Asparagus

Asparagus

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 specialised 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 favourable 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 material
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 specialises 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 normaliser. 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