By Staff writer, on March 23rd, 2010 The producer of Aspartame, Ajinomoto is initiating a new marketing push that will rebrand the sweetener as “AminoSweet”. Aspartame is commonly found in diet soft drinks (Diet Coke, Diet Pepsi), artificial sweeteners (NutraSweet, Equal, Splenda, Spoonful), candies and flavored medicines. Aspartame is used in many foods and beverages touted as sugar-free or low calorie. But you might want to stay away from this artificial sweetener because of studies that have investigated reports of ill effects. Some of the side effects of aspartame can include: • Headache
• Joint pain
• Change in vision
• Convulsions and seizures
• Hallucination
• Nausea and vomiting By Susan Krieger, on February 11th, 2010 In the Nei Jing Classic of Internal Medicine, compiled over 2000 years ago, may be the first known Chinese writings of the dynamic relationship between health and the energies of foods, or Chinese dietary therapy. The traditional medicines of the human world are intricately connected with and are fundamentally part of nature. The care with which we nourish our own health is reflected in that which we give to our environment, to others, our earth and planet – an expanding spiral. This is a preview of The Energetics of Foods for Health and Healing . Read the full post (1314 words, estimated 5:15 mins reading time)By AHHA, on January 24th, 2010 Pomegranates are becoming a popular subject of research for prevention and treatment benefits for a wide range of conditions. Pomegranates are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, but could there be synergetic actions from other aspects of this fruit? The most headline-catching research is detailed in “Anticancer Effects of Pomegranate” as compiled by the Natural Standards Research Collaboration and presented in the January, 2010, issue of Integrative Medicine Newsletter. You might find this information worth reading. Source : AMERICAN HOLISTIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION
http://ahha.org Permanent link to this post (84 words, estimated 20 secs reading time) By Steven Sonmore L. Ac., on August 27th, 2009 There are so many people out there that need help with their health. And there are way too many people on too many prescription drugs. Check out this hilarious By Steven Sonmore L. Ac., on August 27th, 2007 Water- 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated.
- In 35% of Americans the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is often mistaken for hunger.
- Even mild dehydration will slow down one’s metabolism as much as 3%.
- One glass of water shut down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100% of dieters in a University of Washington study.
- Lack of water is the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue.
- Research indicates that 8-10 glasses of water could significantly ease back and joint pain for up to 80% of suffers.
By Steven Sonmore L. Ac., on October 16th, 2006 Study: Additives Stop Nerve Cell GrowthResearchers at the University of Liverpool have found evidence that mixing the common additives aspartame (an artificial sweetener) and monosodium glutamate (MSG) causes nerve cell damage. The researchers found that when the additives were taken together, they interfered with nerve signaling systems and actually stopped the nerve cells from growing in mice. The mice were exposed to concentrations of MSG and aspartame relative to what a child would receive in an average snack and drink. Aspartame is commonly found in diet soft drinks (Diet Coke, Diet Pepsi), artificial sweeteners (NutraSweet, Equal, Splenda, Spoonful), candies and flavored medicines, while MSG is frequently found in chips, processed cheese and many processed foods. The results of the two-year study were published in the journal Toxicological Sciences. Permanent link to this post (130 words, estimated 31 secs reading time) By Steven Sonmore L. Ac., on August 23rd, 2006 I recommend this book for all my patients. I keep a copy in my waiting room. Dietary therapy is one of the most important parts of Chinese medicine. Major topics covered include food allergies, candida and obesity. The author explains the meaning of Chinese medical terminology such as Liver Qi, Stomach Heat, and Kidney Yin deficiency with easy to understand metaphors. Bob Flaws is one of the most prolific American authors on Chinese medicine. In this book he nails the age old argument between cooked vs. raw food for once and for all. It includes the Chinese medical descriptions of over 200 Western foods plus Chinese energetic information on vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. Chinese dietary therapy can lengthen your life! Permanent link to this post (122 words, estimated 29 secs reading time) | Schedule an AppointmentTo Inquire or Schedule an Appointment
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Steven Sonmore, LAc is a licensed acupuncturist in Minneapolis, Minnesota with over 20 years experience of health care and pain management.