Guest guest Posted January 11, 2007 Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 I moaned in between bites. (this is what I did) lol's > > Soon, the couple at the next table was heard telling their > waiter, " Bring us whatever she's having! " > > > > I can't imagine what my life would be like without garlic. It has > not only enhanced many a meal, but my health as well. > > In fact, I'll swear it's what keeps me well when everyone else gets > sick, and I'm not the first person to say that. > > As early as 1858, Louis Pasteur studied and recorded garlic's > antibiotic properties and Dr. Albert Schweitzer used it to > successfully treat cholera, typhus and dysentery in Africa in the > 1950s. > > > > Before antibiotics were widely available, garlic was used as a > treatment for battle wounds during both World Wars and it has been > used in the treatment of a variety of bacterial, viral and fungal > infections. It has been shown to be effective against staph, strep, > E. coli, Salmonella, cholera, Candida albicans, and other > microorganisms. > > Some people with high cholesterol have been able to get within > normal levels by eating 1-2 cloves per day. Other studies show that > garlic can block the formation of powerful carcinogens, called > nitrosamines, which may be formed during the digestion of food. > > This may be why in populations where people consume a large amount > of garlic, there is a lower incidence of all types of cancer. > > > > Studies show that use of garlic may also inhibit the growth of a > variety of tumors. However, cancer-related studies are not > conclusive and relate to consumption of raw or cooked garlic, not > garlic supplements. > > Garlic can also be used effectively in the same way as a daily dose > of aspirin - to keep blood platelets from sticking. > > Garlic is incredible, and to enjoy its many, many amazing benefits > all you have to do is make a little room for it on your plate! Here > are a few delicious ways to do so. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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