The gerson diet for cancer patients
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The document outlines a literature review conducted by Charles McCord, Bobby Britton, and William Asble on the Gerson Diet for cancer patients. Charles analyzed published studies on the diet and found it provides physical and psychological support despite lacking scientific backing. He also summarized the Gerson Institute's website, which details the detox and juice-based diet protocol but provides no medical evidence it works to treat cancer. The team then analyzed a sample Gerson Diet meal plan and found it provides adequate nutrients but relies too heavily on fruits and vegetables with not enough protein. Their consensus was the diet may support patients but there is no scientific evidence to prove its effectiveness in treating cancer.
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The document discusses the Gerson Diet for cancer patients. It provides a literature review of studies on the diet from the Gerson Institute website and PubMed. Charles McCord's review found the diet provides physical and psychological support to patients, despite lacking scientific backing. Bobby Britton's analysis of the diet found it relies heavily on fruits and vegetables with possibly not enough protein. The consensus was the diet provides adequate nutrients but poor variety and no scientific evidence to support its effectiveness against cancer.
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and also include legumes or other plants.A spectrum of plant-based nutrition options is available to
you. Some are very strict (vegan diet), others are still
adding animal products like dairy (vegetarian) and at the
other end of the spectrum are those that still eat meat,
poultry and fish on an occasional basis.
5 reasons why you should start eating plant based foods today
As our society evolves, we are constantly facing the need to change our behaviors and habits to increase our health and quality of life. We are now facing climate change, food insecurity and over 40% of our population is suffering from chronic disease.
One of the recent ideas put forward to improve our world and health is the plant-based nutrition. Even though food regiments are not something our doctor prescribes (yet), research is showing that food has a lot to contribute to our health. It is also a less costly option to our society than prescribe medication.
Our understanding of plant-based eating may differ from one individual to another. In the world of nutrition, plant- based eating is having a large portion of one’s nutrition coming from vegetables, fruits, herbs, nuts, whole grains and also include legumes or other plants.
Gonzalez diet for cancer (4)
The Gonzalez Regimen is a cancer diet therapy for pancreatic cancer patients consisting of pancreatic enzymes from pigs along with vitamins and minerals, and is designed to rid toxins from the body, balance the nervous system, and support the immune system. The therapy includes an individualized diet of organic foods, twice daily coffee enemas, and capsules containing pancreatic enzymes and over 130 daily supplements. Dr. Nicholas Gonzalez developed the regimen and presented case reports of its use in advanced pancreatic cancer patients to the National Cancer Institute in 1993.
Lchf cvd
This document is a presentation by Dr. Jered Cook on low carbohydrate high fat diets. It begins by discussing the obesity and diabetes epidemics in the US and how current dietary guidelines recommending low fat intake may have contributed to increased sugar and carbohydrate consumption. It then reviews the current USDA and ACC/AHA dietary guidelines. Various food items are discussed, with potatoes being linked to increased diabetes and hypertension risk, while tree nuts, coffee and fiber intake are associated with reduced cardiovascular disease risk. Dairy fat intake also does not appear to increase disease risk. The presentation concludes by discussing the basics of the ketogenic diet and its potential effects on cardiovascular health.
WR 123Renjie WeiEssay 1.2Beneficial of Vegetarian DietIN.docx
The document discusses the benefits of a vegetarian diet. It outlines several key benefits, including that a vegetarian diet is more ethical because it avoids harming animals, is nutritious and can reduce the risk of diseases like heart disease and cancer, and helps with weight loss. However, it also notes some contradictions, such as concerns about getting a balanced nutrition or that vegetarian diets can be inconvenient for others. Overall, the document examines the health impacts and social aspects of a vegetarian lifestyle.
The Post-Gastrectomy Diet
The post-gastric bypass diet is a restrictive diet for individuals recovering from gastric bypass surgery. It involves a multi-stage process to introduce foods slowly to the healed stomach. The diet aims to help the stomach heal, acclimate the patient to smaller portions, and achieve long-term weight loss. Strict adherence is needed but the diet may cause deficiencies over time without supplements. While challenging, following the diet is important for recovery and health benefits after surgery.
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5 reasons why you should start eating plant based foods today
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5 reasons why you should start eating plant based foods today
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The gerson diet for cancer patients
- 1. The Gerson Diet for Cancer Patients Charles McCord Bobby Britton William Asble
- 2. Literature Review Team Member Database/Journ al Article Citation Summary Statement Website Summary Statement Charles McCord http://www.ncb i.nlm.nih.gov/p ubmed/1735103 0 http://www.ncb i.nlm.nih.gov/p ubmed/2298656 0 http://www.ncb i.nlm.nih.gov/p ubmed/2036147 3 The Gerson diet, despite not having any scientific backing, does tend to provide cancer patients with some physical and psychological support. http://gerson. org/gerpress/t he-gerson- therapy/ Gerson Institute’s website explains Gerson Therapy and outlines daily diets. The website is based on Dr. Gerson’s detox and diet therapy. It relies heavily on fruit and fruit juices while cutting back on sodium and protein. No substantial medical or scientific backing or proof that if works.
- 3. Personal Diet List Food Item Number of Servings Serving Size Total grams CARROTS-RAW 1 1 oz 28.35 grams BUCKWHEAT GROATS-ROASTED -COOKED 3 1 oz 85.05 grams CELERY-RAW 6 1 oz 170.1 grams PARSLEY-RAW 2 1 oz 56.7 grams ONIONS-RAW 4 1 oz 113.4 grams POTATOES-BAKED-FLESH -WO/SALT 4 1 oz 113.4 grams FRUIT SALAD-(PEACH&PEAR&APRCT&PNAPPL&CHERR) -CND-LT SIRUP-SOL&LIQ 2 1 c 504 grams LEEKS-(BULB AND LOWER LEAF -PORTION)-RAW 2 1 oz 56.7 grams KIWIFRUIT-(CHINESE GOOSEBERRIES) -FRESH-RAW 1 1 oz 28.35 grams APPLE JUICE-CANNED OR BOTTLED -UNSWEETENED-WO/ADDED ASC ACID 6 1 oz 170.1 grams CARROT JUICE-CANNED 7 1 oz 198.45 grams ASPARAGUS-RAW 1 1 oz 28.35 grams Daily Diet Plan :Charles McCord Nutrient Total Rec. %Rec Calories 796.67 2900 27.47% Pro (g) 15.3 61 25.08% Fat (g) 2.94 96.67 3.04% Carb (g) 191.89 -- Na (mg) 308.35 2400 12.85% vitA (IU) 64686.38 5000 1293.73% vitC (mg) 181.06 90 201.18% satF (g) 0.49 32.22 1.52% Chol (mg) 0 300 0% Analysis Results
- 4. Consensus Statement Adequacy Based on a vegetarian diet, Gerson’s food therapy provides adequate nutrients from fruits, oats, and vegetables. Balance The Gerson diet relies heavily, perhaps too much, on fruits and vegetables. We do not believe there is enough protein in the diet. Calorically sound The Gerson diet does tend stay in daily calories expectations and limits. Nutrient Density Fruit juices and other vegetarian options provide adequate nutrients. Variety The Gerson diet provides very poor variety. People who choose the diet have a strict food recommendations. Expense The ingredients recommended can be easily purchased at an economic price. Time Basic meals provide the consumer with easy preparations. Based on scientific support While some case studies show the Gerson diet does work with cancer patients, there is no scientific backing to support the diets effectiveness.