Detoxification 1 - Gerson Therapy Flashcards
Q: What is the primary focus of Gerson Therapy?
A: Gerson Therapy focuses on optimizing the body’s terrain to help it overcome disease, particularly cancer, through nourishment and detoxification.
Q: Who developed Gerson Therapy?
A: Dr. Max Gerson developed Gerson Therapy.
Q: What role do coffee enemas play in Gerson Therapy?
A: Coffee enemas support liver detoxification and aid in waste elimination through the biliary ducts and bowel.
Q: Describe the dietary component of Gerson Therapy.
A: The diet consists of a plant-based organic diet, including 9 to 13 glasses of fresh, raw carrot-apple juice daily, along with three plant-based meals.
Q: What are the main benefits of the Gerson Therapy diet?
A: The diet is nutrient-dense and alkalizing, designed to bolster the immune system and metabolism.
Q: What supplements are included in Gerson Therapy?
A: Supplements include pancreatic enzymes, thyroid support, and flaxseed oil.
Q: What ingredients are used in the Gerson Therapy carrot-apple juice recipe?
A: Approximately 3 large organic carrots and 1 large organic green apple.
Q: How should the carrots and apples be prepared for the juice?
A: Wash and brush the carrots (do not peel), wash the apples, cut them, and remove the stem and seeds.
Q: Why is it important to use sour apples like Granny Smith in Gerson Therapy?
A: Sour apples have higher malic acid and pectin, which aid in heavy metal chelation and nutrient extraction.
Q: When should the carrot-apple juice be consumed, and why?
A: The juice should be consumed immediately to prevent oxidation.
