Why You Should Be Eating Garlic EVERY DAY!

[@kathy5680]

My husband took 2 garlic cloves pressed in a glass of fresh orange juice (the acid neutralizes the smell) daily while undergoing chemo in the late 1980’s for Hodgkins Disease. His white cells and platelets started to go too low from chemo and each treatment was delayed. Our 80 year old Baba told us this trick and he started doing it - NEVER missed a chemo after that - white cells and platelets stayed on par. We always take garlic when feeling a cold or flu - and he has been cancer free since 1988 thank God. It truly does work!

[@jumokeomotosho6691]

@@kathy5680 i read somewhere that lemon (citrus I guess) neutralizes garlic potency. Not sure if true or not but you can research it further…

[@khairt1731]

​@@jumokeomotosho6691 in the Balkan we put lots of garlic in a jar full of honey and eat the honey with garlic. Just 1 tablespoon or teaspoon

[@CongDongSucKhoe-j8m]

Oh! How wonderful. Thank you.

[@anthonyrussell4888]

Right on!!!😊

[@mingas7547]

Garlic contains sulfur and that is why some people that eat it get body odor.

[@robertsleight8013]

During covid I ate loads of garlic. It helped enforce social distancing.

[@ianLord77]

Lol, very good one😄

[@myriamestelle9430]

😂

[@JerubbaalgodSlayer]

@ *robertsleight8013* I totally agree with you! 😄🇨🇦

[@juliamacauley7062]

Haha . So did we

[@sorrell12345]

🤣

[@louannhuber2651]

Nice to hear docs talking about benefits of a medicinal herb.

[@NPC-157-e7r]

Its also good to see the fat doctor on a statin. Hes ruined countless lives prescribing them.

[@brucekastel707]

My grandmother, a poor uneducated farm girl from Lithuania, came to the US in the very early 1900's. She used to tell us that garlic and onions were "good for your blood". I guess the old timers were pretty smart.

[@jerrilynhenson9024]

My grandmother said garlic was good for everything from the top of your head to the bottom of your feet. ❤

[@Reddylion]

Hmm

[@Luigi-lt2zz]

Yes, they were wise. I have a high platelet count. I could not get it to come down. Started taking garlic capsule (odorless) 500 mg twice per day. My platelet count went down 50 points in 30 days. Yeah!

[@carolmittelstadt3348]

Thanks Docs!

[@catherinemori4496]

They also thought garlic would repel “vampires”. Ergo, cum grano salis!

[@Miroslaw-rs8ip]

My father lived to 92 years old and was very healthy, he ate garlic every day. I took him once to emergency due to hurting his leg and the Doctor was amazed at his blood.

[@Huh-cl5jx]

Was it green?

[@thepunish3r735]

Was the dr a vampire

[@alfredoramos1450]

@@thepunish3r735😂

[@Stargazer69]

@@thepunish3r735 Bahaha

[@beverlyharward9631]

Better to reek of garlic than suffer with cancer, bursitis, etc

[@zuluzulu4053]

I live by that philosophy my health is my worth can’t be bought

[@JerryGarcianotthesinger]

Thats what breath mints and gum and deodorants are for.

[@petervenema1443]

Garlic and honey every morning - nothing to eat for 4 hours - at 84 I take no medication - feel my age but I am physically and socially very active - never been in a hospital and look forward to a long and healthy future - with more travel and fun times ahead

[@sialee5926]

How do you apply the honey?

[@Livefreealways]

Garlic with avocado oil and a bit of lemon!! Outstanding! Make sure you crush 15 mins before eating it!

[@lawrencemunroe6798]

I like to just chew on a couple of raw cloves every night ,than swallow it and try not to lose my balance .

[@elainebolling505]

​@@lawrencemunroe6798add some melted cheese to it next time, works for me

[@sialee5926]

We just chew it? Can we put in water & drink?

[@elainebolling505]

@sialee5926 it's a solid, i wouldn't drink it's strong flaored so I like ti counter that with melted cheese. The 15 minutes wait it so the allicin is released in the garlic frim crushing or mincing it. Allicin is a natural compound in garlic activated by crushing and exposed to air

[@angiehemphill9594]

Just planted 200 garlic 🧄 in our garden. Thanks for the information 🧄👩🏻‍🌾

[@xjet]

I have had a chronic sinus infection for decades. Taking antibiotics will clear it but it soon returns within a week or so of the treatment being complete. However, once I started taking a daily garlic (with horseradish and vitamin C) supplement the infection was reduced to such a low level that it no longer bothers me (unless I run out of garlic capsules).

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Amazing

[@Edwardthe208]

You should not take antibiotics, but if you need to take it, you should also take probiotics for your guts.

[@CPF9898]

Didn't know about waiting 10 minutes. Thanks for that.

[@louannhuber2651]

Yes! Also was a little foggy on needing to eat it raw. Crushed could work and be more edible in salad dressings.

