Things You Should Know About Garlic DIY, Recipes, Other Tips

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1 Things You Should Know About Garlic DIY, Recipes, Other Tips Most know about garlic s antimicrobial properties. A healthy diet rich in raw garlic is the best defense against fungal, bacterial, viral, and parasitical infections. Garlic may also be used topically to treat vaginal yeast infections and athlete s foot. WWI soldiers used crushed garlic on infected wounds suffered in battle. Hippocrates, considered by many to be the Father of Medicine, also used garlic to heal cancerous tumors. Garlic s history is as rich and plentiful as its benefits. It is a truly amazing herb and one that many naturally minded healthcare practitioners will tell you is one of nature s most incredible plants. Be forewarned, garlic does burn the skin. It s not pleasant, but the results are amazing. Here s a personal story about treating a spider bite with garlic: In Los Angeles there was a spider with a bad attitude in our apartment. He bit me nine times over the course of four nights. I do not know what kind of spider it was, but he was nasty, and five of those bites got very infected. I m not one to get infections easily, but the spider that bit me was a potent little bastard! The bites were on my left arm near my elbow. I couldn t move my elbow and I was starting to look like an Ebola virus victim. One of the bites was so bad that there was almost a third of a cup of green and greenish yellow, thick, oozing puss that I spent 5 hours carefully extracting, only to have it fill up the next day. I was taking tons of supplements and eating well; I was doing everything I could to ensure I did not get an infection, but this toxin the

2 spider bit me with was unrelenting. I was also using some of the most potent herbs I knew of, putting them directly into the huge hole left behind from the puss extraction. During the third time (seven days after the bite) of removing the puss (I was cutting open my arm and literally digging into the infection, scooping out this nasty pussy junk), I noticed streaking. Blood poisoning. So I decided to take drastic measures. I knew it would burn me badly, but I filled up the hole with garlic. I shoved a total of four large minced cloves into the infection, which gives you an idea of the massive size of the hole that was there on my arm just below my elbow. Then I bandaged the wound. It itched so badly that night, but my whole arm hurt and itched so much already that the garlic itch didn t matter to me. I taped my hands in my sleep so my fingers wouldn t claw off the bandage while scratching in my sleep. The next day I awoke to a huge purple welt. It was three times the diameter of a quarter, and it looked like something had eaten a huge chunk of my arm. It was ghastly! But it was also uninfected! I had no itch, and very little pain right there, unlike the other bites. The other bites had to be drained for infection a few times, even well after the wound closed. I did not do the garlic trick with them, as the scar that I thought might be permanent was massive and disturbing to look at. It took a month for the other spider bites to heal, and it took 6 weeks for the garlic wound to completely heal leaving a very large scar. But here is what I found most interesting. Today, one year later, every single spider bite left a scar, except the big one. The one I put the garlic into is less visible than the others. As massive and nasty as it was during the slow healing process, the permanent damage done was less than that of even the relatively insignificant other bites.

3 Garlic Potency Allicin A sulfur-based compound called alliin and an enzyme called alliinase are separated in the garlic s cell structure when garlic is whole. Cutting garlic ruptures the cells and releases these elements, allowing them to come in contact with each other and oxygen to form a powerful new compound called allicin, which not only adds to the number of garlic s healthpromoting benefits but is also the culprit behind its pungent aroma and gives garlic its bite. Allicin is garlic s strongest antimicrobial component. This is also why researchers tell us that slicing, chopping, mincing or pressing garlic before cooking will enhance its healthpromoting properties by releasing more allicin. Avoid boiling or cooking whole garlic cloves as this deactivates the enzymes. By chopping garlic more finely, more allicin may be produced. Pressing garlic or mincing it into a smooth paste will give you the strongest flavor and may also result in the highest amount of allicin. Let it sit for five to ten minutes before eating or cooking. If cooking is required, do not expose to heat for longer than five minutes. The processes used to create garlic tablets destroy allicin. Fresh garlic is best, but if you need to take it as a pill, don t take garlic in tablet form. Use powdered capsules instead. Garlic and Cancer When garlic is a regular part of the diet, it has been shown in studies to help prevent cancer of the prostate, bladder, colon, stomach and breast. One study of 40,000 postmenopausal women showed a 50% reduction in colon cancer.

