Garlic, known for its pungent aroma and distinct taste, is also celebrated for its impressive array of health benefits. Garlic is a superfood. As a natural cold cure, garlic holds a revered place in both traditional medicine and modern wellness practices. Its immunity-boosting properties make it a go-to remedy for colds and flu. Let’s consider how incorporating garlic into your wellness routine can be both beneficial and practical.

Does Garlic Help with Colds and Flu?

Garlic’s reputation as an effective cold remedy is backed by both tradition and research. Studies have suggested that regular garlic consumption may help reduce the frequency of colds and shorten the duration of symptoms. The presence of allicin, a sulfur compound in garlic, plays a significant role in its immune-boosting abilities. With fewer sick days, you can stay on track with your chiropractic and wellness routines, supporting your overall health goals.

How to Use Garlic for Cold Relief at Home

The difference between knowing something and understanding it in such a manner as to make it work can sometimes be considerable. We encounter this all the time with our application of cryotherapy. Most people have tried ice but when cryotherapy is applied correctly it’s an enormous difference maker and can be quite the eye-opener. The same is true with garlic. Everyone has had garlic in their diet one way or another. Many people have tried garlic supplements. If you try our garlic hack, I think you will find it is a unique and effective way that differs considerably from any other way you may have tried garlic. Incorporating garlic into your daily routine is simpler than you might think:

Fresh garlic is the most potent and effective way to use garlic. I have come to think, over the years, that the entire garlic supplement industry came into being simply because garlic users wanted to find a way to use garlic without the smell of garlic. My simple garlic regimen is NOT going to help you avoid the smell of garlic. I have found proceeding with this twice a day for three days is effective but will probably leave you smelling like garlic. The most effective internal deodorant I have come across that would manage this would be parsley seed oil. If you’re sick enough of being sick, smelling like garlic won’t be a deterrent; then this is for you.

Dr. Seals’ Garlic Hack-have you really tried garlic?

Take a full-sized clove of garlic, or perhaps two or three small ones, and slice them into small pieces that are smaller than the average pill that you could comfortably swallow. These pieces are not to be crushed or minced or chewed. They are to be swallowed whole. This is the hack. Those pieces of garlic will dissipate through you and will get garlic to your body in a way that no other process that I have seen can achieve. You must respect these little pieces, swallowing one or two at a time (at most) with plenty of water, being careful not to let them get caught in your throat. You can do this with food, but I think an empty stomach is better. A votre sante!

Benefits of Garlic for Treating Colds Naturally

The benefits of garlic extend beyond symptom relief; it also strengthens the immune system. Regular intake is associated with enhanced defense mechanisms against not just colds, but a range of infections, helping to prevent ailments before they start.

Is Garlic Good for Preventing Colds?

Yes, garlic’s antiviral, antibacterial, and antioxidant properties make it an excellent preventive measure. By bolstering your immune response, garlic helps fend off the viruses responsible for the common cold and flu.

Why Garlic is Effective for Cold Immunity

Garlic’s effectiveness stems from its rich composition of vitamins and minerals, such as Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and manganese. These nutrients contribute to its overall efficacy in supporting cold immunity, offering a natural alternative to over-the-counter cold medicines.

Garlic and Cardiovascular Wellness

Enhancing your immunity is not the only benefit of garlic use. Garlic is a very long tradition of being fabulous for cardiovascular wellness, lowering cholesterol and lowering blood pressure and has long been a wellness staple for those who mean to age well.

Conclusion: Embrace Garlic for a Healthier, More Resilient You

By integrating garlic into your wellness strategy, you’re opting for a natural, cost-effective way to combat colds and bolster your immunity. Whether through cooking, supplements, or our unique administration methods, embracing garlic’s health benefits can be a key step towards maintaining your well-being throughout cold and flu season.

WORKS CITED

Iciek, Małgorzata, Inga Kwiecień, and Lidia Włodek. “Biological Properties of Garlic and Garlic-Derived Organosulfur Compounds.” Environmental and Molecular Mutagenesis, vol. 50, no. 3, 2009, pp. 247–265. https://doi.org/10.1002/em.20474.

Iciek, Małgorzata, Inga Kwiecień, and Lidia Włodek. Biological Properties of Garlic and Garlic-Derived Organosulfur Compounds. Environmental and Molecular Mutagenesis, 2009. ResearchGate, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/24147820_Biological_properties_of_garlic_and_garlic-derived_organosulfur_compounds.

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Written by: Donaid Seals D.C

Dr. Seals is a practicing Doctor of Chiropractic with over 25 years of experience caring for people. His thinking is the product of his education, practice experience and many years in the natural foods and fitness industry. He has become living proof that old muscleheads don’t die-or fade away; sometimes they grow up to bring real-world expertise to the clinical picture. Traditional background information is available here.