Asparagus -- Who knew ?

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Asparagus -- Who knew ?

A friend 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 favourable 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 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 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 sceptics 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 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.
 
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There is a single scientific study from China indicated that an asparagus extract can kill some cancer cells in the test tube (Liu 2009). But the Internet story of an alleged asparagus cure both predates that, and also goes way beyond it in its claims. It has all the hallmarks of an urban myth.

Guinea pigs have in their blood an enzyme called L-asparaginase, which destroys the amino acid L-asparagine. ... so the idea arose of using L-asparaginase as a cancer treatment and it turned out to occasionally be dramatically effective.
 
Asparagus is one of my very favourite vegetables. While I'm not convinced of a "cure", I don't think dietary additions of healthy foods are likely to hurt.

As many already know, asparagus can give your urine a funny odor. But did you know that it gives everyone's urine a funny smell, and only some people can detect this odor?
 
Grand Master is a Snopes guy

ohhhh I only knew it was on snopes because someone sent it to me via email a few days ago. She's super gullible so anything she sends me I look up - she sent me the email about Mel Gibson being the guy without a face....lol
 
Asparagus is one of my very favourite vegetables. While I'm not convinced of a "cure", I don't think dietary additions of healthy foods are likely to hurt.

As many already know, asparagus can give your urine a funny odor. But did you know that it gives everyone's urine a funny smell, and only some people can detect this odor?

Imagine being part of that study! "Does this smell funny to you?"
:eek2:
 
My favorite recipe

Steamed Asparagus tips , sauteed olive oil with garlic and onions, finely chopped.

Wrap Asparagus tips with Limburger cheese and ham and then pour over the garlic and onions and then eat.

I have served this to dinner guests as an appetizer...but then....I dunno?? They leave quickly.


It upsets me as I wanted to serve the entre of pork stuffed with garlic ( stab the pork and put in cloves of garlic all over the rump of pork....

Ya know?

What am I doing wrong? :confused:
 
Steamed Asparagus tips , sauteed olive oil with garlic and onions, finely chopped.

Wrap Asparagus tips with Limburger cheese and ham and then pour over the garlic and onions and then eat.

I have served this to dinner guests as an appetizer...but then....I dunno?? They leave quickly.


It upsets me as I wanted to serve the entre of pork stuffed with garlic ( stab the pork and put in cloves of garlic all over the rump of pork....

Ya know?

What am I doing wrong? :confused:

Did you buy enough wine?
 
Boursettes asperges au saumon fumé

Invented this one for a friend that needed a swanky appetizer for her potters guild open house.

8 oz cream cheese (or goat cheese if you are richer than me)
8 oz smoked salmon ends
2 oz capers
Freshly ground pepper and a squeeze of lemon

1/2 package of phyllo pastry, thawed
4-6 oz melted butter
a couple of tablespoons of grated parmesan cheese


24 stalks of large asparagus, trimmed of woody ends
4 oz bottled italian dressing, or homemade

Mash smoked salmon ends with a fork. Mix with cream (or goat) cheese and capers, pepper and lemon.

Covering unused phyllo with a slightly damp cloth, lay out a sheet, brush with melted butter and a few sprinkles of parmesan. Repeat twice, and then a fourth layer of phyllo. Cut sheets into 12 pieces with a sharp knife.

Put a tablespoon or so of smoked salmon mixture onto each rectangle, and put the butt end of the aspargus into the middle. Pinch up to make a little purse. Brush purses with a little melted butter. Place bundles alternating ends on a baking sheet and drizzle spears with Italian dressing.

Bake at 400 for about 10 minutes until pastry is lightly golden brown.

Allow sheet to cool while you prepare the second dozen.

Serve on a large round platter spoke-shaped, with cherry tomatoes in between.
 
oh great, now I'm hungry.

I did one where you brush the asparagus with olive oil and a little garlic, then take 2 stalks and wrap bacon around then cook them on the fire. Ray doesn't like asparagus but he'll eat (practically) anything that has bacon wrapped around it.
 

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