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Healthy Weight Loss Solutions Blog

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No problems at all with Splenda

Both my wife and I have been Splenda users since it came out. Neither of us, even as heavy users, have experienced any side effects whatsoever. I do

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Headache, then hives

I first tried stevia as I started on a candida diet to eliminate thrush. Very quickly afterward I had a terrible headache and felt quite ill. That evening

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Red, itchy, burning hives

I was so excited to try my first package of Truvia. I put the sweetener over some fresh peaches. That excitement didn't last long because I broke out in

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More support for stevia as a weight loss aid

Here's a link to a study published in May 2010 showing that stevia extract had an "anti-obesity" effect on obese mice.

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Dangers of stevia revealed! Find out about any dangers of stevia to avoid harm.

Learn about potential dangers of stevia, the research about the danger in stevia rebaudiana, and the final conclusion about the dangers of stevia.

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No side effects from Splenda

I have used Splenda products for years. I have had no unfavorable side effects. Many of my friends and family also use Splenda with none of the side effects

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Gassy

I've been using Splenda for approx. 3 months now and I have noticed an increase in my stomach. I am bloated all of the time and also have pain in my kidney

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Red blotches on my back

I bought a product called Go Greens which is dehydrated vegetable powder you mix with water. The powder lists stevia as an ingredient (everything else

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Members Mark Stevia

The first stevia product I used was from Trader Joe's. I loved it and had no side effects. When it ran out, I began using some Member's Mark brand stevia

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Throat swelling

I felt a burning on my tongue after just a tiny taste of stevia, thought it was just an aftertaste, but after eating the dessert I made with it my throat

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Raised, warm hives and swollen throat - difficult to breathe

I was on a detox program that required an organic protein meal replacement (with stevia as the sweetener) in the morning. The first day and a half I was

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Nothing has happened

I've eaten Splenda for I don't know how long... I've never experienced any of these symptoms that could have been caused by the product. I've had headaches

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Two year old covered with red splotches

My 2-year-old boy started with a red, hivey rash on his belly yesterday, a couple hours after breakfast. The only thing he had that was new to his diet

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Itchy Rash on Back & Arms

My entire back itches with a rash, and my arms have small, colorless, itchy bumps. The only new addition to my diet is stevia. I've been food-sensitivity

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Broke out with a rash that itched and burned

A few days after switching over to stevia and getting away from sugar, I started breaking out in a red, bumpy, itchy, and burning rash. The only thing

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Swollen lips and tongue

I tried Crystal Light Pure Fitness today and after about 15 minutes I got a headache, my tongue felt furry, and my lips swelled. I just took a Benadryl.

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Hives and migraines

I started using Stevia in the Raw as an alternative to Splenda. When I use it I have terrible migraines and break out in hives all over. When I stop

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It makes me EXTREMELY TIRED, huge fatigue every time I have a stevia drink, Zevia sodas, and Zero vitamin waters.

I'm a very healthy eater, no sugars, mainly vegetables and lean proteins. Stevia drinks are causing very, very extreme fatigue for me...not good

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Made me have bad gas

At the advice of my Dr, I began using Splenda and l've noticed l always have gas and feel bloated

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Itchy body

I have been using Stevia to sweeten my tea and have been drinking the stevia soda. I love them, but I now have been itching all over my body, scalp, ears,

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I got hives on my forehead

I bought the stevia packets and tried the first one in a cup of tea the first day I tried it. I noticed a half hour later that I had hives on my forehead.

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Diet for Weight Loss: What's the BEST diet for weight loss? Find out here.

We discuss our recommended diet for weight loss, and effective diet and weightloss tools are presented. Note that this only applies to a weight loss diet for adult (not children or teens).

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Triggered a migraine

That about covers it. Starbucks really ought to list when they sweeten things with Stevia instead of cane sugar. Elena's comment: I completely agree.

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My throat tingles/itches and my ear canals started to hurt (like they do when I have seasonal allergies)

I was so excited to finally have stevia extract powder available in my area. Now I'm glad I only bought a small box of packets. I don't drink soda often.

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Itchy HUGE Hives, Stomach Pain

I've used stevia in the new Crystal Light with no ill effects (the label says rebiana - a derivative of stevia). Recently, I purchased and planted a stevia

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Please Share This Weight Loss Site

Do you have a web site or blog? Please share this weight loss site and make it possible for others to enjoy this helpful info too. Here's how...

