Holy Crap, I Did It! The Gerson Two-Year Mark
8760 glasses of juice
2920 coffee enemas
1460 baked potatoes
1460 bowls of Hippocrates soup
33580 supplements
174 shots of castor oil
Two years ago yesterday I arrived at the Gerson clinic in Tijuana, Mexico to start two years of intense detoxification and nutritional treatment. I thought that I was about to embark on a therapy that would save my life, but little did I know that this therapy would be the catalyst for a life far greater than I could ever imagine. I know that sounds strange given how tough Gerson Therapy is. I have given up pretty much everything that was familiar to my old life, but in return I have gained more than I ever knew was possible.
Not only have I firmly cemented a vibrant and healthy future for myself, but by stripping away all of the crap that was bubbling away on the surface of my former self, I’ve discovered a life that flows with ease and one where miracles occur every single day.
THE FIRST YEAR
The beginning of anything is always the hardest, but with Gerson Therapy this definitely the case. Before going to the clinic, I thought I was prepared for what I was in store for. I had already begun most of the therapy at home, including the enemas. However, it was the castor oil that really brought me down. For the first three months, castor oil is taken orally every second day. For me, it felt like I constantly had a vicious hangover. It gave me a headache, made me feel nauseous, made me super emotional, and had me running to the toilet every half an hour. This was by far the most challenging part for me. Thankfully it was reduced to twice a week after 12 weeks, and then once a week a little later on.
The social isolation and sobriety also took some time to get used to. I resented my friends for being able to go out together and have fun. I was so sad and felt like they were out making memories that I wouldn’t be a part of anymore. Before Gerson, I loved to drink, go dancing and be stupid with my friends. Making peace with the fact that I will not really ever be able to do that again was incredibly difficult.
The thing that really got me through that first year of Gerson was this blog. I started it a few days before heading to Mexico, and it became my therapeutic outlet and gave me something to work on other than my health. Plus, the words of kindness and encouragement from readers pulled me through every day.
THE SECOND YEAR
Something shifted in the second year. I don’t know if it was because I could actually see the finish line in sight, or because I was just so used to the Gerson lifestyle, but my resistance started to melt away. After I stopped wishing that my circumstances were different and just accepted that everything was happening in my best interests, the journey suddenly became so much easier. I still had my moments when I would wish I could just go out for dinner without taking my own food, have a glass of wine (or water), go for a swim at the beach, or sit through a whole movie without stopping to make a juice, but for the most part I was content to go through the motions and inch further and further towards health.
During the second 12 months I also began to pick up more work, which has kept me busy and made time fly. I wrote books, this blog gained popularity beyond what I had ever hoped, and I had the opportunity to connect with some amazing people. During my first year I was a little lonely because I felt so different and separated from all of my friends, but during the second year I made new friends (both online and off) who share the same passions and interests as me. These friendships have grown so strong that this whole experience would be made worth it simply from meeting them.
WHAT HAPPENS NOW?
Things gradually slow down. I am now on the basic Gerson program, drinking six juices each day and doing just one enema. The food is pretty much the same, but I will be able to have a taste of a few different things like nuts, seeds, spices, and avocado every now and then. I’m okay with that though. As long as I get my celebratory curry and cashew nut cheesecake, I am happy to stick to the Gerson diet and just have these little indulgences on occasion.
Healing doesn’t end now. Healing is ongoing, and I will live the rest of my life being as kind and respectful as I possibly can to my body. Even now, after two years of intense natural treatment, I cannot say that I am cured. I’m not sure if I will ever be “cured”, but I will always be healing. Cancer is something I will always manage with my clean lifestyle.
I don’t plan to have any scans, partly because I don’t want to subject my body to the poison and radiation, but also because prior to my diagnosis scans were not detecting that I had cancer. Only a biopsy did this, so I don’t really see the point.
