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Asparagus Vs Cancer.
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Several years ago, I had a man seeking asparagus for a friend who had
cancer. He gave me a photocopied copy of an article, entitled, 'Asparagus
for cancer' printed in Cancer News Journal, December 1979. I will share it
here, just as it was shared with me: 'I am a biochemist, and have
specialised in the relation of diet to health for over 50 years. Several
years ago, I learned of the discovery of Richard R. Vensal, D.D.S. that
asparagus might cure cancer. Since then, I have worked with him on his
project, and we have accumulated a number of favourable case histories. Here
are a few examples.
Case No. 1, man with an almost hopeless case of
Hodgkin's disease (cancer of the lymph glands) who was completely
incapacitated. Within 1 year of starting the asparagus therapy, his doctors
were unable to detect any signs of cancer, and he was back on a schedule of
strenuous exercise.
Case No. 2, a successful businessman 68 years old who
suffered from cancer of the bladder for 16 years. After years of medical
treatments, including radiation without improvement, he went on asparagus.
Within 3 months, examinations revealed that his bladder tumour had
disappeared and that his kidneys were normal.
Case No. 3, a man who had lung
cancer. On March 5th 1971 he was put on the operating table where they found
lung cancer so widely spread that it was inoperable. The surgeon sewed him
up and declared his case hopeless. On April 5th he heard about the asparagus
therapy and immediately started taking it. By August, x-ray pictures
revealed that all signs of the cancer had disappeared. He is back at his
regular business routine.
Case No. 4, a woman who was troubled for a number
of years with skin cancer. She finally developed different skin cancers!
which were diagnosed by a skin specialist as advanced. Within 3 months after
starting on asparagus, her skin specialist said that her skin looked fine
and no more skin lesions. This woman reported that the asparagus therapy
also cured her kidney disease, which started in 1949. She had over 10
operations for kidney stones, and was receiving government disability
payments for an inoperable, terminal, kidney condition. She attributes the
cure of this kidney trouble entirely to the asparagus.
I was not surprised at this result, as `The elements of materia medica', edited in 1854 by a
Professor at the University of Pennsylvania , stated that asparagus was used
as a popular remedy for kidney stones. He even referred to experiments, in
1739, on the power of asparagus in dissolving stones.
We would have other case histories but the medical establishment has interfered with our
obtaining some of the records. I am therefore appealing to readers to spread
this good news and help us to gather a large number of case histories that
will overwhelm the medical skeptics about this unbelievably simple and
natural remedy. For the treatment, asparagus should be cooked before using,
and therefore canned asparagus is just as good as fresh.
I have corresponded with the two leading canners of asparagus, Green Giant and Stokely, and I am
satisfied that these brands contain no pesticides or preservatives.
Place the cooked asparagus in a blender and liquefy to make a puree, and store in
the refrigerator. Give the patient 4 full tablespoons twice daily, morning
and evening.
Patients usually show some improvement in from 2-4 weeks. It
can be diluted with water and used as a cold or hot drink. This suggested
dosage is based on present experience, but certainly larger amounts can do
no harm and may be needed in some cases.
As a biochemist I am convinced of the old saying that `what cures can prevent'. Based on this theory, my wife
and I have been using asparagus puree as a beverage with our meals.
We take 2 tablespoons diluted in water to suit our taste with breakfast and with
dinner. I take mine hot and my wife prefers hers cold. For years we have
made it a practice to have blood surveys taken as part of our regular
checkups.
The last blood survey, taken by a medical doctor who specialises
in the nutritional approach to health, showed substantial improvements in
all categories over the last one, and we can attribute these improvements to
nothing but the asparagus drink.
As a biochemist, I have made an extensive study of all aspects of cancer, and all of the proposed cures. As a result,
I am convinced that asparagus fits in better with the latest theories about
cancer. Asparagus contains a good supply of protein called histones, which
are believed to be active in controlling cell growth. For that reason, I
believe asparagus can be said to contain a substance that I call cell growth
normaliser. That accounts for its action on cancer and in acting as a
general body tonic.
In any event, regardless of theory, asparagus used as we
suggest, is a harmless substance.
The FDA cannot prevent you from using it
and it may do you much good.' It has been reported by the US National Cancer
Institute, that asparagus is the highest tested food containing glutathione,
which is considered one of the body's most potent anticarcinogens and
antioxidants."
Raul Sebastian A. Laman.
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