My Question On Splenda To The Dr.LS

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To: Mtngal

Sent: Saturday, May 22, 2004 10:05 PM

You may want to keep this on file too.. be cautious and read up on it..

this is one article that we disected in class and this info is very valid..

http://suewidemark.com/splenda.htm

Now I have heard DR Mercola speak many times and I am with him...if it is

made in a labit is not good for us...any questions DEB...just ask.

Stevia you can pick up in health food stores

I know I know...what will you be able to eat lol

----- Original Message -----

Hey Thanks For The Info LS.... My Educator for diabetics told me to drink

crystal light... Have you heard anything about Splenda???? Is It Good for you???

For i had Bought it a Week or so ago!!!

Hugs!!! Mtngal

" If you have children this is one send you may want to read

over and over...Aspartame the sweet killer as I would like to refer to;

is possibly the one chemical made in a lab, that should be avoided

at all cost..Read your labels...You want to stop dieting forever

stop using any product with Aspartame, also known as

NutraSweet, Equal, Spoonful, and Equal-Measure.

Once upon a time in the early 80's..

researchers at G.D. Searle pharmaceutical company were looking for an ulcer drug

when they accidentally stumbled upon a white, crystalline powder that was 180

times sweeter than sugar. This man made synthetic compound consisted of two

isolated amino acids, phenylalanine and aspartic acid chemically bonded by

methanol (wood alcohol.) Searle dubbed the new compound aspartame and was

relentless in gaining approval for its use as a food additive, despite the

dangers they knew it could possibly present...Little did they know how dangerous

their little experiment was....

Aspartame accounts for over 75 percent of the adverse reactions to food

additives reported to the FDA. Many of these reactions are very serious

including seizures and death. A few of the 90 different documented symptoms

listed in the report as being caused by aspartame include: Headaches/migraines,

dizziness, seizures, nausea, numbness, muscle spasms, weight gain, rashes,

depression, fatigue, irritability, tachycardia, insomnia, vision problems,

hearing loss, heart palpitations, breathing difficulties, anxiety attacks,

slurred speech, loss of taste, tinnitus, vertigo, memory loss, a

According to researchers and physicians studying the adverse effects of

aspartame, the following chronic illnesses can be triggered or worsened by

ingesting of aspartame. Brain tumors, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, chronic

fatigue syndrome ( does this ring a bell for anyone), parkinson's disease,

alzheimer's, mental retardation, lymphoma, birth defects, fibromyalgia, and

diabetes. and joint pain.

There is a safer sweetener alternative, STEVIA

I know that some you might question my qualifications or motivation for telling

this story, however being a Disease Specialist in the Pharmaceutical industry

and a Nutritionist you may swallow this easier if you knew my story...... My

story on aspartame and stevia. For 9 years, I suffered from chronic migraine

headaches, at least 18 a month. I was literally addicted to Maxalt, a

prescription migraine wafer drug; the only medication I found effective at

alleviating the often unbearable pain. All the while, I had attributed these

headaches to a whiplash injury I sustained in an automobile accident around the

same time the headaches began occurring more frequently. Several months ago as I

started reading about the hazards associated with artificial sweeteners for

classes and for my own personal agenda, I decided to quit using all products

containing aspartame. Since that day, I have not had one single headache. The

transformation from chronic pain to living pain-free has been nothing short of

miraculous. I have also begun to learn about using stevia as a sweetener.

Granted, it takes some getting used to. Stevia is so very powerful, that you

have to learn to use the smallest amount to achieve a desired sweetness. But the

rewards are more than worthwhile. In addition to not having to deal with

splitting headaches, I have noticed that my craving for sweets has become

significantly diminished. Well except for apple pie.....Talk about an easy,

painless way to stop overindulging in goodies. (my weakness!) And I have found

stevia concentrate to be not only delicious, but an invaluable aid in healing

skin abrasions. Don't wait for the FDA or Health Canada to give stevia its

blessing. Aspartame is making them billions of dollars... It may be a long time

in coming. I urge you to immediately (if not sooner) empty your kitchen

cupboards of all products containing aspartame. Throw out your Equal, Crystal

Lite, diet sodas, chewing gum, and don't forget the toothpaste! You not only

will become liberated, but a whole lot healthier in the process. And remember

these words from Dr. n Whitaker: 'ly, I don't let aspartame into my

house--children live there.'

You want to alleviate pain, discomfort, pounds

and stop dieting forever

here is your answer

STOP using ASPARTAME

read those labels....

and before I forget

here are some benefits of STEVIA

* Stevia actually balances blood sugar levels, and is safe for use by both

diabetics and hypoglycemics.

* Unlike aspartame, there are no reports of adverse effects from stevia's use

and scientific studies throughout the world prove out its safety. Stevia has

never been shown to cause brain tumours, seizures, blindness, or any of the

other 92 adverse reactions associated with aspartame. * Unlike aspartame, stevia

reduces the craving for sweets, making it the ideal sweetener for a society

desperate to lose weight.

* Unlike sugar, stevia reduces cavities by retarding the growth of plaque.

* Stevia is used as a digestive aid in Brazil.

* Stevia contains antiseptic properties which have proven beneficial in speeding

the healing process of skin wounds.

* Tests show that stevia's antimicrobial properties inhibit the growth of

streptococcus and other bacteria. This is especially noteworthy since some forms

of streptococcus have become antibiotic resistant.