FAQ – Gerson Shangri-La Healing Center (China)

I. Pre-Admission Questions

1. Does the center have a professional Gerson team?

Answer: Yes. The center has a multidisciplinary professional team to ensure patients receive individualized healing management in line with international standards:

• Licensed Gerson Naturopathic Physicians: Certified by the Gerson Institute.

• Registered Nurses: Nationally licensed, experienced in Gerson therapy implementation, monitoring, and daily care.

• Certified Gerson Chefs: Specialized in Gerson diet preparation and execution.

• Healing and Patient Support Specialists: Provide emotional adjustment, daily care, and psychological support.

• Logistics and Support Team: Ensure the safe and efficient execution of the therapy.

Additionally, a 24-hour on-call medical system is in place to provide uninterrupted healing support.

2. What languages are available at the center?

Answer: The primary service language is Chinese, ensuring patients and families fully understand the therapy, diet, and operational guidelines.
If needed, multilingual support (such as English interpretation) can be provided for better communication.

3. Does the center provide emergency support?

Answer: Yes.

• The center is located on the 5th floor of a Class-A tertiary hospital, seamlessly connected with the hospital’s emergency system.

• Non-critical issues are handled directly by the Gerson professional team.

• For acute or life-threatening situations, we immediately coordinate with the hospital’s emergency resources to ensure rapid and safe transfer and treatment.

4. What documents are required before admission?

Answer:

• Recent laboratory tests (blood, urine, functional indicators).

• Imaging results (CT, MRI, PET-CT).

• Previous medical records, treatment history, and medication list.

• Completed “Gerson Shangri-La Center Admission Application Form.”

5. Who might be denied admission?

Answer:
Patients in critical or highly unstable condition must first be stabilized in their local hospital before being evaluated by a Gerson physician for potential admission.

6. What if I am temporarily not eligible for admission?

Answer:

• We will provide personalized dietary and lifestyle recommendations (e.g., plant-based diet, juicing, coffee enemas).

• We may refer you to a naturopathic or integrative medicine physician for transitional support.

• Once your condition stabilizes, we will re-evaluate your eligibility for admission.

II. Inpatient Questions

7. Is it mandatory to bring a caregiver?

Answer: Yes. Each patient must bring at least one caregiver who:

• Provides emotional support and daily assistance.

• Learns the therapy protocols to help patients continue the therapy at home after discharge.

Caregivers will receive the same accommodation and meals (three daily Gerson meals and juices) as the patient, and related costs are included in the admission fee.

8. Does the center provide Gerson cooking training?

Answer: Yes. Patients and caregivers receive hands-on training in Gerson meals and juicing to ensure they can fully implement the therapy at home.

9. Will I experience “detox reactions” during the therapy?

Answer: Some patients may experience temporary detox symptoms such as fatigue, mild headaches, or reduced appetite in the early stages of therapy.
This is a natural process of the body’s self-repair and metabolic adjustment.
Our medical team will closely monitor and provide appropriate support and interventions.

10. Can my laboratory tests be done locally and uploaded?

Answer: Yes. We accept test reports from internationally accredited laboratories and provide remote interpretation and therapy adjustments accordingly.

III. Post-Discharge & Home Support

11. Is there home support after discharge?

Answer: Yes. After leaving the center, we provide complete home management support:

• Patients must continue to strictly follow the Gerson therapy for at least 24 months.

• Follow-up every 4–6 weeks (via online meetings or Tencent Video).

• During follow-ups, Gerson naturopathic physicians will adjust the therapy plan based on lab results, imaging, and clinical feedback to maximize effectiveness.

12. Should I stay in contact with my local doctor?

Answer: Yes.
Gerson therapy is primarily home-based. Some patients may require integrative medical treatments, so cooperation with local medical resources ensures safety and comprehensive outcomes.

13. Can the therapy be fully implemented at home?

Answer: Yes. We provide:

• Detailed home implementation guides (diet, detox, lifestyle rhythm).

• Remote consultation and nutritional support to ensure safe and proper execution of the therapy.

14. Is short-term admission for learning available?

Answer: Yes. The center offers a 2-day educational program for individuals or families who wish to learn the principles and basic practices of Gerson therapy.

15. Do you provide in-home services?

Answer: Yes. For eligible patients, we offer in-home healing support (remote or on-site, depending on location), including:

• Comprehensive case evaluation and home environment assessment (kitchen equipment, food sourcing, workflow optimization).

• In-home cooking and juicing training to ensure proper therapy execution.

• Guidance on coffee enemas and safe detoxification processes.

• Customized home-based detox, nutrition, and lifestyle rhythm planning.

• Remote follow-ups and health data tracking.

• Caregiver training to build a sustainable support system.

This service is especially suitable for recently discharged patients, those with mobility issues, or those requiring enhanced guidance, ensuring a seamless transition and maximum therapeutic benefit.