Tag: Garlic

Garlic can potentially lower cholesterol, with some studies recording a 12% dip in total cholesterol while others peg this at 4–6%. However, the effect seems to be short-lived and not firmly established. Incorporate garlic into your meals as part of a holistic diet along with other antioxidants.

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Turmeric and antioxidant-rich blueberries are helpful in bringing down radiation-induced DNA damage. Studies showed that apples can combat radiation-induced intestinal fibrosis in rats, while foods like garlic and lemon can neutralize and fight free radicals. Miso has the power to activate DNA-repair-promoting genes, while the phycocyanin in spirulina and the polyphenols in green tea have been found to be helpful in trapping and eliminating dangerous radioisotopes.

Intestinal parasites spread through contaminated water or food. Generally, they don't cause symptoms, but when they do, you’ll experience abdominal pain, nausea, gas, diarrhea, exhaustion, stomach pain, and weight loss. It’s important to go to the doctor, but natural remedies can supplement conventional treatment. Papaya seeds kill intestinal parasites. Garlic prevents parasitic growth. Pumpkin seeds and Bishop's weed fight parasites. Barberry kills tapeworms.

Garlic can inhibit the progression of coronary artery calcification by stabilizing vulnerable plaque build-up along the artery walls, while boosting blood pressure and circulation. The presence of active compounds like curcumin in turmeric and eugenol in cloves has been shown to inhibit blood platelet-clotting while mustard oil has been shown to reduce overall bad cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood.

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Garlic contains allicin, a compound that has magical flu-fighting antimicrobial properties while the sesquiterpenes in ginger fight off common cold-causing rhinoviruses. Leafy greens and wild salmon boost your immunity with a healthy dose of vitamin C and vitamin D respectively. Honey, being antioxidant and antimicrobial in nature, alleviates cold symptoms while chicken soup is not just anti-inflammatory but also aides in the release of mucus secretions.

With the right foods, it’s possible to protect your immune system everyday. Start by eating turmeric and garlic to enhance immune cell function. Ashwagandha, an adaptogenic herb, protects the body from the harmful effects of stress. For powerful antioxidant properties, consume green tea and ginseng. Medicinal mushrooms like cordyceps and reishi will fight inflammation, oxidative stress, and infection, all while reducing the risk for obesity. At a healthy weight, the immune system will be able to flourish.

Flavorsome garlic may be able to help lower high blood pressure levels. It can do this by regulating nitric oxide signaling pathways, promoting the production of hydrogen sulfide, and blocking angiotensin II production. These, in turn, dilates blood vessels and lowers blood pressure. The higher your blood pressure, the greater the reduction effected by garlic.

Garlic has not only been shown to treat damaged arteries but also high blood pressure. Bergamot has been proven to be beneficial in treating high cholesterol, while niacin showed to lower the risk of a heart attack or stroke in heart disease patients. Zinc has been shown to be an effective and quick cure for common cold and studies show that berberine can treat congestive heart failure.

Staph infections are caused by the Staphylococcus bacteria and are conventionally treated with antibiotics. Home remedies include a manuka honey dressing, crushed tea tree leaves, lime juice, garlic juice, and tulsi leaf juice. You can also apply a goldenseal root powder poultice, diluted eucalyptus essential oil, or a poultice of the bark and leaves of witch hazel to the infection. A warm compress can help drain and heal boils.

Ginger garlic paste combines two of nature's most powerful healers. These anti-inflammatory herbs reduce migraine severity and pain and inflammation in the muscles and teeth. They lower blood pressure, help in digestion, treat digestive disorders, clear up phlegm, reduce blood clotting, and prevent cancer. Ginger garlic paste is also known to boost libido. Use 1 tablespoon in cooking.

Boils form as a result of bacterial infections of a hair follicle or sebaceous gland. Heat application with Epsom salts is a good way to increase blood flow to the boil and get rid of it. Herbal remedies like turmeric and neem paste also work in helping boils resolve. Crushed garlic application is also an effective remedy. Many have found drinking tea with black seed oil to be useful in getting rid of boils too.

The common cold, a respiratory infection, affects millions of people globally. The incidence of the common cold gradually decreases as people grow older. It is most common among children. A strong immune system is vital to prevent the common cold and other infections. So, foods that boost your immunity and provide the nutrients required to prevent and treat a cold must be consumed on a regular basis.

Garlic is easily accessible and has extraordinary properties that benefit our health. Garlic is known for its strong, pungent aroma and taste as well....