Gonzalez program/enzymes
Hi All,
This is my first post here. Just to clarify I'm not a cancer patient. I'm handling some of the research duties for a close friend who was recently diagnosed with MM.Â
I've been reading about some of the promising alternative approaches out there, and was intrigued by Gonzalez's enzyme treatment. I can see there has been some discussion of his dietary regimen, but I'm wondering if there is anybody who is actually following the Gonzalez protocol or who has some experience with the high dosage enzyme therapy (i.e. 30+ caps Wobezym per day).
Thanks for a great information resource.
Very best wishes,
ChrisÂ
Chris-
Welcome to the list. The role of the caregiver is important and often unsung.
During my own myeloma struggles I did not follow any nutritional, supplemental or integrative therapies of any kind for the first few years after my dx ('94-'97). After antineoplaston therapy put me into complete remission, '97-'99, I began to slowly introduce various lifestyle changes into my routine. While I do not follow the Gonzalez or Gerson therapies, I pursue general enzyme therapies including Wobenzyme supplementation (2x2 daily), broad spectrum enzyme supplement (1x3 daily), juicing/whole fruits and veggies. I drink raw milk with a raw egg each morning. Â
This unstructured approach on my part simply indicates my belief that the typical western diet has processed out most of the beneficial enzymes in my diet and that i need to put them back in to my body. Plus I'm too lazy to follow Gonzalez or Gerson specifically.
I recommend searching the listserv archives on enzyme therapies among other integrative therapies.
DavidÂ
Hi, Chris.
I'm following the Gonzalez enzyme protocol in addition to using conventional therapies. I don't have any experience with Wobenzyme products. My understanding of Wobenzyme enzymes is that they are not as potent as either Gonzalez's or Kelley's enzymes. So, greater dosages of Wobenzymes may be required to get good results.
Thanks David and Kathy. The Burzynski program is certainly another promising avenue, although its cost puts it out of reach for most people (including my friend).
On the use of Wobenzym specifically, I note that Gonzalez himself is apparently open to the possibility that it is a decent stand-in for his own specialized preparation, as mentioned in an article linked on his site. As you say, it may be necessary to take more to produce therapeutic effects.
http://www.lef.org/magazi...
How have you fared under this protocol in terms of your numbers?Â
Chris-
Since antineoplaston therapy is not generally covered by insurance it is usually too expensive for people to afford out-of-pocket. I only want to clarify two things-
1) I understood the effects of antineoplaston therapy after about 4 months through mri scans performed each month (clinical trial requirement)-
2) I've never heard of Burzynski cutting someone off of the therapy because of owed funds- my HMO (Medical Mutual) paid for $25,000 worth of therapy before they denied- telling me that the therapy was "not medically necessary." My point here is that they did pay for the first two months of expenses. David
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