How to Use Garlic for Health and Beauty
Garlic has been used for centuries for more than spicing foods. It has been used as an anti-bacterial and can help fight various diseases such as high cholesterol due to its high content of allicin. In addition to the many health related benefits of garlic, there are also some beauty applications as well.
- Use garlic capsules. This
is a great way to get your daily dose of the benefits of garlic
without dealing with the smell or bad breath that often comes from
eating garlic-spiced foods. If you have high cholesterol taking
garlic capsules everyday can help lower the overall number. However,
do not discontinue any medication your doctor has prescribed without
checking with him or her first. - Use garlic for old acne
scarring. Mince some garlic cloves very fine. Put on some gloves to
avoid getting the smell of garlic on your hands and then mash the
pieces together to make it into a paste-like substance. Apply
directly to your face where there is acne scaring. Garlic is a
natural anti-septic and applying garlic regularly can reduce the
appearance of the the scare. Be sure to wash your face thoroughly
with a gentle cleanser after each application and apply a
moisturizer. - Garlic is very useful if
you have a yeast infection. By taking the capsules regularly it can
eliminate the yeast infection because it is an anti-bacterial. If
you are prone to yeast infections taking garlic capsules daily will
lessen the likelihood of repeated infections. - Use chopped garlic in warm
water and gargle with it if you have a sore throat. You can also
drink warm water boiled with garlic gloves, which can help with the
common cold and reduce fevers.