Have you ever noticed that when there’s a bug around your office, not everyone gets sick? Somebody is out for 10 days, someone else for a half day and some people don’t even get sidelined at all? Think about it. They’ve all been exposed to the same germ. So, why does this happen? Part of the reason… Continue reading Fall/Winter Medicine Cabinet Essentials
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The Complicated Biology of Garlic
The health benefits of garlic seem simple: it can reduce the risk of developing certain kinds of cancers, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes. But the biology behind garlic is extremely complex, because of the vast array of compounds it produces. Researchers in the UK analyzed the biology of garlic in a review published April… Continue reading The Complicated Biology of Garlic
Garlic Can Fight Chronic Infections
An active sulphurous compound found in garlic can be used to fight robust bacteria in patients with chronic infections, according to a study done at the University of Copenhagen and published in November 2017 in Scientific Reports. A release from the university explains that the researchers showed that the garlic compound is able to destroy… Continue reading Garlic Can Fight Chronic Infections
5 Flu-Fighting Foods
American Family Care, the nation’s leading urgent care provider, shares strategies to avoid the flu in the coming months. Besides getting your flu shot, they say, eating these five foods can help ward off the pesky ailment: GARLIC Garlic contains allicin, a compound that is known to boost immunity. You can crush, slice or chew… Continue reading 5 Flu-Fighting Foods
Can Garlic Help Fight Heart Disease?
According to a new study, a kind of garlic available in health food stores may control or even reverse heart disease. Although previous studies have focused on garlic’s effect on cholesterol, this research done by Dr. Matthew Budoff, of LABiomed at Harbor General Hospital in Carson, is the first to look at its direct effect… Continue reading Can Garlic Help Fight Heart Disease?
Herbs, Spices and Heart Disease
Spices and herbs may do more than add a flavorful touch to food – researchers say it’s possible that they may help reduce the risk of heart disease. Penn State nutritionists said that spices and herbs do that by improving triglyceride concentrations and other blood lipids. It’s well known that triglyceride levels rise after eating… Continue reading Herbs, Spices and Heart Disease