2008 has given Chris and Tammy new challenges. The results of a July
MRI shows he has tumors throughout his hips, pelvis, and groin.
His abdominal lymph nodes are overworked, cancerous, and can't clear his
body of toxins so the lymph fluid is overflowing into his tissues causing
abdominal swelling. The doctors offered nothing except pain killers.
Their research has uncovered the Gerson Therapy (www.gersonhawaii.us/
) as a good alternative for Chris. What is it?
The Gerson Therapy is a safe, natural treatment developed by Dr. Max
Gerson in the 1920’s that uses organic foods, juicing, coffee enemas,
detoxification and natural supplements to activate the body’s ability to
heal itself. Over the past 60 years, thousands of people have used the
Gerson Therapy to recover from so-called “incurable” diseases such as
cancer, diabetes, heart disease and arthritis.
- 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 the Gerson 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.
The Gerson therapy has been used by some people to treat cancer and other
diseases. It is based on the role of minerals, enzymes, and other dietary
factors. There are 3 key parts to the therapy:
- Vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and other nutrients. The fruits and
vegetables are low in sodium (salt) and high in potassium.
- Supplementation: The addition of certain substances to the diet to
help correct cell metabolism (the chemical changes that take place in a
cell to make energy and basic materials needed for the body's life
processes).
- Detoxification: Treatments, including enemas, to remove toxic
(harmful) substances from the body.
Chris and Tammy are traveling to Kona, HI August 31st and returning into
Orlando on Sept 8th to learn how to apply the therapy initially and then
maintain it as a constant part of their routine. Tammy's sister has
arranged a timeshare for their stay. Pat Bautz (drummer for Three Dog
Night) has graciously donated airline tickets for their travel. Chris
is working as much as possible to help raise the funds needed for the
clinic, the stay, and time he will miss working while he is there.
His schedule is on the home page. Stop and see Chris and you will
find many of his friends and probably yours too.