In 2010, Marcia Schaefer’s “perfect” year ended with a dual diagnosis of papillary thyroid cancer and malignant melanoma, which had spread to her lungs and lymph nodes. Newly married, and with a 4-mon
Pumpkin Harvest Rice Recipe
Nothing ushers in the fall season like pumpkins. I’ve always seen them as the mascot of autumn, bright and festive and fun – not to mention delicious and packed full of nutrition. A cup of cooked pump
Trans Fats Are Out! FDA Deems Trans Fats Unsafe at Any Level of Consumption
Good news, health nuts! This month, the FDA announced that they will be instituting a ban on trans fats, removing them from their list of ingredients that are “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS). Th
Jonathan is Getting Ready to Go to the Clinic, And It’s All Thanks to You!
Last week, we told you about Randy Clemens, an awesomely big-hearted fellow who started a fundraiser to help a patient go to the licensed Gerson clinic in Tijuana in honor of his mother Bonnie,
Save Money and the Earth by Growing Your Own Organic Food (& Keep Pests Away Naturally)
Let’s strive to help heal ourselves and our earth by growing a few delectable veggies or fruits this season. Happy gardening!
Randy Lost His Mom to Cancer. Now He’s Fighting to Save Jonathan’s Life. Here’s How YOU Can Help!
Ever wonder how you’d react if you lost the person closest to you? Meet Randy Clemens, who has turned his personal tragedy into a life-saving opportunity for 18-year-old Jonathan Hernandez. When Randy
Juicing Tip: What to Do When Granny Smith Apples Are Out of Season
The two main juices for the Gerson Therapy, the Gerson green juice and carrot-apple juice, share a common ingredient: granny smith apples. But at this time of year, they’re out of season, and can be p
It’s Anita Wilson’s 10th Anniversary as Executive Director of the Gerson Institute. Here’s How We Surprised Her!
Our Executive Director’s leaving for lunch doesn’t usually spark so much nervous speculation and nervous energy from the staff. The old adage “while the cat’s away, the mice will play” doesn’t often a
Anderson Cooper Interviews the Family of a Gerson Patient, Carrot Juice Mustaches Ensue!
This week, Anderson Cooper had an amazing interview with a charismatic fellow with an affinity for giving shout-outs to his favorite foods. No, I’m not talking about his now-viral interview with Charl
Recipe: Triple Citrus Dill Vinaigrette Dressing with Apple Cider Vinegar
This citrus dill vinaigrette is one of our go-to salad dressing recipes; we often serve it at the Gerson buffet lunch at the Gerson Basics Workshop and here at the Institute during lunchtime. Last wee