Conversely, it renames Gerson to Hirsch, failing to name this pervasive and unregulated alternative therapy.

This was developed by a German-born American physician, Max Gerson, who was active between 1909 and 1958.

He published a book,A Cancer Therapy: Results of 50 Cases, in 1958.

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He died of pneumonia a year later.

His therapy still has many proponents today and remains the subject of controversy.

LikeHirschonApple Cider Vinegar,the Gerson focuses ondetoxingwith regular juices, along with dangerous coffee enemas.

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Jess also frequently discussedhealing, rather thancuring, her cancer.

Her mantra, which is still in her Instagram bio, was,Be kind.

However, her blog had a disclaimer advising her readers to always consult with their doctors.

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The extremity of her belief in the unregulated, pseudoscientific method shows how entrenched in its ideology she was.

Belle is not naive about the effect she has on others and never truly faced a terminal illness.

Mimicking Milla,Belle also claims to have tried Gerson Therapy.

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This, too, is true in real life.

Apple Cider Vinegarshows a physicians grave expression when Milla admits to using the salve…

The painful and disfiguring effects of Millas worsening lesions drive her to dangerous lengths to battle them.

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As shown inApple Cider Vinegar, the corrosive bloodroot product can cause secondary infection and even tissue necrosis.

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