Garlic is a herb. It is best known as a flavoring for food. Garlic has been used as a medicine to prevent or treat a wide range of diseases and conditions. Garlic has been used as both food and medicine in many cultures for thousands of years. Benefits of Garlic Garlic is used for many conditions related to the heart and blood system. These conditions include: high blood pressure high cholesterol coronary heart disease heart attack “hardening of the arteries” (atherosclerosis) Some of these uses are supported by science. Garlic actually may be effective in slowing the development of atherosclerosis and seems to be able to modestly reduce blood pressure. Some people use garlic to prevent: colon cancer   rectal cancer stomach cancer breast cancer prostate cancer lung cancer. It is also used to treat prostate cancer and bladder cancer. Garlic has been tried for treating an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia; BPH), diabetes, osteoarthritis, hay-fever (allergic rhinitis), traveler’s diarrhea, high blood pressure late in pregnancy (pre-eclampsia), cold and flu. It is also used for building the immune system, preventing tick bites, and preventing and treating bacterial and fungal infections. Other uses include : treatment of fever,  coughs, headache, stomach ache, sinus congestion, gout, rheumatism, hemorrhoids, asthma, bronchitis, shortness of breath, low blood pressure, low blood sugar, high blood sugar, and snake bites. It is also used for fighting stress and fatigue, and maintaining healthy liver function. Some people apply garlic oil to: their skin to treat fungal infections, warts, and corns. There is some evidence supporting the topical use of garlic for fungal infections like ringworm, jock itch, and athlete’s foot; but the effectiveness of garlic against warts and corns is still uncertain. Some scientists have suggested that it might have a role as a food additive to prevent food poisoning. There is some evidence that fresh garlic, but not aged garlic, can kill certain bacteria such as E. coli, antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, and Salmonella enteritidis in the laboratory. Source:   Medline  Plus: University of Maryland; Mayo Clinic: National Institute of Health Read more about Garlic here...

The very first step is to adopt a healthy lifestyle. Before applying any plant regularly or continuously one must bear in mind the following six (6) important points. Look for the causes of the disease: Taking any  plant (herbs) with the main intention of easing, stopping or neutralizing certain symptoms may only produce temporary healing (applies  with any medicine) .  Whenever a strange symptom appears it is best to seek professional medical diagnosis. See a Medical Doctor. ONLY after that is done can a medicinal herb based treatment or medicine can be safely administered. Give up bad health habits: Disorders  or symptoms that are due to unhealthy habits, or to an unhealthy life style, the treatment with plants will be useless. This may even be harmful masking certain symptoms. The first step to restoring health should be adopting a healthy lifestyle. Use only well identified plants. Make sure plants are bottled and labelled correctly by pharmaceutical laboratory. Avoid self prescriptions.- educate yourself on the properties of the plants and the precautions their use requires. Be cautious when taking plant for long periods of time. no more than 2-3 months. Care must be taken with pregnant women and children. As with all medicines extreme caution is required when any medicinal herb is given to children and pregnant women. All plants (herbs)  should be verified with your medical Doctors  before taking them ESPECIALLY if  you are on prescribed medications.This will prevent adverse drug interactions. disclaimer Source: Plants that Heal by George D. Pamplona-Roger, M.D. Cerassee plant –Momordica charantia is the botanical name. Read about Cerassee here  medicinal...

Clove is an herb. People use the oils, dried flower buds, leaves, and stems to make medicine. Stimulant, disinfectant, and analgesic Use of Clove: Clove is used for upset stomach and as an expectorant’ Clove oil is used for diarrhea, hernia, and bad breath. Clove and clove oil are used for intestinal gas, nausea, and vomiting. Source: Plants that Heal -George D. Pamplona-Roger, MD Read more information MedlinePlus...

