Re3: my back kidneys are killing me

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Re3: my back kidneys are killing me

 

G'day

- 'diet pepsie'-->sounds like ASPARTAME poisoning ici

- this is very serious stuff & allopathic drugs can only increase the damage!

-the good news is if You stop drinking the 'Sweet Poison',your body has a chance

of healing via TCM

cheers,

dobbie

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Aspartame Disease: An FDA-Approved Epidemic

 

By H. J. Roberts, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.C.C.P.

 

 

" Diet " products containing the chemical sweetener aspartame can have multiple

neurotoxic, metabolic, allergenic, fetal and carcinogenic effects. My database

of 1,200 aspartame reactors--based on logical diagnostic criteria, including

predictable recurrence on rechallenge--is reviewed.

 

The existence of aspartame disease continues to be denied by the FDA and

powerful corporate entities. Its magnitude, however, warrants removal of this

chemical as an " imminent public health threat. " The use of aspartame products by

over two-thirds of the population, and inadequate evaluation by

corporate-partial investigators underscore this opinion.

 

As said by Senator Howard Metzenbaum (1):

 

" We had better be sure that the questions that have been raised about the safety

of this product are answered. I must say at the outset, this product was

approved by the FDA in circumstances that can only be described as troubling. "

 

I have devoted more than two decades to analyzing aspartame disease, a

widespread but largely ignored disorder. Its existence continues to be

reflexively denied by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the American

Medical Association (AMA), and many public health/ regulatory organizations.

 

The medical profession and consumers have been assured by the Council on

Scientific Affairs of the AMA (2) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) that

aspartame is " completely safe. " Moreover, the impression is left that reports of

serious reactions are a " health rumor " fabrication ... notwithstanding the CDC

report in 1984 of 649 aspartame reactors with many attributed disorders (3).

 

 

An Overview of Aspartame Disease

 

As far back as 1988, seven years after the initial release of aspartame, 80

percent (!) of complaints volunteered by consumers to the FDA about supplements

involved aspartame products. By April 1995, it had received 7,232 complaints.

 

I coined the term " aspartame disease " to encompass reactions to the chemical

sweetener aspartame, commonly known as NutraSweet® and Equal®. Aspartame was

originally conceived, and an application submitted, as a drug to treat peptic

ulcer. To place its magnitude in perspective, over two-thirds of the population

now uses thousands of " diet " sodas and products--including an ever-expanding

list of new ones having greater potential for adverse effects (e.g., strips

placed on the tongue to freshen the breath).

 

This report summarizes data on the first 1,200 aspartame reactors in my

database, coupled with information of considerable clinical significance. I have

elaborated on the details in Aspartame Disease: An Ignored Epidemic (4), other

books (5-8), and numerous published articles and letters (9-12).

 

It is my belief that most physicians with active practices frequently encounter

its manifestations. But, unaware of the underlying problem, they fail to inquire

about aspartame use.

 

For orientation about the gravity of this public health dilemma, I shall mention

just a few of the published associations in aspartame reactors. They include the

initiation or aggravation of diabetes mellitus, hypoglycemia, convulsions,

headache, depression, other psychiatric states, hyperthyroidism, hypertension

and arthritis; the simulation of multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease and

lupus erythematosus; increasing aspartame addiction (12); an apparent causative

role in brain tumors (10); a neurologic condition in overweight young women

known as pseudotumor cerebri; and even the carpal tunnel syndrome (11).

 

In my opinion, lack of awareness of aspartame disease has resulted in gross

miscarriage of justice. Examples include attributing the symptoms of

weight-conscious women consuming considerable amounts of aspartame to silicone

breast implants in expensive litigation (7), and imprisonment for the alleged

methanol poisoning of a deceased spouse who consumed large amounts of aspartame.

 

Having been involved in medical practice, teaching and the authorship of texts

for a half century, I do not casually make statements that might jeopardize a

longstanding reputation. As a case in point, my first book, Difficult Diagnosis:

A Guide to the Interpretation of Obscure Illness (13), was studied and used as a

reference by tens of thousands of internists and other physicians.

 

 

The following issues are also relevant:

My best teachers have been perceptive private patients.

All my studies were corporate-neutral, meaning without grants. I have had to

cope with the enormous hurdles of professional and editorial bias stemming from

the self-serving interests of corporate power wielded by a multi-billion dollar

industry. For example, virtually all my letters challenging the validity of

" negative scientific studies " published in peer-reviewed journals were rejected.

They were based on flawed protocols, the failure to use " real world " products

subjected to prolonged storage and elevated temperatures, and even the nature of

the test materials and placebos employed.

