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Thursday, September 19, 2013
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Gersday Thursday: Why So Much Juice?
Hello again everyone!
One question we get quite a bit is about the amount of juice that Sy drinks on his therapy. His schedule now requires him to drink 2 green, 2 carrot, and 6 carrot/apple juices each day. That's a lot of liquid!
One of the two main facets of the therapy is correcting any nutritional deficiencies and providing the cells of the body with more than enough of what they need to do their jobs the best they can. In Sy's case, we have been slowly trying to correct the fact that his immune system sees food as a foreign invader. If we can help support the body as a whole, we hope to encourage Sy's immunity system to focus more on attacking the right things. As you made have seen from a past post, Sy's endoscopy last November was well within normal ranges...something we have never seen with him before. With other chronic diseases, the Gerson Therapy looks to practice the same principle and support the body to heal itself (like it was designed to do), unhindered.
After many years of trials and research, Dr. Gerson found that these particular kinds of juices made the biggest impact on improving health. It's not to say that other kinds of fresh juices aren't great (as long as the amount of fruit is limited) but when you are focusing on healing through therapy, stick with what's been proven.
The reason that the fresh produce is juiced is for a couple of reasons. One is the fact that your body does not have to do all the work of breaking down the foods to get the nutrients out. Our digestive systems are set to absorb the nutrients we give it, so if it's already broken down, you're going to get even more bang for your buck. The Hallelujah Acres site wrote a great article on this:
One question we get quite a bit is about the amount of juice that Sy drinks on his therapy. His schedule now requires him to drink 2 green, 2 carrot, and 6 carrot/apple juices each day. That's a lot of liquid!
One of the two main facets of the therapy is correcting any nutritional deficiencies and providing the cells of the body with more than enough of what they need to do their jobs the best they can. In Sy's case, we have been slowly trying to correct the fact that his immune system sees food as a foreign invader. If we can help support the body as a whole, we hope to encourage Sy's immunity system to focus more on attacking the right things. As you made have seen from a past post, Sy's endoscopy last November was well within normal ranges...something we have never seen with him before. With other chronic diseases, the Gerson Therapy looks to practice the same principle and support the body to heal itself (like it was designed to do), unhindered.
After many years of trials and research, Dr. Gerson found that these particular kinds of juices made the biggest impact on improving health. It's not to say that other kinds of fresh juices aren't great (as long as the amount of fruit is limited) but when you are focusing on healing through therapy, stick with what's been proven.
The reason that the fresh produce is juiced is for a couple of reasons. One is the fact that your body does not have to do all the work of breaking down the foods to get the nutrients out. Our digestive systems are set to absorb the nutrients we give it, so if it's already broken down, you're going to get even more bang for your buck. The Hallelujah Acres site wrote a great article on this:
According to Dr. Kirschner (M.D.) in his book Live Food Juices, eating a carrot forces your digestive system to separate the carrot fiber from the carrot juice. This uses a lot of energy and destroys over 65% of the nutrients in the process.
Dr. Kirschner goes on to say that juicing carrots before consuming them is a different story. The juicing machine removes the pulp for you, eliminating much of the digestive process. As a result, 92% of the nutrients are available at cellular level for almost immediate use.
Another thing that people often ask is why Gerson doesn't stress drinking water when on the FULL therapy. Does this mean that you should never drink pure water and that it's bad for you? No way. Sy is an active little guy and definitely needs his water when playing in the nasty Florida summer weather. Anyone would tell you that dehydration is not a good thing and causes the body to do goofy things; however, if you consider the amount of liquid you are consuming on the therapy, you would understand that you are getting plenty of healthy hydration. Sy makes plenty of trips to the bathroom with just drinking juices and his output shows that he is staying plenty hydrated. If Sy drinks tons of water on top of his juices, he will float away!
I hope this post gives you a little insight to the ideas that have been researched and documented with Gerson. If you have any questions, please post them in the comments.
Do you juice? If so, have you seen benefits in your own health? Post us a comment and let us know!
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Transformational Tuesday: After the Sabbath
Here's our report on our day of ceasing last week...it was truly a transformational experience that we highly recommend!
