What are the Health Benefits of Garlic?
@toxic_lifestyle (1213)
Philippines
November 2, 2012 2:17am CST
According to Yahoo, Garlic can reduce the risk of having cancer. Also, can fight irritation of the throat because Garlic contains anti-bacterial properties which was effective for the treatment of irritation of the throat. Aside from that, it has also a cardiac benefits which is helpful for ailments related with the heart. Besides, Garlic can also cure toothaches. And Garlic can boosts our immune system because it contains antioxidants. Other than that, Garlic can also cure common colds and it is good the cholesterol level of our body. :)
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@bloggeroo (2167)
• Philippines
2 Nov 12
I know about garlic being used to control hypertension. But you need to consume a bulb or so to reap the benefits. I tried, but frankly, chewing garlic is a very challenging exercise. It is too strong a medicine to consume on a daily basis.
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@sweety_81 (2124)
• India
2 Nov 12
You can try adding it in vegetables or pulses and see how it benefits you.
@toxic_lifestyle (1213)
• Philippines
4 Nov 12
Wow! Well, I knew that garlic has really a strong smell and taste. So it must really be hard for you to chew it. :)
@bloggeroo (2167)
• Philippines
4 Nov 12
Actually, it's not the smell or taste. It's the burning sensation in my throat that is difficult to take. I actually have to take something cold or sweet as some kind of chaser after each piece of garlic I chew.
Anyway, I know of some people who take garlic to control their blood pressure. Maybe, they learned to ignore the sensation, but I just can't.
@toxic_lifestyle (1213)
• Philippines
4 Nov 12
I agree with you! I personally don't like its smell a lot. :)
@WakeUpKitty (8694)
• Netherlands
2 Nov 12
I think you already mentioned most benefits of garlic (so no excuse anymore not to use it because of it's smell). If it comes to real toothache I can tell you it won't help! But it does clean your blood, so is good for the immune systeme, your heart, etc. But You do need a bit more as most people think. How much also depends on your personal health. BTW it works fine too for dogs/cats etc if you don't want fleas around.
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@toxic_lifestyle (1213)
• Philippines
4 Nov 12
Thanks for sharing another informations! Have a good day! :)
@riyauro (6421)
• India
2 Nov 12
oh ho you have said it all. i don not know what else to tell about garlic because all i knew you have stated it already. I love garlic and make it a point to add it in my food. I love garlic bread alot.. yummy 
. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful day ahead. 
. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful day ahead. 1 person likes this
@toxic_lifestyle (1213)
• Philippines
4 Nov 12
And I guess without garlic, our food wouldn't become tastier. :D
@toxic_lifestyle (1213)
• Philippines
4 Nov 12
I just don't like garlic when it is putted in a soup. :)
@toxic_lifestyle (1213)
• Philippines
4 Nov 12
Are you referring to the spicy garlic oil being used in siomai? :)
@celticeagle (168126)
• Boise, Idaho
2 Nov 12
Garlic is good for all the things you mention and it tastes good. It can really add alot to different dishes. Italian dishes are great with garlic added and alittle rosemary and afew others. Check out some recipes with garlic. Good stuff!
@celticeagle (168126)
• Boise, Idaho
7 Nov 12
With garlic, ginger and curry a person can't go wrong!
@toxic_lifestyle (1213)
• Philippines
4 Nov 12
In the Philippines, a lot of Filipinos are using garlic in their dish. And I guess it's one of the reasons why Filipino foods are delicious! :D
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
3 Nov 12
really? im sure its another good food and possible benefits but cure cancer, etc. i dont believe. a good nutricious and healthey lifestyle and eating habits will help anyone a lot. but some people have cancer and heart desease etc. no matter. some people eat a lot of garlic in some countries and still have cancer. sorry but being from a family plagued with cancer has me a bit skeptical. 
@toxic_lifestyle (1213)
• Philippines
4 Nov 12
I agree with you! It's better for people to have a healthy and good lifestyle so that they wouldn't look for any medicines in order for their illness to be treated. :)
@Metatronik (6199)
• Pasay, Philippines
3 Nov 12
I have no problems in eating garlic as long as of course that could be the garnish on food. 
I can't eat that alone but if I could make it as garnish I can put as many as I can.
I can't eat that alone but if I could make it as garnish I can put as many as I can. @toxic_lifestyle (1213)
• Philippines
4 Nov 12
Me too! I really can't eat garlic a lone. Because its taste and smell are too strong! :)
@Zer0Stats (1147)
• India
3 Nov 12
Yes garlic is a natural medicine which is mostly used as antibiotic.If you have one piece of garlic daily in the empty stomach,it will clean your digestive system and also makes you feel fresh the whole day.
@toxic_lifestyle (1213)
• Philippines
4 Nov 12
Thanks for the great advice! I'll keep that in mind! :)
@tinjan11 (75)
• Philippines
3 Nov 12
Garlic is really beneficial to our health.The reason for this is due to its active component called Allicin. This component of garlic makes it as a powerful antibiotic.It also contains Germanium which is an anti-cancer agent.So make it a habit to take at least 2-4 cloves of garlic per day.
@toxic_lifestyle (1213)
• Philippines
4 Nov 12
Thank You for sharing that wonderful information! Have a nice and pleasant day! :)
@toxic_lifestyle (1213)
• Philippines
4 Nov 12
I already used garlic before on my aching tooth. But I've just tried it once. Because I still prefer medicines. Besides, medicines don't have strong smell and taste which garlic do have! :)
@toxic_lifestyle (1213)
• Philippines
4 Nov 12
Well I just figured it out lately. Thanks to Yahoo! :)
@usamakhan12 (5)
•
3 Nov 12
garlic is very important!!!!!! As it reduces the risk of cancer...... It also control the blood cholestrol level ...... It prevents th heart from several diseases.....
@toxic_lifestyle (1213)
• Philippines
4 Nov 12
Garlic is really important in our lives. Especially to those countries which garlic is already a part of their culture. Most especially in preparation of foods. :)
@sweety_81 (2124)
• India
2 Nov 12
Garlic has good properties that benefit heart as well as digestion. However, its excess is not so good for our stomachs.
@toxic_lifestyle (1213)
• Philippines
4 Nov 12
Thanks for sharing that information. It would help! :D
@asliah (11137)
• Philippines
8 Dec 12
hi,
before i really don't eat garlic especially the fried one because of the taste,but when i have been searched that garlic have many benefits in our health,i add many garlic sometimes crashed garlic to my dish,because eating garlic is a good anti oxidant and good for the heart too because it will control bad cholesterol in our body.
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
3 Nov 12
I was told by my dr. that garlic can also help some fight high blood pressure.
@toxic_lifestyle (1213)
• Philippines
4 Nov 12
Yeah! Because our heart pumps our blood throughout our body. And we knew that garlic can cure different heart ailments. So that if it cures ailments of the heart, it can also avoid us to have high blood pressure or hypertension. :)
@toxic_lifestyle (1213)
• Philippines
4 Nov 12
Really? Well thanks for saying that. It would help! :)
@attison2008 (7)
• Ghana
4 Nov 12
Yes all that you said is true about garlic but i advice that you either slice it and allow it dissolve in water then you can sip in the water or use it in cooking as an ingredient like onoin before taking it in because if you try chewing it like that the burning sensation will affect ur heart some day to come.
