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--- On Thu, 12/3/09, Charles Jemeyson <cjemeyson wrote:Charles Jemeyson <cjemeysonAMAZING BENEFITS OF GARLIC & GINGERþ"Charles Jemeyson" <cjemeysonThursday, December 3, 2009, 7:41 PM

 

 

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Friday,

November 27, 2009 Garlic

Facts and Health Benefits http://refreshingnews9.blogspot.com/2009/11/garlic-and-ginger-facts-and-health.html

What

is Garlic? Cloves

Garlic,

Latin name Allium sativum, belongs to the onion family Alliaceae including

shallots, and leek. Garlic has been used throughout recorded history for both

medicinal and culinary purposes. The garlic bulb is divided into sections

called cloves. Elephant

garlic or Russian garlic is a variant of the species leek and not considered a

true garlic. It has a tall, solid, flowering stalk and broad, flat leaves much

like those of the leek, but forms a bulb consisting of very large, garlic like

cloves. Is

Garlic Good for You? Garlic

is one of the most valuable and versatile foods on the planet. Garlic belongs

to the Allium family of vegetables which also includes onions, chives, shallots

and leeks. Today

garlic is a widely recognized health enhancing supplement. Garlic promotes the

well-being of the heart and immune systems with antioxidant properties and

helps maintain healthy blood circulation. One of garlic’s most potent

health benefits includes the ability to enhance the body’s immune cell

activity. The

active component in garlic is the sulfur compound called allicin. Allicin is

the chemical produced when garlic is chopped, chewed, or bruised. Allicin is

quite powerful as an antibiotic and a potent agent that helps the body to

inhibit the ability of germs to grow and reproduce. In fact, it's said that 1

milligram of allicin has a potency of 15 standard units of penicillin. There

are now over 12 studies published around the world that confirm that garlic can

reduce cholesterol. Recently

researchers in Oxford and

America have

published some summaries of all the good data on garlic. Garlic is known to

stimulate T-lymphocyte and macrophage action, promote interleukin-1 levels, and

support natural killer cells. Strong activity of these key cells promotes

healthy immune system function, and strengthens the body's defenses. History

of Garlic Pyramid

Garlic

was rare in traditional English cuisine (though it is said to have been grown

in England before 1548), and has been a much more common ingredient in Mediterranean

Europe. Builders

of the ancient pyramids were said to eat garlic daily for enhanced endurance

and strength. Garlic

was placed by the ancient Greeks on the piles of stones at cross-roads, as a

supper for Hecate. Roman

emperors couldn't eat enough of it, as it was considered an antidote to poisons

which were very popular in certain political circles of the time. The

Spanish have long used garlic as a preservative which helps to add creadence to

it's anti-bacterial properties and whole books have been devoted to the health

benefits of garlic. The

inhabitants of Pelusium in lower Egypt, who worshipped the onion, are said to

have had an aversion to both onions and garlic as food. European

beliefs once considered garlic a powerful ward against demons, werewolves, and

vampires. To ward off vampires, garlic could be worn, hung in windows or rubbed

on chimneys and keyholes. Garlic

Facts Garlic

has germanium in it. Germanium is an anti-cancer agent, and garlic has more of

it than any other herb. In lab tests, mice fed garlic showed no cancer

development, whereas mice that weren't fed garlic showed at least some. In

fact, garlic has been shown to retard tumor growth in human subjects in some

parts of the world. Another

benefit of garlic is it helps regulate the body's blood pressure. So whether

you have problems with low or high blood pressure, garlic can help equalize it.

Garlic

helps strengthen your body's defenses against allergies; helps loosen plaque

from the artery walls; helps regulate your blood sugar levels; and is the best

choice for killing and expelling parasites such as pin worms from the human

body. In

addition to all these health benefits, garlic is packed with vitamins and

nutrients. Some of these include protein, potassium, Vitamins A, B, B2 and C,

Calcium, Zinc and many others. In

a 12-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, allicin powder was found to

