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The Gerson Institute E-bulletin
November 2010
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Dear (Contact First Name), | |
Once again, the Gerson Basics Workshop has reached an all-time high of 80 participants, attending from all over the country as well as Canada, U.K. and Singapore. The event was hosted at the San Diego Women's Club for the second time, and we were provided with the means to present an expanded program of lectures and demonstrations... (continued below) 
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| Gerson Basics Workshop October, 2010 (Continued) |
Velocity AV Services company provided image magnification for the food preparation and other demonstrations. Because of the high interest in the Caregiver Certification Program, we added an overview of the phases of this program where we also answered interested participants' questions.
Two patients' testimonials were viewed as video presentations. In the future we want to provide more information online through video, webinar and other multi-media presentations so that more people around the world can have access to the information and demonstrations. We are so fortunate to live in this day and age where information can be communicated through a variety of technology!
We added the food mill to the Gerson store items that can be purchased at the workshop, and it was a popular item. As we respond to participant feedback, we are able to continuously improve the quality of the workshop, the information and products we make available and the content of our lectures.
With the help of Gerson Institute Staff and over 30 volunteers, we provided 100% organic Gerson meals (breakfast, lunch and snacks) and fresh juices for participants, as well as environmentally conscious workshop materials and supplies. Preparation for the Gerson Basics Workshop begins months in advance. We are deeply grateful for
the hours of work our volunteers offer that make this event possible.
Henrietta Butler
Education &Training Director
Registration for the February Workshop (February 4-6, 2011) is now open!
Click here to register.
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| Don't Forget The Watercress |
While it is important to eat a wide variety of leafy greens, most of us have that one go-to favorite that we just can't get enough of. This could be a leafy green that not only packs a healthy punch, but has a taste to go well with a number of different recipes. Recently kale, the easy to grow and abundantly healthy vegetable, has been praised as a superfood, but for many it has a taste that doesn't quite satisfy your buds.
Perhaps a better tasting, though similarly vitamin-packed plant worth mixing into a few recipes is the often over-looked watercress. Monica Reinagel, M.S., a nutritionist, chef and blogger says "a cup of watercress contains plenty of vitamins A and C and boasts an entire day's worth of vitamin K, a nutrient that helps keep your bones strong and your heart healthy -- and just four calories." While more research will be needed, a recent study also showed that consumption of watercress might help reduce your risk of breast cancer, thanks to a compound that inhibits a protein related to tumor growth. And if this isn't reason enough to get some watercress in your diet, it also acts as a mild diuretic,"helping to expel excess fluid if you're bloated."
Read Jenny Everett's blog entry for three smart, easy ways to add watercress to your diet. Watercress is also an ingredient in the Gerson Therapy green juice -- another reason why it is good for you!
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| California City Says Stop Dental Amalgam Immediately | |
Costa Mesa, California has become the first city in the United States to call for an immediate end to dental amalgam, the controversial filling material that is 50% mercury. Voting 5-0 on 19 October 2010, the Costa Mesa City Council adopted the resolution sponsored by Councilman Gary Monahan that (1) calls on federal and state agencies to eliminate amalgam, (2) asks dentists in Costa Mesa to cease using mercury and switch to non-toxic alternatives, and (3) requests that the other 33 cities in Orange County join Costa Mesa in opposing dental mercury.
While, as a resolution, it does not actually ban amalgam, it is an important step toward ending this health and environmental scourage. "There are so many alternatives and I can't understand why we're putting this in our mouth," explained Councilman Monahan. "[I]t's incredibly dangerous to people getting them and to the environment."
The watershed Monahan Resolution is the first success for Californians for Green Dentistry, a new project of Consumers for Dental Choice. Californians for Green Dentistry has a trio of dedicated leaders: Director Anita Vazquez Tibau spearheaded the strategy leading to this resolution along with dental hygienist Marisa Russo and naturopath Kristy Mills.
To read more and view Dr. Jim Rota's compelling testimony click here.
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| Just say NO to GMO! |
 Have you ever heard of Mike Adams? You may know him as the Health Ranger, who reports on health, nutrition, and environmental issues on the website Natural News. What you may not know is that he moonlights as a health-conscious rapper. His latest song, "Just say NO to GMO!" attacks Monsanto and GMO Frankenfoods, rejecting genetically mutated foods and demanding truth in food labelling. Watch the Just say NO to GMO! Music Video |
| November Special |
CD - 3 Generations: Max & Charlotte Gerson & Howard Straus
30% off the regular price of $12.95
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Dr. Max Gerson's interview on Long John Nebel's radio show WOR January 15 1957, Charlotte Gerson and Howard Straus on Tom Quinn's Perspectives KSCO, and other interviews in 2004 and 2005 about the Gerson Therapy, history and suppression. (1 disc) |
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Recipe |
Roasted Celery Smash
- 2 lbs celery root- cleaned, peeled, and cut into large dice
- 1 lb day old baked potato- peeled and cubed
- 4-5 large garlic cloves
- 1 cup packed cilantro leaves
 - ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 ½ tsp honey
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup flax oil
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a small pan with a lid, roast the celery root in the oven with about one and a half inches of water on the bottom of the pan. Roast for approximately one hour or until celery root is tender.
- If you don't have day old potatoes, bake potatoes and cool them before trimming off skin and cutting into cubes.
- Add the celery root and potatoes with all the ingredients into a food processor or Cuisinart and puree.
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Your Quotes |
Long time Gerson friend, volunteer, donor, and member Anthony Serna has done so much for the Gerson Institute that it would be impossible to list and thank him for all of it in one e-bulletin. Most recently Anthony has been working toward becoming a certified Gerson Caregiver; an accomplishment that he found takes a lot of time, determination, studying, and dedication. Thank you for your ongoing commitment to helping people and spreading the word about the Gerson Therapy.
Anthony sent us this message after completing Phase 3 in becoming a certified Gerson Caregiver, which includes going on a modified version of the Therapy for 2 weeks.
"Dear Diane and everyone at the Institute,
I've been doing well. The two week therapy was pretty intense and I can see how it can be even more so once I become a caregiver and oversee a patient doing the full therapy. It's good that Charlotte gives a good warning in her book and emphasizes the fact that you have to stick with it! I helped out at the Restoration Center for two days and I enjoyed it. The constant attention to detail was something to greatly admire Liz and everyone there for.....
I really appreciate how kind everyone was at the Institute while [I was] undergoing the modified Gerson therapy. I enjoyed any opportunity I got to help while I was there. From helping Jen and Kayla in the kitchen, to assisting Carol with filing, and even answering calls and responding to e-mails I learned so much. In the grand scheme of things I know that there is far more to learn from everyone there since everyone at the institute really puts above and beyond efforts found in few teams I have ever encountered! With the staff that you have there, you have more efficiency and quality than a ship of 400 men!!! I know... I've been in the Navy working with many of the teams there! Thank you for so much you have done for me and for everyone's lives you touch every single day. You are an inspiration to follow."
Anthony |
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