My repeated emphasis to colleagues, the FDA and the Congress that the approval

of aspartame for human use has spawned an imminent public health hazard

continues to fall on deaf ears.

A number of concerned doctors were unable to get their " anecdotal " observations

published in peer-reviewed journals, some (including the author) having been

labeled " media terrorists " disrespectful of " evidence-based " criteria.

 

About Aspartame

 

The FDA approved aspartame as a low-nutritive sweetener for use in solid form

during 1981, and in soft drinks during 1983. It is a synthetic chemical

consisting of two amino acids, phenylalanine (50 percent) and aspartic acid (40

percent), and a methyl ester (10 percent) that promptly becomes free methyl

alcohol (methanol; wood alcohol). The latter is universally considered a severe

poison.

 

Senior FDA scientists and consultants vigorously protested approving the release

of aspartame products. Their objections related to disturbing findings in animal

studies (especially the frequency of brain tumors), seemingly flawed

experimental data, and the absence of extensive pre-marketing trials on humans

using real-world products over prolonged periods.

 

Aspartame reactions may be caused by the compound itself, its three components,

stereoisomers of the amino acids, toxic breakdown products (including

formaldehyde), or combinations thereof. They often occur in conjunction with

severe caloric restriction and excessive exercise to lose weight.

 

Various metabolic and physiologic disturbances explain the clinical

complications. Only a few are listed:

Damage to the retina or optic nerves is largely due to methyl alcohol exposure.

Unlike most animals, humans cannot efficiently metabolize it.

High concentrations of phenylalanine and aspartic acid occur in the brain after

aspartame intake, unlike the modest levels of amino acids following conventional

protein consumption.

Aspartame alters the function of major amino acid-derived neurotransmitters,

especially in obese persons and after carbohydrate intake.

Phenylalanine stimulates the release of insulin and growth hormone.

The ambiguous signals to the satiety center following aspartame intake may

result either in increased food consumption or severe anorexia.

Large amounts of the radioactive-carbon label from oral aspartame intake have

been detected in DNA.

 

 

The current " acceptable daily intake " (ADI) of 50 mg aspartame/kg body weight

makes no sense. It represents the projection of animal studies based on lifetime

intake! This was clearly stated by previous FDA Commissioner Dr. Frank Young

during a U.S. Senate hearing on November 3, 1987. Furthermore, it disregards the

usual 100-fold safety factor used by the FDA as a guideline for regulated food

additives. The maximum daily intake tolerated by most reactors in my series,

based on the predictable recurrence of induced symptoms and signs, ranged from

10 to 18.3 mg/kg.

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Aspartame Side Effects

 

There are over 92 different health side effects associated with aspartame

consumption. It seems surreal, but true. How can one chemical create such chaos?

 

Aspartame dissolves into solution and can therefore travel throughout the body

and deposit within any tissue. The body digests aspartame unlike saccharin,

which does not break down within humans.

 

The multitude of aspartame side effects are indicative to your genetic

individuality and physical weaknesses. It is important to put two and two

together, nonetheless, and identify which side effects aspartame is creating

within you.

 

Aspartame Information:

 

Aspartame Side Effects

Aspartame Case Histories

Artifical Sweeteners

Phenylalanine

Phenylketonuria

Aspartame Detoxifcation:

 

How to Detox

Read about SweetPoison

Contact Janet Hull

Aspartame Side Effects

 

The components of aspartame can lead to a number of health problems, as you have

read. Side effects can occur gradually, can be immediate, or can be acute

reactions. According to Lendon Smith, M.D. there is an enormous population

suffering from side effects associated with aspartame, yet have no idea why

drugs, supplements and herbs don’t relieve their symptoms. Then, there are users

who don’t ‘appear’ to suffer immediate reactions at all. Even these individuals

are susceptible to the long-term damage caused by excitatory amino acids,

phenylalanine, methanol, and DKP.

