~ Healing the Hopeless ~
An Interview with Howard Straus of Gerson Institute
Many in our history have pioneered into new frontiers of ethics, philosophy,
science and medicine only to be shamefully persecuted - even assassinated -
by those who were threatened by new discoveries.
Socrates, Galileo, Ghandi - are only three such pioneers recognized by most
readers. These same individuals now hold honorable and prominent positions
of great respect in the world precisely because the pre-existing world-view
evolved and finally caught up with the "radical" yet far-reaching views on
vital issues offered by these visionaries.
Not until long after their deaths, were their viewpoints accepted as
profound truths that rocked the foundation of prevailing powers and
initiated a crucial thrust toward a progressive shift in world opinion.
It takes the brave and the diligent to preservere with the truth in the face
of dangerous opposition.
Dr. Max Gerson - father of dietary and detoxification therapies for
successfully treating "incurable" diseases - is one such man. Now deceased
(1881 - 1959), Gerson's research, discoveries and successful treatment of
cancer - and other chronic illnesses - lives on through Dr. Gerson's
daughter Charlotte, founder of the Gerson Institute, and his grandson,
Howard Straus, founder of Cancer Research Wellness Center and author of the
highly acclaimed Dr. Max Gerson: Healing the Hopeless.
Dr. Albert Schweitzer - world renowned Nobel Laureate, medical physician,
legendary humanitarian -and a healed Gerson patient - made this testimony:
"I see in Dr. Max Gerson one of the most eminent geniuses in the history of
medicine. He has achieved more than seemed possible under adverse
conditions. Many of his basic ideas have been adopted without having his
name connected with them. He leaves a legacy which commands attention and
which will assure him his due place. Those whom he has cured will attest to
the truth of his ideas."
Dr. Gerson's dietary therapy came under attack from the medical and
pharmaceutical establishments because chemicals (drugs/ medications),
surgery and radiation were the only methods promoted and sanctioned as the
treatment for cancer.
In spite of the unrelenting attacks from the medical community - which
eventually culminated in his assassination - Dr. Gerson proceeded to use his
therapy to heal those of severe disease.
To this day, thousands of patients following the Gerson therapy have been
cured of chronic illness, many of whom had been given no hope for recovery
by the American medical establishment.
Dr. Gerson's most significant finding - the connection between cancer and
nutrition - led to his seminal work, Cancer Therapy: Results of 50 Cases
which has sold more than a half-million copies worldwide and has gone into
its 6th edition printing.
I take particular interest in this topic because I know from personal
exprerience that eating the right kinds of wholesome, nutritious, organic
foods can eliminate illness and build vibrant, long lasting health. As a
person who grew up with serious illness, frequent doctor visits, dependence
on various prescription and over-the-counter drugs - I was amazed to find
that I was able to eliminate all of it through healthy nutrition and
lifestyle changes.
Below is my interivew with Dr. Gerson's grandson, Howard Straus, author of
Dr. Max Gerson: Healing the Hopeless, which tells a riveting account of the
doctor's life, his discoveries and offers new hope to millions.
Dr. Max Gerson: Healing the Hopeless
with Howard Straus
by Paula Peterson
Earthcode International Network
Sitting across from Howard Straus, I am immediately struck by his glowing
health and lively demeanor. A handsome man in his sixties, Straus radiates
vitality and a level of vigor that would make anyone in their 30's, 40's, or
50's envious and eager to adopt healthier eating habits.
Straus lives the Gerson Therapy way - and sets a vibrant example of the
potentials and possibilities available for all of us.
It was going to be an interesting interview - I could sense it - as Straus
immediately launched into the first crucial topic of our discussion...