Aside from conventional cancer treatments, there are some natural and alternative therapies that some people believe to be an effective way to prevent or treat cancer.
One popular alternative treatment method is the Gerson Therapy, a nutrition system that involves a specialized diet, raw juices, detoxification, and supplements.
However, many experts question the safety and efficacy of the Gerson Therapy.
Gerson Therapy is based on the belief that disease is caused by the accumulation of unspecified toxins, and attempts to treat the disease by having patients consume a predominantly vegetarian diet including hourly glasses of organic juice and various dietary supplements.
What is Gerson therapy?
A German doctor called Max Gerson developed Gerson therapy in the 1920s and 30s. He claimed that it helped cure his migraine headaches. So, he went on to use it to treat other diseases such as tuberculosis and cancer.
You might also hear Gerson therapy called the:
- Gerson diet
- Gerson regimen
- Gerson method
Followers believe that changes to diet and nutrient intake can help to treat cancer. They also think that cancer is a symptom of disease of the whole body.
It aims to rid the body of toxins and strengthen the body’s immune system. This way supporters say it can bring the body back to its normal metabolic state, and the body can heal itself.
The Gerson regime has 3 main parts:
- a strict organic vegetarian diet made up of fruit and vegetables high in potassium and low in sodium
- vitamin and mineral supplements, and specific enzymes
- coffee or castor oil enemas
Gerson therapists believe that people with cancer have too much salt (sodium) in their bodies. This is compared to the amount of potassium.
People following the therapy have to eat large quantities of fruit and vegetables. It is believed that by doing so, it will restore the right balance. And that it will cleanse the liver. It is also believed that coffee enemas further help to excrete toxins from the liver and colon. And that taking certain supplements and enzymes help the body to get rid of cancer cells.
Scientific research does not support any of these claims.
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