Since this was our first time doing this, it actually took quite a bit of planning and effort, but it was well worth it. The days leading up to our day of rest took a few runs to the thrift store (for candleholders, centerpiece accessories), the grocery store (traditional food items, candles), and making sure to grab some flowers to remember creation. Everyone in the family pitched in to make sure that all the work was done so it could truly be a restful day. The house was cleaned, kids made sure their "chore sticks" we're completed early, technology was tucked away where it wouldn't be a distraction from each other, and our table was set as if we were expecting a very special guest (which we were).
Since this was our first time doing this, it actually took quite a bit of planning and effort, but it was well worth it. The days leading up to our day of rest took a few runs to the thrift store (for candleholders, centerpiece accessories), the grocery store (traditional food items, candles), and making sure to grab some flowers to remember creation. Everyone in the family pitched in to make sure that all the work was done so it could truly be a restful day. The house was cleaned, kids made sure their "chore sticks" we're completed early, technology was tucked away where it wouldn't be a distraction from each other, and our table was set as if we were expecting a very special guest (which we were).
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| So lucky to have these gals to myself! |
An extra setting was placed at the table to visually remind us of our true Guest of Honor. When Sy found out that God was going to be in that seat, he asked to take a picture with Him... What a fun picture to have.
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| I think the big G man was definitely enjoying this hug from Sy |
As the beginning of our Sabbath began, we all were more than ready! I will admit that trying to have a nice leisurely meal with that guy in the back of this picture was not exactly restful. We couldn't keep the food coming fast enough! Regardless, we gave it our best shot and had fun.
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| Getting ready for 24 hours of focusing on what's important |
Our meal was full of traditions, prayers, and blessings over each member of our family. It was a time to really stop and realize that we have been given so much. Essi got to light one of the candles and say the Redemption Prayer. Sy got the big job of praying and passing the handwashing bowl before our meal.
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| Phoebe did a good job of not splashing her brother |
Our entire 24 hours took work to not get drawn back into old habits like getting sucked into media or checking our phones. In fact, we turned all that off so we could focus on each other. It is going to take practice to really get into the groove of this, but our part is just to remain faithful to the instructions we've been given. I can see that it will take a while to undo all our years of rushing around seven days a week, but we will continue to practice this fantastic day.
Please comment if you have any questions about our day!
Btw, a quick shout out to My Father's World for providing the practice of these traditions in their curriculum!
Monday, August 19, 2013
No Muck Monday: Dr. Bronner's Soaps
Happy Monday! Here is another green tip to get the muck out of your home and personal care products. This will for sure get you one step crunchier as you work toward granola. :)
Dr. Bronner's Castile Soap has a ton of uses--it's like a one-stop shopping kind of product. Seriously, this stuff is amazing! I should also point out that this product is not only Gerson Therapy friendly, but comes highly recommended by folks at Gerson. Boo yah! Because of the versatility, we obviously buy in bulk. We've found it at Target or online at Amazon or Vitacost.
Ok, so what in the world is castile soap? Without getting into all the hoopla, castile means that it's made from 100% plant oils (no animals products at all). It's also a true soap, not a chemical detergent, making castile soap completely biodegradable and majorly earth friendly. On the Environmental Working Group website (another great topic to come), it ranks a "0-1" for toxicity which is the best you can rank. The ingredients are water, organic coconut oil, potassium hydroxide, organic olive oil, organic hemp oil, organic jojoba oil, citric acid, and vitamin E. It's also organic and certified fair trade. It comes in various flavors--Unscented Baby Mild, Almond, Citrus, Lavender, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Rose, and Peppermint.
So this stuff boasts that it's good for 18+ uses. Believe it or not, it is true! Now keep in mind, this isn't going to work in the same way that all of the chemical and toxic crud does... For some things, it may take some getting used to. I just love it for some uses and others?--well, not so much. However in a pinch, it can do almost anything! So here is the lowdown:
1. Body Wash: Just squirt a bit of this onto your loofah (that word is just silly to look at) or washcloth and suds up. I use the baby mild and it is my all-time favorite body wash. I am amazed at it's ability to lather and not have the mucky ingredients.
