Juice confessions
I must confess that right now I am STILL full from my last juice that I drank nearly 3 hours ago. Along with the previous 11 glasses of juice I received throughout the day, I drank a glass at the beginning of dinner (6PM) and then I get an EXTRA juice (cranberry) for a little infection that showed in my bloodwork. Before I had even cleared my dinner dishes I was served my last and final juice of the day (7PM).
Tonight was one of those times that I had to give myself a little pep talk on how grateful I should be for this delicious juice that was lovingly prepared for me. Truthfully, I wasn’t feeling that way at all. I was wondering how on earth I would actually get this down the hatch. Sometimes you just do what you have to do.
As I left to walk out in the rain back to my room I was able to practice a little Spanish and sincerely say “Muchos gracias, seniorita.”
I feel better already.
Meeting Charlotte Gerson Strauss
Wednesday was a treat because I got to meet Charlotte Gerson, daughter of Dr. Max Gerson. She drives from San Diego to the clinic in Mexico every Wednesday to meet with the patients individually and as a group. She is a strong, confident amazing woman. Her skin is beautiful with not one liver spot anywhere. She said that I may be able to make some of mine disappear over time if I stick to every detail of the program which incudes no lotion or creams of any kind. Of course this isn’t my main focus but I do find it fascinating what the body can do if given the right nutrients and enough time.
She spent about 30 minutes answering my questions and then later we gathered as a group to hear her presentation. She stayed for lunch and we got to know her a little better then too. She is radiant and full of energy and turns 88 next month.
Happy juicing everyone. I am drinking 12 glasses a day and working up to 13 soon. Yes, I am full all day long but that beats being hungry like so many people are in the world.
I am grateful, so deeply grateful.
Arrival at Baja Nutri Care Clinic in Mexico
After a very early wake up time to get to the airport and a connecting flight in Phoenix, my friend Carolyn and I made it to San Diego airport where we were picked up by the shuttle service that works closely with BNC. Jay was friendly, helpful and very positive as he shared stories about his life. We had no problems getting across the border.
At the clinic we were greeted by Felix. He took us directly to meet with my doctor and then later he took us on a short tour of the property. Our room is on the second floor and looks out over a beautiful courtyard. I can see the horizon line of the ocean from my bed and the beach is only 3 blocks away.
I immediately liked my doctor who used humor to make a connection. He was very specific in his instructions about my nutritional supplements and what they were for and details about other parts of the Gerson therapy, e.g. enema and clay pack frequency.
I was ravenous for lunch at 1PM which included a freshly prepared juice, Hippocrates soup, baked potato and assorted cooked and raw vegetable dishes. The bread was surprisingly delicious even though it doesn’t have salt or oil in it. Dinner was more of the same with a few different options.
I slept well the first night. The beds are comfortable and I had two pillows and enough blankets to keep warm.
Adios until my next entry.
