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We have seen all the different parts; now it is time to see how it all comes together.
For those who plan to go to the Gerson Institute for their initial therapy, it is best to have someone do the following before completing your stay and returning home:
Here is a sample daily enema schedule:
| Normal Days | Castor Oil Days | |
| Morning | ||
| 5:00 | Wake-up | |
| 5:30 | Wake-up | Castor oil by mouth |
| 6:00 | Coffee enema | Coffee enema |
| 8:00 | Breakfast | Breakfast |
| 10:00 | Coffee enema | |
| 10:30 | Castor oil enema | |
| Afternoon | ||
| 1:00 | Lunch | Lunch |
| 2:00 | Coffee enema | Coffee enema |
| 3:00 | ||
| 6:00 | Coffee enema | Coffee enema |
| 7:00 | Dinner | Dinner |
| 10:00 | Coffee enema | Coffee enema |
On the previous page you will find two daily schedules. The top one is a sample for a typical patient. However, you might not be the average. Below it is a blank schedule, which you can make photocopies of for personal use.
Here is a more detailed schedule for carrying out the Gerson therapy at home:
The above schedule is keyed to a regular day on full therapy, which includes 13 8-oz. cups of juice and 5 coffee enemas.
However, remember the woman Dr. Gerson mentioned, who was so far gone that he feared to begin treatment, but she pulled through because she kept taking the coffee enemas every hour or two (instead of only 5 a day), and castor oil enemas twice a day (instead of once every two days). She kept her liver and bowels so cleaned out that very advanced cancer was not able to take her life (A Cancer Therapy, p. 416). Hers was an extreme case, yet she conquered because she was extremely concerned to live.
Whoever is doing the kitchen work should allow about 10-15 minutes to prepare a juice and to clean up the juicer. Therefore, begin making juices about 15 minutes before the hour.
In the above list, medications are listed in parentheses after juices. Those medications may be added, if it is thought best to do so. Never exceed total medication totals prescribed by your Gerson physician.
In their continuing work to help people recover from cancer, the Gerson Institute kindly provides a checklist of kitchen items which will be found useful in caring for a person on the Gerson program. (As with everything else, the most complete collection of such data will be found in books available from the Gerson Institute, especially their Gerson Primer.)
Most of the following items may be purchased locally at a general department store, health-food store or hardware store.
Stainless steel pots and pans with tight fitting lids
Note: Teflon and other inert nonstick surfaces are allowed. But do not use damaged pans. (Teflon is rather easily torn away, revealing the poisonous aluminum underneath.)
Of course, wherever it might come in contact with food, absolutely no aluminum is to be used. But aluminum - clad stainless steel pots are acceptable.
| Herbs and spices | ||
| allspice | tarragon | rosemary |
| fennel | bay leaves | sorrel |
| saffron | marjoram | dill |
| anise | thyme | sage |
| mace | coriander | summer savory |
Crude, raw brown sugar (organic dried cane sugar)
Flaxseed oil (in black bottles)
Red wine vinegar [lemon juice is better]
Unsulphured blackstrap molasses
Toothpaste (a natural brand, such as: Chloresium, Tom's, Shaklee, Waleda)
Shampoo (natural shampoo, no coloring or proteins added, such as: Nature's Gate, Tom's, Shaklee, Dr. Bronner's)
Onions, 20/week (purchase 25 lb. sack)
Beets, 5 branch tops for juice and bottoms for eating
Celery Root, 2 roots (if available)
Lettuce, 15 heads (red leaf, green leaf, oakleaf, butter leaf, etc.)
Parsley Root, 1 bunch (if available)
Apples, 40 lbs. (pippins or granny smith apples)
Note: Regarding the possibility of improving your household water supply, see the section, "Improving Your Water Supply," below.
The Gerson Institute asks its patients to order a three-month supply of therapy-related materials, prior to leaving the Institute.
Here is this list. You may find it helpful. (Immediately following it, will be found a mail-order blank for many of these items.) First is listed the item, then the quantity needed for a three-months' supply, and then a brief description.