4 Fingernails and Cuticles Garlic strengthens nails and can heal cuticles. While ingesting garlic has a positive effect on skin and could, therefore, help cuticles, and possibly promote nail growth, people usually use garlic topically to enhance nail growth and repair cuticles. Here s a recipe for garlic infused nail polish. Make sure to use nontoxic nail polish! Here are a few: Piggy Paint, non-toxic, odorless, kid-friendly, kidcolored, water-based formula. Honeybee Gardens, an alternative to solvent-based nail polish, water-based, odorless, removes with rubbing alcohol. No-Miss, does not contain the three-to-avoid above, and also does not contain camphor. Acquarella, water-based system of nail polish, conditioner, remover and moisturizer. Suncoat, water-based nail polish that has been recognized and honored from the Canadian Health Food Association Expo. Gaiam, created by New York City s first organic spa, our non-toxic nail polish is free of known carcinogens. Check out more nontoxic nail polishes at care2.com. Alternatively, you can also soak nails in garlic oil, or apply garlic oil to nails regularly. For damaged cuticles that don t want to heal, take crushed garlic, apply to the cotton of a Band-Aid and wrap the finger. The way to do this is to open the Band-Aid wrapping, place the Band-Aid on a table or counter, place garlic in a U pattern to lineup with the cuticle line, and then put the finger, nail down, onto the Band-Aid and wrap the finger. It s a little

5 easier with help, but it s not too difficult to do alone. It will itch for about 20 minutes. One finger is pretty easy to manage the irritation, but multiple fingers can get pretty difficult to bear. Leave it on for a minimum of 3 hours 8 hours max. Once the Band-Aid is removed, let the skin air out for a few hours at least, but if there s the potential to damage the cuticles again, wrap them up in new Band-Aids. Different Kinds of Garlic Garlic can be broadly classified into two groups known as hardneck and softneck. Hardneck garlic may be broken down into three types, the purple stripe, porcelain, and rocambole. Within the softneck classification there are artichokes and silverskins. Hardneck varieties tend to grow and thrive better in regions with colder winters. Hardneck cultivars tend to have are richer, spicier, and generally have a more complex flavor. Hardneck varieties, due to their plumpness and fairly regular clove shape and thicker skin, are considerably easier to peel. Softneck garlic is usually milder. Much of the softneck garlics are used in processed products and for garlic powder for seasoning. The cloves of softneck cultivars are also more difficult to peel due to irregular shape and tight, thin skins. Pest Control with Garlic Germs, parasites, and most animals don t like garlic. If you have a garden that you want to protect or a pet you need to keep flea free, it s easy to make a garlic spray that you can apply directly to plants and animals. Garden Protection Recipe 1 whole bulb of garlic 1 small onion

6 1 teaspoon of powdered cayenne pepper 1 quart of water 1 tablespoon liquid dish soap Chop all ingredients finely (or crush, or use a food processor), and put in blender with water. Blend at a low speed until well mixed and then strain. If you blend at too high a speed, you may have nothing to strain, and the mixture may be too thick for a spray bottle, but it depends on the sprayer. Put liquid into a spray bottle and add dish soap. Mix well. Use a spray bottle to liberally apply to plants, all over, including the top and underside of leaves. Flea Control Recipe 1 whole bulb of garlic 1 small onion 1 lemon 1 quart of water 10 drops of peppermint oil clove oil or any other essential oils that pests don t like. Chop all ingredients finely (or crush, or use a food processor), and put into a blender with water. Blend at a low speed until well mixed and then strain. If you blend at too high a speed you may have nothing to strain, and the mixture may be too thick for a spray bottle, but it depends on the sprayer. Spray pet before it goes outside, and regularly if there are fleas in the house. Avoid spraying near the pet s eyes. Other Garlic Health Benefits, Tips,

