| Garlic's powerful curative properties have been | | | | purchase tablets that have been "deodorized". These |
| known and used for eons. Many cultures have used | | | | tablets have had their allicin removed to prevent any |
| garlic over the centuries to ward off everything from | | | | residual odor, but it is the allicin that provides the |
| minor illnesses to evil spirits and for extra protection | | | | majority of the healing. When the allicin content is |
| they add a heavy dose to most meals! Anyone who | | | | changed, there is little point in even taking the tablets. |
| has ever seen a Dracula movie can surely remember | | | | Be aware that garlic is very strong. Some people |
| the villagers running around with garlic wrapped | | | | complain of stomach or digestive upsets after even |
| around their necks to fight off those evil vampires. | | | | one tablet. Others report minor to serious skin |
| Garlic was even used during major Plague outbreaks, | | | | irritation when garlic and/or its juice is used topically. |
| and with some reported success! They just saw that | | | | So before deciding on your new garlic regimen, start |
| garlic prevented more illnesses, and they were sure it | | | | slowly. Don't take tablets and add it to every meal |
| was because the evil spirits were frightened away | | | | on a particular day. You could be sorry. |
| and not able to inhabit the sick person's body to | | | | So, what can you do with garlic?o Take one 800 mg |
| cause more trouble. | | | | capsule daily to strengthen your immune system and |
| Some writings that have survived from the thirteenth | | | | fight off minor illnesses including colds, various |
| century suggest that victims of the Plague who had | | | | infections, and allergy symptoms.o Apply the juice to |
| been fed and covered with garlic either lived longer | | | | skin irritation such as poison ivy, eczema, hiveso In |
| or survived altogether. It's too bad the people didn't | | | | the rare instance that you find a case of measles or |
| quite realize why the garlic was working - it could | | | | chicken pox, garlic juice soothes the skin and can |
| have perhaps saved even more lives. | | | | prevent some scarring. The juice also kills the germs |
| Its incredible success in healing is the sole reason that | | | | that are live on the skin, decreasing any chance of |
| we still use garlic today. | | | | cross contamination.o Garlic has shown remarkable |
| Modern medicine, however, has finally pinpointed the | | | | results in recurrent yeast and urinary track infections. |
| exact reasons why garlic works and its curative | | | | For a yeast infection, a tampon completely soaked in |
| powers can all be attributed to one tiny ingredient | | | | garlic juice can be inserted and left overnight. For a |
| called allicin. This is the same chemical that gives garlic | | | | UTI, take up to three 800 mg capsules each day |
| its distinctive aroma, and its antibacterial abilities. It is | | | | either instead of or along with your prescription |
| because of allicin that many professional health care | | | | antibiotic.o Ingrown nails that have become infected, |
| providers have added garlic to their practice. | | | | swollen and painful can be easily treated with a |
| The scientific community can't quite agree whether | | | | cotton ball soaked in pure garlic juice or fill a small |
| garlic is an herb, vegetable, or flower - but when it | | | | bowl and let your finger or toe soak for ten minutes |
| comes to healing, no one really cares. Garlic actually is | | | | or so. Two or three treatments in one day can |
| a member of the lily family and it is closely related to | | | | provide dramatic results.o Garlic works wonders for |
| the onion. | | | | hemorrhoid sufferers! Make a compress of crushed |
| Garlic is one of the most potent "miracle cures" | | | | garlic by putting about a tablespoon on a gauze |
| known to man. It:o Is a powerful antibiotic.o Is also | | | | square, and place over the affected area for about |
| kills some fungi and viruses including Athlete's Foot | | | | 10 - 15 minutes. It will help to sooth the inflame |
| and even Herpes.o Can help reduce blood pressure | | | | tissues, reduce swelling, and kill any bacteria present.o |
| by relaxing blood vessels which in turn helps to | | | | Post-partum: New moms with stitches have found |
| reduce tissue swelling.o Reduces blood sugar levels | | | | great relief with some warm sitz baths with added |
| by increasing insulin production.o Fortifies the body's | | | | garlic juice. It helps the tender skin heal, reduces |
| immune system.o Reduces the cancer causing | | | | swelling, and helps prevent infection. |
| effects in nitrates. | | | | Note: If you don't like chopping or pressing garlic, it is |
| Garlic can be eaten alone, added to other foods raw | | | | perfectly acceptable to buy a jar of real garlic that |
| or cooked, taken in tablet form, or applied topically. | | | | has been previously minced or chopped. This is |
| Baked garlic is actually a tasty and healthy side dish | | | | actually an ideal alternative if you plan on using the |
| which has a bit of a nutty flavor. Simply put an entire | | | | garlic juice in some of the remedies such as a sitz |
| unpeeled head of garlic in a shallow pan, brush liberally | | | | bath because the garlic is packed in plenty of the |
| with olive oil, and bake for about half hour at 350 | | | | juice. Having ready to use garlic is also a boon when |
| degrees F. The garlic will be soft and can be easily | | | | it comes to cooking. You can add a spoonful to |
| removed clove by clove. | | | | anything at the last minute without needing to plan |
| If you are going to buy garlic tablets, make certain | | | | ahead. |
| you are buying pure unadulterated garlic. Do not | | | | |