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GARLIC – a natural remedy…

Garlic, the magical Herb, is used in the prevention and treatment of many health issues. Some of these include infections, all the way to heart disease. If the taste is not to your liking, there are several odorless pills to choose from. Garlic has been used to treat ailments for over 4000 years. Use Garlic for common colds and flu, bronchial infections, anemia, depression, chronic fatigue, menopausal symptoms, digestion, oral problems, and even some forms of arthritis.

Eat raw Garlic and Onion to boost up your immune system. This will help your body fight infection. These Herbs have tons of anti-bacterial properties. Add Echinacea to the mix and you’ll find your symptoms are fewer and will bring relief. This particular combination increases levels of a natural compound already found in the body called Properdin; take these year round and not just during cold and flu season. A healthy and elevated immune system helps your body at a cellular level. Unhealthy tissue formations are also unlikely to occur.

Garlic is wonderful for keeping your heart healthy! I chew 1 raw Garlic Clove every morning, followed by a glass of Lemon water or Apple Cider Vinegar water. My Mom says Lemon water and Vinegar water help to neutralize the Garlic breath. I grew up with eating tons of Garlic, both raw and cooked. I use lots of Garlic in my cooking and find I need less salt. My children have gotten the benefits of Garlic for many years and they haven’t even realized it. Slow cooked Garlic Cloves have a smooth and light taste…little ones actually like it. I have very few Herbs I could say are my favorites, but, Garlic has always been in the top 3. I’m not apposed to Herbal pills, but I just feel keeping really pure and natural is the way to go. My Mom would also make hot Garlic water with Honey, Whiskey and Apple Cider Vinegar to treat our colds and flu. We hardly got sick when we were small and maybe visited a doctor a couple of times.

Some of the benefits to the heart that Garlic brings are: a reduction in blood pressure, cholesterol, used in the prevention of clogged arteries and arterial disease, a reduction in stroke and heart attack, raises immune system function, helps to balance hormones, prevents and treats infections, opens nasal passages as well as reduces symptoms of asthma and keeps the entire body prime functioning. I’ve also read that Garlic actually has anti-aging properties. You won’t look your age in later years and you’ll notice your skin retains its elasticity and therefore less wrinkling. I’ve actually used raw Garlic in the treatment of foot fungus, pimples and disinfect and help heal insect bites.

Garlic also helps to prevent colon cancer and other deadly cancers as well as help fight certain throat infections. Warm Garlic Oil is wonderful for the treatment of ear infections and the pain associated with it in young children. I have to say this though, although I do believe Herbs are here for our use in preventing and curing ailments, you must always seek you doctor’s advice and get any major infection checked out – especially if it’s not getting better. Be especially cautious with young children and the elderly. Just because something is natural, it doesn’t mean you can’t have a severe reaction to the Herb. And as we all know, there are quite a number of Herbs that can even lead to death. Always consult a professional if you’re not sure about man made medicines or natural Herbs.

Here is a product I highly recommend:

Willow/Garlic Ear Oil – I really love this product. Although it’s not as cheap as making your own Garlic Oil, this product is especially made for children and it’s infused (very concentrated) with other known anti-bacterial Herbs. It helps fight the ear infection (if you catch it early enough) as well as relieves the extreme pain associated with an ear- ache! I use this myself. I use lots of products that are specifically designed for children. There’s nothing wrong in doing that and for the most part, I end up with hardly any allergic reactions. I find that some adult products are actually too strong and concentrated for my liking.

Later,g