7 and Tricks Garlic might help prevent hair loss! Massage garlic oil into scalp. Garlic is definitely a low calorie food with 4 calories per clove. If you put a slice of garlic over a splinter and cover it with a bandage, it will help the skin push it out. Garlic has its own day of recognition! April 19 is National Garlic Day. Garlic is rumored to ward off mosquitoes and other vampires. Garlic helps babies gain weight while they are in the womb. Rub garlic on a cold sore to get rid of it. Put a slice on a skin tag and cover with a Band-Aid to get rid of it. Garlic is high in iodine good for the thyroid. Garlic is high in vitamin C. Garlic doesn t need to be refrigerated. Avoid CHINESE GARLIC! Garlic helps to regulate blood sugar. There are 300 varieties of garlic grown worldwide. Garlic has been grown for more than 5000 years. To quickly peel an entire head of garlic, put it in a jar and shake until the cloves come loose and the skin comes off. Grow a new bulb from any clove that sprouts. Shillington s Total Tonic, and Blood Detox are two of my favorite garlic recipes. Menu Total Nutrition Information Recipe

8 Purchase Intestinal Cleanse Information This formula works to detoxify the intestinal tract, eliminate the non beneficial bacteria, kill parasites and Candida, and get the bowls to eliminate easily. This is the best formula for constipation. Dosage: Take this formula 5 to 6 times each day (every 2 to 3 hours) for 6 days. For each dose, mix 1 heaping teaspoon of Intestinal Detox Powder with 4-8 ounces of distilled water or diluted juice. The powder mixes best if you shake it in a small jar. Repeat this action another 4 to 5 times every 2 to 3 hours throughout your day. Precautions: It is a good idea to drink an additional 4-8 ounces of distilled water or freshly squeezed juice after each dose of Intestinal Detox to ensure you do not become constipated or dehydrated. Recipe One part by volume of each of the following: Curacao Aloe Leaf (Aloe Spicata) Cape Aloe Leaf (Aloe Ferox) Senna Leaf and Pod Cascara Sagrada Aged Bark Barberry Root Bark Ginger Root Garlic Bulb Habanero Pepper Wormwood Black Walnut Hulls All of the above should be finely powdered,

9 thoroughly mixed and encapsulated. (Sometimes the Aloe Spicata or Ferox are hard to come by and each of these can be substituted with 1 part Buckthorn Bark or 2 parts Turkey Rhubarb) Purchase Intestinal Detox Information Ingredients:Psyllium seed and husk, flax seed, apple fruit pectin, pharmaceutical grade bentonite clay, slippery elm inner bark, marshmallow root, fennel seed, and activated willow charcoal. Dosage: Take this formula 5 to 6 times each day (every 2 to 3 hours) for % days. For each dose, mix 1 heaping teaspoon of Intestinal Detox Powder with 4-8 ounces of distilled water or diluted juice. The powder mixes best if you shake it in a small jar. Repeat this action another 4 to 5 times every 2 to 3 hours throughout your day. Precautions: It is a good idea to drink an additional 4-8 ounces of distilled water or freshly squeezed juice after each dose of Intestinal Detox to ensure you do not become constipated or dehydrated. Recipe Each part by volume: 2 parts Flax Seed (course ground) 2 parts Apple Fruit Pectin 2 parts Bentonite Clay (Aztec) 3.5 parts Psyllium Seeds 3.5 parts Psyllium Husks 1 part Fennel Seed 1 part Activated Willow Charcoal 1 part Marshmallow Root 1 part Slippery Elm Inner Bark

