor who treated his high blood sugar with a special diet.
He spent several months going into his office each week to check in, but he found the diet was too restrictive and he just couldn’t picture himself staying on it for the rest of his life. Not to mention it was a pain getting in to see the Doctor every week, and although he did see some benefits from following his advice he just couldn't see himself sticking with it forever.
Sensing Jerry's frustration his doctor finally suggested that he find some good supplements and gave him some ingredient recommendations. He recommended things like Gymnema Sylvestre and Alpha Lipoic Acid. He also told Jerry that in order for the supplements to really have an effect, Jerry needed to take them every day. He ended up taking 8 different supplements to get the dosages the doctor recommended but it was costing him over $300 a month.
Then one day while searching on the internet, he found GlucoRemedy. And to his surprise it contained everything his doctor recommended and a whole lot more. The science behind it was solid and even his doctor agreed that GlucoRemedy was truly a powerful formulation.
GlucoRemedy contains the most powerful and clinically proven ingredients for helping regulate blood sugar naturally. Chromium, bitter melon, banaba and other plant extracts.And every ingredient has been clinically proven to lower blood sugar and improve insulin sensitivity. And to Jerry's delight, GlucoRemedy was a lot less expensive then taking all of those supplements individually.
He showed the ingredients to his doctor and he recommended that Jerry continue using the product, as he was experiencing wonderful results. Plus, he started recommending GlucoRemedy to his other patients.
The following is the letter we received from Jerry.
Dear Makers of GlucoRemedy,
After spending years suffering from diabetes, thanks to you, I have finally found an effective product to naturally manage my blood sugar. After just 4 months on the GlucoRemedy, I have been able to get off of my insulin completely.
The days of uncontrollable blood sugar and suffering the highs and lows are over. Each month on your product has consistently lowered my blood sugar and my doctor finally agreed I didn't need the insulin anymore.
I have been off of Lantus for over 3 months now and have not had any problems. I've lost over 20 pounds and I feel great. I am able to do all the things I couldn't do before due to a lack of energy and I have started substitute teaching again. something I never thought I would be able to do. I am just so encouraged by the great results I have achieved.
I am able to travel again with my wife and we recently took a trip to Greece, something we always wanted to do and now she's having trouble keeping up with me!
I can't thank you enough for this life-changing product, I was really beginning to lose hope. I would recommend this amazing product to anyone suffering from high blood sugar, it has definitely worked for me. Sincerely,
Only Clinically Proven Ingredients Are Included In Our Formulation
To start, GlucoRemedy only includes ingredients that have a proven track record for either lowering blood sugar or increasing insulin sensitivity. We've only added nutrients with proven results, not theories.
Many blood sugar supplements contain ingredients that are not backed up by real scientific evidence. Herbs and plant extracts that have not been shown to be effective in real scientific peer reviewed journals. Our Formulation is backed by dozens of research studies proving the effectiveness of our ingredients. So when you take GlucoRemedy you'll feel the difference and you'll see improvements in blood sugar management.
Our formulation contains the powerful plant extract Gymnema Sylvestre.
Gymnema sylvestre is regarded as one of the plants with potent blood sugar lowering properties.
A link has been observed between obesity, Gymnemic acids and blood sugar regulation.
The atomic arrangement of Gymnemic acid molecules is similar to that of glucose molecules. And these molecules fill the receptor locations on the taste buds thereby preventing its activation by sugar molecules present in the food, this helps reduce the cravings for sugar. A common problem in those with insulin resistance.
Similarly, Gymnemic acid molecules fill the receptor location in the absorptive external layers of the intestine preventing the sugar molecules absorption by the intestine, resulting in low blood sugar levels.
There is minimal to nil downside in trying Gymnema Sylvestre and the individual results have the potential to be quite significant. The daily dose of GlucoRemedy contains 100mg and it's fast-acting: In a recent literature review a Japanese Scientist confirmed the anti-sweet activity of gymnemic acid, the inhibition of intestinal sugar absorption and insulin secretion by gymnemic acids resulting in an anti-diabetic effect.
Plus, GlucoRemedy also contains another potent blood sugar lowering ingredient Licorice Root.
