DIY Organic Bug Repellent Spray
This organic DIY spray is a great chemical-free way to keep unwanted bugs off of prized produce. Ingredients 1 garlic bulb 1 small onion 1 tsp powdered cayenne pepper 1 quart water 1 tbsp liquid castile soap (i.e., Dr. Bronner’s) Directions Put garlic and onion in the blender, blend until liquefied. Add 1 quart of […]
From Trash to Treasure with Compost
Throughout the Gerson Kitchen Video Series I mention the term “compost”. Usually, I use it in regards to food scraps, or what some may call waste. If you’re on the Gerson Therapy, or someone who happens to cook or juice regularly, you likely find yourself getting rid of quite a bit of produce each week, […]
Six Steps to Start a Garden
Starting a garden sounds like a big project, but starting small goes a long way. With a little bit of planning, you will not only save money while helping the earth, but you’ll build a strong connection to your food. For Gerson patients in particular, a home garden oasis can offer mental and emotional […]
The Importance of Soil
For our Earth Month with the Gerson Institute series, we help you find where to get organic produce, how to start a garden and how to turn your trash into treasure by composting. Now we’re getting our hands dirty to learn more about how the health of our soil directly impacts our own health. Our […]
Where to Get Organic Produce
The first and most important rule of all produce while on the Gerson Therapy is that it must be organic! Organic food can be found in a variety of sources. Some of these options are specific to the United States, but most other countries will have similar ways of finding organic produce. Check the […]
Beet Arugula Salad with Citrus Dressing
BEET & ARUGULA SALAD Salad Ingredients: 3 beets, boiled and cubed 2 oranges, cut into small pieces 6 cups arugula Salad Directions: In a small mixing bowl. combine beets and orange pieces Arrange arugula on a serving plate, then top with beet and orange mixture ORANGE DILL VINAIGRETTE Dressing Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups orange juice […]
10 Plants That Clean the Air
We are surrounded by a wide variety of unexpected air pollutants. Pollutants such as benzene from cigarette smoke, copy machine fumes, cleaning compounds, paints and formaldehyde from carpeting, drapes and particle board in furniture can create a condition called “sick building syndrome.” Some individuals notice that flu-like symptoms (dizzy, irritable, tired, burning eyes) disappear when […]
Reducing the Risk of Cancer
Do you know someone with cancer? In today’s world, most people know someone who has been diagnosed with cancer. The National Cancer Institute estimates a jaw dropped 22 million new cancer cases within the next two decades. With national expenditures for cancer care in the United States already estimated to reach $156 billion in […]
