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

Tuesday, July 29, 2014

#Aspartame Adverse Reaction Report (Typical of Thousands Received by ACSN org.)

The following is a fairly typical, serious report to our Aspartame Awareness Home Office in Dallas. Tens of Thousands have contacted us over the years to tell their stories - often with supporting documentation in the form of Medical Records. Often, a relative contacts us to talk about losing a loved one to this terrible substance. It breaks my heart to hear and read these things, but I continue to educate and provide hope and comfort to those who have suffered so needlessly. These victims deserve better than this! - Mary Nash Stoddard

Date: March 11, 2004 12:08:29 PM CST
Subject: Nutrasweet Questionnaire

Nutrasweet Questionnaire

Dear Ms Stoddard - I found the website aspartamesafety.com today, and thought I'd share my story, as old as it is.
I'm not a pilot - but when I had my first attack, I was driving on the New York State Thruway.  Fortnately I wasn't alone.  The trip from upstate New York to Newton MA took close to 10 hours, and included two stops at hospitals along the way.  The ER doctors assumed it was from July 4th weekend drinking with friends; but the attacks continued.
I've always felt that the stuff was dangerous.  People look at me like I'm cuckoo when I tell my story - all I can say was that my problem stopped after I stopped ingesting the stuff.
And I refuse to give it to my kids.
Good luck in your endeavors.
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Name: T. D.
Age: 42
Sex: Male
Westborough MA
Medical problem caused by Aspartame:
Extreme vertigo/nausea/dizziness
Why I believe they were caused by aspartame:
Because they stopped when I stopped drinking diet beverages.
Did the symptoms go away?
Yes, after about a month or two.  For a period of some months in 1992, I had regular attacks, occurring about every 14 days, of vertigo where I couldn't stand up, I couldn't walk - all I could do was hold onto the floor, vomit, and hold on for dear life for the 10-15 hours the attacks would last. 
When I stopped drinking diet drinks, the attacks continued for a month or two, with decreasing severity and intensity, and the time between the attacks got longer, until they stopped altogether.  I haven't had an experience like this since late 1992.
Did I see a doctor? 
Yes.  I saw an ENT who performed extensive tests, including an MRI, to rule out brain tumor or a tumor in the ear exerting pressure on the vestibular system.  He also ruled out drug use, wax buildup in the ear, and other ear-related problems.
Did the doctor think it was linked to Aspartame? No.
Did I report the symptoms?  No.  This is the first time I'm reporting it anywhere.
What specific products:
Diet Coca-Cola, Crystal Light (powdered drink mix)
How much/how often:
At least 6 - 12oz cans of Diet Coke a day; several 8-12 oz glasses of Crystal Light.  It wasn't bad for me, and calorie free, so what was the harm of drinking so much? 
How long before I experienced symptoms? 
I don't recall - it was 10 plus years ago, now - but probably some months.  My first attack occurred over the July 4 weekend and continued into the fall.  I probably started drinking the stuff as a means to lose weight - I had gained a lot over the holidays.


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