Garlic - Smells Bad, Does Good
Garlic is not only good for flavoring your meals, it is used in many over-the-counter
remedies throughout the world. In fact, the ancient Egyptians
put garlic on a pedestal and worshiped it for its medicinal uses, while Greek athletes used garlic to give them
vitality and strength. As I'm sure you know, garlic has even
been portrayed as something you could use to deter vampires.
Many herbal stores sell garlic in capsule
form. While some say it can be used to treat many illnesses and
medical problems when taken on a regular basis, the most common reason that millions of people use a garlic pill
daily is to help ward off coughs and colds. It is also used to
clear bacterial infections and to keep the heart healthy. The good
news is that if you take garlic in capsule form, you won't get bad garlic breath.
Garlic and heart disease
Garlic has a centuries old reputation for its
healing qualities and is without a doubt, the most popular herbal remedy of all times. A recent study showed that if you eat between one half to one clove of garlic
per day or take the equipment in capsule form, it can help reduce your cholesterol level by 9%. It is thought that older people can keep their veins more elastic and their
blood pressure low by using garlic.
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Another study into garlic effectiveness in terms of reducing their risk of breast,
stomach and colon cancer is currently underway, and the American Heart Association now recommends the use of
garlic to ward off the onset of heart disease.
One of garlic's main ingredients is
allicin. Allicin is a sulfur compound that is known to attack
and destroy many different types of bacteria. As a result, it is
thought that garlic with its allicin ingredient can protect the immune system. Recent studies have also shown that it is effective in preventing
recurrent yeast infections and as a treatment for ear infections.
Garlic and respiratory
problems
Garlic is also used to help those who suffer from
such respiratory problems as asthma, bronchitis and restricted airways. It can be taken in capsule form, in
liquid form or inhaled after being crushed in hot water. Garlic and hot water is the most effective for for
irritated and swollen airways in those who have asthma and bronchitis. It is also used in a wide variety of both
herbal and traditional medicines and is thought to be particularly helpful in removing phlegm.
Garlic - smells bad, does good
It is also thought that if you take garlic alongside some
of the traditional medications such as blood thinners, antibiotics, anti-fungals and steroids, it inhances the
effects of these medications. However if you're taking any of these
medications as prescribed by your doctor, be sure to get his or her advice before supplementing your medications
with garlic.
Garlic can be purchased in capsule form at any pharmacy
or herbal store, or in most supermarkets. It can be raw or cooked. However, you should stick with between 1 to 5
cloves per day, because if you take more, it can leave your breath smelling and can give you
flatulence.
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