By Dr. Joseph Mercola STORY AT-A-GLANCE There are references to garlic in ancient medical texts from Egypt, Greece, China, India and Rome Hippocrates, regarded as the father of medicine, prescribed it for abdominal and uterine growths, pulmonary problems and as a cleansing agent Garlic is…
By Shyla Cadogan, RD Garlic is one of the world’s oldest crops. Historical evidence suggests that it has been used medicinally and as a food source for over 7,000 years. In ancient times, it was one of the most valued plants. Today, the plant is…
By GreenMedInfo Research Group Among the famed heart-friendly benefits of garlic consumption is its ability to help prevent atherosclerosis. Here are five ways that this superfood has displayed its might against clogged arteries* *WARNING: Those on conventional medications like blood-thinners should consult a medical herbalist…
By Sara Tipton If you’re interested in the health-boosting properties of fermented food but not sure where to start, we have the easiest starter recipe! Fermented honey is one of the easiest ferments to make and has great medicinal properties. Because of the natural fermentation…
Garlic and spearmint essential oils most effectively repelled pests in a study to help organic brassica farmers Agricultural insect pests seek out familiar scents to find their plant hosts. However, they can also be repelled by odors from other plant species. A new study from…
By Jon Yaneff, CNP Antibiotics: The Side Effects and Natural Alternatives Antibiotics are among the most prescribed drugs. Often, friends and family tell me that their doctor has prescribed them antibiotics. Antibiotics are given for everything from wounds, ear infections, acne, strep throat, pneumonia, fungal infections, food poisoning, and…
By Jon Yaneff, CNP High cholesterol, or hypercholesterolemia, is among the major risk factors associated with cardiovascular diseases. However, right in your kitchen spice rack, there could be many spices and herbs to lower cholesterol. The most common high cholesterol treatment is statins—a drug therapy linked…
By Healthtips Now Retention of toxins in the blood causes chronic tiredness, bloating and problems with the circulation. In order not to retain toxins in the blood, we should occasionally cleanse. You can get rid of these problems by using a simple remedy. All you need…
By Healthtips Now Being sick is never fun. While reducing stress and getting plenty of sleep can help you get through a nasty bout of seasonal sickness, food can play an important role, too. Of course, some foods are better than others. Here are some of…
By Jason Erickson Science is once again documenting much of what the natural health community has touted for ages. In this case, it’s the power of garlic to aid in healing even chronic infections. Of course we at Natural Blaze have provided a veritable mountain…
By Organic and Healthy Garlic has, for hundreds of years, been utilized for its medicinal properties. This strong herb comes with a trifecta of benefits to our body’s health. Garlic is shown to alleviate many diseases. 10 Amazing Health Benefits Of Garlic Here is a few that…
By Mae Chan Combining garlic and lemon juice slashes total cholesterol levels in people with elevated blood lipids, as well as improves their blood pressure, says a new study. Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are multifactorial disorders which are characterized by multiple metabolic dysfunctions. CVDs are the…
By Kelly Brogan, MD In the height of my residency training, I was up to 6 cups of coffee a day. Granted, at least once a week, I was awake for a forced-all-nighter, but I took any opportunity to refuel. Long before I had my…
By Heather Callaghan For all the amazing health benefits of garlic – wouldn’t it be nice to know how to get the best benefits and stop wasting this superfood? Whether it’s eating, storing or cooking garlic – there are some things you need to know…
By Organic Health Garlic isn’t just a food, it is most certainly a legend in it’s own right. Garlic has been found in the pyramids of Egypt and it is even referenced in the Bible. Hippocrates, the father of Western medicine, prescribed it regularly, and…
by Dr. David Juan Garlic has many benefits, such as curing a number of ailments that affect the lungs, stomach, and throat, assisting with weight loss, and even preventing cancer. It might surprise you to learn that growing your own garlic is quite easy. Not…
Garlic contains a substance that is particularly effective in encounters with even the hardiest bacterial strains. A young researcher at the University of Copenhagen will soon be defending his PhD thesis on the positive properties of the malodorous plant. Aggressive multi-resistant infections constitute an increasing…
Garlic may be bad for your breath, but it’s good for your baby, according to a new study from the University of British Columbia. The study, recently published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology, is the first to identify two compounds derived from garlic – diallyl…
By Sayer Ji A groundbreaking new study published in Pakistan’s Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences has revealed that garlic is at least as effective as the blockbuster blood pressure lowering drug atenolol in reducing systolic and diastolic blood pressure in patients diagnosed with essential hypertension, a…
by Arjun Walia A new study out of China has determined that people who consume raw garlic as a regular diet were 44% less likely to suffer from lung cancer. Researchers at the Jiangsu Provincial Centre for Disease Control surveyed the participants on their diet…
