The two forms of Herpes simplex, HSV-1 and HSV-2 are viral infections that create painful blisters either on the mouth or genital region. Antibiotics only treat bacteria and are not effective against herpes, which is a virus. Garlic, on the other hand is effective against viruses. Garlic kills viruses upon direct contact, including those responsible for viral meningitis, viral […]
Health
What does garlic have to do with the much-touted Mediterranean Diet? A LOT! Garlic may very well be the secret-not-so secret, super-ingredient that makes the Mediterranean way of eating, the powerful life saver and preserver that it is. Mediterranean Diet vs Western Diet As many already know, the Mediterranean Diet is associated with a reduced risk of […]
One in three persons is predicted to get cancer in their lifetime! That is an astounding, as well as disturbing statistic. Cancer research has been on-going for over half a century with seemingly fewer definitive or effective treatments or solutions produced than theories and studies offered of the disease itself. Some in the more cynical camps […]
Antibiotic resistant strains of bacteria are on the rise. With each new antibiotic developed out there, a stronger and more resistant bacteria develops to counter its effects. This fact begs the question: what will kill THE super-bug, the ONE that no laboratory made antibiotic can do away with? Can that actually happen? Can the medical community […]
The solution to stress and fatigue lies in a balanced approach: managing stress, ridding our organism of excessive stimulants, such as caffeine, alcohol, drugs, and too much sugar and sweets, which can deplete precious vitamins and minerals from our bodies and/or induce hyper-activity.
The HIV virus weakens the immune system and allows opportunistic diseases to set in. Garlic works to bolster the immune system and kill a whole range of bacteria, viruses and fungi. In addition to a prescribed medical and/or nutrient program, garlic is recommended by many alternative practitioners as a protective food to keep infections at […]