reduce the incidence of the common cold by over 50%. Garlic

and onions are toxic to cats and dogs. Garlic

can thin the blood similar to the effect of aspirin. Drinking

lemon juice or eating a few slices of lemon will stop bad garlic breath. It

is traditional to plant garlic on the shortest day of the year. Whether this is

for symbolic or practical reasons is unclear. Garlic

for Health Today,

we know garlic is an excellent herb for creating and maintaining overall

health, but it also has many lesser known, but powerful qualities. For example,

many people don't know that it's a naturally powerful antibiotic. This natural

antibiotic is effective against toxic bacteria, viruses, and fungus. Available

in pills, capsules, liquid and actual raw cloves, garlic is one of the most

popular healthy herbs around today. Garlic

helps platelet stickiness or aggregation to help reduce blood coagulation, and

promote heart health. The

antioxidant properties of garlic help scavenge harmful free radicals, which can

damage LDL (bad) cholesterol in the blood stream. Garlic

also promotes increased bile production to help reduce levels of fat in the

liver. Garlic pills also help ward off coughs and colds. Garlic

and Your Heart. The

positive effect of garlic on your circulatory system is extremely well

documented and it has been proved to: lower

blood pressure decrease

platelet aggregation lower

serum triglycerides and LDL-cholesterol ( the bad type) levels increase

serum HDL-cholesterol (the good type) and fibrinolysis (the process through

which the body breaks up blood clots.) Plus

it stimulates the production of nitric oxide in the lining of blood vessel

walls, a substance that helps them to relax. As

a result of these beneficial actions garlic helps to prevent arteriosclerosis

and thereby reduces the risk of heart attack or stroke. Two

or three cloves a day have cut the risk of subsequent heart attacks in half in

heart patients. One

reason for these beneficial effects may be garlic's ability to reduce the

amount of free radicals in the bloodstream. According to a study published in

Life Sciences, a daily dose of 1 ml/kg body weight of garlic extract for a

period of 6 months resulted in a significant reduction in oxidant (free

radical) stress in the blood of arteriosclerosis patients. It's positive effect

on the circulatory system improves blood flow throughout the body so has even

been hailed as a cure for impotence! Garlic

and Cancer Current

research has shown that a number of readily available foods such as garlic and

onions that make up a healthy diet, actually have a major impact on cancer

prevention. The protective effect of garlic seems to be greater than that of

onions, even though onion consumption has been shown to reduce the risk of

stomach cancer. These cancer fighting foods seem to have the ability to

interfere with the development of cancerous tumors. The

October 2000 issue of the American Journal of Nutrition had a summary of a

number epidemiologic studies which showed that people who consumed cooked or

raw garlic on a regular basis compared to those that ate little or none had

about half the risk of stomach cancer and one-third less risk of colorectal

cancer. This

remarkable little bulb now tops the American National Cancer Institute's list

of potential cancer-preventative foods. It contains multiple anticancer

compounds and antioxidants, more than 30 at the last count, which such powerful

compounds as quercetin, diallyl sulphide,allin and ajoene. These have the

ability to block cancer causing agents such as nitrosamine and aflatoxin which

have been specifically linked to stomach, lung and liver cancer. Garlic's

ajoene and allicin have also been shown to retard cancer cells as a type of

natural chemotherapy. The

Iowa Women's Health Study discovered that women who included garlic in their

daily diet had lower risks for colon cancer. Meat

cooked at high temperatures (well done to burnt) can produce carcinogenic (cancer

