Help New Mexico BAN Aspartame!!!!

MizzT · 01-23-2006, 02:56 PM

WHOOOOOOO HOOOOOOO
OK....my stomach actually hurts from grinning, screaming, laughing etc

ALERT: HELP NEW MEXICO BAN ASPARTAME

http://www.organicconsumers.org/aspartame1.cfm

Aspartame, also known as NutraSweet, is currently in 6000 food products and in over 500 pharmaceutical preparations, despite clear proof of its toxicity. In fact, in November, a study published in "Environmental Health Perspectives," a peer-reviewed journal affiliated with the National Institutes of Health, clearly demonstrated that rats consuming Aspartame had a higher incidence of tumors, Leukemia, Lymphoma, and other cancers.
Study: ehp.niehs.nih.gov/docs/2005/8711/abstract.html

In light of this evidence, health activists have introduced legislation that would ban Aspartame in the state of New Mexico. Introduced in the state Senate by Albuquerque Democratic Senator Gerald Ortiz y Pino as Senate Bill 250, and in the state House by Gallup Navajo Democratic Representative Irvin Harrison as House Bill 202, the measure draws upon statutes that allow the state to regulate poisonous and deleterious food additives in the interest of public health. A successful bill of this type could set a powerful precedent for the whole country.

The political climate in New Mexico is ripe for this kind of legislation, especially in light of Governor Bill Richardson's newly unveiled Healthy Kids initiatives - including a pledge to kick junk food out of middle and high schools - and his expressed interest in asserting the rights of states to protect public health.

However, the processed food industry is trying to kill this legislation. Governor Bill Richardson and the New Mexico Legislature must know that there is strong public support for this legislation.

Take Action: Support the Aspartame Ban Legislation:
http://www.organicconsumers.org/aspartame1.cfm
__________________________________

Please Contact Governor Richardson and Senate President Pro Tempore Ben Altamirano:

* Ask Governor Richardson to Give an Executive Message on the Aspartame Ban Bill. This is necessary to keep the Bill alive in the Senate

* Ask Senate President Pro Tem Ben Altamirano to recommend a "Do-Pass" of the Aspartame Ban Bill out of His Committee as "Germane to this Session"

Governor Bill Richardson
Office of the Governor
490 Old Santa Fe Trail
Room 400
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 476-2200

Ben D. Altamirano
Senate President Pro Tempore
1123 Santa Rita Street
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 986-4733

If you live outside New Mexico, please also ask your Governor and Legislators to support an Aspartame Ban in your state.

__________________________________

The author of the bills can be reached at:

Stephen Fox
217 W. Water NM 87501
505 983-2002
stephen@santafefineart.com
__________________________________

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sherijo · 01-23-2006, 04:49 PM

This is the first thing to make me smile today!

Hooray!

sheri

paxilgirl · 01-23-2006, 08:25 PM

That is too cool.....aspertame is complete garbage!

rdjanis · 01-23-2006, 08:29 PM

Thanks Bev!!

MizzT · 01-23-2006, 08:53 PM

Bill Richardson really ROCKS on most things. On some things i go

Delynbetter · 01-23-2006, 09:14 PM

Wow. I'm in awe! Maybe some of that intelligence could cross the border into Texas?

dar7726 · 01-26-2006, 04:32 AM

Great news. Thanks for sharing.

zappelina · 01-26-2006, 02:01 PM

Good initiative, Bev! Hope they succeed in banning it!

seahorse18 · 01-30-2006, 06:49 PM

I hope they ban it not only in New Mexico, but all 50 states (not to mention other countries! This, and all the other "sweeteners" are pure junk - not worth the title of "food". I am sure, since I was an aspertame junkie for many years, that it really contributed to my so-called mental problems.

Another bad news substance is Saccharine (if I spelled that right). Why it is still being sold in certain beverages and food items, I will never figure out. I once knew someone who had tons - and I mean tons - of foods containing it stashed in her basement. She was so worried that they would eventually ban it that I think she was hoarding it! She was using it(little by little)on a daily basis, apparently, just to avoid eating sugar. Now, I understand totally about avoiding sugar toxicity, since I have to avoid all sugar myself, but, really, how healthy could all those chemicals be for anyone?

