Garlic
For a long time garlic was the healthfood celeb. It is still noted for many health benefits. So I do not feel the need to cover all the bases. What will follow are some highlights of uses of this amazing food.
In times past one of its names was Russian penicillin. There was one case that I heard of that sailors of an ancient ship would not leave port without getting a provision of garlic.
It is a miracle herb.
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Immune System Boost
Garlic was used to help fight off gangrene during the many wars, even into the modern time of the world wars. Its effectiveness was not in direct action but in indirect processes. It boosted the immune system. It may be helpful to help you fight off other ailments.
This plant may help keep away colds, as well as flew at bay. With its antioxidants it can help your immune system run at tip-top efficiency. This is done not only by eating it, but you can also steep garlic into a tea by putting chopped garlic in hot water. For taste and benefits of honey, you can add a bit of natural honey to soothe your throat and thereby reduce some of the strong garlic taste.
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Antioxidants
Here is good reason to crush a few garlic cloves into your foo. Garlic provides a world class supply of antioxidants, which as you already know play an important role in your overall health. There is some actual research evidence supporting garlic’s benefits.
Here is a benefits might you might try for bacterial issues in the skin. Garlic’s antioxidants can kill the bacteria that may be causing a case of acne. Next time you finds a pesky pimple, just rub the problem area with a sliced clove of raw garlic. Sounds nuts but often it is just the ticket to success.