However, I did recently have some non-invasive diagnostics done, which I plan to continue along with my regular complete blood tests that I send to my Gerson doctor in Mexico. I had live blood analysis, iridology, and have been analysed via a very clever and thorough machine called Indigo. What we’ve discovered is that I have so much nerve damage in my arm from the incredible amount of chemotherapy drugs that was pumped into it way back in the beginning, almost four years ago. I also have heavy metals (from chemo), fungus (from chemo), and my lymphatic system is having a hard time removing the toxins (from chemo and surgery). So now I am detoxing the heavy metals from my body, I am removing the fungus from my body, and I am working on stimulating my lymph system. Stay tuned for future posts about how I am doing all of this.
I really don’t like looking back and saying I regret decisions I made in the past, because they were the right decisions for me with the knowledge I had at the time, but I would love for someone to build me a time machine so that I can go back and say no to having chemotherapy and surgery. And maybe we could stop off in Thailand again on the way. I had a blast while I was there in 2009. I have absolutely no doubt that healing would occur much easier and faster if I wasn’t dealing with the collateral damage caused by those harsh conventional treatments.
In saying that, I know that I am exactly where I am supposed to be and everything that has happened up until now has served a perfect purpose.
My fellow cancer babes and dudes will probably understand how frustrating it can be when you so desperately want to be cured. At times I have felt like shaking myself and saying, “Hurry up and heal, dammit.” But then the wise part of me would speak up and say, “What do you think you’re doing? You know your body is way smarter than you. Just chill the f*&k out and let it do its thing.”
That is the number one thing I have learnt over the past four years. Our bodies heal in their own time. Sure, it is our job to do whatever we can to make sure this is possible, but we can’t force anything. Our bodies are incredible, and as long as we listen to them – truly listen to them – give them what they need to heal and remove any obstacles that will prevent the process from happening, healing is inevitable. Healing is possible for all of us.
LOVE AND GRATITUDE
Thank you so much for your support and encouragement over the past two years. I know many of you have been with me right from the beginning, and some I have met along the way, but all of you have played an integral part in my healing journey and I will be forever grateful for that.
I also need to say a special humongous thank you to my mum, dad, Tallon and Edie. Without each of you, the past two years would not have been possible (or anywhere near as bearable). I love you so much!
Here are some links to updates I wrote along the way:
Gerson Clinic – Day Uno (That’s One In Spanish)
Castor Oil Shots, Anyone? Anyone?
Gerson Therapy Update – Endless Juice, Yoghurt, and Two-Year Old Tantrums
Diary of a Gerson Person Update #3
Diary of a Gerson Person Update #4
Diary of a Gerson Person: The one-year mark
Two years of Gerson Therapy suddenly becomes three
Diary of a Gerson Person: Celebrating the 15th month
Diary of a Gerson Person: A day (every day) in the life
Diary of another Gerson Person: A day in my mum’s life
Christmas Day In The Life Of A Gerson Person
Travelling as a Gerson Person: Two days in Byron Bay
For more information about Gerson Therapy, visit the Gerson website.
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hey jess – you’re AWESOME. congrats on finishing, now go eat some cheesecake 
Thanks Paul!! Ooh I plan to. Off to buy some raw cashews this afternoon to make the recipe from your book. I’ll let you know how it is!
Jess
I love when you wrote
“After I stopped wishing that my circumstances were different and just accepted that everything was happening in my best interests, the journey suddenly became so much easier”
isn’t that always the way? When I feel that way it makes me sad that I’ve let the process go on without enjoying it for what it is (was) but time must go on… I’m so glad that you have made the 2 year mark~ although I’m a new follower, you are already an inspiration. I look forward to being able to follow you thru the next ‘adventures’ you have (& learning so much of course too)
Thanks,
T
I know what you mean – I felt the same way when I had that revelation. Thanks so much Tamara! xx
Congratulations on reaching the two year mark with Gerson Jess ~ so awesome!!!!
Thanks for being such a wonderful inspiration to us all ♥ xx
Go you, you wondeful woman! I’m so excited for you to reach this milestone in your healing, Jess – been counting down to this day along with you since I found your blog last year.
