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GarlicThe King Of Natural Healers
2005-06-23
Article Written by: Risa
Predating the building of the pyramids in medicinal use, garlic is arguably the king of natural healers. With a myriad of curative properties, it has become wildly popular in alternative health. As a proven antibiotic, garlic was used by soldiers in both world wars to prevent infection. Major advances in medical research have revealed so many other functions of the bulb that are contemporarily important. It is most notably effective at dramatically reducing cholesterol and blood pressure. Incorporated into regular use garlic can diminish the need for expensive pharmaceuticals that would normally be prescribed to address those common issues. You'll save a ton of cash and I can guarantee it'll provide better taste when cooked with.
Extensive studies have shown that including garlic in your diet may reduce the risk of heart disease and garlic has been cited as one of the best cancer fighting foods. By boosting the production of white blood cells, garlic is a good friend to the immune system. It is also regarded as a natural blood thinner, which helps to prevent clogged arteries. This is accomplished by being a powerful circulatory cleanser.
Traditionally, people have used this bulbous plant for any number of home remedies. As a mild appetite suppressant, rub a raw clove on your upper lip before eating. Got a toothache? Place a small piece of a clove directly in the cavity. Although neither of these will make you the life of spin the bottle, they are quick and efficient solutions to common problems. However, the most common use, as everyone knows, is warding off folklorish bloodsuckers. So spice your cooking liberally with garlic. It's one of the most potent medicines nature has to offer.
