The Stinking Rose

The Stinking Rose. Not a pretty name. This perennial plant is one of the most popular and beneficial natural remedies ever consumed. What is the Stinking Rose? Garlic. Named the Stinking Rose in the early 1500's, garlic is related to onions, chives, shallots and leeks. It is in the Lily family. Researchers have confirmed that garlic is most beneficial in three areas: Garlic is anti-bacterial and helps to treat infection. Garlic is good for the heart and circulation. Garlic helps to fight and remove toxins in the body. In addition to these three areas, garlic has been shown to enhance immune function, protect the liver, fight allergies, kill fungus and lower cholesterol and fatty acid triglycerides. To recieve all of these benefits, the garlic must be fresh, one hour after crushing garlic the healthful ingredients start to break down. Over cooking even robs garlic of its helpful properties. One to two fresh cloves a day is recommended. Alternatively, aged garlic extract, which is odorless and tasteless (available in healthfood stores), has been shown to be just as helpful as fresh garlic.

Thought for the Week: " Disease is the warning, and therefore the friend---not the enemy of mankind."
---George Weger, MD

Chiropractic Tip of the Week: "Medicine: The study of disease and what causes a man to die. Chiropractic: The study of health and what causes a man to live." ---Clarence Gonstead, DC Chiropractic care corrects structure, which improves nerve flow and in turn enhances function, performance and health!