American Prescription Drug Use “The average number of prescriptions [drugs] per person, annually, in 1993 was seven. The average number of prescriptions [drugs] per person, annually, in 2000 was eleven. [The average number of prescriptions drugs per person], annually, in 2004 was twelve. The total number of annual prescriptions [drugs] in the United States now stands at about 3 billion. The cost per year is about $180 billion, headed to an estimated $414 billion by 2011. Pretty soon, you are talking real money.” Generation Rx How Prescription Drugs Are Altering American Lives, Minds, and Bodies Greg Critser Houghton Mifflin Company 2005 Page 2 ____________________________________________ American Association of Neurological Surgeons: High-Dose Omega-3 Oils used to Treat Non-Surgical Neck and Back Pain Doctors Guide, April 20, 2005 By Cameron Johnston “Investigators at the University of Pittsburgh have treated chronic pain patients with high doses of omega-3 fatty acids – the ingredient found in many cold-water fish species such as salmon.” “The researchers say their findings suggest that this could be the answer to the adverse effects seen with nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 inhibitors, which have been associated with potentially catastrophic adverse effects.” Dr. Joseph Maroon, neurosurgeon and specialist in degenerative spine disease at the University of Pittsburgh reported the findings April 19th at the 73rd meeting of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. Patients who took high doses of omega-3 oils were impressed enough with the outcomes that they chose to continue using the oils and forego the use of NSAIDs. The 250 study patients suffered from chronic neck or back pain but were not surgical candidates, and they had been using daily doses of NSAIDs. After 75 days of taking high doses of omega-3s, 59% had stopped taking prescription drugs fro their pain. “88% said they were pleased enough with the outcomes that they planned to continue using the fish oils.” “No significant adverse effects were reported.” What About Splenda (sucralose)? Sucralose can cause one to suffer from sluggishness, fatigue, make legs feel like lead weights, mood swings, severe cramps (female), intense pain, painful bowel movements, bloating, dizziness, confusion, and more. Seven (7) out of ten (10) American women consume sucralose daily. “The artificial sweetener sucralose (Splenda) is made by binding three chlorine atoms to a molecule of sugar. The problem: Chlorine reacts with organic material to create chlorination by-products (CBPs) that can trigger chronic symptoms like fatigue, headaches and brain fog, as well as reproductive and immune problems.” “Sucralose is found in nearly 4,000 food, beverage and health-care products, including diet drinks, ice cream, protein bars, vitamins and toothpaste.” It is also found in gum, over-the-counter drugs, and salad dressings. Consumer use of sucralose has grown annually by 10%. 70% of those who consume sucralose (Splenda) will have a sensitivity to it and develop symptoms. If one is experiencing symptoms from consuming sucralose (Splenda), the solution is to stop taking it and to “Flush Your System” as follows: “Supplementing daily [for 2 months] with 600 mg of the amino acid N-acetyl-lcysteine (NAC) boosts the body’s production of glutathione, according to a study in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. This antioxidant (glutathione) flushed CBPs from the body.” I purchase N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC) in the product Complete Glutathione From Nutri-West: 800-443-3333. If these symptoms are caused by sucralose (Splenda) sensitivity, elimination from the diet for a minimum of 2 weeks should start to improve symptoms: Unexplained Tiredness Brain Fog Nausea Joint Pain Cramps/Bloating Diarrhea Headaches Dizziness Mood Swings Depression This is from FIRST, “A Magazine For Women On The Go” In an article titled: “Tired All the Time?” June 26, 2006, pp 25-26. AND A book: Splenda: Is it Safe or Not? By Janet Starr Hull, Ph.D., Pickle Press, 2005

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