Garlic might just be one of the most important foods we can add to our diet to help maintain great health.
Garlic is one of the earliest plants to be used for the treatment of diseases and for the maintenance of good health.
It has been part of recorded history for at least 5000 years and can be found in ancient medical texts from Egypt, Greece, Rome, China and India.
Cultures that never came into contact with one another all came to the same conclusions about the health benefits of garlic.
It reigns as a bacterial fighter as well as helping to normalize our gut flora.
Garlic is used both internally as well as topically to treat such infections as athlete’s foot and ring worm.
Garlic can used to treat hypertension by helping to bring down high blood pressure.
Running to grab ibuprofen to reduce inflammation. Why not try garlic instead.
Garlic can thin blood, reducing the risks of clotting and lower the risk of heart ailments.
As we approach cold season, garlic is one of the first natural remedies that will help us be less likely to catch a cold or flu. We all know how stubborn a cold or flu can be and garlic taken as a tea with some honey and ginger added might just be the key to relieve that stuffy nose as well as helping us not be so susceptible to repeated occurences.
Garlic strengthens our immune system.
One of the best remedies to reduce bad cholesterol is garlic. Just simple garlic can help relieve a major health problem.
One clove of garlic contains 5mg of calcium, 12mg of potassium, and over 100 sulfuric compounds including Allicin that gives it its amazing strength to kill infections and bacteria.
Garlic is considered a powerful antibiotic as well. And the best part is that not only does garlic not kill off healthy intestinal flora but actually encourages its growth by acting as a prebiotic.
Having acne issues. Try garlic for its blood purifying properties.
One of the best and simplest of liver cleansers is the juice of a lemon, a clove of garlic, a table spoon of Olive Oil and some water first thing in the morning. Not only does this help the gall bladder and liver but this mixture also helps our system cleanse and flush out toxins.
Garlic is also anti-parasitic. Travelling to foreign counties, be sure to eat lots of garlic and come home parasite free.
We know now that Garlic strengthens the immunity of the body against cancer especially in the prevention of stomach and colon cancers.
I never knew myself until researching for this newsletter that garlic is wonderful for the skin and hair in that it slows down the depletion of collagen.
Garlic applied topically can help with skin fungal infections such as eczema.
Have a stubborn splinter? Try applying a piece of sliced garlic on the splinter and see what happens.
Garlic is second to Turmeric in the amount of research that is being done to discover its vast healing benefits. Even the National Cancer Institute, which does not recommend any specific dietary supplement, does acknowledge garlic for its anticancer properties.
Garlic is being used to treat Alzheimer’s and Diabetes.
Most ear infections can be treated with garlic oil.
Adding garlic to stews, bone broth, dishes etc. is of course wonderful for its flavor and spice, but to be truly effective garlic wants to be consumed raw.
Try adding chopped or crushed garlic to your dish just before serving to maintain its most effective state. By letting the chopped garlic “rest” before eating you are activating the Allinase enzymes in the garlic’s cells.
If you really need the healing power of garlic then try chewing a clove of garlic and then drinking a glass of water on an empty stomach first thing in the morning. Bacteria is more exposed and easier to defeat.
There are now numerous Garlic supplements we can use that have the healing benefits without the concern for our breath. But whenever possible, fresh is always best.
And with Halloween fast approaching, we all know if you have a Vampire problem, garlic is the go to solution.
Together Our Hands Are Joined To Heal One Another…
Alexander Gardener
The Lymph Guy
thelymphguy@gmail.com
