Prevention with Garlic

Cold and flu

The effects of garlic against flu are known for hundreds of years, and research studies have confirmed them. It was found that garlic contains more than 20 antiviral and antibacterial substances, so it is considered a true anti-flu medicine. Two cloves of garlic per day protect you from the cold, flu, respiratory problems, heart rate acceleration, or headaches. Also, if during a cold treatment you also eat garlic, the healing time is substantially reduced. In this case, garlic can be used in external poultices applied to the chest and back to remove hoarseness and cough.

Hypertension

A study done 12 years ago showed that people who ate garlic had significant reductions in blood pressure. A series of special treatments for hypertension have been released, with a high content of active substances similar to those of garlic.

Effeminacy

Testosterone in men can be enhanced with garlic. Garlic stimulates the testes and favors the increase of endocrine secretion of male hormones. These hormones help increase muscle mass in normal limits, increase sexual desire and develop traits such as courage or spirit of initiative.

Poor blood circulation

Blood circulation can be improved by regular consumption of garlic. This has been studied and demonstrated by German researchers in 1996. Those tested had peripheral artery disease. The experiment has proved that those who ate garlic had visibly improved their blood circulation.

Diabetes and gout

Garlic balances blood sugar levels, and prevents diabetic arterial disease and heart disease caused by diabetes. Meanwhile, garlic can treat gout, regulates metabolism, and because it is a natural diuretic, it helps to eliminate the excess urea in the blood.

Obesity

Garlic reduces fat storage in the body and hastens its elimination, and therefore it is recommended for people who want to lose weight. It can be easily "infiltrated" in diet recipes and slimming cures.

Otalgia

Garlic has analgesic effect and therefore can be used successfully in curing diseases of the teeth or ear. Wrap half a clove of garlic in gauze and insert one in each ear. It is important to take this natural treatment only after you have consulted a physician.

Cancer of the rectum and colon

A team of American doctors have made a scientific study on a group of people who consumed garlic and have consistently reached the following conclusion: if the food is introduced in the daily diet, the risk of colon cancer is reduced by 10% for meat consumers, and 50% for vegetarians.

Hawthorn tea helps you sleep better

Hawthorn flowers, leaves and fruits are used for medicinal purposes, as all have a vasodilatory effect. If stress, heat, or worries do not let you sleep, drink hawthorn tea. It is an excellent remedy for insomnia and balances blood pressure. Hawthorn fruits contain flavonoids, fatty and essential oils, tannins, sugars, and vitamins C and B. They have a calming, sedative effect and are therefore recommended in treating arterial hypertension, headaches, and heart disorders with a nervous substrate. Hawthorn calms the sensations of heaviness around the heart, and regulates the heart rate. Infusion of this plant heals migraines and disorders related to menopause, balances blood pressure, and cures pectoral angina and disturbances caused by the menstrual cycle.

Hawthorn helps in cases of anemia, states of weakness, old age, and serious illness, and it is an adjuvant in bronchial asthma. As a remedy against insomnia, one cup of hawthorn infusion is recommended before bedtime, or 10-15 drops of hawthorn tincture in the evening. Large doses may have a sedating effect. Use with care during pregnancy.

Celery - the most nourishing vegetable

The celery - Apium graveolens - is a low-keyed plant that can be grown anywhere in the world, it is known from ancient times for its aphrodisiac qualities. It has a strong taste, its leaves are very tasty if eaten raw and can be a nice snack with white sauce.

Unfortunately celery belongs to a small group of edibles (pretty much like the peanuts) that can generate severe allergies. This allergen does not get destroyed in the

process of cooking. Once you know you are not allergic to it, keep in mind that celery has a lot of benefits. It is of big help in diets, being a vegetable containing negative calories. Both the root and the leaves are great in salads, soups, or any kind of meals. 100g of celery contain 14 calories. The celery has lots of vitamin C, and therefore it is good to eat when you feel weak and in need of revitalization. In the traditional Chinese medicine celery is used as medicine against hypertension. Celery juice is a good detoxifier.

How to cook it? To benefit of all its qualities, celery must be eaten raw. You can grate it and put it in salads, or you can steam it. The advantage is that celery can be kept for long time without loosing its qualities. Peel the root and pack it in plastic foil: you will be able to keep it in the refrigerator for weeks!