~~OIL PULLING~~A wonderful Therapy~(Compiled)

Hi family and friends
THERE'S HEALING IN THE NAME OF JESUS/YESHUA.
1 PETER 2:24
He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed.
We can pray for each other's healing too, in the Name of JESUS/YESHUA
JAMES 5:16
Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.
The article below is just for an added information.
I heard a lot about this therapy so did some on-line search and complied this from the net.
Check out for yourself and try it out if need be!!
Pass it on if you think it may help someone.
Good Night,
YSIC,
Julie

OIL PULLING

Dr.(med.) Karach said the Oil Pulling heals totally “head-aches, bronchitis, tooth pain, thrombosis, eczema, ulcers and diseases of stomach, intestines, heart, blood, kidney, liver, lungs and women’s diseases. It heals diseases of nerves, paralysis, and encephalitis. It prevents the growth of malignant tumors, cuts and heals them. Chronic sleeplessness is cured.”

http://www.oilpulling.com/

Dr. F. Karach, M.D., presented a paper before the All-Ukrainian Association. The meeting was attended by oncologists and bacteriologists belonging to the Academy of Science of the USSR. Dr. Karach explained an unusual simple healing process using cold-pressed oils.
The result of this therapy invoked astonishment and doubt concerning the contents of his report. However, after further examining the workings of the oil therapy, one has but to then test it on oneself to prove its validity and effectiveness. It is most astonishing that such results can be achieved with this absolutely harmless biological healing method.

This simple method makes it possible to effectively treat the most varied diseases, in some cases enabling one to avoid surgical intervention and the taking of medications that can have harmful side effects.The exciting factor of this healing method is its simplicity.

It consists of swishing cold-pressed oil in the mouth( Sunflower or Sesame("gingelly oil" or "til oil" )

Plz.. note you don't need to go for organic oils only, A normal refined sunflower oil bought from any supermarket proven to be effective in many people). The healing process is accomplished by the human organism on its own. In this way it is possible to heal cells, tissue and all organs simultaneously; the body itself gets rid of toxic waste without disturbing the healthy micro flora. Dr. Karach says human beings are living only half their life span. They could potentially live healthy to be 140 to 150 years old. .

THE METHOD

In the morning before breakfast on an empty stomach you take one tablespoon in the mouth but do not swallow it. Move Oil Slowly in the mouth as rinsing or swishing and Dr Karach puts it as ' sip, suck and pull through the teeth' for fifteen to twenty minutes. This process makes oil thoroughly mixed with saliva. Swishing activates the enzymes and the enzymes draw toxins out of the blood. The oil must not be swallowed, for it has become toxic. As the process continues, the oil gets thinner and white. If the oil is still yellow, it has not been pulled long enough.It is then spit from the mouth , the oral cavity must be thoroughly rinsed and mouth must be washed thoroughly. Just use normal tap water and good old fingers to clean.

Clean the sink properly,

you can use some antibacterial soap to clean the sink. Because the spittle contains harmful bacteria and toxic bodily waste. If one were to see one drop of this liquid magnified 600 times under a microscope, one would see microbes in their first stage of development.

It is important to understand that during the oil-pulling/swishing process one's metabolism is intensified. This leads to improved health. One of the most striking results of this process is the fastening of loose teeth, the elimination of bleeding gums and the visible whitening of the teeth.

The oil pulling /swishing is done best before breakfast.

To accelerate the healing process, it can be repeated three times a day, but always before meals on an empty stomach.

Precautions

(a) Do not swallow. The oil should be spat out. But inadvertently if you swallow there is nothing to worry. It will go out through faeces. Nothing is to be done.

(b) If you are allergic to a particular brand of oil, change the brand of oil or oil itself to different oil.

(c) Sunflower and Sesame oil have been found to be equally effective in curing diseases. Other oils were not found to be as good. Do not blame oil pulling by practicing with other oils. Use refined oils.

Results of Oil Pulling

The result of this healing research has attracted amazement and resulted in further research. This additional research concerning Oil Therapy has now been thoroughly documented, especially with regard to physiological similarities between individuals. It is surprising that through this biological healing method a wide variety of symptoms have unquestionably disappeared without any side-effects. This simple method makes it possible completely heal such a wide variety of diseases which would normally be treated by an operation or by powerful or potent Drugs, usually with significant side-effects.