Thank you for for being real and you in this very public space, perfect as you are, and for continually buoying me with your example, especially as a fellow Gerson person. One of the most important things I’ve learned from you (apart from self love) is to trust in life – it’s unfurling as it should – and to enjoy each day. So excited to see what amazing things are next for you x
I love how you write, you’re so articulate, funny and entertaining! I was just reading your old blog posts and was wondering how your mum is going one year in?
What a formidable force against cancer you both are together!!!
Can’t wait to hear about your anti-fungus protocol, too
I so agree with what Keri has said… you are a wonderful writer Jess! Thanks for helping so many by sharing your story with us. You are a wonder! (I’m sending you a huge high five at the moment.)
Tim
PS What is Hippocrates soup?
Congrats, you are a huge inspiration and I am learning alot off you )xx
Well done honey! I’m so thrilled for you xo
Far out, you are amazing!!!
I am so inspired by you – congratulations beautiful Jess! And thank you from the bottom of my heart for making me feel like icon,d do anything.
Much love to you xo
*feel like I could do anything* ack! Typing to fast for brain….
Congratulations on reaching this incredible milestone Jess. I am 4 months in, so a long way still to go on my Gerson journey. I am so excited for you, about eating some wonderful, different foods – and only 6 juices – whoo hoo, you won’t know yourself! How are your energy levels now? Have you been exercising at all? Keep up the great work and I can’t wait to see what unfolds for you in you next chapter.
You are an inspiration to all of us. You have done so well, Its just a shame doctors can not be so helpful,
Congratulations! That is truly something to celebrate! I have lost 3 family members to cancer in the last 3 years. I only wish any one of them would’ve had the strength you’ve had to commit so fully to the Gerson therapy. I know if and when I am diagnosed with cancer I will choose the path you chose because I have seen the effects and end results of “traditional” therapies and they are inhumane and strip one of their dignity. I look forward to continuing to learn from you and thank you for being such a glowing example of what true healing is all about.
Congratulations Jess! I have followed your blog almost from the beginning and I have learned so much and received so much inspiration from your posts. You are a truly beautiful person. I’m looking forward to your future posts on the next stages of your healing journey and hopefully to more wonderful books. Cheers!
So encouraging!!! My husband is only in his third month of the Gerson Therapy, and your blog has been a God-send to us. We are very much feeling the social isolation, and trying desperately to deal with the day-to-day monotony. Thanks for letting us know it really does get batter!
YOU.ARE.BEAUTIFUL. <3 <3 <3 Bring on the adventures of the next 2 years…i gotta feeling they are going to AMAZING! XO
Congrats Jess. May the next two years (and thereafter) be even brighter for you and your loved ones. Aloha!
WOW, 2 years – congratulations. You are truly awesome and inspirational. Thank you for introducing me to green juice, it has made my life so much better and it’s healing my body from kidney disease, so thanks Jess. The universe picked you to help others on a healing journey.
Congrats Jess! What an achievement!
Congratulations Jess! And thank you for sharing your journey with us all, it has been truly remarkable and that’s just coming from someone sitting on the periphery of it all
Cheers,
M
Well done Jess!! A massive congratulations on reaching such a milestone on your journey to complete health. You truly are an inspiration….thanks for sharing the journey with us xx
Jess,
I am so incredibly happy for you!! You did it!
And it is absolutely true in always caring for your body because cancer can come back. I just found out that my cancer came back a month ago. I stopped with my green drinks and started eating things that I shouldn’t within the last 6 months. BUT… I am fighting it naturally again and winning. I will be cancer free again. I am just so made at myself for getting cocky and thinking it wasn’t going to come back.
I know you will live the rest of your life as clean as possible. You are an inspiration to SO many!
XO,
Denice
Beautiful! And congrats!
My dear friend, congrats for you 2 years Mark, for your courage and for having by far (in my opinion) the BEST blog I ever seen…information is priceless…You deserve all the best!! Big hug from Brazil. Nathalie xoxo
Wow, congratulations. What an amazing achievement, so inspirational. Your story is so touching and it is beautiful to read of your accomplishments.
