~ 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.
Ds. 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."
Dt. 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.
Du. 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
Dv. Max Gerson: Healing the Hopeless, which tells a riveting
account of the doctor's life, his discoveries and offers
new hope to millions.
Dw. 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...