Licorice Root was chosen as the "Medicinal plant of 2012," the root has been treasured in traditional healing since ancient times.
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics in Berlin have now discovered that licorice root also contains substances with an anti-diabetic effect. These amorfrutins not only reduce blood sugar, they are also anti-inflammatory and are very well tolerated. Making them suitable for use in the treatment of complex metabolic disorders like diabetes and heart disease.
In other words, The reduced glucose level created by taking licorice root prevents the development of insulin resistance. Leading to better control of blood sugar.
These amazing ingredients are powerful in and of themselves, but Bitter Melon also known as Mormordica charantia adds another proven element that can significantly reduce blood sugar.
Bitter Melon has acquired a reputation for effective diabetes management. In a case study series,diabetic patients were given aqueous extract or dried powder of M. charantia fruit (Bitter Melon), as a single dose or 3 times per day respectively. After 3 weeks the extract and powder caused a 54% and 25% reduction in mean blood glucose respectively. Also HbA1c was reduced from an average of 8.37 to 6.1%.
Our research team scoured the medical literature and found solid evidence supporting specific herbal extracts and compounds with proven benefits in blood sugar regulation and improvement of insulin sensitivity.With these, our researchers, scientists and doctors formulated a proprietary blend of vitamins and herbal extracts. Below are some of the powerful ingredients in GlucoRemedy.
Our manufacturing facility is FDA approved and adheres to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) for supplement manufacturers. Our process guarantees the potency, purity and quality in 10 different ways:
Our Ingredients are Backed By Hundreds of Clinical Studies...Here Are Just a Few.
"We conclude that, in this population of elderly, diabetic patients undergoing rehabilitation, dietary supplementation with chromium is beneficial in moderating glucose intolerance. In addition, chromium intake appears to lower plasma lipid levels." International Journal of Vitamins and Nutrition Research 2004
" Our results suggest that banaba extract may be useful for prevention and treatment of hyperglycemia and obesity in type II diabetics. " Journal of Nutrition-2001
"Guggul supports cholesterol metabolism, and exerts an antioxidant effect, which supports the normal oxidation levels of cholesterol in the body." University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas
"A group of California researchers explored the impact of bitter melon extracts in diabetic and normal rats. Overall, bitter melon "powerfully lowered glucose levels" in diabetic rats and "exhibited beneficial effects in the regulation of blood glucose" in healthy rats. In fact, bitter melon extract reduced blood glucose more than did metformin (67% and 63% vs 54%, respectively)." Journal of Medicinal Food
"In obese participants, 20mg of zinc daily for 8 weeks in obese adolescents who were insulin resistant noted improvements in all biomarkers of glucose metabolism and inflammatory parameters, and a beneficial change was seen in oxidative biomarkers as well as most of the lipid panel." Journal of Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders
"In a cohort study, 32-48mg Glucosol (1% Corosolic Acid) reduced blood glucose in diabetic persons after 15 days by up to 30% (soft gel 46mg) or 20% (hard gel 46mg). " Journal of Ethnopharmacology
"The binding of the amorfrutin molecules activates various genes that reduce the plasma concentration of certain fatty acids and glucose. The reduced glucose level prevents the development of insulin resistance -- the main cause of adult diabetes." Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 2012
"Gymnemic acids have antidiabetic, antisweetener and anti-inflammatory activities" J Clin Biochem Nutrition-2007
"In 1997, a Japanese Scientist described the anti-sweet activity of gymnemic acid, the inhibition of intestinal sugar absorption and insulin secretion by gymnemic acids, anti-diabetic effect of leaves of G. sylvestre and the development of Gymnema tea and Gymnema chewing gum for health food for preventing obesity and diabetes." Journal of Nutrition - 1999
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If you tried to purchase just some of the ingredients in GlucoRemedy at your health food store, you could easily spend the following amounts for a 30 day supply:
What's more, it's so much easier to get these nutrients in one convenient supplement, rather than having to mix and match them yourself. All the work has already been done for you. It's great to know that in these tough economic times, you can count on us to keep this formula affordable
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That's right - that means you can try out GlucoRemedy at my risk, and request a refund any time within 60 days of your most recent order!