Xx
What a huge milestone! We are all so proud of you. I admire your determination you are an inspiration to us all!
Congratulations! We have just started reading your blog and you are a terrific inspiration. I was moved to learn that you are celebrating a very important anniversary this month. My 16 year old daughter is also! She had her last chemo treatment for B-cell lymphoma two years ago this month. She too had many complications from her treatments and we were afraid she would never be able to regain her energy. But we found the Gerson books and other alternative therapies and started juicing and eating organic only, etc. I am happy to say she feels vibrantly well nowadays. She, like you, is committed to living a healthy lifestyle and is so grateful for the wonderful people she has met along her path.
The very best of luck to you and thank you for reaching out through this blog to others who can learn from and share your insights and healthful practices.
That’s just so wonderful Jess. Blessings from Lyall and Kristine.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to you, Jess. I have followed your journey and you’ve inspired me every step of the way xxxx
Yay!! Congratulations Jess!! Such an amazing achievement! I haven’t been online much lately, but have still been checking out your blogs Onwards and upwards for you!!
Will have to catch up soon, Couple more uni assignments to knock off and then i’ll have some free time!
Lots of love
xxx
YAY!!! ¡Muchas felicidades!
Thank you for sharing your incredibleness and kindness with the world. You make so much more difference than you realise, of that I am sure.
Keep climbing that mountain, you need to show us the view from the top!
Much love to you xx
YAY Jess!!!!!! Waahooo I am so thrilled for you. I have read your blog with interest for many, many, many months now and you truly are a-mazing!!!!!! Thankyou for sharing your journey, you have shown us all a unique brand of courage, determination, love, humour and creativity and you have truly done it all Jess-style. Well done, sending you lots & lots of good energy and excitement! Cheers Beck xox
Excellent!!!!
Congratulations Jess! What an amazing and inspiring journey! I have followed your blog for the past 18 months and with every post you make I get even more inpsired by your journey, the strength you have and the amount of knowledge you have gained that you so kindly share with the world! xxx
Congratulations Jess, I too have been following your blog and look forward each day to your wisdom and inspiration. I am especially enjoying your Friday Foodie and your introductions to other ‘wellness warriors’ – keep up the great work and know that you are making a difference in the world.xxx
Oh Jess! Congratulations! You are amazing to say the least.
I’m only a relatively new follower (6 months maybe?) and I have to say that you have changed the way I think about food and my body.
Thank you!
Congratulations Jess- what a fantastic achievement! You’re such an inspiration! May the next two years hold even more promise and success for you and your family!
Congrats Jess!
I want to say a massive thank you to you. I have learnt sooo much from you over the past almost 2 years that I’ve been following your blog, you really have had a profound impact on my life and the way I live. So thank you
Enjoy that curry!
Liz
Congratulations and THANKYOU so much for sharing your very couragous and inspiring journey with us all so honestly and informatively…!!! I think its safe to say that because of the information you have shared with us all you may even have prevented us from becoming ill in the future…!!!
Hey Jess – I was so inspired when I met you 2 years ago at one of Carren Smith’s events and I am even more inspired now. Congratulations lovely lady – what an incredible achievement and I am delighted that you are at such peace with the journey that you have taken and the journey going forward. But then it is so worth it isn’t it as life is so very precious. Take Care and I hope to see you again one day soon. Much Love, Lynn xx’
Hey Jess, a big massive congratulations to you!!! I found your site about 15 months ago and what a find it was. You have been a huge source of inspiration and education. Keep shining your light, spreading the word …. and making us giggle along the way. Lots of love xxx
You are light Jess, both you and your Mum! I am ever so lucky to stand in your kitchen that day and both your Mum and you made me open up my eyes to follow MY path i probably wouldnt be alive today! Love you hun xxx
Congratulations Jess!! I am so happy for you. Thank you for sharing your journey and knowledge with us, I have learnt so much. You deserve all the best this world has to offer. xx
Congratulations Jess! I love reading about your experiences with Gerson and am happy you made it to the 2 year mark.