 

Adverse reactions and side effects of aspartame include:

 

Eye

blindness in one or both eyes

decreased vision and/or other eye problems such as: blurring, bright flashes,

squiggly lines, tunnel vision, decreased night vision

pain in one or both eyes

decreased tears

trouble with contact lenses

bulging eyes

 

Ear

tinnitus - ringing or buzzing sound

severe intolerance of noise

marked hearing impairment

 

Neurologic

epileptic seizures

headaches, migraines and some severe

dizziness, unsteadiness, both

confusion, memory loss, both

severe drowsiness and sleepiness

paresthesia or numbness of the limbs

severe slurring of speech

severe hyperactivity and restless legs

atypical facial pain

severe tremors

 

Psychological/Psychiatric

severe depression

irritability

aggression

anxiety

personality changes

insomnia

phobias

 

Chest

palpitations, tachycardia

shortness of breath

recent high blood pressure

 

Gastrointestinal

nausea

diarrhea, sometimes with blood in stools

abdominal pain

pain when swallowing

 

Skin and Allergies

itching without a rash

lip and mouth reactions

hives

aggravated respiratory allergies such as asthma

 

Endocrine and Metabolic

loss of control of diabetes

menstrual changes

marked thinning or loss of hair

marked weight loss

gradual weight gain

aggravated low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)

severe PMS

 

Other

frequency of voiding and burning during urination

excessive thirst, fluid retention, leg swelling, and bloating

increased susceptibility to infection

 

Additional Symptoms of Aspartame Toxicity include the most critical symptoms of

all

death

irreversible brain damage

birth defects, including mental retardation

peptic ulcers

aspartame addiction and increased craving for sweets

hyperactivity in children

severe depression

aggressive behavior

suicidal tendencies

 

Aspartame may trigger, mimic, or cause the following illnesses:

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Epstein-Barr

Post-Polio Syndrome

Lyme Disease

Grave’s Disease

Meniere’s Disease

Alzheimer’s Disease

ALS

Epilepsy

Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

EMS

Hypothyroidism

Mercury sensitivity from Amalgam fillings

Fibromyalgia

Lupus

non-Hodgkins

Lymphoma

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)

 

These are not allergies or sensitivities, but diseases and disease syndromes.

Aspartame poisoning is commonly misdiagnosed because aspartame symptoms mock

textbook ‘disease’ symptoms, such as Grave’s Disease.

 

Aspartame changes the ratio of amino acids in the blood, blocking or lowering

the levels of serotonin, tyrosine, dopamine, norepinephrine, and adrenaline.

Therefore, it is typical that aspartame symptoms cannot be detected in lab tests

and on x-rays. Textbook disorders and diseases may actually be a toxic load as a

result of aspartame poisoning.

 

Ever gone to the doctor with real, physical symptoms, but he/she can’t find the

cause? Well, it’s probably your diet, your environment, or both.

 

Aspartame is the common denominator for over 92 different health symptoms at the

root of modern disease. The Aspartame Detoxification Program demonstrates the

most effective way to reverse disease symptoms is removing the underlying cause

- aspartame.

 

I counsel aspartame victims worldwide and have witnessed nine out of 10 clients

restore their health by following the Aspartame Detoxification Program. Begin

with detoxifying your body of all residual chemical toxins from aspartame's

chemical make up of phenylalanine, aspartic acid and methanol and their toxic

by-products, and see if any adverse health symptoms remain. Try the Aspartame

Detoxification Program, and within 30 days your symptoms should disappear.

 

Steps:

Remove all sugar-free products with aspartame from your diet.

Learn to 'read' your body. Begin recording any health changes.

Get a hair analysis.

Be happy with yourself.

Detoxify.

Restore depleted nutrients.

Exercise and get plenty of rest.

Eat 75% raw foods at every meal.

Drink water, water, water.

Get control of your life.

 

I designed this Ten Step Program to help protect your health and the health of

those you love from being seduced by the sugar-free diet craze. Wishing you good

health.

What can you do about aspartame side effects?

 

Set an example by changing your diet.

Tell everyone you know.

Talk to the schools and day care centers. Offer to speak at parent-teachers

meetings.

Contact your local, state, and Federal government representatives.

If you see someone with a diet drink, ask if they have had any of the typical

aspartame side effects.

Spread the word at your work.

Distribute the Aspartame Consumer Safety Network and Pilot's Hotline

Tell your doctor about the scientific research available proving the negative

side effects of aspartame.

Register a complaint with the FDA, the FAA, the NutraSweet Company about

aspartame poisoning.

Return all food products with aspartame, opened or unopened, to your grocer.

Tell him/her the products make you sick. The grocer can return them to the

manufacturer for a store refund. The manufacturer should get the message. So,

will the grocer.

Spread the word on computer networks.

Publish articles in newsletters at your church, place of work, or neighborhood

association.

Set a personal example for health and wellness.

© Copyright 2002. SweetPoison.com

 

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Monchello Androshi <warlocke_rising a écrit :hi everyone

 

thanx for the information about the kidneys

 

yes i am trying my best to eliminate the soda

 

its diet pepsie ,and i could really drink 4 -2 litres per day