Wonderful garlic

Last month I went to have one wisdow tooth removal. At the end of the procedure the medic instructed me to take one antibiotic. What was so incredible is that he told me that I can't eat any fruit with this one, that the vitamin C might make an allergy reaction.

As far as I know vitamin C is something required for the body almost like fire sparks for a car, small amounts that let the petrol to burn.

I decided to take my own preventive antiboitic...

organic, crushed, raw garlic.

What makes garlic so healthy?

Garlic contains allicin, a powerful medicinal compound. Allicin is released when you chop or crush the garlic. More allicin is produced when garlic is chopped finely. Allicin works as an antibiotic and antifungal but it decomposes fast so it should be used immediately. Garlic is effective when taken raw because by cooking it, heat destroys the allicin.

Garlic smells good while cooking it but it can give you a bad breath. The smell lingers because of the essential oils in garlic which enter in your blood and stays there for several hours. How do you get the bad smell off your breath? You can try to block the smell with mouthwash or use minty toothpaste when brushing your teeth. You may try also some odorless garlic pills on the market or you can try using fresh parsley which is a natural odor-eater and it contains vitamin C.

Healing with Garlic

Researchers and scientists have been studying its benefits. Below are some of the diseases where garlic can be useful. It is recommended to always check with your doctor or physician before trying garlic for your illness.

Arthritis – inflammation, pain, and swelling of bones and joints

You can take garlic extract, rub a garlic poultice (garlic mash with olive oil) into the aching areas, or drink garlic tea (mixed clove of garlic, one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar, one teaspoon of honey and water).

Asthma – lung congestion and shortness of breath with wheezing

Asthmatics these days take inhalers, some steroids, sometimes they get hospitalized and may lead to other respiratory illness like bronchitis, pneumonia, broncho-pneumonia, tuberculosis, or emphysema. Garlic syrup can help an asthmatic to breathe easier. Garlic syrup contains peeled garlic buds, vinegar, distilled water, glycerin, and honey. Check with your physician first.

Acne

Garlic’s antibiotic and cleansing properties can help clear the skin. Consult first your dermatologist if you have any.

Athlete’s Foot – foot pain and itching

Try eating raw garlic or taking garlic pills. Try to apply a little garlic oil directly to the area.

Burns Puncture a garlic oil capsule and rub it directly into the burn. Check with your doctor first.

Cancer

Garlic contains allyl sulfides that help reduce the risk of cancer by limiting the number of cancerous precursors from becoming cancer. The allyl sulfur compounds weaken the cancer cells. Garlic also contains allicin which has antioxidants that can boost the immune system and conquer cancer cells. It’s best to eat garlic raw and fresh. Cooking it deactivates the release of allinase enzyme. Garlic powder or oil can also release cancer-fighting elements. Some studies have found that garlic is especially good at preventing digestive, breast, and prostate cancers. Always check with your physician before starting your garlic regimen or diet.

Colds and Flu

At the onset of a cold, garlic can reduce the length of your cold. Just make sure that you take raw, fresh, crushed garlic or the garlic supplement (pill) has allicin in it.

Coughs

You can take garlic tea (3 minced cloves of garlic added to a cup of boiled water, strained) or garlic syrup or elixir (6 minced cloves of garlic and a cup of honey).

Diabetes –

a disease where the body cannot produce or properly use insulin which is a hormone that converts sugar, starches, and other foods into energy. Diabetics sometimes take insulin injections. Garlic can be added to their meals to thin their blood and improve blood circulation.

High Cholesterol

Cholesterol is the waxy substance in the blood plasma. High cholesterol can cause heart attack or stroke. Garlic can boost your HDL (high density lipoproteins) level which pushes excess cholesterol out of your body. A gram of condensed garlic extract (same as nine cloves) can lower harmful LDL (low density lipoproteins) levels.

High Blood Pressure

A few studies showed that garlic can lower your blood pressure by 5 to 10 percent. Try garlic powder with allicin content.

Heart Disease – the number one killer in America, attacks both men and women.
Heart attacks and strokes are caused by high cholesterol, high triglycerides, high blood pressure, and plaque formation inside the arteries which create blockages in the circulatory system. Any of these can stop the flow of blood to the heart and brain. Garlic thins the blood by dissolving the fat particles and blood clots.

As with any other food, take garlic in moderation. Garlic might interact with prescription medicines, can cause allergies, upset stomach, or skin burns if your skin is sensitive. Always check with your doctor before starting any garlic regimen especially if you’re pregnant, under medication, or scheduled for surgery.

I encourage everyone to do more deep dive research about garlic, there are plenty of articles over all the internet.

Have a great day!

Sergio