10 All the above are finely powdered with the exception of the Flax seeds, then well mixed and put in a jar. Purchase Tooth & Gum Information Recipe Be sure to shake well before each use. 10 oz Echinacea Tincture 1/4 cup of Tea Tree Oil 4 oz. Bayberry Tincture 2 oz. Oak Gall (or 3X Oak Bark) Tincture 2 TBS. Cayenne Tincture 2 1/2 Dropperfuls of Peppermint Oil 2 1/2 Dropperfuls of Clove Oil A Dropperful is considered to be about 1/2 way up the dropper. Use Organic ingredients where ever possible. Purchase Total Tonic Information Give your immune system a boost, or aid the body during detox with garlic, ginger, onion, horseradish, turmeric, cilantro, habanero, and cayenne in a base of organic apple cider vinegar. Use Total Tonic s 100% organic ingredients to strengthen your immune system without damaging intestinal flora. Garlic and onions are anti-bacterial, antiviral, anti-fungal, and anti-parasitic Cayenne and ginger stimulate blood circulation Turmeric is a natural antiseptic, a cancer

11 preventative and a liver detoxifier Cilantro is nature s natural chelator vital in removing heavy metals while it controls blood sugar levels and lowers cholesterol Horseradish brings the benefits of Total Tonic up into the sinus cavities benefiting both the sinuses and the brain. Dosage: 1 to 2 dropperfuls anytime. Precautions: None. Recipe 1 handful of garlic cloves 1 handful of chopped onions 1 handful of chopped ginger 1 handful of chopped horseradish 1/2 handful of chopped habanero peppers Raw apple cider vinegar Throw in a blender and cover with an inch or two of organic raw apple cider vinegar. All ingredients should be organic, but don't let that stop you from making this great formula (as long as the garlic is not from China). You can use the mash right away or wait two weeks and allow it to turn into a tincture. Purchase Blood Detox Information When blood travels to and from various locations in the body, it picks up toxins, slowing down and compromising its nutrient distribution system. An essential part of purifying blood and sustaining healthy circulation, the Organic Solutions Blood Detox Formula contains organic and wildcrafted red

12 clover, chaparral, poke root, periwinkle lower, cayenne, garlic, mullein, burdock seed and root, yellow dock root, goldenseal root, Oregon grape root, and bloodroot. Red clover reduces blood clots and the buildup of arterial plaque Chaparral prevents the growth of tumors, treats arthritis, and cleans the blood Poke root possesses antiviral properties, calms inflammation, and purges poison from the body Periwinkle flower contains many of the alkaloids used to treat cancer such as leukemia, reduces inorganic calcium buildup, and soothes headaches Cayenne is the most effective herb for stimulating blood circulation Garlic augments the immune system, lowers blood pressure, and fights bacteria Mullein cleanses blood toxins, alleviating congestion in the glands Burdock seed and root and yellow dock root eliminate toxins throughout the blood and entire body Goldenseal root is antibacterial, anti inflammatory, and has been used to help treat diabetes Oregon grape root increases blood platelet count and helps eject waste Bloodroot lowers a high pulse, slows down the heart rate, and eases heart palpitations Recipe Blood Detox Tincture Mix the following by volume, and make a standard tincture using 100 proof vodka as your

13 menstrum. 2 - parts Red Clover Blossoms 2 - parts Chaparral 1 - part Lobelia 1 - part Cayenne 1 - part freshly chopped Garlic Bulb 1 - part Burdock Seed & Root 1 - part Poke Root 1 - part Yellow Dock Root 1 - part Goldenseal Root 1 - part Oregon Grape Root 1 - part Blood Root Sap 1 - part European Mistletoe 1 - part Periwinkle Flowers Blood Detox Tea Use the exact same herbs as above in exactly the same proportions and make as a decoction only. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 15 minutes, then drink. Purchase Liver/Gallbladder Information When blood travels to and from various locations in the body, it picks up toxins, slowing down and compromising its nutrient distribution system. An essential part of purifying blood and sustaining healthy circulation, the Organic Solutions Blood Detox Formula contains organic and wildcrafted red clover, chaparral, poke root, periwinkle lower, cayenne, garlic, mullein, burdock seed and root, yellow dock root, goldenseal root, Oregon grape root, and bloodroot. Red clover reduces blood clots and the

