When and
how do I get off the Therapy? When can I add new foods?
There is not a simple answer to this question. It is not a easy thing to know when there has been a complete restoration and recovery from a condition.
In Dr. Gerson’s day he assumed a general time for healing and rebuilding the body, including restoring the liver and essential organs to full function to be about 18 months to 2 years.
We now find that it takes much longer due to the body being more toxic and depleted. If a patient is working with their Gerson clinic doctor, they will be slowly decreasing the protocol of juices,
enemas and supplements over time based on the results of blood work, diagnostic imaging and general presentation.
If these changes do not create new problems and the patient continues in good condition, this is a good sign.
If any new symptoms appear, the patient should immediately return to the full Therapy for at least a month or two. (
See page 197 of HTGW for a general annual schedule for a cancer patient.)
The best thing to remember in making any changes in diet and lifestyle is not to make a number of changes all at once.
This will allow you to know which modifications may cause trouble. In general, after a recovery from cancer or other serious illness,
the diet should remain 90% of original diet with only 10% of added new healthy foods.
When and
how do I get off the Therapy? When can I add new foods?
There is not a simple answer to this question. It is not a easy thing to know when there has been a complete restoration and recovery from a condition.
In Dr. Gerson’s day he assumed a general time for healing and rebuilding the body, including restoring the liver and essential organs to full function to be about 18 months to 2 years.
We now find that it takes much longer due to the body being more toxic and depleted. If a patient is working with their Gerson clinic doctor, they will be slowly decreasing the protocol of juices,
enemas and supplements over time based on the results of blood work, diagnostic imaging and general presentation.
If these changes do not create new problems and the patient continues in good condition, this is a good sign.
If any new symptoms appear, the patient should immediately return to the full Therapy for at least a month or two. (
See page 197 of HTGW for a general annual schedule for a cancer patient.)
The best thing to remember in making any changes in diet and lifestyle is not to make a number of changes all at once.
This will allow you to know which modifications may cause trouble. In general, after a recovery from cancer or other serious illness,
the diet should remain 90% of original diet with only 10% of added new healthy foods.