Congrats Jess! You are so strong and determined and make such a wonderful role model. I have been reading your blog since nearly the beginning and it was always a wonderful place to be, not only because of your tremendously skilled writing talent, but because of the love you garnered in your comments. Never have I found a blog with so many positive comments. I know there were a few nasty comments on a few posts, but overall you have the most positive followers I have ever seen. <3
May wonderful blessings follow you wherever life takes you.
much love xxxxx
Congratulations Jess …you are a true inspiration to us all & an absolute heroe.
I only hope I don’t have to use Gerson for the same reasons you did ………………. but love the recipes & the philosphy behind it, which I will continue to use in my everyday living.
If it wasn’t for you Jess, I would not have heard of Gerson Therapy, ……………………. SO thank you for enlightening me & helping me to stay on the right track with your time in researching,, your strength & courage to take on cancer & most of all sharing it all with a bunch of strangers …………………….
CONGRATULATIONS AGAIN ………………….we are all very proud of you
What a milestone. You’ve made your fellow wellness warriors, world-wide, proud! You are truly an inspiration and a beckon of light to those of us just starting out. Congratulations, Jess.
Congratulations Jess! That’s a real milestone and I want to thank you for writing about it. Reading your post just now ‘spoke’ to me and reminded me of things I know that I’ve forgotten recently with regard to my own health challenges. Enjoy your cheesecake and I wish you all the best for what I’m certain will be an awesome future for you.
What an amazing journey you’ve been through Jess! Congrats on completing Gerson. I can’t even imagine how challenging it must have been to take time out for you and your body, probably for the first time in a long time. You have seriously embodied the concept of self-preservation and I just wanted to honour you for that. The world doesn’t realise how important we are to ourselves and taking steps like you have to appreciate your life and your own personal value, is inspiring.
Thank you for having me spend time on your blog every month. It’s been a pleasure being able to provide my insights to your readers. I look forward to working more closely with you in the future.
Enjoy some of the pleasures you’ll be able to incorporate into your diet now and good luck with all the other detoxing you still have left.
Wow! Congratulations Jess! Your a true inspiration. I have loved reading and watching this blog evolve over time; I have learnt so much in which I am so appreciative. I’m sure your very proud knowing that you have steered and empowered many of us to create better health and wellbeing for ourselves. I share your joy in this wonderful milestone and look forward to seeing all that you continue to accomplish in your bright future. Much love xxxx
Dear Awesome Jess.
Firstly…
CONGRATULATIONS.. BABE.. ~~~~~~~~~ WOOOOO HOOOOO.
Jess, ~ I discovered you, and Wellness Warrior on facebook.. and have been mesmerized.. gob smacked.. enlightened.. amused… etc.
I have not read all posts.. and articles… as yet, however, that is my intent. To read up more on what you share.
I reckon you are an EARTH ANGEL.
Secondly, Oh.. honey.. your post.. has brought tears to my eyes.. reading about the ‘ loneliness ‘ ~ which I resonate with through my own personal journey, of choosing to be Well.
I too, have stepped away from drinking.. I have stepped away from the pub, that I used to go to.. {where I would walk in.. and be able to sit and chat with someone I knew.. } as it became quite frankly, Dangerous, to my Well Being, My Self Respect, My journey of Self Love.
Thank YOU oh so much.. for creating the Blog.. for sharing your highs, lows… twists and turns..
I shall keep reading, you.
Cheers! and Virtual Hugs..
Nik xox
Congrats!! Congrats girl!! You’re so inspiring, so amazing! I’m sure all the suffer has been worth it. I thank Internet for allow us to get to know you and witness how the Gerson Therapy works, from the perspective of a patient. I’m so happy you were able to share all your experiences with us! You’re doing an incredible job Jess!! Congrats again!
