Prepare for Cold and Flu Season with Garlic

Garlic has powerful anti-viral, antibiotic and anti-fungal properties and boosts the immune system.

Researchers have compared the effectiveness of garlic with that of commercial prescription antibiotics and found  garlic can be more effective. Garlic: A natural antibiotic (American Chemical Society

How to Eat Raw Garlic

Make sure that you ALWAYS have food in your stomach before you start taking raw garlic!

My daughter slices a clove into thirds and swallows each piece like a pill.You can crush it in a garlic press put on a spoon and toss it in the back of your mouth avoiding your taste buds.If you can’t handle raw garlic alone try putting it in:

• salsa
• guacamole
• pesto
• hummus
• salad dressing
• garlic bread (crush a clove, smear it on buttered bread)
• veggy dips
• thin slices on pizza

Carrington Wells lists 8 common medical disorders that can be eased or cured by garlic:

Garlic is very rich in antioxidants. It has been shown to kill 23 types of bacteria. Vitamins in garlic, such as A, B, and C, stimulate the body to fight carcinogens and get rid of toxins. It may even aid in preventing certain types of cancer, such as stomach cancer. Garlic’s sulfur compounds can regulate blood sugar metabolism, stimulate and detoxify the liver, as well as stimulate blood circulation and the nervous system.

1. Asthma

The anti-inflammatory and anti-viral property of garlic make it a perfect remedy for asthma. A combination of one finely minced garlic clove and a teaspoon of fresh honey can help stop an attack if taken right away. Grind the garlic clove into paste and mix honey with it. Have a spoon of this 3 to 4 times a day. It will help prevent wheezing caused by asthma.

2. Bladder Infections

Raw garlic eaten regularly has been proven effective in killing bacteria responsible for recurrent bladder infections. To help cure a bladder infection, combine one teaspoon of olive oil and one teaspoon of garlic juice mixed in a glass of warm water. Drink this three times a day.

3. Colds

To help ward off or prevent a cold, eat raw, freshly-crushed garlic. Garlic has powerful anti-viral antibiotic and anti-fungal properties and boosts the immune system. It also many times will kill parasites in the intestines.

4. Fungus Infections

Garlic can help tremendously with athlete’s foot or other types of common fungal infections. You can ward off any kind of fungal infection by adding two cloves of fresh garlic to your diet every day.

5. Indigestion

Two garlic pills after lunch and dinner will get rid of indigestion pretty quickly because it helps stimulate the secretion of digestive juices.

6. Nosebleeds

Form a paste made from crushed garlic to help cure a nosebleed. Then make the paste into a circle about the size of a half dollar. Place the paste on the instep of your right foot if your left nostril is bleeding or on your left foot if your right nostril is bleeding.

7. Plantar Warts

To help with plantar warts on the soles of your feet, squeeze the oil from a garlic capsule onto the wart and rub very well. Then place a clean sock on the affected foot. Make sure you repeat the process nightly until the wart disappears.

8. Toothache

Until you are able to see the Dentist, place a slice of peeled garlic on the affected tooth to alleviate the pain.

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