The Healing Power of Garlic [Paperback] [Jan 01, 2001] Paul Bergner

Language: EnglishPages: 263From the Jacket :Healing traditions across all civilizations have recognized garlic as a natural "wonder drug" for thousands of years. Latest medical research indicates garlic may prevent and even reverse high blood pressure, heart diseases, and cancer, as well as a host of other serious health problems. In fact, a recent head-to-head comparison proved garlic just as effective as the leading cholesterol-reducing drug in lowering cholesterol levels.This comprehensive book describes exactly how to use garlic as a versatile, powerful, and effective medicine for a variety of common illness.Prevent CancerReverse high blood pressureOvercome fatiguePrepare healing garlic oil, ear drops, poultices, syrups, ointments, and other garlic treatmentLower your cholesterol levelBoost your immune systemResist colds and flusAnd, as the recent medical research suggests, the potent free radical-destroying substances in garlic slow down the ageing process.About the Author :Paul Bergner, the author, strongly believes that Mother Nature is the world's greatest healer. His conviction is based on intense research and supported by scientific evidence and proof. He is the editor of Medical Herbalism and Clinical Nutrition Update, and a faculty member at the Rocky Mountain Center for Botanical Studies in Boulder, Colorado, USA. He was the founding editor of The Naturopath Physician magazine and has been a contributing editor for Natural Health, The Nutrition and Dietary Consultant, and Health World. He is co-author of several books on herbal medicine, including Safety, Effectiveness, and Cose Effectiveness in Nuturopathic Medicine and author of Twelve Powerful Herbs.CONTENTSIntroductionGarlic in the Pas