2. Shampoo: 1/2 T in your hand and work into wet hair, or dilute 1/2 T in 1/2 a cup of water. Since this alkaline, you'll need to do a vinegar rinse after. Don't be a scaredy cat...give it a shot.
3. Baby Wash: It is gentle enough to use on baby (just be careful around the eyes, it will sting). Use it like the body wash or you can dilute it and use about 2 T in an average size tub. It won't suds up like bubble bath, but it will clean for sure.
4. Hand Soap: Some people just dilute this and use it for hand soap. I actually use it for the base of my homemade foaming hand soap (I will put those details in a future post) and we love it!
5. Multi-Purpose Cleaner: 1/4 cup in a quart of water in a spray bottle. Add essential oils or use the tea tree oil for its antibacterial qualities. After we clean all our carrots in the sink, we have quite an orange ring that's left behind. This is one of the greenest and most effective ways I've found to knock it out.
6. Toilet Cleaner: Either dilute in a spray bottle (use the dilution for the Multi-Purpose Cleaner) or just squirt a bit in the potty and clean. You can also add a little baking powder for some added scrubbing effect. Poo be gone!
7. Toothpaste: One drop on your toothbrush. It will suds up and taste like soap but it does clean. I recommend peppermint. Please post comments after you give this a try.
8. Detergent: 1/3 to 1/2 cup of soap for a large load in a normal washing machine. Add 1/2 cup vinegar to the rinse cycle. Half the amounts for an HE washer.
9. Dish Soap: Use a 1:10 ratio with water. Ideally, rinse with vinegar after washing. However, I use it as my base for my DIY homemade dish soap which needs no vinegar rinse.
10. Liquid Dishwasher Detergent: Use it as a base for a DIY liquid dishwasher detergent that is inexpensive and of course, eco-friendly.
11. Shaving Cream: For men: Use about 10 drops on the face. For women: Use about 3 drops on the underarms; just pour a little out on hand and spread on legs.
12. Plant Spray For Bugs: 1 T in a quart of water. Add 1/2 t cayenne pepper or cinnamon, if desired. Take it outside to the garden yo!
13. Fruit/Veggie Wash: Add 1 T to 2 cups of water. Keep the mixture in a squirt bottle by the sink.
14. Face Wash: This makes a lovely face wash and suds nicely. Just a few drops will do.
15. Enema Bucket Cleaner: This is what Gerson recommends for enema bucket cleaning. Nuff said.
16. Foot Bath: 1 1/2 t in a bucket of hot water. Bronner's, take me away...
17. Congestion Clearer: 1 T in a bowl of hot, steamy water. Drape a towel over your head and breathe in mist. Make sure you get in a few Darth Vader lines before you completely clear up.
18. Pet Wash: Depends on the size of your dog and how much fur it has, but start with a little and go from there. Jordan's tag line is, "Enjoy your doggy's style while being green!"
Whew! There are even more I could list but this is for sure long enough. Comment below on what other uses you come up with and we'll give it a try! Again some on my list may be hit or miss but regardless, you get quite a bang for your buck (with a little hippie action thrown in for free) with Dr. Bronner's!
See ya next time!
xo,
hh
Dr. Bronner's Castile Soap has a ton of uses--it's like a one-stop shopping kind of product. Seriously, this stuff is amazing! I should also point out that this product is not only Gerson Therapy friendly, but comes highly recommended by folks at Gerson. Boo yah! Because of the versatility, we obviously buy in bulk. We've found it at Target or online at Amazon or Vitacost.
Ok, so what in the world is castile soap? Without getting into all the hoopla, castile means that it's made from 100% plant oils (no animals products at all). It's also a true soap, not a chemical detergent, making castile soap completely biodegradable and majorly earth friendly. On the Environmental Working Group website (another great topic to come), it ranks a "0-1" for toxicity which is the best you can rank. The ingredients are water, organic coconut oil, potassium hydroxide, organic olive oil, organic hemp oil, organic jojoba oil, citric acid, and vitamin E. It's also organic and certified fair trade. It comes in various flavors--Unscented Baby Mild, Almond, Citrus, Lavender, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Rose, and Peppermint.