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My elbows suddenly have a terrible rash

Started using Splenda in my tea since my roommate uses it regularly in everything (he's all anti-calories). The next day my elbows suddenly had a rash

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facial reddness

I have used the Only Sweet brand of stevia off and on and the last 2 days I drank a cup of tea, then coffee with stevia--broke out with itchy redness from

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My skin got red bumps.

I made a very strong cup of tea and put three packets of stevia in the tea. During the night, I remember scratching at my face. This morning, I have a

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Hives, mostly on my face

I was cutting back on sugar and started drinking a chocolate protein powder with stevia extract in it. I loved the stuff, but got hives on my face within

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I broke out in red bumps across chest, then sides, arms, and legs

I took me weeks to isolate the source of my problem but it turned out to be the stevia sweetener packets I was putting in my coffee. Unfortunately I threw

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Is aspartame dangerous? Learn about aspartame danger here.

Many research studies have been conducted on aspartame. Find out about researchers' conclusions about any aspartame danger.

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I got welts on my face that are pretty hard and red.

I believe I am allergic to Truvia. I had my first packet in coffee this morning and a little while later I felt a hard welt on my face. I went and looked

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Calling all sugar free bakers!

Are you an avid sugar free baker? Have a great recipe you'd like to share with the world? Now you can add your BEST recipe on this site. Add your best recipe here, at the bottom of the page. Who knows...you might become famous!


How the Emotional Freedom Technique Ensures Lasting Weight Loss!

Emotional freedom technique (or EFT) is a highly effective method for addressing the emotional reasons for overeating. A new, unique program ensures lasting weight loss.

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Sugar free dessert recipe: Here's an easy but decadent one!

Another of my grandmother's recipes, transformed. This sugar free dessert recipe uses NO dangerous artificial sweetener, too!

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Effects of blue green algae: What are they? You'll be surprised.

Are the effects of blue green algae just hype? If you know what to look for, the benefits are great. Learn about the effects of blue green algae here.

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Coconut oil for weight loss: Is it true that coconut oil can do this?

I discuss the use of coconut oil for weight loss, including the research about coconut oil and weight loss, omega 3 and weight loss, and another even tastier monounsaturated oil!

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Don't be a statistic...are you deficient in omega-3s?

I just read an amazing statistic: According to research led by the Harvard School of Public Health, 96,000 Americans die every year due to lack of omega-3 fatty acids in their diets. Wow. Are you getting enough omega-3s? Remember that they help your weight loss efforts, too. Here's a new product that I'm adding to my morning protein shake...it's yummy. I'll bet that kids would like it, too.


What is xylitol? This sweetener may be a better replacement for Splenda.

This new sweetener is making many people ask, What is xylitol? Find out about the safety of xyliltol, and an even better version.

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Muffin recipes with flax seed: The BEST! Learn about flax seeds and weightloss.

These muffin recipes with flax seed make weight loss a pleasure! Learn about flax seeds and weightloss. Which one will be your favorite flax seed recipe?

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The Leptin Diet: Is this the next weight loss revolution?

Learn more about The Leptin Diet and whether there is solid science behind it.

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Leptin and weight loss: A marriage made in heaven.

Learn more about leptin and weight loss here--your dieting days are over!

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Leptin is a revolution in weight loss AND disease prevention. Learn more here!

Though leptin was only recently discovered, it is now known to be the KEY hormone in weight management. How can you manage your leptin better?

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Conscious mental relaxation: Ideal products for conscious mental relaxation.

Learn about conscious mental relaxation, and some ideal techniques and products for conscious mental relaxation.

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The dangers of Splenda: Are there dangers? Is Splenda bad for you?

Splenda is a very popular artificial sweetener. What are the dangers of Splenda? It is wise to ask, Is Splenda bad for you? Find out about any danger of Splenda.

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The Lemon Detox Diet: Learn about the Lemon Detox Diet and Weight Loss

Like lemons? Try the lemon detox diet! There is a great benefit to using lemons as part of a detox. Learn more about the lemon detox diet, and how to use lemons to increase your weight loss success.

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The best source for online supplements

I've been ordering supplements online since the late 90s, and I've gone through A LOT of companies. VitaCost was one of my favorites for a while, but they're going through some growing pains that have stretched my tolerance level. I'll still order from them, but for the past year another site has consistently delivered great prices, quick shipping, and effective packaging: iHerb. If you haven't ordered from them before, I highly recommend trying them. They offer free shipping on orders over $40, plus a tiered discount system based on orders. BONUS:Use this coupon code to get $5 off your first order: LEN208.

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Omega 3 and Weight Loss: What's the connection between Omega 3 and weight loss?

The health benefits of omega 3 fatty acids are well known, but how about omega 3 and weight loss? Learn here.

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