producing) chemicals and research has recently discovered that when meat is

cooked with garlic this effect is limited. The

ten best groups of anti-cancer foods include: berries and citrus fruits,

cruciferous vegetables, garlic and onions, green tea, omega 3 essential fatty

acids, olive oil, tomatoes, soy products, red wine and dark chocolate. Garlic-

and the Immune System. Not

surprisingly the presence of all these antioxidants in garlic have a very

positive effect on the immune system in general and can therefore protect the

body against all types of bacterial and viral attacks. Research has recently

even shown it to have an inhibiting effect on MSRA which is currently reeking

such havoc in U.K. hospitals. Garlic

also acts as a good cold medication, decongestant and expectorant. It is a

surprisingly good source of vitamins C, B6 and the minerals selenium and

manganese all of which have long been associated with immune system boosting as

well as other benefits. Garlic-Promotes

Weight Control. Allicin

is the most potent substance found in garlic and this has been shown to not

only lower blood pressure, insulin and triglyceride levels in laboratory

animals fed a sugar rich diet, but also to prevent weight gain. A

study published in the American Journal of Hypertension reported that animals

who developed high insulin levels, high blood pressure, and high triglycerides

were given either allicin or served as a control. Although

all of the animals consumed the same amount of food, weight rose only in the

control group whereas the animals who were being supplemented with allicin

maintained stable weight or a slight decrease was actually noticed. The

researchers concluded that allicin may be of practical value for weight

control. Garlic

Home Remedies Garlic

is an invaluable medicine for asthma, hoarseness, coughs, difficulty of

breathing, and most other disorders of the lungs, being of particular virtue in

chronic bronchitis, on account of its powers of promoting expectoration. An

older remedy for asthma, that was most popular, is a syrup of Garlic, made by

boiling the garlic bulbs till soft and adding an equal quantity of vinegar to

the water in which they have been boiled, and then sugared and boiled down to a

syrup. The syrup is then poured over the boiled garlic bulbs, which have been

allowed to dry meanwhile, and kept in a jar. Each morning a bulb or two should

be taken, with a spoonful of the syrup. For

ear infections: Wrap a small piece of garlic in some tissue, and insert it into

the ear. Leave it there overnight if possible. Pain is almost immediately

removed and the infection tends to start clearing up overnight. See our full

article Garlic can Fight and Cure Ear Infections For

scratchy throats: Put a small slice of garlic in your mouth and suck on it for

10-15 minutes. You can put it between your teeth and cheek, then scratch it

with your teeth a little to help stimulate juice from the garlic slice. This

juice slides down your throat and removes the pain. Garlic

can heal the pain caused by insect bites like those of scorpions and

centipedes. The juice of fresh garlic mixed with salt can be applied to

bruises, sprains and ringworms. At

the first sign of a cold, chop up 4 cloves of raw garlic and eat or use it as a

garnish in soups etc. Cut

raw garlic and rub the cut edge on the tooth and gums a couple of times a day

to stop toothache. Take

fresh garlic cloves and crush them, apply to warts until they disappear. Crush

a clove or two onto a dessert spoon then add olive oil and down the hatch. you

get the benefits of raw garlic with none of the breath issues. Garlic

to clear sinuses. Melt some butter and add minced garlic cloves, spread on

toast and eat. Garlic

for herpes. Take a garlic clove and cut in half. Eat one half and take the

other half and rub into the affected areas. (may sting a little) Use

raw garlic juice on rashes and bug bites, it stops the itching immediately. 8

to 10 of garlic juice mixed with 2 TBLS of honey four times a day cures a

persistent cough. Garlic

for tonsillitis. Peel a clove of garlic and cut them in half lengthwise. Boil

for a couple of minutes in about 1.5 cup water and add a pinch of salt,

teaspoon of butter, a pinch of pepper and sprinkle with nutmeg. Cut

a garlic clove into small pieces. Swallow them all in one go with a little

water to cure bloating, stomach cramps and constipation. 10

drops of garlic juice with 2 teaspoon of honey cures asthma. Garlic

in Cooking Garlic

soup Garlic

is known for its distinct taste and smell whenever it's cooked and added to

various dishes. Garlic

has a long history as a culinary spice and medicinal herb. Its Latin name comes

from "al" which means burning, and "sativum" which means

harvested. Its most widely used part is the head, which is used in cooking to

give its distinct taste. Its head is made of 4 - 20 cloves. Because

of its distinct taste and aroma, it is a commonly used spice that is mixed with

other herbs like ginger and onions in preparing various dishes. Depending on

the flavor desired, the method of cooking it could either be mellow or intense.

In Northern European cuisine for example, garlic is used in little amounts and

is cooked for a long time to diminish its taste. Try and cook some roasted

garlic for extra health benefits. Do

odorless garlic pills work? Pills

The

more popular version of garlic unfortunately tends to be the

"odorless" pills and capsules found in health food stores. Odorless

garlic as an antibiotic or general health promotion herb is useless if it

doesn't have its smell. Garlic oil and powder supplements are produced by

distilling fresh garlic, and then diluting it with other substances. This

process destroys the majority of allicin in garlic. Therefore, the supplements

rely on the human stomach to convert some of the remaining garlic components

into allicin. Although a few garlic powder supplements are able to generate

some allicin within the stomach, the amount converted, if any is converted at

all, is dependant upon optimal stomach conditions. British

scientists have developed a proprietary process through which the naturally

occurring allicin in garlic is extracted, stabilized and concentrated. The end

result is the extremely potent and effective product: Alli-Câ„¢.

Alli-Câ„¢ garlic pills contain enough allicin to be medicinally effective.

Each capsule of Alli-Câ„¢ contains 270 milligrams of allicin powder, plus

60 milligrams of vitamin C, and 40 milligrams of bioflavonoids which is the

equivalent to 20 to 30 cloves of fresh, crushed garlic! Research

indicates that just one capsule of Alli-Câ„¢, taken each day with a little

cold liquid during your main meal, will provide enough allicin to support good

general health and well-being. Growing

Garlic at Home Growing

garlic Garlic

can be grown all year round in mild climates. In cold climates, cloves can be

planted in the ground about six weeks before the soil freezes, and harvested in

late spring. Garlic plants can be grown close together and even in small pots

indoors as lond as you leave enough room for the bulbs to mature. Simply prepare

a light soil mix and stick a garlic clove (the bigger the clove the better) in

the ground for every bulb you want to dig up. As

garlic reaches maturity the leaves will turn brown in color then die away. This

is the time to harvest your home grown garlic crop. If you harvest too early

the cloves will be very small, too late and the bulb will have split. Eat

Garlic in Moderation 2

to 4 grams of fresh, minced garlic can be eaten each day. However, when eaten

excessively, it can leave a distinct odor on the skin and breath, can cause

heartburn, upset stomach and allergic reactions. Garlic

can also thin the blood so caution is advised to people with blood disorders,

to those who will have surgery, and to those who will deliver a baby, about

consuming it either fresh or in supplement form. Side effects from

taking garlic supplements include headache, fatigue, loss of ---

I

know, from my own, recent, experience, that most of this is true. It

kill all kind of bacteria, and viruses have not a chance. But

beware; fresh garlic is extremely potent and it can eat up your intestine if

eaten on the empty stomach.

Just eat it after the meal.

If after that you drink natural water containing magnesium, this greatly

enhances it's action. It can reconstitute your liver lesions. IZAKOVIC

 

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