Diary of a Gerson Person: How I Stay Motivated on the Gerson Therapy
Guest post by Lucie D’Alessandro, a Gerson patient in New Zealand When I mention to people that I make thirteen fresh juices and do four coffee enemas a day – and this will go on for two years in total – there’s a slightly awed silence. True, the Gerson Therapy isn’t for people who lack [...]
Healing and the Mind/Body Connection
Special guest post by Dr. Kayla Smith, N.D. Anyone diagnosed with a serious illness is very well aware of the stressful impact this has on the mind, the emotions and the body. There can be a whole range of reactions, from fear and anxiety to anger and despair. We know from the research in the [...]
Carla Shuford: 54-Year Bone Cancer Survivor
Carla received a death sentence in 1958, yet 54 years later she is in vibrant health, thanks to the Gerson diet!
Video: Charlotte at the Rock Church’s Cancer Care Ministry
Even at 90 years old she can still blow a large room full of people away.
Recipe: Onion, Garlic & Dill Garnish
This simple, raw garnish is a lunchtime favorite at the Gerson Institute. Use it as a baked potato topping, or sprinkle on cooked veggies or salad to add a little kick!
Helpful Hints: What to Do When You Can’t Hold a Coffee Enema
It happens to everyone at some point or another, especially when you’re just starting to do coffee enemas. On occasion, one may experience difficulty holding the coffee enema for the full recommended 12-15 minutes. Don’t worry; we won’t go into graphic detail. You might experience some cramping, intestinal distress, gas, or spasms that send you running to the toilet before you’ve even managed to take in the full solution.
So what do you do if you find yourself in this situation?
Follow the link to read a handy list of tips and tricks we’ve come up with!
Support the Gerson Institute – Become a Member!
The Gerson Institute is dedicated to healing and preventing chronic and degenerative diseases, based on the vision, philosophy, and the successful work of Dr. Max Gerson. Your membership contribution will help us to achieve this mission. All Gerson Institute Members receive the following benefits: Six issues a year of the Gerson Healing Newsletter, keeping you informed [...]
Juicers
The Gerson Guide to Juicers Gerson patients juice all day, every day. An average Gerson cancer patient drinks up to 13 glasses of fresh, organic, raw juices daily—the equivalent of 15 pounds of produce in liquid form! Since one could not possibly digest that much produce in one day, it is necessary to remove all [...]
How the Gerson Community Rallied to Help Six-Year-Old Sy
And the winner is… you! You may remember, a few months back, I was raising funds for a Sy Harger, a six year old boy with a rare condition called eosiniphilic esophagitis, who is on the Gerson Therapy. If you don’t recall my last post, let me catch you up to speed! My name is [...]
“The Real Me is Returning” | Lyme Disease & the Gerson Therapy
A couple years ago I would not have had the strength to tell my story. But now I’m well on my way to a recovery from Lyme disease, and it’s important for me to pay it forward and make a difference in someone else’s quality of life.












