Garlic – Perfect Remedy for High Cholesterol

17 August, 2009 No Comment

Population explosion and scarcity of means has led to the concept of survival of the fittest. People have become so engrossed in this rat race that they have even ignored to preserve the most important asset – Health.

Subjecting themselves to unnecessary work pressure at the cost of sleep and unhealthy dietary routine are two major factors claiming the lives of millions across the globe every year in the form of fatal diseases. So far as facts are concerned, more than half of the earth’s human population is suffering from one or multiple ailments by way of heart attack, obesity, diabetes, arthritis, cancer or blood pressure. With the advent of latest break-through in the medical field, these diseases have become quite curable however chances of survival are not always 100%.

Due to lack of time, people have resorted to fast food which are not only high on fat content but also low on nutritional value. Moreover with improvement in technology and mechanics, humans have become dependent on machines and gadgets for daily errands like washing clothes, cooking, cleaning etc. leading to inactive lifestyle. Outdoor activities like sports, games, picnics, excursions, hiking, and fishing have lost their significance.

Garlic can be had raw empty stomach with a glass of water to do away with excess cholesterol levels in the body. Research shows that natural compounds contained in garlic help in thinning fatty acids and thus prevent plaque deposition in the arteries of the heart. Peel 1-2 cloves of fresh garlic and consume it with a glass of lukewarm water empty stomach.

Research on garlic has shown positive correlation between intake of garlic and lowering of cholesterol level. It also reduces viscosity of blood which is another major cause associated with cardiac attacks. Therapeutic effects of diet on heart related ailments have been linked to blood clotting issues more than blood cholesterol. While lowering ones cholesterol levels take a longer time, it is a better option to reduce blood clotting to minimize chances of heart attack. By reducing clot formation, individuals stand a better chance of preventing heart attack.