Syringes - 90 / 3cc with 22 or 23 gauge needle x 1 inch
Needles - 90 / 25 gauge x 1 inch
Crude Liver - 27 / 10 cc bottles or injection
Vit. B12 - 1 / 30 cc bottle for injection
Thyroid - 1 / [1/2] grain (32.4 mg.), 1,000 count tabs
Lugol's - 1 / bottle of [1/2] strength of Lugol's solution
Penicillin - 1 / bottle of 100 tablets
Potassium compound - 12 / bottles, 100 grams each
Potassium Gluconate - 1 / bottle
Acidol - 5 / bottles of 100 caps each
Niacin - 1 / bottle of 1,000 tabs, 50 mg. each
Pancreatin - 1 / bottle of 1,000 tabs, 325 mg. each
Liver Caps - 1 / bottle of 1,000 caps, 500 mg. each
Ion Min - 1 / bottle Ion Min Clay powder
Enema Buckets - 2 / extra enema buckets
Castile Soap - 1 / bar of soap
Foley Food Mill - 1 / two quart size
Not required, but recommended:
Vida bread (an organic product)
Pancreatin - extra strength, 1,200 mg.
MAIL-ORDER FORM - On the next page, you will find a Supply Order Sheet. Make xerox copies of it, and use them to order supplies. These order sheets are made available by the Gerson Institute, and Stat, S.A. is the firm to which they refer their customers.
Here is a brief summary of Gerson supply sources. Former Gerson hospital patients may obtain some of these items at lower prices, if they so notify the vender.
Gerson Institute, Gerson Books and Videos,etc.: Gerson Institute 888-4-GERSON (888-443-7766) / 619-267-1150 / P.O. Box 430, Bonita, CA 91908. Ask for information on attending the Institute, and a list of their books and videos.
Gerson Rx prescriptions and supplies: STAT, S.A., Apartado Postal 2392, Tijuana BCN, Mexico Ph: 011-526-680-1103
Gerson supplies: Baja Hosp. Services, P.O. Box 3535, Chula Vista, CA 91911 Ph: 619-425-1557. Here are examples of what is meant by "supplies": Lugol's [iodine] solution, potassium compound, potassium gluconate, acidol [HCl], niacin, flaxseed oil, castile soap, enema buckets, food mill, etc. Some of these supplies (such as Lugol's) would be difficult to obtain elsewhere.
Organic foods: Gerson emphasizes eating, if at all possible, organically grown fruits and vegetables. In order to learn whether this is feasible in your area, and if you can afford them, you may wish to contact OFPANA, Box 1078, Greenfield, MA, 10301; Ph: (413) 774-7511. Or you can order a U.S. directory of sources: The book is called Organic Wholesaler's Directory and Yearbook, community Alliance with Family Farmers, Box 464, Davis, CA 95617; Ph: 916-756-8518. c. $35, plus $5 shipping. California residents, add $2.53 tax.
Flaxseed oil: If you cannot obtain it at your health-food store, here are addresses for ordering it direct (it might even be fresher ordered direct): Omega Nutrition, 5373 Guide Meridian, Bldg. B, Bellingham, WA 98226 Ph: 800-661-3529. Keeps unopened in freezer up to 6 months, and in refrigerator 3 months. After opening, keep it no longer than three weeks. / One of the best flaxseed manufacturers is Barlean's high lignan Flax Oil, 4936 Lake Terrell Rd., Ferndale, WA 98248
Juicer (triturator and press): Gerson says centrifugal juices are all right for most diseases; but, for cancer and bone-deformity conditions, a pulp grinder and press are needed.
If you have the money ($2,000), the Norwalk Juicer and electric hydraulic press is the best: Norwalk Juicer, c/o Richard Boger, (800) 405-8423, in U.S., or (619) 755-8423 outside U.S. However, you can purchase a rebuilt one under warranty from Norwalk for about $1,500. Norwalk Mfg Co., P.O. Box 829, Lowell, Arkansas 72745 / 800-643-8645.
If you want a used, later model Norwalk Juicer, call Richard Boger at 519-755-8423. Also phone 619-585-7600 and ask for their used Norwalk Juicer list. At the present time, they run about $1,500; saving you over $500. Rebuilt juicers can also be purchased for about $1,500 from the Norwalk factory. Unlike used Norwalk juicers from other sources, these carry a warranty. Norwalk Mfg Co., P.O. Box 829, Lowell, Arkansas 72745 / 800-643-8645. When purchasing a used model, make sure you obtain the latest model.
Lower-cost non-Norwalk juicers have a separate grinder and manual press (which requires much work!): K&K Grinder and Press, c/o Al Hasser, 14410 Big Canyon Rd, Middletown, CA 95461 Ph: (707) 928-5970. Shredder, $750, and press, $275. You can substitute the Champion juicer as a lower-cost shredder: Lodi Health Foods, 521 S. Central Ave., Lodi, CA 95240 Ph: (209) 334-3868. $189 plus shipping.
