Barbeque & Garden Talk
THE ARTICLE:
Several years ago, I had a man seeking asparagus for a friend who had cancer. He gave me a 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 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 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 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.
Note the dates!
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 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 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 a 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.
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July 17th, 2009 at 8:53 am
Have to keep moving …
Have to keep moving on.
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I will have to …
I will have to check.
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Wow really coming …
Wow really coming along. Are you vegetarian?
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Nope.
Nope.
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very nice, very …
very nice, very nice. good work!
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Thanks. You said …
Thanks. You said that you have a garden growing right?
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Doesn’t say Triple …
Doesn’t say Triple Mix on the bag. Just a all natural product. White bag with black and red lettering.
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yeah, its down at …
yeah, its down at my dads house, we both take care of it. hes out in the country side.
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him more than i, lol
him more than i, lol
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thanks
thanks
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Well keep it up and …
Well keep it up and plant as much as you can.
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Having great luck …
Having great luck planting from seed now. No more buying allready grown stuff in pots. Saves me a ton of money.
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Steve,
Do you use …
Steve,
Do you use potting soil or triple mix for your plants?
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Steve, why couldn’t …
Steve, why couldn’t you just eat the asparagus instead of pureeing it?
Whadda ya think? Either way, I’m gonna give this one a try.
Your garden looks wonderful! This is my 1st yr gardening also and so far so good.
I’m with you though…I should have planted more bush beans.
July 17th, 2009 at 8:53 am
I am not sure. I …
I am not sure. I will follow what they are saying to do.
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I bought some stuff …
I bought some stuff in a large bag.
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Looks good…nice …
Looks good…nice to see you in a good frame of mind Steve
July 17th, 2009 at 8:53 am
Chick peas prevent …
Chick peas prevent prostate cancer.
Almonds prevent most cancers.
Asparagus is hard to grow, however. And daily? Okay, it’s good to note. Thank you.
July 17th, 2009 at 8:53 am
Your container …
Your container garden looks great!! I’m no 10 acres, but due to layout and where the water sources are, I’m limited, so my garden is relatively small. But I do succession planting to try to get more out of my space. I also do some container gardening with miniature blueberry bushes and potatoes. I think it’s good to think outside the box and grow what you can where you can!
July 17th, 2009 at 8:53 am
Do you know if it …
Do you know if it was triple mix or just top soil?
July 17th, 2009 at 8:53 am
Bought some …
Bought some asparagus today. Will cook it up tommorow.