BIO Mary Nash Stoddard on Twitter

PRESENTING: MARY NASH STODDARD - Co-Founder of the massive international anti-aspartame movement in the mid 1980's, following the brain tumor death of her forty two year old husband, Mike. Ms. Stoddard suffered a life threatening aspartame-related blood disorder in 1985, whereupon, The NutraSweet Co. offered her an all-expense paid vacation for two anywhere in the world, if she would agree to be tested by their doctors. She declined, with the blessing of her doctor, and the rest is history. She has conducted multi-national lecture tours and is a popular visiting professor at colleges, universities and medical schools. "Deadly Deception - Story of Aspartame" is a toxicology sourcebook, edited by Ms. Stoddard, documenting the harmful effects of the world's most toxic artificial sweetener. The companion one hour "Deadly Deception" video is further documentation - taped at a prestigious scientific conference. Stoddard's efforts, over more than two decades, led to the present rejection of the sweetener by many of the food and beverage giants of industry, as they rush to distance themselves from the liabilities associated with use of a neuro-toxic substance in their products. She has testified in court as an Expert Medical Witness and like her counterpart, Erin Brokovitch, helped with a number of lawsuits on behalf of consumers. Her powerful message has reached millions around the world through the airwaves on radio and television, in print and through popular personal appearances. Honors, Awards, Societies: • Expert Medical Witness [1992-present] * Guest Presenter Gulf War Veterans Annual Conference - [Las Vegas 1999] * Visiting Professor: U. T. Southwestern Medical School [1997] * Visiting Professor: American University School of Journalism [1999] * Visiting Professor: University of North Texas at Denton Dept. of Science [1990 and 2005] • Visiting Professor: University of Houston Bioneers Conference [2006] * Invited speaker: Hebrew Univ. Jerusalem - [1997] * Keynote speech: Mexican Government's Annual Conference on Sweeteners [1999] * Appointed Judge - State of Texas [1977-1984] * Broadcast Journalist - [1965-present] * President's Council on Food Safety - [1998-1999] * International Lecture Tours - [1996-present] * Testimony Senate Committee Hearing on Safety of Aspartame - Washington [1987] * Panelist at National News Conference Announcing Dr. John Olney's Brain Tumor/Aspartame Connection - Washington D.C. [1998] * Inducted Member Texas Radio Hall of Fame [2002-present] Representative of the Texas Rice Growers Association [Miss Rice] Board member: Irving Symphony Orchestra Board Member: Irving Community Theater Founding Board Member Radio Station KNON [public radio], Dallas Charter member City of Dallas Citizens Safety Committee Board Member Dallas Mayor’s Fee Task Force Vice President Operation Get Involved, [liaison committee of the D.P.D.] Board member Dallas Homeowners League President Save Open Space Texas Steering Committee Presidential Election Award for Public Service - Mexican Government State of Texas Board of Adjustment

Saturday, May 5, 2012

ASPARTAME FAQs from Deadly Deception Story of Aspartame

FAQ

How do I identify whether or not aspartame is in a product?

By searching carefully the ingredient label. Be sure, in the case of medications, to look at both the active and inactive ingredients. It's the law in the U.S. – Aspartame should be listed as an ingredient if the product contains it. However, there are times when a label will only state: contains phenylalanine. This is one indication that the product does contain the sweetener. Be aware that products that contain MSG [monosodium glutamate] also bear a relationship to aspartic acid in aspartame, also known as NutraSweet or Equal. Both are excitotoxins, which means they artificially stimulate the taste buds and neurotransmitters in the brain – causing cellular damage and destruction.

Where can I find acceptable alternatives to aspartame sweeteners ?

Natural alternatives to chemical or artificial sweeteners such as aspartame may be found in most food markets. They include: honey, maple syrup, turbinado sugar, fruit, fruit juice concentrates, etc.

Herbal alternatives include various forms of the herb, stevia. One good resource for this substance classified as a food supplement by the Food and Drug Administration is: Stevita Company in Arlington, Texas. Toll free: 1-888-STEVITA

Why doesn't the FDA recall aspartame if it is so bad?

The easy answer is: 'We don't know. Why don't you ask them.'

The real answer as Dr. Hays, an FAA flight surgeon from Brownwood, Texas explains it in an interview with investigative reporter Del Walters, on Washington D.C. TV news series on aspartame. "The FDA got their foot caught in a bucket – and they can't [or won't] get it out!"

Who is Dr. John Olney?

Neuroscientist, Dr. John Olney is the world expert on the neurological effects of aspartic and glutamic acids. His research shows that aspartic acid [one of the breakdown products of aspartame] caused holes in the brains of lab animals. Dr. Olney and ACSN co-founder,James Turner, Esq. were the original 'whistleblowers' on the toxicity of aspartame. He was featured at a Washington press conference to announce his findings of a ten percent increase in the rate of brain tumors since the advent of aspartame.

What is ACSN doing to help pilots?

Aspartame Consumer Safety Network was the first organization to shed light on the aspartame and flying connection. Mary Nash Stoddard was the first consumer advocate to establish a hotline for pilots to report adverse reactions. Since that time [fall of 1987], many aviation publications – including the U.S. Air Force Flying Safety magazine in two different issues – have warned pilots of the dangers of using a substance which may take away their flying careers. Deadly Deception – Story of Aspartame, ACSN's sourcebook, contains an entire chapter on flying and aspartame.

When is this issue going to be on 60-Minutes?

60-Minutes aired an expose of the aspartame issue and cover up December 28th, 1996. Mike Wallace conducted interviews with FDA officials and scientists, including Dr. John Olney. Their Australian 60-Minutes counterpart aired their scathing report on the sweetener a few months later. [ACSN's founder, Mary Nash Stoddard was called in by producers of both networks for background research and technical support.]

[Contact: Mary Nash Stoddard] marystod@airmail.net

• https://twitter.com/#!/marystod
• http://www.marystod.blogspot.com/
•http://www.goodreads.com/author_blog_posts/2119604-cancer-risks-from-aspartame-in-studies

• http://www.aspartamesafety.com

Recent (2011-2012) Radio Interviews w/Mary S.:
•http://ppjg.me/2012/02/10/ts-radio-with-special-guest-mary-nash-stoddard-on-aspartame/
•http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theorganicview/2011/04/05/author-mary-nash-stoddard-deadly-deception-story-of-aspartame •<http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theorganicview/2011/04/05/author-mary-nash-stoddard-deadly-deception-story-of- aspartame>
•http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theorganicview/2012/01/18/mary-nash-stoddard-what-you-need-to-know-about-aspartame

VIDEOS on Youtube.com <http://Youtube.com> :
•http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/artificial-sweeteners-and-other-food-substitutes-dangerous-your-health
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELgW4KBY-o4
•http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2sVe8UIEhU&list=FLLJU6TCX2cZBOqgSQt0nBig&index=1&feature=plpp_video
•http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgBiw_Il5YM&list=PL816E179E4563EA4B&index=1&feature=plpp_video
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mVA03IzsFM&feature=related
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-vO8aY-I4Y&feature=related
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpoAtwVyzZI&feature=related
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzJ6ZbQN9mY&feature=endscreen

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