Garlic
Garlic appears to stimulate the immune system. Garlic may also help fight viruses. and may lower the risk of catching a cold. Some recommend enteric-coated garlic pills, which dissolve faster into the system without garlic breath or oders. Experts caution that garlic is a blood thinner, and could be dangerous for persons already taking such medications.
Garlic is powerful natural therapeutic herb in addition to being a strong-flavored seasoning for food. It can help lower cholesterol and high blood pressure and may help prevent heart attacks by reducing blood clotting. What’s more, raw garlic is a potent antibiotic that is especially active against fungal infections. It has immune-stimulating properties as well as antibacterial and antiviral effects.
Andrew Weil, M.D., Professor,
University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, AZ, and author of: Natural Health, Natural Medicine: The Complete Guide to Wellness and Self-Care for Optimum Health
Additional reading on Garlic
- University of Maryland Medical Center: Garlic
- Victoria Anisman Reiner: Garlic Health Benefits
- Mayo Clinic: Garlic (Allium sativum L.)
- Garlic Central News
Vitamin World: Odorless Garlic Products
Drugstore.com: Odorless Garlic Products
Amazon.com Odorless Garlic Products
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