The simplicity of this healing system in which Oil is swirled backwards and forwards in the mouth, is due to the stimulating effect which it has on the body's eliminatory system.
Through this method it is possible to heal individual cells, cell conglomerates such as lymph nodes and more complex tissues such as internal organs simultaneously. This occurs because the beneficial microflora throughout the body are provided with a healthy continuum. Without this natural bodily intrusive element evinced by the microflora the usual pattern of human health tends to lean towards illness rather than wellness.
By means of this treatment {Oil } it is invariably the result that diseases like migraine headaches, bronchitis, diseased teeth, arterio-thrombosis, chronic blood disorders such as leukemia, arthritis and related illnesses, neuro physiological paralysis, eczema, gastro enteritis, peritonitis, heart disease, kidney disease, meningitis, and women’s hormonal disorders are completely eliminated from the organism. The benefit of Dr. Karach's method is that the oil therapy heals the whole body in perpetuity.

In terminal diseases such as cancer, Aids and chronic infections this treatment method has been shown to successfully replace all others.

Dr. Karach has successfully healed a chronic leukemia patient with 15 years of harsh treatment methods behind him. Acute arthritis in 1 patient who was totally bedridden was removed from his body in 3 days with no inflammation apparent.

NOTE: The recommended oils to use are Sunflower Oil, Seasme Oil.

We are receiving many emails about which oil to use. Our experience with thousands of people across the globe says USE COLD PRESSED OIL as first choice, if it is not available use REFINED OIL ( which seems to be effective in the process too).
We have observed that any oil other than SUNFLOWER or SEASME may not be effective.

How to do “Oil Pulling”

First thing in the morning, on an empty stomach, take 1 tablespoon of oil in the mouth, and swish and pull it through the teeth gently, not vigorously, in a comfortable way, for 10-15 minutes.

If you have the urge to swallow, take a deep breath (through the nose!) and that sometimes stops the urge. If you really need to swallow, go ahead and swallow just from the back of the throat, keeping the oil in the front of your mouth.

If it becomes too unpleasant, spit out and try again another day. It can be unpleasant at first when you’re not used to it, but soon won’t be bothersome at all, just like brushing your teeth.

When the oil has become saturated with the toxins it has pulled out, it will become white and a milky consistency. You don’t want to spit out until the oil has become white. Each time you oil pull, it can take a different amount of time to get to that point, so 15 minutes is a general rule of thumb, but you can experiment with this.

Best to spit out into the toilet, since the oil can eventually clog up the sink.

Then immediately rinse the mouth with warm salt water. Salt water rinsing isn’t absolutely necessary, but is very helpful.

You can do the oil pulling every morning if you like. It can be powerfully detoxifying, so you might want to take a break sometimes. There’s no rule about frequency - judge according to your body’s own signals.

HOW IT WORKS: "The oil pulls all mucous, bacteria and toxins from your body through your saliva, mucous is a poison that must be removed."
A worsening of symptoms and maybe even a few you never had before is an excellent indication that the disease/ailment is being cured.
"Do not stop Oil Pulling if you feel aggravated symptoms or heightened side effects." Your body is healing.

Below is a news published in THE HINDU Newspaper.http://www.thehindu.com/2008/02/29/stories/2008022951860500.htm
Oil Pulling - Gargling with Sesame Oil

Oil Pulling -
Very simple. Very effective.

The latest craze in healing modalities has turned to what is known as Oil pulling. Oil Pulling helps to get rid of many health problems and also purifies the taste – buds and the entire system.

Oil Pulling takes care of the oral health very well, thereby resulting with the significant impact on your cardio – vascular health.

Oil Pulling - The Method

In the morning, before breakfast on an empty stomach, pour one tablespoon (10ml) of Sesame Oil into your mouth. Swish and swirl the Sesame Oil gently, in a comfortable way, through the gums and teeth for about fifteen to twenty minutes.

As the process continues, the oil gets thinner and whiter. If the oil is still yellow, the pulling process is to be continued. Then Spit and rinse the oral cavity thoroughly with warm salt water. Do not swallow even a drop of oil as it contains toxins, which has been pulled out from the blood while swishing.

The spitted oil can eventually clog up the sink. Clean the sink with soap immediately after spitting.

Oil Pulling can be repeated three times a day, but always before meals on an empty stomach.

Oil Pulling - Benefits

Gargling with Sesame Oil is beneficial for strength of jaws, depth of voice, flabbiness of face, excellent sensation and good taste for food. Practicing oil pulling everyday never makes your throat dry nor your lips get cracked. Swishing process done during oil pulling intensifies the metabolism.

