Asparagus & Cancer

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 specialized 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. We have accumulated a
number of favorable case histories.

Here are a few examples:

Case No. 1, A 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 tumor 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 asking 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 Material 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, 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 daily, 2 in the morning and 2 in the 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 specializes 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 normalizer. 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.


Please spread the news...


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kindness one has received even to the most undeserved person. God bless.