Complementary and Alternative Medicine Sourcebook by Kevin Hayes

Author:Kevin Hayes
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Omnigraphics

The Discovery and Use of the Gerson Therapy as a Complementary or Alternative Treatment for Cancer

The Gerson therapy was named after Dr. Max B. Gerson, who first used it to treat his migraine headaches. In the 1930’s, Dr. Gerson’s therapy became known to the public as a treatment for a type of tuberculosis (TB). The Gerson therapy was later used to treat other conditions, including cancer.

Is Gerson Therapy Useful in Treating Cancer?

The Gerson therapy is based on the idea that cancer develops when there are changes in cell metabolism because of the buildup of toxic substances in the body. Dr. Gerson said the disease process makes more toxins and the liver becomes overworked. According to Dr. Gerson, people with cancer also have too much sodium and too little potassium in the cells in their bodies, which causes tissue damage and weakened organs.

The goal of this therapy is to restore the body to health by repairing the liver and returning the metabolism to its normal state. According to Dr. Gerson, this can be done by removing toxins from the body and building up the immune system with diet and supplements. The enemas are said to widen the bile ducts of the liver so toxins can be released. According to Dr. Gerson, the liver is further overworked as the treatment regimen breaks down cancer cells and rids the body of toxins. Pancreatic enzymes are given to decrease the demands on the weakened liver and pancreas to make enzymes for digestion. An organic diet and nutritional supplements are used to boost the immune system and support the body as the regimen cleans the body of toxins. Foods low in sodium and high in potassium are said to help correct the tissue damage caused by having too much sodium in the cells.

How Is the Gerson Therapy Administered?

The Gerson therapy requires that the many details of its treatment plan be followed exactly. Some key parts of the regimen include the following:

Drinking 13 glasses of juice a day. The juice must be freshly made from organic fruits and vegetables and be taken once every hour.

Eating vegetarian meals of organically grown fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.

Taking a number of supplements, including: Potassium

Lugol solution (LS) (potassium iodide, iodine, and water)

Coenzyme Q10 injected with vitamin B12 (The original regimen used crude liver extract instead of coenzyme Q10)

Vitamins A, C, and B3 (niacin)

Flaxseed oil

Pancreatic enzymes

Pepsin (a stomach enzyme)

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