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People have strong feelings about garlic.  Some love the freshness its lingering smell brings along while others strongly resist its pungent smell.  Love it or hate it, garlic does contain medicinal values that cannot be ignored. Even Hippocrates who is regarded as the father of diagnostic medicine had listed garlic as a container of valuable medicinal properties.

Scientists today cite that garlic is most effective against low-density lipoproteins (LDLs) which are regarded as “bad” cholesterol that can damage the arteries and threaten the heart. LDLs are known to form plaque on the arterial walls which in turn create arthrosclerosis blockages responsible for heart attack and stroke.

 Consumption of garlic encourages the formation of “good” cholesterol i.e. High Density Cholesterol which are too big to stick to the arterial walls. They also sweep off existing LDLs which are creating plaque on the arteries.

In addition to that, garlic also has the quality of thinning the blood by preventing platelet form banding together.  Unlike aspirin which does the same, consumption of garlic is devoid any discomfort caused by aspirin.  In addition to this garlic may help the circulatory system healthy which can strengthen weak feet and back.  Improved blood circulation also means lower blood pressure and cholesterol.

Garlic is also a natural remedy for yeast infections.  Garlic can eliminate symptoms associated with yeast infections including fatigue, disorientation and depression.  However, it is advisable to get medical help if the infection persists. 

Garlic also brings good news to those who are planning shed those extra pounds. Consumption of garlic along with regular exercise can be helpful in losing weight, thus getting rid of the root cause of a variety of health problems.

The pungent odor of garlic is due to the presence of sulphur-rich compounds which work well in solving several health issues. Ginger being a natural remedy, it does no harm in all probabilities and it is hence a good idea to give it a try and see how it benefits in rejuvenation of your health.