Oh Jess,
This post actually brought tears to my eyes, the way you write and describe everything – such as ” I was so sad and felt like they were out making memories that I wouldn’t be a part of anymore.” makes me realize just what you had to give up and what a strong and inspirational young lady you really are.
How wonderful that you have shared this journey not only to help yourself heal, but to help and encourage everyone else out there, no matter what they are going through.
For this and everything else you give and do – Thank you, you are amazing <3 <3 <3
Donna x
Bravo!
Fabulous dicipline
Incredible dedication
Amazing family commitment
Inspiring transformation
and a great outcome… well done.
Oh lovely Jess,
Congratulations inspiration girl… You are amazing.
Thanks so much for sharing your story. I just want you to know that you literally made me wake-up to way I was living by your website, and Im sure you have done so for many more…
Not only have your gave empowerment back for those who have cancer, you have documented a better way of living, the way we should be living. You have taught people to love themselves and nurture there souls.
I reackon your an earth angel too. Xx
Well done beautiful girl. From reading all your Gerson posts, its clear that there have been tough times but you have come out of it stronger, more wise and more insightful helping to inspire people all over the world, including myself. I feel blessed to have ‘met’ you. You should be so so proud of yourself – you rock. Love xxxxx
Woohoo!!!! Well done beautiful girl!!!!!!!
Keep up the health n vitality n gorgeous spirit!!!!!
Luvya work xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
You’re awesome and inspiring. Thanks to you I took a baby step towards healthier and more positive living. The most tangible aspect is that I finally made almond milk. So easy! I never knew. It makes phasing out cow’s milk not just easy but enjoyable. Thank you for sharing your awareness with the world.
Congratulations Jess It´s so wonderful to follow your journey and to learn so much from you. Everybody in the world should think more about what they eat and live a more clean life.
Have you thought about using a magnetic bracelet for your arm, to help the circulation and healing of your nervous system. We have good experience with this.
Have a nice day and lots of love xxx from Denmark
Congrats Jess – what will power you have!
I bet you never thought you would have changed so many people’s lives with your site
This is only the beginning, I know you will achieve huge things in the next few years!!
X
Congrats to you Jess,
I have admired your strength and courage. Your such a wise person for someone your age. Best wishes to you on your journey of healing. Looking forward to your continued words of wisdom and encouragement.
Shelly
Yea for you!!! What an awesome thing you’ve accomplished. Even though you aren’t “cured” you are “better” all the way around. Think of what blessings await you because you took this LEAP of faith towards health…
Joshua
Congratulations Jess, you are amazing!! I have been reading your blog since almost the very start and you have been such an inspiration for healthy change in my life xoxoxo
Jess – You did it!! A HUGE congrats to you!!
You are an inspiration to so many…
Keep spreading your light & beauty with the world!!
Thank you for all you share with us…. xoxo
Well done Jess, love your blog love your responses, you’re the Opera of the internet.
oops!! I meant Oprah lol
WOOOOOOOO!!!!! I am so incredibly excited and overwhelmingly happy for you Jet!!!
YAAAAYY! Finally now you can make your raw curry, and enjoy your raw cheezecakes!
Can’t wait to share some of the healthy celebration with you soon.
Well done! So proud of you. Lots of love. XXXXXX
Super awesome!
I was excited to see this come through on the newsletter to my inbox this arvo. I’m really touched by your journey and what you have achieved as a result of it!
Great stuff Jess and thanks for sharing it with us!
Congratulation Jess. You really make me cry with your journey. Thanks vor sharing it with us. I love you.
Hello Jessica, well done
Amazing result, you should be very proud of yourself. Keep doing what you are doing forever. Health is everything with love and support you have conquer it. The remaining issue that you have will be a breeze.
All the best
Ciao
Domenico
Question? Is there a web site and a phone number for the INDIGO test machine. Many thanks
CONGRATULATIONS, Amazing milestone!! Thank you for your blog, I have improved my life so much for just following your journey.
