Since ancient Greek civilization,
garlic
has been world renowned as a “cure-all” for the ailments of the human body and as an indispensable aid in boosting the immune system...
efficacy in supporting healthy cholesterol levels and additionally in preventing cardiovascular diseases deriving from conditions such as atherosclerosis and high blood pressure. Clinical trials have shown that garlic can reduce blood
lipid levels by inhibiting the key enzyme that produces cholesterol. Just as important, garlic has well-documented blood-thinning properties that help to reduce the clumping of platelets that
lead to the build-up of plaque on arterial walls, a condition that narrows blood vessels, including those that supply the heart, known as atherosclerosis. Combined with its capability of
regulating blood pressure, it’s no wonder that so many centenarians have eaten garlic all their lives.
Some of garlic’s other uses that have long been espoused in folk medicine and other cultures include its benefits in respiratory ailments such as the common cold, the flu, bronchitis, sinusitis, and asthma; gastrointestinal problems such as ulcers; liver diseases; and insomnia. With all of these great and varied properties, what better way is there than garlic to improve your health and fend off vampires at the same time?‡
...This member of the Amaryllis family that also includes leeks, onions, and shallots derives its most potent properties from its sulfur-containing components such as allicin, diallyl disulphide, and diallyl trisulphide. Its beneficial effects on immunity derive from its ability to increase the effectiveness of the body’s Natural Killer cells that are important in fighting off viruses and bacteria.
Beyond its known antimicrobial and antiviral effects, garlic is a great weapon as an anti-oxidative agent that helps ward off cancer and the premature aging of cells by binding toxic compounds such as heavy metals, allowing them to pass safely out of the body. Its power in this regard rests in the fact that it’s a wonderful source for selenium, which acts as an antioxidant in combination with vitamin E. garlic is also an active antifungal and is particularly beneficial for yeast infections.
With its widespread popularity in Mediterranean regions where there is an especially low rate of heart disease, garlic has long been praised for its
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