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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

Sunday, October 28, 2012

ASPARTAME ADVERSE REACTION QUESTIONNAIRE - HEART/PAD/MUSCLE-JOINT PAIN/GASTROINTESTINAL

Over a 27 year period, ACSN has collected thousands of Adverse Reaction Reports such as this one. If you feel you have had a reaction to your Artificial Sweetener Aspartame or Neotame please email: marystod@airmail.net or go to: <http://aspartamesafety.com/web/questionnaire/>

ASPARTAME CONSUMER SAFETY NETWORK QUESTIONNAIRE

Name:  R.S. Jr.
Age_32__ Sex: Male
Address: xxx xxxxx
City:  xxxxxx New Jersey

Medical problems that you believe are caused from using aspartame:
Irregular Heart Beat, Anxiety / Panic Attacks, Joint Pain, Muscle weakness, especially in the legs, lack of muscular endurance, weight gain, headache, Pain in neck and shoulders, Mental confusion and "fog", loss of concentration, decreased sex-drive, upset stomach.

Why do you believe aspartame caused these problems?
The problems began gradually about the time I started to use aspartame products on a regular basis, and increased dramatically as my use of these products increased.

Did the symptoms go away when you stopped using the products? 
I have been off of aspartame for 2 weeks, and the vast majority of my symptoms are gone or improving greatly, including chronic problems I had for years.

Did you see a Doctor about symptoms?
Yes, especially when I began having panic attacks and irregular heart beat.

Did Doctor think it related to aspartame?
No, he diagnosed me with severe stress and depression.  My panic attacks ceased when I quit using aspartame.

Did you report your symptoms to the FDA (Food & Drug Admin.) or any other
group?
Not yet, but I am planning to contact the FDA.

What specific products(s) containing aspartame were you consuming when you
experienced these symptoms?
Diet sodas, flavored waters, and a variety of "low carb" products and sugar-free products.

On the average, what quantity were you consuming (how often, how much each
time, etc.)
I began only having aspartame once in awhile.  As I started a "low carb" diet, I used Diet drinks and sugar free foods much more often.  Maybe 2 sodas a day, and 2 or 3 diet products.

How long had you been consuming these products before you experienced the
symptoms?
Some symptoms, such as weight gain, joint pain, mental "fog", etc have been with me for a few years.  The severe panic attacks and heart problems began after I increased the amount of products I was consuming.

FOR THOSE CONCERNED ABOUT WEIGHT:   
Did you begin using products with aspartame when you began a restricted
calorie diet?
I had been using aspartame products sparingly before that, such as a diet soda here and there.  However, I GREATLY increased my intake of aspartame while dieting.

Did you use aspartame products only for some of your meals to save calories?
I would use aspartame products such as diet bars, snacks, etc more to avoid sugar than to save calories.

Did aspartame seem to help you lose weight at first?
No, never.  I have gained a significant amount of weight after using aspartame products. 

What were the long term weight loss effects of using aspartame.
35 lb weight gain over 2 years. (ed.: Asparbesity?)

Date: August 2, 2004 6:04:20 PM CDT
Subject: Aspartame questionnaire  



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