2006-09-15 21:52:16 · 4 answers · asked by rowena e 1 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
The Gerson Therapy claims to be a state of the art, contemporary, alternative and natural treatment which utilizes the body's own healing mechanism in the treatment and cure of chronic debilitating illness.
The Gerson Therapy seeks to regenerate the body to health, supporting each important metabolic requirement by flooding the body with nutrients from almost 20 pounds of organically grown fruits and vegetables daily. Most is used to make fresh raw juice, one glass every hour, 13 times per day. Raw and cooked solid foods are generously consumed. Oxygenation is usually more than doubled, as oxygen deficiency in the blood contributes to many degenerative diseases. The metabolism is also stimulated through the addition of thyroid, potassium and other supplements, and by avoiding heavy animal fats, excess protein, sodium and other toxins.
Degenerative diseases render the body increasingly unable to excrete waste materials adequately, commonly resulting in liver and kidney failure. To prevent this, the Gerson Therapy uses intensive detoxification to eliminate wastes, regenerate the liver, reactivate the immune system and restore the body's essential defenses - enzyme, mineral and hormone systems. With generous, high-quality nutrition, increased oxygen availability, detoxification, and improved metabolism, the cells - and the body - can regenerate, become healthy and prevent future illness.
2006-09-15 23:05:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the above answer of taking juice 13 times a day is impossible... why not try YOGA PRANAYAM exercises. if done properly and regularly within 6 months time you can see the result.. subject to all the diet restrictions as prescribed for a diabetic
2006-09-16 04:05:48 · answer #2 · answered by pali@yahoo.com 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It appears to be a very comprehensive therapy. If it makes you more comfortable, check with your doctor to make sure it won't interfere with the meds you're on; then make your choice from there.
I wouldn't rely too much on information you receive in this forum. There's too many people who haven't tried complimentary and alternative therapies, or who may be making money from the pharmaceutical business, answering questions in this category.
2006-09-16 16:06:44 · answer #3 · answered by Bob K 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow. Thanks for the explanation (answer above). Clearly, this is a bunch of hokum and cannot possibly do what it promises. Don't be a sucker.
2006-09-16 02:17:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