The striking result of oil pulling is the fastening of loose teeth, the elimination of bleeding gums and the visible whitening of the teeth.

Oil Pulling normalizes nervous activity, disappearing the pains, such as headache, backache, knee pain, leg pain etc.,

Chronic sleeplessness is cured. Harmful toxins would be eliminated without destroying any beneficial Probiotics.

Moreover doing this everyday prolong your lifespan.

- wikipedia

"When Dr Karsch examined the gargled milk-white oil under a microscope with 600 magnification, he saw live organisms swimming in it. It's poisonous, so never swallow it, he warns. These poisons are bacteria-embryos, which, if not eliminated, cause diseases. Apparently, Dr Karsch cured his own chronic blood disease and 15-year-old arthritis.

The first sign of improvement is in the teeth-they become firm and white, he says. Other healing indications: fresh, relaxed feeling on waking up, disappearing dark pouches below the eyes, anew appetite and energy, better memory and deep sleep.

Dr Karsch swears by the mouth oil-wash for anything from organ-disorders, skin-diseases, menstrual problems, paralysis to every ache and it is in the human anatomy. You can gargle even when you have fever, he says, adding, it takes anything from two days to a year to cure a disease.

Causes of Diabetes and Natural Remedies for Diabetes (compiled)

Following are the major diabetes symptoms:
1. Increased thirst
2. Frequent urination
3. Increase in appetite
4. Weight loss in type 1 diabetes
5. Obesity in type 2 diabetes
6. Skin irritation or infection
7. Decreased healing capacity
8. Weakness or loss of strength
9. Erection problems

Causes of Diabetes

Following are the major diabetes causes:
1. Hereditary factors
2. Excess intake of carbohydrate foods like chocolates, rice etc
3. Insulin deficiency
4. Insulin resistance
5. High blood pressure
6. High cholesterol
7. Stressful and over burdened life
8. Lack of exercise or physical activities
9. Excess eating habits

Diabetes Complications
1. Hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis)
2. Heart problems
3. Eye problems
4. Blindness
5. kidney problems
6. Nerve problems

1) The best remedy for Diabetes is "bitter gourd" or "Bitter Melon" (Karela). Eat this vegetable at often as you can or drink a table spoon of "Bitter Gourd Juice"( by grinding it) daily to reduce sugar level in Blood and Urine.
or
Take 1 small Bitter Gourd, remove seeds and saturate it in a cup of water overnight. Drink this water in the morning on empty stomach.

2) Take 2 tsps of powdered "fenugreek seeds" with milk or 2 tsp of "Fenugreek seeds" swallowed, whole daily, at bed time or early morning. This is another common remedy.
(OR)
Soak around 100 fenugreek seeds in 250ml of water. Leave it overnight.
Grind the mixture in the morning and sieve and drink the juice in empty stomach.
Drink this regularly for 2 months. Then check your Diabetes level.
(OR)
Soak 1 teaspoon of fenugreek seeds (Hilba) in 1 cup of water at night. Drink the water in the morning on an empty stomach and eat the seeds. Very good for diabetes because it works like insulin.

3) Eat 10 fresh fully grown "Curry Leave", every morning for 3 months.
This prevents Diabetes due to Heredity factor.
It also cures diabetes due to Obesity.

4) Drink 1litre Cinnamon water daily.
A 3 table spoon of cinnamon to 1 litre of Boiling water. Allow to simmer on low fire for 20 mins. Then strain the mixture. Drink this water through the day.

5) Leaves of Mango tree also are good to fight Diabetes.
Boil 6-8 mango leaves in one cup of water, saturate over night and filter in the morning. Drink every morning on an empty stomach.
(OR)
Dry the leaves of mango tree and make its powder in a grinder. Mix one tablespoon of the dry powder of mango leaves in a glass of water and drink it everyday.


6) Soaked Almonds eaten in the morning (empty stomach) is also good.

7) Wash green plantain and peel it, put the peel in a jar, fill this jar with water.
Drink this water 3-4 times a day.

8) 45 mins to 1 hour walk daily keep Body fit and helps to reduce Diabetes.

9) Diabetes natural treatment: Eat 1 teaspoon of cinnamon daily.

10) Take 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar 3 times a day.

11) Eat garlic or take garlic capsules.

12) Drink 3-4 Litres of water daily. It flushes the system clean.