01-23-2006, 02:56 PM	#1
MizzT Banned Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NM Posts: 6,881	Help New Mexico BAN Aspartame!!!! WHOOOOOOO HOOOOOOO OK....my stomach actually hurts from grinning, screaming, laughing etc ALERT: HELP NEW MEXICO BAN ASPARTAME http://www.organicconsumers.org/aspartame1.cfm Aspartame, also known as NutraSweet, is currently in 6000 food products and in over 500 pharmaceutical preparations, despite clear proof of its toxicity. In fact, in November, a study published in "Environmental Health Perspectives," a peer-reviewed journal affiliated with the National Institutes of Health, clearly demonstrated that rats consuming Aspartame had a higher incidence of tumors, Leukemia, Lymphoma, and other cancers. Study: ehp.niehs.nih.gov/docs/2005/8711/abstract.html In light of this evidence, health activists have introduced legislation that would ban Aspartame in the state of New Mexico. Introduced in the state Senate by Albuquerque Democratic Senator Gerald Ortiz y Pino as Senate Bill 250, and in the state House by Gallup Navajo Democratic Representative Irvin Harrison as House Bill 202, the measure draws upon statutes that allow the state to regulate poisonous and deleterious food additives in the interest of public health. A successful bill of this type could set a powerful precedent for the whole country. The political climate in New Mexico is ripe for this kind of legislation, especially in light of Governor Bill Richardson's newly unveiled Healthy Kids initiatives - including a pledge to kick junk food out of middle and high schools - and his expressed interest in asserting the rights of states to protect public health. However, the processed food industry is trying to kill this legislation. Governor Bill Richardson and the New Mexico Legislature must know that there is strong public support for this legislation. Take Action: Support the Aspartame Ban Legislation: http://www.organicconsumers.org/aspartame1.cfm __________________________________ Please Contact Governor Richardson and Senate President Pro Tempore Ben Altamirano: * Ask Governor Richardson to Give an Executive Message on the Aspartame Ban Bill. This is necessary to keep the Bill alive in the Senate * Ask Senate President Pro Tem Ben Altamirano to recommend a "Do-Pass" of the Aspartame Ban Bill out of His Committee as "Germane to this Session" Governor Bill Richardson Office of the Governor 490 Old Santa Fe Trail Room 400 Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505) 476-2200 Ben D. Altamirano Senate President Pro Tempore 1123 Santa Rita Street Silver City, NM 88061 (505) 986-4733 If you live outside New Mexico, please also ask your Governor and Legislators to support an Aspartame Ban in your state. __________________________________ The author of the bills can be reached at: Stephen Fox 217 W. Water NM 87501 505 983-2002 stephen@santafefineart.com __________________________________ The OCA also needs your financial support to continue working on these important issues. Please donate today! DONATE TO THE OCA Donate Now! http://www.organicconsumers.org/donations.htm __________________________________ Please forward this publication to family and friends, place it on websites, print it, duplicate it and post it freely. Knowledge is power! Help others learn about food safety, organics, and related topics. Place a link on YOUR website to http://www.OrganicConsumers.org Banners for your use - http://www.OrganicConsumers.org/logos.htm __________________________________ To update your subscription information or unsubscribe: http://www.organicconsumers.org/organicbytes.htm __________________________________ OCA Action Alerts are a publication of: ORGANIC CONSUMERS ASSOCIATION 6771 South Silver Hill Drive Finland, MN 55603 Phone: (21- 226-4164 Fax: (21 353-7652 __________________________________ Organic Consumers Association mailing lists are powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV® list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP® mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. http://www.lsoft.com/products/listserv-powered.asp

01-23-2006, 04:49 PM	#2
sherijo Banned Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: chicago, illinois Posts: 1,358	Re: Help New Mexico BAN Aspartame!!!! This is the first thing to make me smile today! Hooray! sheri

01-23-2006, 08:25 PM	#3
paxilgirl "Stinks of lavender" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 10,382	Re: Help New Mexico BAN Aspartame!!!! That is too cool.....aspertame is complete garbage! __________________ Paxilgirl Put on Paxil for situational depression in August 2003. Was also on .5 mg of Clonozapem. Started on 10mg and increased to 30mg. Weaned off during the summer of 2004. Became PAXIL FREE October 4, 2004. Completely recovered!!!

01-23-2006, 08:29 PM	#4
rdjanis "has a lavender scented keyboard" Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ontario Posts: 22,238	Re: Help New Mexico BAN Aspartame!!!! Thanks Bev!! __________________ Rita

01-23-2006, 08:53 PM	#5
MizzT Banned Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NM Posts: 6,881	Re: Help New Mexico BAN Aspartame!!!! Bill Richardson really ROCKS on most things. On some things i go

01-23-2006, 09:14 PM	#6
Delynbetter Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 10,518	Re: Help New Mexico BAN Aspartame!!!! Wow. I'm in awe! Maybe some of that intelligence could cross the border into Texas?

01-26-2006, 04:32 AM	#7
dar7726 Banned Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,488	Re: Help New Mexico BAN Aspartame!!!! Great news. Thanks for sharing.

01-26-2006, 02:01 PM	#8
zappelina Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 2,389	Re: Help New Mexico BAN Aspartame!!!! Good initiative, Bev! Hope they succeed in banning it! __________________ AD history: Celexa 20 mg 1997-98. Quit CT, no WD problems. Paxil/Seroxat 20 mg 2001-2003 then switched to 50 mg Zoloft without any WD problems after the switch. Zoloft later increased to 75 mg. 2004 tapered Zoloft too quickly after sudden onset of muscle stiffness and extreme restlessness on full dose. Severe and prolonged WD problem with a long list of symptoms. Considerable mental but very little physical improvement so far. Last Zoloft dose April 18 2004.

01-30-2006, 06:49 PM	#9
seahorse18 Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 302	Re: Help New Mexico BAN Aspartame!!!! I hope they ban it not only in New Mexico, but all 50 states (not to mention other countries! This, and all the other "sweeteners" are pure junk - not worth the title of "food". I am sure, since I was an aspertame junkie for many years, that it really contributed to my so-called mental problems. Another bad news substance is Saccharine (if I spelled that right). Why it is still being sold in certain beverages and food items, I will never figure out. I once knew someone who had tons - and I mean tons - of foods containing it stashed in her basement. She was so worried that they would eventually ban it that I think she was hoarding it! She was using it(little by little)on a daily basis, apparently, just to avoid eating sugar. Now, I understand totally about avoiding sugar toxicity, since I have to avoid all sugar myself, but, really, how healthy could all those chemicals be for anyone?

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