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Need advice on detoxing from artificial sweeteners

Posted By Eric (Montgomery, Al) on 09/14/2011

I was shocked to find the information on this site. I've been googling my symptoms to find out what in the world is wrong with me--shooting pains and numbness in my legs; feels like hot "poison" (like the stinging of fire ants) in flowing through my veins, bad joint pain, especially in my ankles, a few dizzy spells if I stand up suddenly, more headaches, some blurry vision at times, etc.

I've been drinking diet drinks for 7 years. In the last 4 or 5 months, however, I've eaten a lot of other "sugar-free" foods (ice cream, atkins bars, etc. ) in order to not take in so many carbs. After reading some of these things this evening, I can only think that my health issues have all been caused because of the amount of artificial sweeteners I've put in my body. MY QUESTION: I plan to stop the sweeteners immediately. Just wondering when you think I might start feeling better? Also, should I plan on going to the doctor to get checked out?

Thanks for sharing this extremely helpful information. I pray to God that He will help my body heal.

Replied by Debbie (Melbourne, Australia ) on 09/14/2011

Eric, if you haven't already read "Excitotoxins, the Taste that Kills" By Dr. Russell Blaylock a Neurosurgeon. I have the book but haven't read it yet. It specifically deals with Aspartame and MSG. He has done extensive research on the dangers. There is also a google video by the same author (1 hour) if you want to google him.

I know that Magnesium and tumeric are glutamic blockers so that may be a start for you.

I would also take chlorophyl, which is a blood cleanser, chlorella and spirulina are also good for cleansing the kidneys and liver of toxins, they may help.

I would read the book because there have been some people who have had fatal seizures including pilots.

Stay away from all processed foods in the meantime and do a green juice detox (including what I mentioned above) like wheatgrass juice.

Replied by Debbie (Melbourne , Australia ) on 09/14/2011

Eric, I have found a list of nutrients that Dr. Russell Blaylock says will enhance detoxification of Aspartame:

http://www.wnho.net/wtdaspartame.htm

The most important starting point of any detoxification program is to stop exposure to the toxin or toxins. This means avoiding even small amounts, since once sensitized to the toxin even minute amounts can produce full-blown toxicity. This is especially so with accumulative toxins, such as aspartame. It has been shown conclusively that the metabolic products of methanol breakdown, formaldehyde in particular, accumulates on the DNA and cellular proteins. Once you have cleansed your diet of the toxin, removal of the toxin and its metabolic products from your system will begin. Central to this process is the body's detoxification system, which exist in all cells of the body, with the bulk of detoxification taking place in the liver. The detoxification system is divided into two components called phase I and phase II, which work in tandem. Toxins pass through phase I and then pass to phase II where they are further detoxified and made water-soluble for eventual disposal. It is now known that you can significantly enhance the body's ability to detoxify these substances through the judicious use of specific supplements. Of the two systems phase II is most important and most often impaired.

He then gives the list of nutrients. Everyone should be aware of the dangers of Aspartame and also MSG.

Replied by Francisca (Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France) on 09/14/2011

Eric, you are absolutely right to want to detoxify, no doubt about that! It makes one wonder why all this rubbish is allowed in the shops, it really does but well, in a capitalist society it is all about profits, not about health or wellbeing! The only way is to try to protect ourselves and those around us, not an easy task though..... As far as letting yourself be tested the idea is of course correct but I am not sure you will achieve much with it. I have no idea how things work where you live but I can tell you how they work here and in the countries around us, probably the whole of Europe. Doctors are not interested in toxins and when they test you, you can't trust their verdict as the minimum of maximum limits of just anything are often wrong.

If you manage to find a doctor who tests you for the things you are worried about the thing to do would be to get a copy of the results and check them yourself. In France you get the test results at home so that is easy, in Switzerland, where I sometimes go to the doctor because it is next door to us and have to be insured in both countries the doctor gets them but I intend to ask mine a copy of my last blood tests. After all I am paying.....

How long it will take for you to start to feel better that will depend on your body, I suppose, maybe on your age as well, the condition of your health.... I would say: wait and see! You can only get better! Good luck to you!

Replied by Francisca (Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France) on 09/14/2011

As Debbie very well said "Excitotoxins, the Taste that Kills" By Dr. Russell Blaylock is a truly great book. I thought that I had reviewed it here but somehow I can't find the review. Never mind, I will post it again..... It is easy to read and fascinating! He talks about excitotoxins like aspartame, MSG, etc and the effect they have on our health. A very important book! Moreover he is a mainstream neurosurgeon so, if he didn't really believe in what he wrote he would surely not write it because a lot of others wouldn't dare, even if they believe it!

Replied by Scorpioempress (Ridgecrest, Ca, Usa) on 10/10/2011

After I stopped using aspartame, I felt noticeable immediate improvement in a day, but I knew there had to be more to come. Then I felt more and more improvements for several months. I had anxiety, racing heart, horrible palpitations and PVSs, numbness in hands, pain in joints, foggy head, depression... I thought I was going nuts. I eliminated one thing from my diet fora few months until I eliminated aspartame. The improvement was so immediate I researched aspartame. SHOCK! That stuff really is poison. Its been 5-6 years since I laid off aspartame. I never did anything to "detox" but I probably should have. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia last year. I think the lack of detox contributed. But, now I do so many things (fluoride detox, candida cures, supplements, bentonite clay, exercise, iodine for low thyroid, hydrogen peroxide water), including detox, and I am fibro-free, fit, happy, losing my extra weight, and FULL of energy. Do the detox and everything else as well. Its only your health. :-)

Here's to your health!

R/Y, Jessica

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