Following are some of the simple tips to prevent diabetes:

• Avoid eating starchy foodstuffs as they are not easily digestible.
• Take less amount of oil in your food.
• Avoid coffee, sugar, refined flour and alcohol.
• Do not take heavy meals. Eat small meals as the foods are easily digestible and are good for the health of diabetics.
• Take low fat diet and eat vegetables like spinach, cucumber.
• Eat fruits and milk products like cheese.
• Onion, sprouts, beans, garlic and tomatoes lower the sugar level in the blood.
• Live a stress free life. Stress will worsen the conditions.
• Restrict intake of mutton and excess salt in your meal. This will help in controlling your body weight and diabetes.
• It is advised to eat bitter herbs like bitter gourd and fenugreek. They are excellent bitter herbs for diabetic patients.
• There is no restriction on fish and soy for a diabetic patient.
• Do not eat junk food and oily food as this will control your level of cholesterol, lowers your blood pressure level, and diabetes.
• Avoid white bread, rice, potatoes, sweet and sugary foods.

Coconut oil for health and beauty(Compiled)

COCONUT OIL FOR BEAUTY

Coconut oil, due its high saturated fat content was branded as unhealthy and artery-clogging which could cause heart diseases.

This claim has been widely disproved by the scientific community and it is now being hailed as one of world’s healthiest cooking oils.

Though it may take time, perceptions are slowly changing as people are beginning to realize its tremendous benefits.

Coconuts and coconut oil have always been a part of the cuisine in tropical countries like India (South) and Sri Lanka and even today coconut is indispensable in their diet.

For now, let’s leave aside the health benefits and focus our attention on the beauty uses of this wonderful oil.

South Indian women use this a lot.

They attribute their dense, long, raven black hair and a flawless, clear complexion to good genes and the liberal use of coconut oil in their diet and beauty regimen.

Technically what makes it a good oil to use for cosmetic purposes and skin care is its chemical formulation. Its small molecular structure allows for easy absorption through the skin, giving it a soft, smooth texture and hence is an ideal treatment for dry, rough and wrinkled skin. 

Unrefined, Pure Virgin coconut oil is extremely high in antioxidants that can penetrate deep into the underlying tissues of the skin to prevent and protect against the formation of free radicals that make the skin lose its elasticity.

Regular application protects the skin from developing ugly spots and blemishes caused by aging and overexposure to sunlight.

That’s why this oil is regarded as the best natural ingredient lotion for the skin. It’s also very inexpensive and is easily available.

The lovely smell and feel of virgin coconut oil is so enticing that you will fall in love with it.

Coconut oil pre-bath massage keeps the skin soft, young and supple for years.

After bath, just pat yourself dry;

Do not rub your skin vigorously with the towel so that your skin retains a bit of oiliness. This oil-massage is also highly recommended for people with extremely dry skin, persons of all age groups and for all skin types in winter.

And if you do not have the time to indulge in an oil-massage everyday do remember to add a few drops of coconut oil to your bath water.

Coconut oil as an after-bath moisturizer.

Coconut oil can work as an excellent skin moisturizer if applied immediately after a shower.

Oils such as olive, jojoba or coconut oil, and Vaseline (petroleum jelly) sit on top of the skin and lock in moisture, thus acting as a water sealant. That's why they work best when applied to damp skin.

 Keratosis pilaris, a skin problem can be alleviated with the regular use of coconut oil on body after a bath while the skin is damp.

People suffering from mild to moderate Xerosis due to some defect in their skin’s barrier have a dry, rough, scaly, and itchy skin.

They should regularly moisturize their skin with pure coconut oil after bath to deal with this condition effectively.

Coconut oil for other skin problems

An external application of coconut oil also relieves eczema symptoms. It can also help in conditions like fungal infections in toes, athletes foot. As an under-arm deodorant it helps to prevent body odour.

Coconut oil to protect your skin and hair from sun damage.

If you can’t help venturing out in the hot sun often, then apply coconut oil to your scalp as a protection from the harmful and drying effects of the UV rays and also do not forget to soothe your skin afterwards with a liberal application of Aloe Vera gel to which a few tsps of coconut oil is added.

Coconut oil in face packs

Do not forget to add a few drops of coconut oil in your face-packs in winter, if you are above thirty and if you have dry to normal skins.

Coconut oil to cure cracked heels

For cracked heels, combine coconut oil with petroleum jelly (Vaseline) and apply over those areas before going to bed.

Coconut oil for dry, flaky lips

Dry, flaky lips can also be rejuvenated with a liberal application of pure coconut oil on them.

