Holiday Temptations: A Cautionary Tale

Charlotte Gerson’s daughter (and Dr. Max Gerson’s granddaughter) Margaret Straus recounted the following story for us, which she has asked us to share with our followers. Though the holiday season is rife with temptation in the form of treats, turkey dinners and unhealthy food, it is vital to remember that healing must always come first. [...]

Peppermint: A Healthy Herbal Tea for the Holidays

Everyone has their holiday rituals, and many of us have certain holiday foods that occupy a special place in our hearts. I wish I could say that mine was butternut squash soup or another healthy, hearty dish. But, no. As a teenager growing up in Washington, DC with a certain ubiquitous corporate coffee shop on [...]

Vote Yes on 37: Take a Stand on GMOs in California

Access to organically-grown food is one of the most vital concerns for anyone following the Gerson Therapy. Without a steady and voluminous supply of organically-grown fruits and vegetables, the Gerson Therapy is impossible. Unfortunately, foods with genetically modified ingredients are growing ever-more ubiquitous. Even foods labeled as “natural” can contain ingredients that are anything but! [...]

5 Things That are Educating, Exciting & Inspiring Us This Month!

Hey there, Gerson Person! Let’s take a moment to touch base with you, and catch you up with what’s happening around the Institute. Mikhaela and Ally are here today to share the top 5 awesome things that they’ve discovered this month, let you know about some fun things coming up, and share a few things [...]

What We Learned from Chase: Trust Community, Not Corporations

Exactly one week ago, we at the Gerson Institute were thrilled as we watched you, our supporters, coming out to support us in the Chase Community Giving Campaign. Over 1,726 of you took the time to vote for Gerson and show your support for natural healing. We were in place to receive a $10,000 grant. [...]

Chase Gives Gerson the Last-Minute Boot from Community Giving Contest

6 hours before the end of the competition, we had seemingly secured a $10,000 grant. Then we received a phone call from Chase, informing us that we had been disqualified, and given no reason why.

Phil Collen of Def Leppard Auctions Off Guitar to Support Gerson!

Juice, Coffee Breaks, Rock ‘n Roll! Three weeks ago, Jen Engeran, the Gerson Institute’s chef, wore a Def Leppard t-shirt to work, and was met with tons of compliments from our musically-minded staff. Check out Jen rocking her Def Leppard shirt in the photo above, with Liz in her Gerson tee! Just two days later, [...]

Quick Bites: 6 Interviews, Links, Odds & Ends You May Have Missed Last Month

We’re always so busy, busy, busy around here! There’s been a lot going on this month, and if you’re not on top of our every Tweet, Facebook post, email or blog post, it can be easy to miss something special. Here’s a quick summary of a few cool things that happened last month: 1. Howard [...]

Gerson Basics Live Stream: Fall 2012

For years, we have offered our Gerson Basics Workshop here in San Diego. Now, we are bringing the workshop to your home!
This fall, we are doing our first official Gerson Basics Web Stream.

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