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Would you believe Sugar Free chewing gum could have such an effect on your life? That it could bring anxiety, insomnia, depression, mind-fog, abdominal pain, unbearable leg and arm cramps, blurred vision, endless trips to the doctors, hysteria, suicidal thoughts and paranoia? As the weird and horrifying symptoms progressed I sought the help of several doctors, a psychiatrist and made two visits to the Emergency ward. I was prescribed Valium, anti inflammatories, and excessive amounts of pain killers. This gave me no relief. Multiple tests were done for Electrolyte imbalances, mineral deficiencies, Multiple Sclerosis, Diabetes, Lupus, all clear. These conditions all mimic the symptoms of Aspartame poisoning. Here I was an athletic, health-conscious young woman with every reason to enjoy my youth and life, but this was rapidly being destroyed and the doctors couldn’t help me.

Verification from American experts regarding my experience with Aspartame:

WHAT EXPERTS SAY ABOUT ASPARTAME and ABBY CORMACK

“Tragically, Abby’s experience with aspartame is far from unique. In 1985 I first encountered a clinical situation in which aspartame clearly triggered a manic episode in one of my patients. Initially I made an incorrect diagnosis of bipolar disorder and actually started a treatment regimen of lithium carbonate. The overall picture however was not totally consistent with bipolar illness, especially as a grand mal seizure accompanied the “manic” episode. Some detective work as to what was different in my patient’s life resulted in the conclusion that the only significant change was the sudden introduction of a large amount of Crystal Lite (aspartame) into her diet. The total elimination of all aspartame resulted in fairly rapid resolution of her symptoms. The lithium was discontinued and she has remained symptom, and aspartame, free. I believe it is essential for all physicians to include a dietary history when assessing patients. Whenever aspartame is found to be included in the diet, I would encourage all health care professionals to educate their patients about the hazards and encourage complete abstinence from this artificial sweetener. In my own practice, I have found that many patients improve substantially with just this simple change. In particular, patients with underlying mood disorders appear to be particularly sensitive to the adverse consequences of this extremely hazardous substance.” (Dr RG Walton MD, Medical Director, Safe Harbor Behavioral Health, Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine, Adjunct Professor Of Psychiatry, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine)

“Aspartame/NutraSweet cripples the lives of thousands of people. When I tried to persuade the president of the Searle Drug company, manufacturers of that chemical sweetener, to do the tests that would find any dangers it posed before it was marketed he blew me off. His name was Donald Rumsfeld (Iraq war architect). In exchanges about aspartame safety with him and his company I learned how little he values human life.” (Attorney James Turner, who with Dr. John Olney tried to prevent approval of aspartame)

“I have reviewed the recent experience of Abby Cormack while chewing four (4) packs of aspartame gum daily, based on her “medical timeline 2007” — coupled with the details of her testing and doctoring by interested and competent professionals, and the dramatic improvement of her psychological and most other symptoms following the avoidance of aspartame products. Her problem appears to be largely due to aspartame disease, as I have detailed in many publications. I have reported severe depression, anxiety, insomnia, cramps, speech disturbance, confusion, blurred vision, eruptions, and neuropathic symptoms in numerous aspartame reactors consuming both gum and other products containing this chemical. Fortunately, her mother suspected the cause which had escaped the attention of several doctors. I have admired the great emphasis by persons in New Zealand and its government on avoiding exposure to a variety of toxic substances. The serious documented affliction of this young woman due to consuming aspartame is probably replicated by many other consumers in the country, and warrants the profound attention of its regulatory agencies.” (Dr. H. J. Roberts, M.D., FACP, FCCP Named the Best Doctor in the USA by a national publication, author of 1,000 page medical text - Aspartame Disease: An Ignored Epidemic)