From what I can tell through researching, it has long been used to treat cancers and is considered a metabolic therapy... a therapy using diet, supplements and enemas to detox the body. The Gerson Therapy works to treat the underlying causes of disease: toxicity and nutritional deficiency.
The following is taken directly from the Gerson Institute website:
"The Gerson® Therapy is a natural treatment that activates the body’s extraordinary ability to heal itself through an organic, plant-based diet, raw juices, coffee enemas and natural supplements."
The therapy was developed by Max Gerson, a German-born American physician. In 1977 his daughter, Charlotte Gerson, founded the non-profit Gerson Institute in San Diego, CA, dedicated to providing education and training in the Gerson Therapy.
One important caveat to mention for pancreatic cancer warriors. On their website they are careful to caution that their treatment is not effective in all cases. On their Contraindications page they particularly focus on pancreatic cancer and say that they have found it does not respond well to the Gerson Therapy once chemotherapy has been done... So, the thought, then would be that a pancreatic cancer patient should seek out their therapy first before chemotherapy is considered. And I have to say, that after all the emails, letters and conversations I have had with pancreatic cancer patients over the past 5 years, it is perhaps an option I would visit after a pc diagnosis. If giving the Gerson Therapy a try for 30-45 days is an option, and if it does not seem to be reversing the cancer, chemotherapy could then be the next plan of attack. At the very least, it is an option to be considered.
If you have time, here's a great documentary by Stephen Kroschel on the Gerson Therapy...
It is a lengthy watch, but perhaps a good investment of your time if you are considering the Gerson Therapy as an alternative treatment.
I was impressed that he included both the skeptics and the believers in the documentary. A good cross-section of (hopefully) unbiased testimonies.
Charlotte Gerson has also written a book:
Healing the Gerson Way: Defeating Cancer and Other Chronic Diseases. It details the program well and gives an overview of the traditional methods of treating cancer and the alternative protocols that work to fix the underlying cause of cancer.
There is also a Facebook group not connected with the Gerson Institute that may interest some: It is the Gerson Therapy Support Group and currently has over 15,000 members. Their aim is to support those who choose to use the Gerson Therapy.
And finally, for a more thorough understanding of the Gerson Therapy, you can check out their website at the Gerson Institute here.
Tomorrow we'll meet another pancreatic cancer survivor and hear how the Gerson Therapy is working for them. There is hope out there... You don't want to miss it!
Grace, Always,
Jane
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