Thursday, March 4, 2010

Readers Split Over Value Of Gerson Therapy For Fighting Cancer

What? No public comments about Gerson Therapy? That isn't what I am hearing behind the scenes by e-mail... Some comments have been positive--some negative. Here's one comment: "Gerson Therapy is so quacky and unsubstantiated through ANY trials whatsoever that it is literally ILLEGAL to market in the US..." This reader goes on to criticize me for even writing about the topic--like somehow my informal series about Gerson gives it credibility or legitimizes it. Fair enough. Yes, taken literally, Gerson's claims and program are outdated and unsubstantiated. But my interest isn't literal. It is academic. It is nutritional. And, there have been enough positive—no, almost miraculous patient testimonials supporting the program over the decades—one shouldn't be criticized for exploring or using some of Gerson's principles. I have several meetings and some other personal obligations today and this evening. Let's continue this discussion tomorrow. In the meantime, if you have any questions or comments you would like to keep private, feel free to e-mail me at: Pat@HelpWithCancer.Org. When you do, let me know if I can share part or all of your feelings "off the record."

Feel good, keep smiling and try to keep an open mind... Not so much about Gerson, but different nutritional and medical cancer therapies in general- Pat

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