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It can be said without exaggeration that garlic is one of the healthiest foods in the world.
It contains many beneficial substances such as vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, which help treat a number of different conditions.
This is also the reason why you should consume garlic preferably every day. If that is not possible, then at least several times a week.
Diseases that garlic treats
As we have already stated, garlic can successfully cure a number of different ailments.
They include, for example:
- treats liver diseases
- prevents and treats baldness
- cleans veins and arteries of cholesterol and fatty deposits
- purifies the blood
- lowers blood pressure
- prevents osteoporosis and Alzheimer’s disease
- increases athletic performance
- detoxifies the body from heavy metals
- alleviates the symptoms of flu and colds;
- excellent for respiratory illnesses (bronchitis, sinusitis and similar)
Did you know that the ancient Egyptians chewed raw garlic for its powerful medicinal properties while building the pyramids?
How to properly consume garlic
Garlic contains several active substances, the most significant and strongest of which is allicin.
However, allicin must first be activated. You do this by crushing the garlic first and then leaving it in the air for a few minutes, during which enzymes activate the allicin.
Garlic is also best consumed raw, because cooking destroys part of the allicin.
The problem with its raw consumption is that garlic in this state is fairly irritating to the mucous membranes of the mouth and stomach. It is therefore recommended to mix it with oil, parsley and other foods, which partially suppresses its odor and reduces the irritation.
Also do not eat more than 1 to 2 raw cloves of garlic at once, otherwise irritation and stomach pain may occur.
Why put a clove of garlic under your pillow?
Putting garlic under your pillow is recommended because it greatly influences the quality of sleep.
Besides improving sleep, there is another strong reason, albeit a bit esoteric, for which there is no direct scientific evidence.
Many people believe that garlic under the pillow can bring them luck and wealth into their lives and at the same time eliminate negative energies and evil spirits from their surroundings.
A variation of putting a clove of garlic under the pillow is to carry it with you during the day in the pocket of a jacket or trousers.
Conclusion
If you also believe in such “supernatural” things, then besides consuming garlic to gain better health and improve sleep, you can also use it to eliminate negative energies.
If you liked this article, then be sure to share it with your friends, family and acquaintances, so you can bring a little more luck into their lives as well.
