Asparagus
When I was in the USN, I was stationed in Key West, FL. I
worked at the clinic at Naval Air Station on Big Coppitt Key just a few miles
north of Key West. The hospital at Key West was for out- patients only, for
retired armed forces personnel that lived in the area. If you needed to be
hospitalized you were sent to Homestead AFB Florida. I had the day off and just
went inside the hospital (Corpman barracks were next to hospital). There was a
retired Navy man that worked in the lab and he was very interesting gentleman
to talk with. He was a retired biochemist from the USN. He asked me what was
going on that day,and I said I had the day off. I wish I was working, as the
crew on, today was taking a sailor to Homestead as he had a very bad kidney
infection. Now this elderly gent told me the man should have eaten more
asparagus, and he wouldn't have that problem. I asked why? I'll never forget
him saying, do you eat asparagus? and I said yes, I love them. He replied you
notice how your urine stinks after eating asparagus? I said well I never
thought it was what I ate but yes it does have a pungent odor. He said, It is
because it is detoxifying your body of harmful chemicals!!! This was back in
1986 when I was stationed there and to read this email again I had to share
this story...Eat more asparagus, my friends.
Asparagus -- Who knew?
My Mom had been taking the full-stalk canned style
asparagus, pureed it and took 4 tablespoons in the morning and 4 tablespoons
later in the day. She did this for over a month. She is on chemo pills for
Stage 3 lung cancer in the pleural area and her cancer cell count went from 386
down to 125 as of this past week. Her oncologist said she will not need to see
him for 3 months.
THE ARTICLE:
Several years ago I met a man seeking asparagus for a friend
who had cancer. He gave me a copy of an article, entitled "Asparagus For
Cancer" printed in the 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, suffered
from cancer of the bladder for 16 years. After years of medical treatments,
including radiation without improvement, he began taking asparagus. Within 3
months, examinations revealed that his bladder tumor had disappeared and that
his kidneys were normal.
Case No. 3, On March 5th 1971, a man who had lung cancer 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 now back at his regular business routine.
Case No. 4, A woman had been troubled for a number of years
with skin cancer. She developed different skin cancers which were diagnosed by
the acting specialist as advanced. Within 3 months after beginning asparagus
therapy, the skin specialist said her skin looked fine with no more skin
lesions. This woman reported that the asparagus therapy also cured her kidney
disease, which had 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 treatment.
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. Note the dates! ---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.
Fresh or canned asparagus can be used. 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. Store in the refrigerator. Give the patient 4 full
tablespoons twice daily, morning and evening. Patients usually show some
improvement in 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.
Just a side note... In case you are wondering why this has
not been made public, there is no profit in curing cancer.
Please send this article to everyone in your Address Book.
The most unselfish act one can ever do is paying forward all the kindness one
has received.I had shared this so it's not me I am talking about ..
