THE ARTICLE:
Several years ago I met a man seeking asparagus for a friend who
had cancer. He gave me a copy of an article, entitled "Asparagus For Cancer"
printed in the 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, suffered from
cancer of the bladder for 16 years. After years of medical treatments, including
radiation without improvement, he began taking asparagus. Within 3 months,
examinations revealed that his bladder tumor had disappeared and that his
kidneys were normal.
Case No. 3, On March 5th 1971, a man who had lung cancer 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 now back at his regular business routine.
Case No. 4, A woman had been troubled for a number of years with
skin cancer. She developed different skin cancers which were diagnosed by the
acting specialist as advanced. Within 3 months after beginning asparagus
therapy, the skin specialist said her skin looked fine with no more skin
lesions. This woman reported that the asparagus therapy also cured her kidney
disease, which had 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 treatment.
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! ---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. Fresh
or canned asparagus can be used. 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. 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 anti-carcinogens and antioxidants.
