The benefits of garlic

Most of us associate Garlic with the silly pungent smell that put off most people. The local Asian noodle, ‘Lor Mian’ is usually spice up with garlic and after eating the ‘Lor Mian’ it is recommended that you rinse your mouth with water or drink lemon juice to stop bad garlic breath.

Garlic is one of most common herbs that are beneficial to our health. Garlic helps to stimulate infection-fighting white blood cells, boosts natural killer (NK) cell activity, increases the efficiency of antibody production, and acts as a natural antioxidant. Garlic is also very effective as natural treatment for getting rid of parasites from our body, in particular such as pinworms. Garlic can also be use to strengthen the body against common cold and helps to regulate blood sugar level.

Garlic is one of the most important and widely available foods around. Garlic belongs to the onion family and is widely used throughout the world since ancient times for both culinary and medical treatment purposes. Garlic contains the active sulfur compound ‘allicin’. Allicin has antibiotic properties and thwart the ability of germs to infect humans. Long before the discovery of penicillin, garlic is often used as antibiotic treatments.

Garlic is also scientifically proven being able to reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke due to its ability to helping in breaking up blood clots. Current research into cancer prevention and treatment indicates consumption of garlic to be effective in reducing stomach and colon cancer risk.

Furthermore, garlic can also be used to treat herpes, warts and insect bites. Crush the garlic and apply the juice into infected areas.

With so many benefits associated with garlic, why not make it a point to take odorless garlic pills that you can easily find from off the shelf counter? After all garlic pills are cheap and you’ve got nothing to loose by supplementing your diet with garlic pills.
Having said that, as with all herbs and food, eating is moderation is important. Since garlic contributes to blood thinning, those who has blood disorder or on medication for blood disorder, pregnant women and those about to go for surgery should exercise caution and consult the doctor if necessary on intake of garlic pills.