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, and we have accumulated a number of favorable case
histories. Here are a few examples.
Case No. 1, 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 tumour 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 a skin
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 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 normalize. 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.
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