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Healing Benefits of Garlic - Nature's Superfood
Garlic is truly one of nature's miracle plants. It is now one of
the leading over the counter drugs in many European and Asian
countries. Garlic is actually an official drug that is prescribed in
many countries for a host of diseases including cancer, high
cholesterol, high blood pressure, and for its anti-viral,
anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. Garlic is currently not
prescribed in the United States due to pressure from the AMA and the
enormous power from pharmaceutical companies. After all, what money is
there to be made from garlic cloves? Garlic's health benefits are
substantiated by a wealth of modern day research that confirms its
anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. It is also a
powerful antioxidant and immune booster with anti-inflammatory
properties. Garlic helps reduce plaque or arterial buildup within the
arterial system, thus becoming a tremendous aid in preventing and
eliminating heart disease.. It helps to regulate blood sugar in
diabetics. Garlic helps to prevent blood clots from forming, thus
reducing the possibility of strokes. Garlic has been shown to help
prevent cancer, especially of the digestive system, prevents certain
tumors from growing larger and reduces the size of certain tumors. It
may even aid in the removal of heavy metals such as lead and mercury
from the body. Raw Garlic is a potent natural antibiotic that will kill
bacteria on contact, even the ones that have become immune to modern
strains of antibiotics. Garlic has anti-fungal and anti-viral
properties and it dramatically reduces yeast infections such as Candida. The
sulphur compound allicin provides many of the notable benefits of
garlic. Allicin is formed when garlic is crushed, chewed or chopped. It
has antibiotic, anti-viral and anti-fungal properties, which is why it
has been used to cure Athlete's foot, herpes, warts, diarrhea, coughs,
colds, and Candida. The healing power of garlic has been described in
over 1,000 scientific studies, according to the Journal of the American
Medical Association So why don't we hear more about this wonder
plant and its many benefits? The simple reason is that pharmaceutical
manufacturers do not recommend you consume garlic. Instead, they
recommend their own expensive prescription medicines which never get to
the root of the problem and are usually riddled with hazardous side
effects. Of course, the choice is yours. Garlic is a wonderful
aid in keeping the body healthy and preventing disease. It has been
used for thousands of years to promote strength, vitality, and keep the
body youthful. Perhaps it is time to listen to this ancient wisdom and
focus on creating a powerful healthy body rather than focusing on
alleviating symptoms or getting someone into surgery. Why not try
prevention of illness through better nutrition and healthier
lifestyles? Take charge of your health. Learn what you can so that
your life is once again in your own hands, rather than in another's who
may not have your best interests at heart.
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