[@elainebolling505]

I like to eat it with some melted cheese to counter the burning taste of garlic @@louannhuber2651

[@beethovensg]

Oxidation catylizes the beneficial chemical rx for bioavailibility. ​@@louannhuber2651

[@audioartisan]

I can totally see PPL calling you guys Bert & Ernie. You guys make learning fun!! 2 Docs with a sense of humor!

[@winstonallen6933]

I ferment garlic in raw honey. This multiplies both the effect of the honey and the garlic. I consume 2 cloves with a half teaspoon of the honey. Chew it thoroughly with the honey and swallow.......what an awesome way to finish off a meal. This stuff keeps for over a year. Note: I use a meat tenderizer to slightly soften the garlic up initially to release the allicin. Then put it in the honey. You'll want to have this year round. It will take 3-4 weeks to ferment. A good sign is the garlic cloves will start sinking to the bottom of the jar.

[@beverleycumming1876]

I do as well…i add some ginger, clove or cinnamon stick to some jars…I have a lot of garlic

[@elainebolling505]

I heard about this honey garlic jar from off grid with Doug and Stacy youtube channel

[@Moyodna]

What meat tenderizer you use ? Is citric acid powder enough ?

[@s.k.1091]

Same here … eat my honey-fermented garlic couple of times/day …. On salads, chicken breasts, etc. I chop up organic cloves and some fresh ginger, put in small jars, top with unpasteurized honey (as local as possible) and maybe add an allspice berry or 2. Flip jars up/down for first 3-5 days. Then put in cupboard or somewhere darkish for 3-4 weeks until garlic has mellowed. I have never liked the taste of raw garlic, so being able to eat uncooked garlic which has been mellowed by the honey is a gift. I Love It ! I always have several jars started at diff times, so I keep the production line going :-)

[@JerryGarcianotthesinger]

Thanks for the info. God bless.

[@yvlamstrategy3394]

I like the way you present the podcast: you make it like an educational enjoyment! That's great guys. I am from Canada (Ottawa-Gatineau area).

[@andrewthacker114]

Garlick helps my blood pressure a lot.

[@nickwest9039]

How much ?

[@ewawieczorek184]

Finally!! Thank you for sharing such a great benefits of garlic. You have to mention to eat organic garlic from the garden . My grandma used garlic to prevent flu and other infections. I’ve never forgot her “favorite “ mixture “ : chopped garlic, honey, butter with warm milk, sounds disgusting but it was working for many generations and nobody was coughing or complaining of flu symptoms 😄

[@debbieprice4740]

You two crack me up! 😂 I use garlic almost everyday, but mostly powder or the minced garlic in a jar. I will start using fresh garlic right away. Thanks Docs!!!

[@oldschooljeremy8124]

Tip your waitress, they'll be here all week folks!

[@billmccaffrey1977]

I lived just outside of Gilroy CA for 2 years. Gilroy claims to be the garlic capitol of the world. At harvest time you can smell the garlic from 15-20 miles away. Their garlic festival has everything you can think of all made from garlic: gum, toothpaste, ice cream, tea... The people there must be some of the healthiest in the world.

[@wordswordswords8203]

I agree with Dr. Weening about garlic breath. It's not that bad, especially when you know it's just because someone ate garlic. It's such a nice change to hear doctors talk about nutrition. Very helpful. Thank you.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes we think it’s super important and so powerful. Food and exercise could solve most of our chronic health problems

[@chaugg1]

This statement from a doctor is priceless and bears a lot of weight. Thank you 😍​@@TalkingWithDocs

[@alexbinai2322]

Agree garlic has greatly reduce my high calestrol and BP

[@JamesGodish]

I’ve been eating raw garlic for a while now and had no idea I was doing it wrong. I didn’t know to crush it and wait 10 minutes before eating. Thanks for that info! You guys are great!

[@joannefrench1172]

When you retire, you two would be a great comedy routine. Seriously, I love you guys. And I trust your information.

[@jmcenterprises9591]

Thanks Docs, I will be increasing my garlic intake and my toothpaste usage.

[@jumokeomotosho6691]

What i do after crushing it(grating) I pick the paste up with a tablespoon and put it in my mouth and push it down quickly with a glass of water

[@divinemercy7036]

I grow my own! Super easy and planning to plant next year's harvest this week! Anyhow I grate a clove and mix it with some honey and add to my morning smoothie.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Sounds great! Thanks for the tip

[@carlor.s.4742]

I love pickled garlic & will eat it & olives with my eggs when I break my fast.

[@evelynr.4151]

Love my garlic

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Us too!

