Tuesday 13 September 2016

STOCK UP ON GARLIC FOR GOOD HEALTH

Just a short one this week, as I've been busy with funerals, Fitness Pilates training and getting caught up with all the Paralympics and US Open Tennis on tv.  Just to let you know that there will be no appointments this coming Saturday as I'm away at a fitness event in Saturday....so by Sunday I may be taking to my bed, sore & broken and in need of massage therapy myself.

Depending on how the FP pans out(eg if I pass it) I'll be popping up more details asap.

We've all over indulged on spicy curries I'm sure and still been able to taste the spices the next day, or been stuck in a crowded lift, bus or train with the all consuming smell of garlic leeching out of someone's pores making you want to gasp for air, but did you realise how beneficial garlic is to our health?  
Garlic is such a wonderfully versatile food and is part of a family of foods that include onions, shallots & leeks.

It is widely recognised now the health benefits of garlic in promoting the well being of the immune system, the heart, and its antioxidant properties in maintaining a good circulatory system.  Garlic also stimulates our natural immune system by enhancing the cells vital to fighting infection & disease.  Studies also suggest that garlic can help lower our levels of cholesterol in the blood.

Garlic contains geranium, known as an anti cancer agent, and has been shown to retard the growth of tumors  in human test subjects.  If you suffer with high or low blood pressure, Garlic can help balance out these extremes. In addition, it stimulates the production of substances in the arterial walls of blood vessels, that causes them to relax, which helps prevent arteriosclerosis so reducing the risk of heart attacks & strokes.  Prevention of this condition can also help males suffering with erectile dysfunction & impotence due to the improved level of blood circulation through the body.

Garlic also helps regulate blood sugar levels and is ideal for ridding the body of parasites in the gut.  Garlic is also packed with protein, potassium, Vitamin A, B, B2, C, calcium & zinc.  Garlic aids in the process of removal of harmful free radicals in the body and also increases the production of bile to help reduce fats in the liver.


Until next week, stay safe

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