Good health wishes to you,
Trish
Congratulations! I read your post for the first time today – attracted mainly as I have a feeling I will be doing the Gerson treatment v soon and I really want to understand what is involved and to hear from someone who has emerged out the other side of it. I will be keenly looking at your previous posts and I appreciate wholeheartedly the effort you have gone through in your journey and the gift you have provided to us all in sharing it with us. So, a pre-emptive thank you.
You give me strength every day. After 1 1/2 years of doing the Gerson protocol, well as best as I can on my own, I’m feeling somewhat drained, lost and alone,sometimes I think about letting the surgeons have their way with me. Then, I remind myself of the belief I have in my food and mental diet to heal me and all those awesome people that I have met thus far on this journey that give me strength. Some of these people I’ve met for only a moment or have spoken on the phone only once, who may have given me a snipit of advice, a healing gift or wished me well. Others are in my life weekly or monthly such as friends, doctors, social workers to the fruit & vege guy who packs my organic food order every wednesday. Then there is a special young babe who writes to me every day (via a blog) who understands my journey, who shares her knowledge, who shares her love, who gives me strength by her own actions, her name is “JESS, THE WELLNESS WARRIOR’ ! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANKS R.R. XO
Redmoon Robby » Thank you so much!! That is amazing. Keep up the awesome work you are doing for your body and make the most of this special journey. You’ll be celebrating your own anniversary in no time. xx
Hi Jess its Viv you really are a superstar!! Can you have a glass of wine yet????I’ve reached my 6 month mark so getting there and enjoying the journey most of the time,happy to be alive and able to see my first grandchild in July. It’s almost dreamlike to imagine the end,well done ,can’t wait to see where you go from here loads of love Viv xx
Vivien Gibson » Thanks so much Viv! No, no wine yet – little while longer before that I think. Congrats on hitting the 6-month mark, and continue making the most of this amazing journey. You are doing amazingly! xx
Hey Jess, congratulations on your incredible success! You are such an inspiration! I wish I had known about Gerson before my chronic fatigue meltdown in 2003, which i now know lead to my breast cancer diagnosis in 2006. Because I am a western educated RN for 31 years, I didn’t have any concept of alternative treatments. I was taught, and really believed that allopathic medicine was the only God. So unfortunately, I lost both of my breasts, and had the chemo poisoning. I was betrayed by the profession I devoted my life to. Even though allopathic medicine has done nothing to improve my health, it has taken many years for me to make a paradigm shift, and begin to heal my body, not just bandage the symptoms. Over the past year I have cleaned up my diet, eating only whole plant based foods. What a difference this has made! I have also been experimenting with the coffee enemas, but since I can’t afford to go to Gerson, and I don’t live in an area where there are any MDs to help me detox my liver, I really don’t know how to safely do the enemas. All I know is they are improving my quality of life enormously. Do you have any suggestions about how often I can safely use them?
Can I reply to this?
Having just read every single book by the Gerson Institute, they suggest that one enema for every four juices will prevent any problems such as dehydration or electrolyte imbalance.
I use a great coffee specially and specifically made only for enemas. They have a wealth of information on self administered upside down coffee. Just google S.A. Wilsons gold roast.
Good on’ya, Jessica! Thank you SO very much for sharing your whole Gerson experience on your blog! Wishing you continued success on your journey!
Hi Jess!
What are the main differences between doing Gerson before and after clinic?
How many juices did you drink and what supplements did you take before?
What do you think is the reason you started healing later?
Thx
Silvia
Silvia » Hi Silvia, do you mean the difference in my program before I went to the clinic? Before I went there I was doing Gerson out of the book, but not properly. I was on so many supplements that it would be impossible to list them. I think I was having about 10 juices. On Gerson it was 13 juices each day and these supplements: http://www.thewellnesswarrior.com.au/2011/06/the-gerson-therapy-supplements/ I think the reason I started healing later is because of the chemo and surgery I had in the beginning. Thanks! x
Hi Jess!
Thx for answering.