So this stuff boasts that it's good for 18+ uses. Believe it or not, it is true! Now keep in mind, this isn't going to work in the same way that all of the chemical and toxic crud does... For some things, it may take some getting used to. I just love it for some uses and others?--well, not so much. However in a pinch, it can do almost anything! So here is the lowdown:
1. Body Wash: Just squirt a bit of this onto your loofah (that word is just silly to look at) or washcloth and suds up. I use the baby mild and it is my all-time favorite body wash. I am amazed at it's ability to lather and not have the mucky ingredients.
2. Shampoo: 1/2 T in your hand and work into wet hair, or dilute 1/2 T in 1/2 a cup of water. Since this alkaline, you'll need to do a vinegar rinse after. Don't be a scaredy cat...give it a shot.
3. Baby Wash: It is gentle enough to use on baby (just be careful around the eyes, it will sting). Use it like the body wash or you can dilute it and use about 2 T in an average size tub. It won't suds up like bubble bath, but it will clean for sure.
4. Hand Soap: Some people just dilute this and use it for hand soap. I actually use it for the base of my homemade foaming hand soap (I will put those details in a future post) and we love it!
5. Multi-Purpose Cleaner: 1/4 cup in a quart of water in a spray bottle. Add essential oils or use the tea tree oil for its antibacterial qualities. After we clean all our carrots in the sink, we have quite an orange ring that's left behind. This is one of the greenest and most effective ways I've found to knock it out.
6. Toilet Cleaner: Either dilute in a spray bottle (use the dilution for the Multi-Purpose Cleaner) or just squirt a bit in the potty and clean. You can also add a little baking powder for some added scrubbing effect. Poo be gone!
7. Toothpaste: One drop on your toothbrush. It will suds up and taste like soap but it does clean. I recommend peppermint. Please post comments after you give this a try.
8. Detergent: 1/3 to 1/2 cup of soap for a large load in a normal washing machine. Add 1/2 cup vinegar to the rinse cycle. Half the amounts for an HE washer.
9. Dish Soap: Use a 1:10 ratio with water. Ideally, rinse with vinegar after washing. However, I use it as my base for my DIY homemade dish soap which needs no vinegar rinse.
10. Liquid Dishwasher Detergent: Use it as a base for a DIY liquid dishwasher detergent that is inexpensive and of course, eco-friendly.
11. Shaving Cream: For men: Use about 10 drops on the face. For women: Use about 3 drops on the underarms; just pour a little out on hand and spread on legs.
12. Plant Spray For Bugs: 1 T in a quart of water. Add 1/2 t cayenne pepper or cinnamon, if desired. Take it outside to the garden yo!
13. Fruit/Veggie Wash: Add 1 T to 2 cups of water. Keep the mixture in a squirt bottle by the sink.
14. Face Wash: This makes a lovely face wash and suds nicely. Just a few drops will do.
15. Enema Bucket Cleaner: This is what Gerson recommends for enema bucket cleaning. Nuff said.
16. Foot Bath: 1 1/2 t in a bucket of hot water. Bronner's, take me away...
17. Congestion Clearer: 1 T in a bowl of hot, steamy water. Drape a towel over your head and breathe in mist. Make sure you get in a few Darth Vader lines before you completely clear up.
18. Pet Wash: Depends on the size of your dog and how much fur it has, but start with a little and go from there. Jordan's tag line is, "Enjoy your doggy's style while being green!"
Whew! There are even more I could list but this is for sure long enough. Comment below on what other uses you come up with and we'll give it a try! Again some on my list may be hit or miss but regardless, you get quite a bang for your buck (with a little hippie action thrown in for free) with Dr. Bronner's!
See ya next time!
xo,
hh
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Gersday Thursday: Carrot Apple Juice with Norwalk Juicer
Check out our detailed video that will take you through making one of Sy's famous juices with an amazing juicer.
If you can't see the video below, please click here. Enjoy!
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