14 buildup of arterial plaque Chaparral prevents the growth of tumors, treats arthritis, and cleans the blood Poke root possesses antiviral properties, calms inflammation, and purges poison from the body Periwinkle flower contains many of the alkaloids used to treat cancer such as leukemia, reduces inorganic calcium buildup, and soothes headaches Cayenne is the most effective herb for stimulating blood circulation Garlic augments the immune system, lowers blood pressure, and fights bacteria Mullein cleanses blood toxins, alleviating congestion in the glands Burdock seed and root and yellow dock root eliminate toxins throughout the blood and entire body Goldenseal root is antibacterial, anti inflammatory, and has been used to help treat diabetes Oregon grape root increases blood platelet count and helps eject waste Bloodroot lowers a high pulse, slows down the heart rate, and eases heart palpitations Recipe Liver/Gallbladder/Pancreas Tincture All parts are by volume and not weight. 2 parts Roasted Dandelion Root 1 - Part Cinnamon Bark 1 - Part Cardamon Seed 1 - Part Licorice Root 1 - Part Juniper Berry (Mono Sperma is best) 1 - Part Ginger Root 1 - Part Clove Buds

15 1 - Part Black Peppercorns 1 - Part Uva Ursi Leaf 1 - Part Burdock Root 1 - Part Pau d' Arco 1 - Part Fennel Seed 1 - Part Horsetail Herb 1 - Part Orange Peel 1 - Part Parsley Root Purchase Kidney/Bladder Information The kidney and bladder sift through all of the toxins and debris accumulated in the body and monitor ph levels and fluid. Proper functioning of the kidneys and bladder are key to controlling your level of fatigue. Using organic and wildcrafted juniper berries, corn silk, uva ursi leaves, horsetail herb, pipsissewa leaf, burdock root, and goldenrod flowers, Organic Solutions Kidney and Bladder Formula flushes the renal system for a fresh and invigorating feeling. Horsetail herb helps regulate the calcium stored in the body and soothes urinary tract inflammation Uva ursi leaves increase renal circulation and limits the acid content in urine Corn silk reduces the risk of recurring kidney stones and helps treat bladder infection Burdock root is a well-known blood detoxifier, unclogging blood vessels and improving overall circulation Juniper berries and pipsissewa leaf increase the flow of urine and clear out urinary tract infections Goldenrod flowers fight urinary tract

16 infection and help flush out kidney stones Recipe Kidney/Bladder Tincture As with all my formulae, a part is a part by volume and not by weight unless otherwise specified. 2 - Parts Juniper Berry (Mono Sperma is best) 1 - Part Corn Silk 1 - Part Uva Ursi Leaf 1 - Part Horsetail Herb 1 - Part Pipsissewa Leaf 1 - Part Burdock Herb 1 - Part Goldenrod Flowers 1 - Part Gravel Root 1 - Part Hydrangea Root Kidney/Bladder Tea All parts are by volume and not weight. 2 - Parts Juniper Berries (Mono Sperma is best) 1 - Part Uva Ursi Leaf 1 - Part Dandelion Leaf 1 - Part Corn Silk 1 - Part Parsley Leaf 1 - Part Horsetail Herb 1 - Part Goldenrod Flowers 1 - Part Orange Peel (or Lemon Peel) 1 - Part Peppermint Leaf 1 - Part Hydrangea Root 1 - Part Gravel Root Purchase Garlic is my go-to herb for many ailments, and I eat it every

17 single day. I put it in my salads and in the foods I cook. I eat it raw and cooked, but more often raw. I use it to reset my gut flora, I use it to detoxify my body, and I use it to make food taste better, but it does so much more. Related Products: Mother Earth Organic Root Cider Barrier Island Organics Shillington s Echinacea Plus Shillington s Blood Detox Formula Recommended Reading: Make Your Immune System Bulletproof with These Natural Remedies Cayenne and Capsaicin, Natures Miracle Medicine Gluten, Candida, Leaky Gut Syndrome, and Autoimmune Diseases How to Optimize Curcumin Absorption With Golden Milk Tea Recipe The Amazing Herbal Power of Ginger

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