Gerson diet
""No substantive evidence exists in the scientific literature to support the view that the Gerson therapy is an effective alternative therapy for cancer"
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The Gerson therapy uses a special diet, supplements and also coffee enemas to detoxify and stimulate the body’s metabolism. Proponents of the Gerson therapy have made claims that it is an effective treatment for cancer and other illnesses, through balancing the levels of potassium and sodium in the body, removal of toxins and regeneration of liver function and also improving overall nutritional status. No substantive evidence exists in the scientific literature to support the view that the Gerson therapy is an effective alternative therapy for cancer. However, some evidence does exist which suggests that elements of the therapy (coffee enemas in particular) are potentially dangerous if used excessively. In addition to this the excessive demands of time, money and other resources on the patient undergoing the therapy may be extreme.
