There’s nothing more enticing than the smell of roasted garlic, however, in this article, you’re going to learn about the benefits of eating garlic and how garlic is good for health and, if that’s not enough, exactly what garlic cures in our top five best tips.  These tips are the go-to solution our family uses for maximum good health, and today, you will see how wide-ranging the medicinal properties of garlic really are. 

 Our top five health benefits of garlic are 1. The Immune SystemPacked with antioxidants, garlic boosts the immune system and provides relief from flu and colds. If you often get colds, try garlic tea with a touch of honey. Steep minced garlic in hot water, then strain and drink. 2. Antiseptic PropertiesGarlic is antibacterial and antiviral. It can be used as an antibiotic to treat (and help prevent) bacterial, viral, fungal, yeast and worm infections.3. High Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Garlic has been shown to help control

And in some cases, improve high blood pressure. It also calms nerves and strengthens the heart. Taking garlic supplements may lower LDL (or bad) cholesterol due to VERY high levels of allicin, a sulfur compound believed to bring most of the health benefits.4. Cancer Prevention Garlic is one of the top foods that protect against cancer development, but do you want to know the best part? Studies show a reduced risk of certain cancers, including stomach and colon cancer, in association with an increased intake of garlic.

 5. Heart DiseaseGarlic has been widely recognized as both a preventative agent and treatment of many cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, including thrombosis, hypertension, and diabetes. These 5 simple tips are highly effective, and – best of all - these ingredients can be found right there in your kitchen! And about now, you might be wondering … is that all? NO! There’s more! Here are some additional tips, showing that the benefits of garlic are pretty impressive. Pimples and Acne: Rub the cut side of a slice of garlic directly onto the pimple head. Arthritis and Rheumatism: 

When taken regularly, either by eating raw garlic or in capsule form, garlic acts as an anti-inflammatory and offers significant pain relief. Insect Bites: Rub the bite with the cut side of a slice of garlic. This is very effective if the bite has become slightly infected aswell. Earache and Ear Infections: Drop a few drops of garlic oils in each ear (even if only one ear is sore) and hold in place with a cotton ball. Repeat several times a day until better. 

Hair loss: Prepare a mixture of 1 tsp of garlic juice, 8oz rosemary tea, 1 tbsp honey and the juice of 1 lemon. Rub the mixture over the scalp. I want to end with a wonderful garlic oil recipe! Useful for so many applications such as relieving toothache, ear infections, even cold sores. Blend ½ cup of minced fresh garlic bulbs and ½ cup of olive oil. 

Then add ¼cup more olive oil and stir. Put in a covered glass jar in a warm spot and let it sit for10 days. On day 10 strain it through a cloth and store in a well-sealed container in the fridge. Do YOU have any garlic remedies you’d like to share? We would love to hear about them! Please leave us a comment below.