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HEALING THE GERSON WAY
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Why an Alternative Approach?
It is rare to find cancer, arthritis, or other degenerative diseases in cultures considered 'primitive' by Western civilization. The fact that degenerative diseases appear in these cultures only when modern packaged foods and additives are introduced would certainly support the idea that it is to do with diet. Dr. Gerson said: "Stay close to nature and its eternal laws will protect you." He considered that degenerative diseases were brought on by toxic, degraded food, water and air.
Despite decades of research there has been no victory in the war against cancer. Meanwhile its incidence is rising, even among children and young people.
Available medical treatments for cancer, i.e. surgery, radio- and chemotherapy, and drugs do not solve the problem. They may bring temporary relief but lasting cures are still comparatively rare, with recurrences being the rule rather than the exception. Also, the side effects of chemotherapy, and often radiotherapy, can destroy the patient's remaining quality of life. Therefore it is not surprising that more and more people affected by cancer, and other degenerative diseases, are showing interest in complementary or alternative treatments.
Among those on offer, the Gerson Therapy® has the longest and best track record; with many thousands of lasting cures to its credit, including those of so-called terminal patients.
The Gerson® Support Group - An Introduction
The aim of the Gerson® Support Group (GSG) is to advise, assist, inform and educate people wanting to undertake the Gerson Therapy®. The Gerson Therapy® is a holistic and natural treatment which utilizes the body's own healing mechanism in the treatment and cure of chronic, debilitating illness.
The Support Group was founded in 1993 by recovered patients and is the only body authorised to use the Gerson® name in the UK. This website gives a brief introduction to the therapy and what it entails as well as outlining the support offered by the GSG to patients undertaking the full Gerson Therapy®. The GSG does not offer any medical advice, treatment or diagnosis and patients are advised to seek qualified help before undertaking the therapy.
How the Therapy was Developed
The Gerson Therapy® was originally developed by Dr. Max Gerson in the late 1920's as a treatment for TB. He further developed it during 30 years of clinical practice and it has now been used for treating cancer as well as other degenerative diseases such as arthritis, diabetes, multiple sclerosis and heart disease for more than 70 years.
Max Gerson treated many hundreds of patients and continued to develop and refine his therapy up until his death in 1959, at the age of 78. His most famous patient was Dr. Albert Schweitzer, whom Gerson cured of advanced diabetes when Schweitzer was 75. Schweitzer returned to his African hospital, won the Nobel prize, and worked past age 90. Schweitzer wrote "I see in Dr. Gerson one of the most eminent geniuses in the history of medicine."