Garlic good medicine for High cholesterol, high blood pressure, infections, high blood sugars, problems with blood flow in the legs, and cancer.
Does it work?
Garlic may lower cholesterol a little if used for 1 to 6 months. Some reports show that the effects of garlic on your cholesterol may go away with time. It may prevent colon cancer and ward off ticks. It may not help lower high blood sugars (diabetes) or increase blood flow in the legs. There is no proof that garlic works for other problems. May reduce blood pressure by 2-7% in 4 weeks.
Do not use garlic as a medicine in children, if you are pregnant or if you breast-feed an infant.
Do not take garlic if you have stomach problems .
The side effects from garlic:
· Bad breath or body odor
· Burning mouth or stomach
· Heartburn
· Gas
· Upset stomach
· Diarrhea
· Thin blood (bleed more easily)
· Allergic reactions
usual dose:
Take 200 to 400 mg of dried garlic extract three (3) times a day.
You could also eat one (1) raw clove of garlic a day.
More Information: http://www.naturaldatabase.com/
Monday, February 25, 2008
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