Asparagus and cancer....... Forwarding this on.....

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From: Dr. Ed

Ed Stegman D.C.

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Subject: Fw: 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 NewsJournal, 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

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 materia 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 twice

daily, morning and 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.