You were on Gerson by yourself during chemo and surgery?
You drank less juices but took more supplements?
All right?
Thx in advance!
Silvia
Silvia » Yes that correct. Although I can’t say I was on Gerson because to be on Gerson you need to be doing all elements which I wasn’t. x
I needed to read this today. You are my hero. THANK YOU.
CONGRATS JESS!!!! You’re such an inspiring woman I love reading all your newsletters.. Keeps me on the right track 
xxx
Keep up the good work!
Amazing Jess, your persistence and determination is incredible. I am so grateful to have become friends with you and look forward to so many amazing shared times and missions ahead. Love you lady xoxo
Hi Jess you are inspiring I just found out I have sage 3 breast cancer and 3 lumps of cancer in my lymph nodes under my arm pit..My question is I can’t find anyone who didn’t get chemo or surgery before going on the Gerson diet..I don’t want chemo but I am afraid that’s its already to late to fix it..I have been on the diet, not strict of course because I didn’t have cancer at the time for 1.5 years now and the people they gave me to talk to all had something done before they went on the diet so they are not good examples…if you can I just need some encouragement if I go to the clinic in Mexico for 3 weeks that my cancer will be gone and I can just stay on the diet for the rest of my life it seems..thanks
Cynthia
Cynthia Watanabe » Hi Cynthia, From what I have seen, if you choose to do Gerson Therapy you will have a much higher chance of survival if you don’t have chemotherapy first. When people have chemo first, their bodies are incredibly toxic and depleted and this makes healing even more difficult. I would recommend getting in touch with the Gerson Institute and speaking with someone there as I know they have many people who opt out of chemo and just go Gerson. There are no guarantees, and I cannot tell you what to do, but I truly believe that our bodies have a far better chance of healing if we provide them with the right environment to do so and don’t give them even more work. I hope this helps! Jess x
Hi Cynthia, what did you decide?
I only started following your blog a few months ago so I haven’t had chance to catch up on your journey so far. However, I just spent the past hour or so reading all the links in this post, and I’m absolutely in awe of what you’ve been through. I’m fascinated by Gerson Therapy and the healing power of our bodies, and I’m thrilled to hear that you’ve had such amazing results. I hope you continue to thrive. Thank you for sharing your experiences and being a source of inspiration to so many.
Awesome Jess! Thank you for being such an inspiration & offering so much guidance!
Hi! I was diagnosed with stomach cancer and was cured by detoxing through alcaline foods and bio magnetic therapy, please check it out I m not the only one… The results are amazing! Another thing truly important for me was to realize that the only moment I can be healthy is in the Now, so each day I embrace my connection with The All for I know Well being is in fact our true nature! Blessings!!!
Hi Jess,
My name is Etel, I am from Israel, and I have been following your beautiful and informative blog for a while now. My older sister (37 years old) was diagnosed with a stage 4 breast cancer which had metastasized to the bones and liver. Her “conventional” prognosis is very poor and we are exploring the Gerson Therapy (she is currently on chemo, until we decide which path to choose). I’m having a hard time tracking any Gerson recovered patients in Israel, and I am wondering if you have personally met anyone who was in a progressed stage as my sister (with liver and bones mets) which had recovered using the Gerson Therapy. If so – will it be possible for me to contact them by mail? It is very important to us…
Thanks a lot for your blog and good luck in your warrior path, for both you and your mother!!!
Etel
etel » Hi Etel, Thank you so much! I am so sorry to hear about your sister’s challenges. I would recommend getting in touch with the Gerson Institute and asking them if they can suggest anyone. I don’t know of anyone personally. You could also write on the Gerson Facebook wall and asking there. Go to gerson.org and https://www.facebook.com/GersonInstitute Sending you lots of love for your sister! x
Etel,
My sister is 35 with mets in live bones and lungs.
We are thinking of going to Geraon.
Did you go there? Did you find any patient from Israel?
This is so important to us
Thanks Sharon
Jess. Where can I buy the crude liver and b12 injection from?