People who take daily garlic supplements will catch fewer common colds than people who
do not supplement with garlic. Studies have determined that taking a daily garlic
supplement that contains allicin will reduce one's risk of contracting a cold by
approximately 50 percent. Allicin is a purified component of garlic that is the active
ingredient produced by the garlic plant. Garlic supplements that contain allicin have also
been shown to be effective for fighting methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
infections.
Everyone suffers from the common cold from time to time. In fact, the common cold is the
most prevalent viral infection in the world with more than 200 known variations of the
viruses that cause the common cold. On average, people can expect to suffer between two
and five colds every year. Recent research is now revealing that not only can garlic help
prevent many colds but taking daily garlic supplements can also help to reduce the
duration and severity of colds when they are contracted.
Allison has also been proven to be effective in fighting MRSA superbug infections. MRSA is
a dermatological staph infection that occurs among patients in health care settings. MRSA
can be widespread, is becoming resistant to many antibiotics, and can be a very serious
and debilitating condition.
How to Use Garlic for Cold Prevention:
1.Use garlic as soon as the initial symptoms of a cold are felt. Garlic consumption is
effective for strengthening the immune system and will even help prevent many colds. When
symptoms first appear take a garlic supplement or drink garlic tea to boost the body's
disease-fighting strength. Garlic tea will also soothe a sore throat and cough.
2.Try to consume between 1 and 2 whole cloves of garlic each day. Consuming more than this
is fine but this amount of garlic will provide all the immune system benefits needed to
fight a cold.
3.Taking a large dose of garlic supplements when cold symptoms are initially noticed may
be effective for preventing, or at least reducing, a cold. Experts believe that a mega
dose of garlic at the first sign of colds or the flu can reduce the severity and duration
of the symptoms.
How to Prepare Garlic Tea:
1.Chop one clove of garlic finely. Fine chopping activates the allicin in garlic that is
effective for fighting cold and flu viruses.
2.Add the chopped garlic to boiling water and allow to steep for several minutes.
3.Cool the tea before drinking. For best taste allow the tea to cool somewhat but don't
drink it cold. The taste is best when slightly warm.
4.Drink one cup each day during the winter months or when cold and flu symptoms begin.
Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/1...
http://www.ehow.com/how_2119603_use...
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