Ozone generators: To purify the air, give off ozone and negative ions. Mountain Fresh Services, P.O. Box 1915, Bonita, CA 91908 Ph: (619) 656-9077 Fax: (619) 656-6627. These are useful, but the dial should be set so that you do not detect the odor of ozone. It is said to be harmful to your brain, if you can smell it.
There is an inherent problem in consuming larger quantities of fresh fruits and vegetables: the amount of residual pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, or chemical fertilizers which may have been absorbed by the plant.
"Here is a record of the average quantity of intake of some [Gerson] patients in the course of one year; a very great part of which is converted into juices:"
"1800 pounds of carrots, 1300 pounds of apples, 145 heads of red cabbage, 400 heads of lettuce, 125 pounds of green peppers, etc."
Max Gerson, A Cancer Therapy, p. 143.
Fortunately, there are organizations which specialize in telling you where you can obtain organically grown produce:
Cafe Marino, Baja Hospital Service, Box 3535, Chula Vista, CA 91911 / 619-425-1557
Cafe Altura, Terra Nova, Box 5145, Ojai, CA 93023 / 415-883-8378
Harbor House Coffee, P.O. Box 1879, Clearlake Oaks, CA 95423 / 707-998-4654 or 800-541-4699
It is wise to demand proof of organic certification. If the produce is not clearly marked with a printed label, it is probably not organic. Demand proof! On the bottom of this page are the identifying logos of five organic certification organizations.
We have repeatedly mentioned that it would be wise to order the Gerson Primer. A number of medical laboratory tests are discussed on pp. 48-66 of that book.
Depending on regional water supplies, various forms of water purification may be purchased or leased at considerable savings over purchased bottled water. Various combinations of distillation, carbon filtration, and reverse osmosis should be considered.
Lead, radon, nitrate, fluorides, and chlorine are all significant water contaminants.
Labs which can test your water: The following three laboratories are approved by Consumer Union (which publishes Consumer Reports), and can test your drinking water by mail. However, the tests are expensive and can cost up to $200.
National Testing Laboratories, 6151 Wilson Mills Rd., Cleveland, OH 44143 / 800-458-3330
Water Testing Laboratories, 4600 Kutztown Rd., Temple, PA 19560 / 800-433-6595
Water Test, 33 S. Commercial St., Manchester, NH 03101 / 800-426-8378
Water cleansing devices: Here is some data on these home water purification methods. According to Consumer Reports, of the three methods, no one approach to the problem will remove all the contaminants from your water:
There are (1) distillers, (2) reverse osmosis units, and (3) carbon filtration units.
Distillers and reverse osmosis units are better at removing organic hazards (plant and animal contaminants) than do reverse osmosis units. But distillers miss the volatile ones, such as benzene, carbon tetrachloride and tricholorotheylene. The best way to solve this problem is to couple either a distiller or a reverse osmosis unit, with a carbon filtration unit. In this way, the water is first run through a distiller or reverse osmosis unit, and then through a carbon filtration unit.
Carbon filtration is the only way to remove chlorine, benzene, carbon tetrachloride, trichloroethylene, and radon from your water. But they cannot removed inorganic health hazards.
Either distillers or reverse osmosis units will remove arsenic, barium, cadmium, chromium, fluoride, lead, nitrate, and selenium.
Here are other facts to keep in mind:
Distillers generally draw 1,500 watts, and cost about $1.50 in electricity per five gallons. For Gerson patients, the cost can be about $30 per month.
Reverse osmosis units waste about 80% of the water! It runs down the drain. If you have a well, that could be a serious problem. When it is time to replace the membrane (usually once a year), the cost runs between $40 to $240.
Carbon filters must be frequently replaced. Know in advance how much the replacement filters will cost. Some companies charge $5 for each replacement filter, while others demand up to $100.
It is also possible to purchase bottled water, or rent equipment. In keeping down yearly costs, sometimes renting is the best route to go. Check your Yellow Pages.
You may wish to obtain a copy of the Gerson Primer, and make use of the 35 pages of recipes near the back of the book.
IN CONCLUSION - It would be best if, accompanied by a helper, you could go to the Gerson Institute for several weeks, before continuing on with the program at home.