Tuberculosis, or TB, is an infectious bacterial disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which most commonly affects the lungs. It is transmitted from person to person via droplets from the throat and lungs of people with the active respiratory disease.  TB bacteria can attack any part of the body such as the kidney, spine, and brain. If not treated properly, TB disease can be fatal. TB disease was once the leading cause of death in the United States.The bacteria are put into the air when a person with active TB disease of the lungs or throat coughs, sneezes, speaks, or sings. People nearby may breathe in these bacteria and become infected. In healthy people, infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis often causes no symptoms, since the person’s immune system acts to “wall off” the bacteria. However, not everyone infected with TB bacteria becomes sick. People who are infected but not sick have what is called latent TB infection. The symptoms of active TB of the lung are coughing, sometimes with sputum or blood, chest pains, weakness, weight loss, fever and night sweats. Tuberculosis is treatable with a six-month course of antibiotics. Treatment TB is a treatable and curable disease. Active, drug-sensitive TB disease is treated with a standard six-month course of four antimicrobial drugs that are provided with information, supervision and support to the patient by a health worker or trained volunteer. Without such supervision and support, treatment adherence can be difficult and the disease can spread. The vast majority of TB cases can be cured when medicines are provided and taken properly. Resources WHO , CDC, Mayo Clinic Red More  Fact sheet on tuberculosis...

“Hepatitis“ means inflammation of the liver and also refers to a group of viral infections that affect the liver . The most common types are Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C. Viral Hepatitis: A Global Perspective Viral hepatitis is the leading cause of liver cancer and cirrhosis worldwide, and the most common reason for liver transplantation.  Approximately 1 in 12 persons, or around 500 million people, have chronic viral hepatitis and most of them do not know they are infected.  One million people die each year from chronic viral hepatitis. These deaths are primarily from cirrhosis or liver cancer caused by Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C. Hepatitis A : Hepatitis A is an acute liver disease caused by the Hepatitis A virus (HAV), lasting from a few weeks to several months. It does not lead to chronic infection. Transmission: Ingestion of fecal matter, even in microscopic amounts, from close person-to-person contact or ingestion of contaminated food or drinks. Vaccination: Hepatitis A vaccination is recommended for all children starting at age 1 year, travelers to certain countries, and others at risk. Chronic Hepatitis B : Hepatitis B is a liver disease caused by the Hepatitis B virus (HBV). The Hepatitis B virus is common in many areas across the world, especially Asian and African countries. The Hepatitis B vaccine remains our most effective tool for the prevention of Hepatitis B. Transmission: Contact with infectious blood, semen, and other body fluids from having sex with an infected person, sharing contaminated needles to inject drugs, or from an infected mother to her newborn. Vaccination: Hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for all infants, older children and adolescents who were not vaccinated previously, and adults at risk for HBV infection. Chronic Hepatitis C : Hepatitis C is a liver disease caused by the Hepatitis C virus (HCV). HCV infection sometimes results in an acute illness, but most often becomes a chronic condition that can lead to liver cirrhosis of the  and liver cancer. Many advances occurring in the last decade have drastically changed the prevention and control of Hepatitis C. Transmission: Contact with the blood of an infected person, primarily through sharing contaminated needles to inject drugs. Vaccination: There is no vaccine for Hepatitis C. Hepatitis D: Hepatitis D is a serious liver disease caused by the Hepatitis D virus (HDV) and relies on HBV to replicate. It is uncommon in the United States. Transmission: Contact with infectious blood, similar to how HBV is spread. Vaccination: There is no vaccine for Hepatitis D. Hepatitis E: Hepatitis E is a serious liver disease caused by the Hepatitis E virus (HEV) that usually results in an acute infection. It does not lead to a chronic infection. While rare in the United States, Hepatitis E is common...

Raspberries are a great source of fiber and high in Vitamin C , antioxidants, and potassium, — some of it soluble in the form of pectin, which helps lower cholesterol. One cup of raspberries has eight grams of fiber. A study in the Journal of Nutrition suggests that eating more fiber may help prevent weight gain or even promote weight loss.. Raspberry season begins in June and lasts through October. . Source: Dietary Chart from CDC Raspberries Serving size 1 cup (125g) Amounts Per Serving % Daily Value Calories 60 Calories from Fat 5 Total Fat 1g 1% Saturated Fat 0g 0% Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 0mg 0% Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%   Dietary Fiber 9g 36%   Sugars 6g Protein 1g Vitamin A 4% Vitamin C 50% Calcium 2% Iron 4% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie...