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Do you suffer from migraines, joint pain, fuzzy thinking, memory loss, dizziness, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, lupus or any other physical condition that has baffled your doctor and made your life miserable? If so, please take the time to read this blog entry and watch the video clip below.
Years ago I gave up Diet Dr. Pepper….it was my favorite beverage! I probably drank at least 4 or 5 a day. I also loved Crystal Light when it first hit the market and chewing sugar free gum was a must. I was so proud of myself for making such “healthy” choices and avoiding “sugar”. It was during this time of my life when I suffered terrible headaches. I kept a headache log and one year I experienced a headache EVERY SINGLE DAY! I am convinced that the diet drinks and other low sugar/no sugar foods I was putting into my body….along with substances such as MSG and even cow’s dairy, were the main sources of my pain. Little did I know that I was poisoning my body.
We’ve all heard the connections to physical illness and aspartame but many of us don’t realize how much we continue to be exposed. It’s in most anything that is sugar free or low in sugar. I even found it on a label for pickles! It’s commonly known as “Nutri-Sweet” and “Equal” but is hidden in many beverages and foods, even some supplements. Since it’s addition into our foods back in 1983, there has been a significant rise in brain tumors, Alzheimer’s, Diabetes, Depression and auto immune diseases such as MS and Fibromyalgia. It is also a VERY common trigger for all types of headaches, especially migraines.
Aspartame can be found in products such as:
instant breakfast, breath mints, cereals, chewing gum, cocoa mixes, coffee drinks, gelatins, puddings, juices, milk drinks, vitamin/mineral supplements, soft drinks, table top sweeteners, wine coolers, topping mixes, yogurt.
SO what do I drink? For those of you who are Diet soda drinkers, if you MUST have a soda, just drink the real thing. It’s still full of nasty chemicals and incredible amounts of sugar but at least it doesn’t contain aspartame. Use safer sugar alternatives such as honey, agave nectar, xylitol, dates, or molasses to sweeten your beverages and foods. Don’t buy packaged jello and puddings and read your labels to check for any signs of artificial sweeteners. MOST gum now has aspartame….even if it’s not labeled “sugar free”. Many companies are now adding Xylitol to gum because of it’s healthy affects on the gums but this doesn’t mean that it has left off the aspartame. I have not found a gum in the store yet, that doesn’t contain this substance!
Can’t live without gum? Try Xylitol gums, mints and chocolate bars from Nature’s Sunshine….they are all very tasty and free of any harmful chemicals!!
The video below is full of shocking information that will shed more light on the dangers of this sugar alternative. It is 90 minutes long but worth the time to watch so pour your self a cup of hot tea (preferably sweetened with honey or agave nectar) and empower your self with this information. It could make all the difference in your health!
Be WELL!
Aspertame: Sweet Misery A Poisoned World
http://www.infowars.com/aspartame-sweet-misery-a-poisoned-world/
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CLEANSE IN 2010!!
At the stroke of midnight and the beginning of the new year, many of vowed the yearly January vow to lose weight! Whether you have just 5lbs to lose or 55 lbs, it is important to consider cleansing to assist the body in letting go of that unwanted fat.
Cleansing the body of toxins helps it to release weight and keep it off. We are constantly exposed to toxins such as artificial sweeteners, MSG, high fructose corn syrup, white sugars and flours, pesticides….just to name a few! By cleansing the body of these harmful toxins, you will have a much better response to your weight loss program. There are many types of cleanses on the market so make sure to do your research. I’m not a huge fan of the starvation type cleanses but I do recommend avoiding certain foods while you cleanse such as white sugars, white flours, artificial sweeteners and alcohol. Here are a couple of my favorite cleanses!
To order go to www.mynsp.com/offeringhope
Benefits:
•Supports the natural, everyday cleansing of toxic waste from the body.
•Works without posing dangerous side effects.
•Improves energy and promotes a feeling of well-being.
•Helps protect the body from disease.
CleanStart- this is a great 14-day colon cleanse that’s easy to use and tasty too. It also includes and environmental detox that helps the body clean out those daily toxins. Make sure to get the Berry Flavor!
Benefits:
•Promotes natural, healthy elimination.
•Supports normal glandular function.
•Supports the liver and digestive system.
Dieter’s Cleanse~A great 14-day cleanse to prepare your body for losing weight or just rid it of all those stored up toxins. Includes liver and bowel detox.
**Remember, when cleansing ALWAYS DRINK PLENTY OF WATER to help push the toxins out of the body and keep the bowels moving……you don’t want those toxins hanging around. Make sure your bowels eliminating every day! Each of these cleanses contain LBS II which is an awesome blend of herbs that assist the bowels in pushing those toxins through.
Weight Loss~ Stay tuned for my next blog entry on weight loss. I encourage you to AVOID DIETING and EMBRACE LIFESTYLE changes……this is the key to a healthier you!
Happy New Year and Happy Cleansing!!