Coconut oil for dark elbows and knees

Take half of squeezed lemon and pour half a teaspoon of coconut oil in lemon skin, rub on dry and dark elbows and knees to help with spots.

Coconut oil to remove eye makeup

Use it to remove eye makeup by gently applying it on damp cotton wool and delicately remove it with gentle inward motion.

Coconut oil for hair

Coconut oil can be used as a pre-shampoo hair conditioner.

Warm the bottle of coconut oil by placing it in a container of hot water and then take a few drops of this warm oil in your palm and massage it gently into your scalp. It smells nice and as mentioned earlier its small molecular structure allows for easy absorption into the scalp. You can leave it overnight.

This oil massage also ensures a peaceful slumber and is especially recommended if you have trouble falling asleep.

Shampoo it off the next morning and it will leave your hair with a smooth texture. If you do not like to keep it the whole night, then apply it a few hours before washing your hair and cover your head with a shower cap to allow deeper penetration.

But you can get better results only by leaving it overnight. This treatment with coconut oil is as good as an expensive hair treatment at the salon.

Coconut oil application also helps with dandruff problems too and hence much preferable to other strong medicated shampoos. You can also prepare many herbal oils using coconut oils as the base.

For instance, this Aloe Vera  helps with split ends and this Amla (Goose Berry) Hair Oil and Hibiscus based hair oil, not only promote hair growth and prevent premature graying but also help with sleep disorders.

Curry leaves hair oil for premature greying.

Curry leaves oil also delays premature graying of hair.

Here’s the procedure of preparing it. Take a bunch of curry leaves and grind it with little water to get a paste. Add this paste to 2 cups of coconut oil and heat the mixture till all the moisture evaporates. After it cools, store it in a bottle. Use this to deal with gray hair problems.

 

Home remedies for common cold (health)

COMMON COLD:
The common cold is a contagious viral infection of the upper respiratory tract affecting the nose and the throat

HOME REMEDIES FOR COMMON COLD:
Research has shown that the external wintry environment of November, December and January, leaves us prone to frequently falling prey to these viruses.

1) Start the day with a honey-pepper mixture. Grind 7 pepper balls & mix nicely in 1 tsp honey.
Following the Honey-Pepper mixture swallow (without chewing) 1/2 garlic clove, with a glass of warm water.

2) Make tea with..
1 table spoon fenugreek seeds.
7 Pepper corns
1 Tea spoon freshly chopped ginger.
Boil this in 2 cups of water, until 1 cup remains.
To this you can add a little black tea & sugar.
Drink this hot tea 3 times a day.

3) Steam Inhalation. This is an excellent method for opening blocked nasal passages. Fill a bowl with steaming water. Add few drops of a mentholated rub and gently inhale the steaming mentholated vapours. But closely supervise children to avoid scalding.

4) Drink Extra Fluids such as water, juices (orange, grapefruit), tea, to replace fluids lost during the illness. Also eat fresh fruit rich in Vitamin C like citrus fruits.

5) Garlic juice made by adding few drops of garlic oil to a teaspoonful of onion juice and diluting it in a cup of water is helpful for common cold

6) Garlic, as well as onion, is sometimes taken for the relief of congestion and minor infections. They are good in helping reduce the amount of mucous in the nasal cavities too. Garlic is also said to aid in the cleansing of the body's blood. And, true or not, it has been said that if you cut several onions in half and place them around your home, you and your family will not get any more colds.

7) Chicken soup really can fight a cold. It helps to clear mucus from nasal passages, and the

8) Another sure-fire remedy for a sore throat is to gargle with a strong solution of table salt and warm water. Gargle several times a day. The salt helps to relieve that uncomfortable burning in your throat. Natural zinc lozenges are another one of nature's sore throat-fighters, and can be purchased at your local health food store.

Health Benefits of Lemon grass....(compiled)

Health Benefits of Lemon Grass

Be it ever so humble, there is no grass like a lemon grass. A very useful medicinal plant and a tasty food flavoring.
Lemon grass or the local tanglad (scientific name: Cymbopogon ciatrus) is one of those wondrous herbs that one can always associate with Asian cooking Thai, Malaysian and Vietnamese homegrown meal enthusiasts always have this tropical grass at hand for its aromatic citrus flavor with a trace of ginger. Few people know that its other popular name is citronella - the common scent you usually find in candles, perfumes and soaps. 

