Garlic for Health

In my teens and twenties, I was extremely aware that one should not eat garlic or onions out of respect to others (e.g., managers or potential dates). However, garlic breath does not bother me that much as the foul stenches caused by tobacco, lazy dental care, lack of exercise, obesity, and/or poor bowel regularity.

I now utilize a lot of garlic, purchased as pre-peeled cloves or dried minced chunks. I honestly like the taste. For others who think raw garlic "bites", quickly cook in the microwave, water, a little amount of oil, or blend in many foods.

Garlic oil from crushed cloves or garlic capsules can mend surface diseases, cuts, herpes blisters, and different sicknesses.

Before you get carried away with pills, capsules, and different sources of concentrated garlic goodness, know that the Mayo Clinic says, "Unfortunately, garlic is most effective when you eat it raw and in large amounts."

I read that Eleanor Roosevelt ate a few cloves of raw garlic consistently, covered with honey since she hated the taste. The garlic was not by any means the only reason, yet she did live a long active life.