Look: 30 days from now you can be nothing more than a month older, or you can be taking steps towards improving your well being, you decide. You have nothing to fear, because you're protected by a full 60 day guarantee. You have nothing to lose by giving the GlucoRemedy Formula a try. If it doesn't produce results, I honestly want you to ask for your money back! If it doesn't work, it costs you nothing. If it does, it will change your life forever.
If you were to try and buy just some of the ingredients in GlucoRemedy, you would spend over $129 and have to take 8 or more capsules per day and you still wouldn't match our proprietary blend and guaranteed potency.
For a limited time, we will send you a 14 day supply of GlucoRemedy and enroll you in our "Preferred Customer Program."
That's right. You will receive a free trial bottle and membership into our preferred customer program which qualifies you to receive a full $20 discount on all your future bottles of GlucoRemedy.
And so you don't go a day without the power of GlucoRemedy, you'll automatically receive a fresh bottle every 30 days and your credit card will be billed the preferred member price of $39.95, plus S&H - not the $59.95 non members have to pay. There are no minimum amounts of bottles to buy, and you can pause or cancel at any time. Your trial bottle will give you a full 14 days to make sure the product is right for you. At the end of the 14 days, if you're not completely satisfied, you can cancel without obligation.
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Take the time to research our ingredients and we think you'll come to the conclusion that no other formula offers a more complete arsenal against blood sugar problems. GlucoRemedy contains ingredients that have helped people:
The ingredients in GlucoRemedy have been researched and scrutinized by a team of scientists and doctors, and now you can try it without risk or obligation.
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Note: This news release was issued by Georgia State University on September 10, 2020.
Distinguished University Professor of Psychology Vince Calhoun has been named director of the Center for Advanced Brain Imaging (CABI), a joint venture between Georgia State University and the Georgia Institute of Technology.
CABI opened in 2009 to provide academic researchers with access to functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) facilities to conduct studies on topics ranging from autism and learning disabilities to brain signals and brain-computer interfaces. The center contains advanced neuroimaging facilities that allow scientists to observe detailed functional and structural pathways in the brain. CABI includes facilities for in-scanner electroencephalography, transcranial magnetic stimulation and transcranial Doppler sonography, as well as eye-tracking and other psychophysiological techniques.
Calhoun, a Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) Eminent Scholar in Neuroscience and Neuroinfomatics, also holds appointments in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Georgia Tech and in neurology and psychiatry at Emory University School of Medicine. He is the founding director of the Center for Translational Research in Neuroimaging and Data Science (TReNDS), a tri-institutional effort supported by Georgia State, Georgia Tech and Emory to increase cooperation among Atlanta brain imaging researchers. Calhoun’s research is focused on developing new ways to analyze and use complex brain imaging data by drawing on advanced machine-learning approaches.
Jennifer Rainey Marquez
Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development
Georgia State University
Last revised September 10, 2020


Researchers at the University of California San Diego created an ultrasound patch that can measure blood flow in vessels as deep as 14 cm within the body. The stretchy patch can be applied to the skin and may help clinicians to monitor and diagnose various conditions, including blockages that could cause an infarct. The patch contains an array of ultrasound transducers that can measure blood flow in vessels directly beneath it and the ultrasound beam can also be steered to assess vessels that are nearby, but not directly below.
Monitoring blood flow in specific vessels can help clinicians to diagnose various cardiovascular diseases. For instance, measuring changes in blood flow in the carotid artery could show that someone is at a risk of stroke, and help to initiate treatment before a stroke occurs. However, current technology to accurately measure blood flow can be inconvenient, invasive, requiring a qualified technician to use an ultrasound probe to investigate the target.
The flexible device contains a 12 x 12 grid of tiny ultrasound transducers embedded in a stretchy polymer. The transducers can be controlled to activate together, allowing the researchers to investigate vessels that are as deep as 14 cm beneath the skin. In another mode, the transducers will activate at different times, causing the ultrasound beam to be steered, which allows the user to investigate vessels that do not lie directly beneath the patch.
“With the phased array technology, we can manipulate the ultrasound beam in the way that we want,” said Muyang Lin, another researcher involved in the study. “This gives our device multiple capabilities: monitoring central organs as well as blood flow, with high resolution. This would not be possible using just one transducer.”
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