1) The Lemon grass is a good cleanser that helps to detoxify the Liver, pancreas, kidney, bladder and the digestive tract.
2) It cuts down uric acid, cholesterol, excess fats and other toxins in the body while stimulating digestion, blood circulation, and lactation; it also alleviates indigestion and gastroenteritis.
3) It is said that lemongrass also helps improve the skin by reducing acne and pimples and acts as a muscle and tissue toner.
4) Also, it can reduce blood pressure. Just make a concoction by boiling some lemon grass leaves, let it cool for a while and drink the liquid.
5) A recent study by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the department of Science and technology ( DOST ) claims that every 100g of edible tanglad when boiled can contain up to 24.205 micrograms of beta-carotene the anti-oxidant that scientists believe can help prevent cancer.
 Another DOST study shows that lemon grass oil has the potential as a tropical eye medication against keratomycosis, an inflammation of cornea often associated with burning or blurring of vision.
(From Manolito Montala's Article)
 
More Health Benefits of Lemon Grass:
It contains an antibacterial and antifungal properties
It helps to detoxify the liver, pancreas, kidney, bladder and the digestive tract.
Helps boost the immune system
Helps reduce uric acid, cholesterol, excess fats
It helps alleviates indigestion and gastroenteritis.
Helps improve the skin by reducing acne and pimples
It helps tone the muscle and tissues.
Helps in menstrual troubles
Helps reduce blood pressure and improve blood circulation
Helps reduce cellulite
Act as sedative for the central nervous system.
May help prevent color cancer.
Helps in reducing fevers
Help in flatulence and colic
Relieves arthritic pain and rheumatism
Some more Health benefits:
A mild sedative with antidepressant, anti-microbial, antiseptic, antioxidant and insecticidal properties. Lemon grass tea or lemon grass juice is taken to relieve fever. Lemon grass used in cooking will relieve flatulence. Adding lemon grass into food not only enhances digestion but also stimulates the immune system to fight infectious diseases. Lemon grass may be brewed as a tea and taken to increase appetite and relieve cold. Likewise, lemon grass may be added into soups and taken to relieve flatulence and to increase blood circulation.
1. As a beverage: Brew one or two stems of crushed lemon grass with the leaves removed, in some hot water. Honey or raw sugar may be added for a sweeter taste.
2. To relieve flatulence and strengthen your immune system, lightly boil 4 to 6 stems of lemon grass with about 7 cm of crushed old ginger in 1 litre of water for 10 minutes. Add 2 teaspoons molasses and honey into the brew when it is lukewarm for a sweeter more pleasant taste. Drink one cup about 250 ml 4 times a day to relieve flatulence, stimulate circulation and enhance your immune system against flu, chill and colds.
3.External Use: Lemon Grass Massage Oil for Colds and Coughs.
Lightly fried 6 to 8 stems of crushed lemon grass without the leaves in one cup of extra virgin olive oil, or sesame oil, for about 5 minutes. Pour this hot mixture into a container. Cover and leave it overnight. The lemon grass oil is ready to be used for massage. The oil may also be used a a chest rub for colds and coughs.

GARLIC AND ITS HEALING PROPERTIES(Shared by Lea)

Garlic has been around for centuries and in that time, the health benefits of garlic have grown beyond fending off vampires and warding against the evil eye. Garlic has always been a food of the peasant classes. Used as a remedy to cure many common ailments, the garl

ic clove helped fight smallpox and pulmonary tuberculosis, according to Wikipedia.org. The people of the Mediterranean were among the first to reap the benefits of garlic before it spread to Europe.

Modern medicine has only recently begun to take a serious look at the health benefits of garlic, trying to find where the myth ends and where practical medicinal application begins. Hospitals and medical journals the world over have done countless studies on garlic and have found much information to support the health benefits of garlic, but at the same time, nothing is absolutely proven to be true. Still, here are a few of the findings regarding the benefits of garlic.

A Cure for the Common Cold?

At some point, everyone has experienced a cold. A cold is an infection of the upper respiratory tract and while it is harmless, the runny nose, cough, congestion and sore throat can linger for days or weeks. Rhinovirus is the most common cause of colds, although there are over 200 different viruses that can cause the affliction. Some people say that eating a raw clove of garlic as soon as the sniffles start will stop the cold from gaining a foothold in the body. Studies done at the Mayo Clinic show garlic contains properties that help to boost the body’s levels of antioxidants, which work as a defense system against viruses. This has lead to more research into the health benefits of garlic, especially how it can support the immune system against other diseases.

I HAVE USED GARLIC TO LOWER HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE AS WELL, YOU CAN BUY IT IN CAPSULE FORM................LEA