Treatment
The Gerson Therapy
Health Institute de Tijuana offers the Gerson Therapy, an all-natural treatment system that activates the body’s extraordinary ability to heal itself through an organic, plant-based diet, raw juices, and natural supplements.
Developed in the 1920s by German physician Dr. Max Gerson, MD, the Gerson Therapy’s all-encompassing nature sets it apart from most other treatment methods because it restores the body’s incredible ability to heal itself, rather than treating only the symptoms of a particular disease.
An abundance of nutrients from copious amounts of fresh, organic juices are consumed daily, providing your body with a super-dose of enzymes, minerals and nutrients that is easily assimilated. In addition, raw and cooked solid foods are generously consumed.
The metabolism is also stimulated through the addition of thyroid, potassium and other supplements, and by avoiding heavy animal fats, excess protein, sodium and other toxins.
With generous, high-quality nutrition, increased oxygen availability, detoxification, and improved metabolism, the cells – and the body – can regenerate, become healthy and prevent future illness. Institute of Cancer
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Four pillars of the Gerson Therapy:
Juicing, Diet, Supplements, Detoxification
Juicing
Fresh-pressed juice from raw foods provides the easiest and most effective way of providing high-quality nutrition.
By juicing, patients can take in the nutrients and enzymes from nearly 15 pounds of produce every day, in a manner that is easy to digest and absorb.
Every day, a typical patient will consume up to thirteen glasses of fresh, raw carrot-apple and green leaf juices. These juices are prepared hourly using a two-step juicer or a masticating juicer used with a separate hydraulic press.
The Diet
The plant based diet is naturally high in vitamins, minerals, enzymes, micro-nutrients, and extremely low in sodium, fats, and proteins. A typical meal consists of Hippocrates soup, cooked vegetable dishes to aid digestion, raw green salads, potato and a variety of in-season fruits. Breakfast consists of oats and fruit (stewed and raw).
Supplements
All supplements used are classed as biologicals, materials of mostly (not all supplements are organic) organic origin that are supplied in therapeutic amounts. The supplements used include:
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A specific Potassium compound
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Lugol’s solution
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Thyroid hormone
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Pancreatic Enzymes
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and Niacin.
Each supplement serves a specific biological purpose and is not intended as a substitute for nutritional intake.
Detoxification
Degenerative diseases render the body increasingly unable to excrete waste materials adequately, commonly resulting in liver and kidney failure.
We use intensive detoxification to eliminate wastes, regenerate the liver, reactivate the immune system, and restore the body’s essential defenses – enzyme, mineral and hormone systems.
“The moment a patient is put on the full therapy, the combined effect of the food, the juices and the medication causes the immune system to attack and kill tumor tissue, besides working to flush out accumulated toxins from the body tissues. This great clearing-out procedure carries the risk of overburdening and poisoning the liver—the all-important organ of detoxification, which, in a cancer patient, is bound to be already damaged and debilitated.” (Charlotte Gerson, Healing the Gerson Way)
Adjunctive Treatments
Health Institute de Tijuana also offers on-site adjunctive treatments approved for use in conjunction with the Gerson Therapy. These adjunctive treatments include:
INFRARED
SAUNA
An infrared sauna uses infrared light to heat the body directly instead of heating the air around it. This creates a warm and relaxing environment with potential health benefits like improved circulation, detoxification, and muscle relaxation.
MASSAGE
Guest and companions can schedule a private massage session with our in house masseuse.
HIGH DOSE
IV VITAMIN C
Fortifies the immune system. The main difference between an IV vitamin C and oral vitamin C is its antioxidant power.
IONIC
FOOT SPA
An Ionic Spa promotes relaxation and detoxification, often featuring ionic foot baths that use charged ions in water to remove body toxins.
GROUP
PSYCHOLOGY
SESSIONS
Our group sessions are geared towards the patient's needs. Companions are welcome.
OZONE
THERAPY
One of the key benefits of ozone therapy is it ability to reduce inflammation, making it an effective treatment for a range of conditions, including chronic pain, autoimmune disorders, and skin conditions.
CHELATION
This is a therapy given to detox the body of heavy metals and helps the cardiovascular system.
YOGA
&
MEDITATION
Yoga offers you the opportunity to stretch and quiet the mind. Our meditation class offers focus and awareness and sense of calm.