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snottiegobble starts with ... Pity it takes 4 years to produce decent spears isnt it? Asparagus Cure.... from a friend. My Mom had been taking the full-stalk canned style asparagus that she pureed and she 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 does not need to see him for 3 months. THE ARTICLE: 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 or 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 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 the acting 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 in1854 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, 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 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. | About the Author snottiegobble 28th March 2011 12:22pm #UserID: 3468 Posts: 1458 View All snottiegobble's Edible Fruit Trees |
About the Author Wayne Mackay QLD 28th March 2011 5:26pm #UserID: 338 Posts: 908 View All Wayne's Edible Fruit Trees |
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John Mc says... Interesting, although Ive always been led to believe that raw is always superior to cooked. My four yo crop produces more than we need, although the season is short, only because of my making. Im not that familliar with how long I should be harvesting the shoots so I err on the side of caution. | About the Author JohnMc1 28th March 2011 9:47pm #UserID: 2743 Posts: 2043 View All JohnMc1's Edible Fruit Trees |
snottiegobble says... To be honest I have had very few spears from any Ive grown. There has always been some problem where ive had to replant the crowns because of invasive plants like chinese artichokes ( forget `em folks)& garlic chives( better in a tub). Its good to know that (onlike most other vegies) asparagus are just as beneficial out of a can! | About the Author snottiegobble 29th March 2011 12:01am #UserID: 3468 Posts: 1458 View All snottiegobble's Edible Fruit Trees |
About the Author krazykangaroo1 Casterton, vic 29th March 2011 6:57am #UserID: 4362 Posts: 44 View All krazykangaroo1's Edible Fruit Trees |
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John Mc says... When I set my bed up for asparagus, I dug all the soil out to a depth of 300mm. I then backfilled it with well composted horse manure the full 300mm. I let it stand for about 6 months, then planted 20 crowns in two rows on top of ridges directly into the composted manure. With a top dressing of something like Dymanic lifter, and more chicken or horse manure they haven't looked back. | About the Author JohnMc1 29th March 2011 10:20am #UserID: 2743 Posts: 2043 View All JohnMc1's Edible Fruit Trees |
adamus says... I was given some crowns a few years ago. They were three year old crowns, and I got a crop the first year. I tried to dig 'em up the next year to give a few to a fiend. The crowns had grown to about 2 feet across, with many new smaller crowns of them. They put up with weeds, bad soil, no fertilizer, almost anything. I have a theory that they thrive on neglect. I do water them once a year with a mild saline solution, because their natural habitat is coastal. It seemed to give me better and better tasting stalks. | About the Author adamus Armidale 29th March 2011 10:58am #UserID: 4604 Posts: 48 View All adamus's Edible Fruit Trees |
snottiegobble says... Maybe thats the answer, light organic medium &/or sandy soil? Mine were in volcanic soil Sth west Vic. Muddy in the winter, concrete in the summer! The chinese artichokes just took over because it was impossible to remove all the tubers or parts thereof! Adamus & John, you have given me hope to try again with asparagus crowns. Thanks! | About the Author snottiegobble 29th March 2011 1:01pm #UserID: 3468 Posts: 1458 View All snottiegobble's Edible Fruit Trees |
About the Author krazykangaroo1 Casterton, vic 29th March 2011 5:36pm #UserID: 4362 Posts: 44 View All krazykangaroo1's Edible Fruit Trees |
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