[@bananowy-chlopiec153]

maybe you suckmy garlick ?mmm

[@juliagomez9491]

@@TalkingWithDocshow many garlic cloves are you supposed to eat at my age 50

[@peterhoulis1184]

I mix lemon juice , half teaspn raw crushed garlic , ginger , acv and teaspn honey everymorning and i know its doing me good

[@shavinperera3873]

dont add apple cider vinegar acid in vinegar kills the allicin in garlic all the benefits of garlic in coz of allicin

[@dr.omar.insights2000]

Laphed at the French teacher story. I am a big fan of Garlic and Onions

[@enginyldrm7639]

How nice you guys are also approving something like garlic. Now, I can eat it with confidence. I like garlic by the way.

[@ashhhh0333]

Anything the FDA says to eat I just do the opposite. I recommend reading “Health and Beauty Mastery” by Julian Bannet, that book is a real eye opener about shocking stuff health industry is doing! I completely changed my habits

[@AnnaLorris]

Exactly!

[@MikeW-t6l]

truly a good book, unfortunately it's all about profit, nothing more, nothing less

[@jamescabaniss5857]

I wonder how much of the "good stuff" is gone/removed when you purchase minced garlic in a jar, or even pealed garlic you see in the sealed plastic. I am sure fresh is best, but how good would these alternatives be?

[@melissabrown6254]

I love garlic!! In fact was thinking of doing green beans with garlic for Thanksgiving dinner. 🧄

[@burlingwillow7140]

I do that all the time I add the minced garlic into the beans towards the end with some grated Parmesan cheese . Don’t forget mince the garlic 10 minutes ahead of use😅

[@Godiswithus0225]

I understand heat destroys garlic,'s benefits

[@barbaraarsenault1192]

My 2 great aunts lived to 98 and 102. I asked Aunt Bertha on her 100th birthday: what was their longevity secret? An old fashioned Catholic, her answer was: Praying. My uncle quickly interjected that they both ate only small meals, and raw garlic before bed.

[@anne9134]

I have low blood pressure. I would definitely put a clove in my salad everyday. Sounds like that might not be a good idea though! Please Docs what are your thoughts?

[@nathalieC250]

The trick to minimize the bad breath and difficulty digesting garlic is to remove the heart of the garlic especially if eating raw. You still get all the benefits of the garlic without the downsides. I started doing that decades ago and it changed everything for us. No more stinky garlic breath for days just a few hours which can be neutralized by chewing gum right after the meal in question.

[@georgepoitras4154]

An interesting topic! Very informative, I learned lots! Hey, and the presentation …thanks for making it fun!

[@joycejasmath]

Thanks for sharing dr. You guys are awesome and amazing. Great information as always. I've been following you'll for years , from trinidad

[@brendasears9650]

You guys.were on fire 🔥

[@sambathmao5009]

Very informative; I have been eating it regularly; I'm sixty-four, and everything is working as I'm thirty.

[@lilascharmante2712]

Info starts at 3:00

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks for watching. What’s the hurry? 😀

[@richardbrewis436]

Good video, garlic and it's health benefits is always a good topic to discuss. Thanks to Talking With Docs for your vlog. Excited to view more from you!

[@aprilanthony5652]

What about fermented black garlic benefits.? Better or same as raw? Just bought some at a garlic festival.

[@SB-it3hr]

Excellent presentation. Nicely crafted with just a hint of the Bob and Doug McKenzie “Great White North” show style―love it!

[@zton636]

I hear a alot of good things about garlic fermented in honey. Could honey enhance garlic's beneficial attributes?

[@s.k.1091]

I beliefe the answer is absolutely yes …. And vice versa too!

[@LukeLovesRose]

Onions are also essential for the quercetin

[@cmacmenow]

Excellent topic gents! Garlic is nature's "Statin" that has very little side effects, except of course the much talked about... bad breath. Which can be mitigated by eating parsley. Parsley has huge medicinal benefits...Your next topic Docs! P.S Vampires also "hate" parsley.

[@disqusrubbish5467]

Love the stuff. I knew it was good for you, but not that waiting after crushing it was so beneficial.

[@gustavomerizalde6198]

¡Un tema interesante! Muy informativo, ¡aprendí un montón! ¡Y la presentación es muy buena! ¡Gracias por hacerla divertida!

[@mlnags2829]

Is garlic powder as affective as as raw garlic? As good as???

[@TalkingWithDocs]

No. But better than nothing

[@deeshea3286]

For many of us that have IBS, onions and garlic can be very problematic on our gut.😥Can you recommend any other alternative with the same benefits?

[@womandela7225]

Get on a meat only diet for a while and dtink raw milk. Your IBS will DISAPPEAR.

[@m.bamenimoghadam8553]

Thanks. You two are amazing.

[@elizabethsmith3416]

Love garlic & yes it can help. ❤

[@hollish196]

How does garlic affect autoimmune problems? If it reduces inflammation in response to cuts, etc, is garlic good or less good for someone with an autoimmune condition? Yet it seems to be beneficial for other issues in a clear manner.

[@douglaswallace7680]

This should be part of your clean up routine . NO SMELL ! Wash your hands and Rinse your mouth out with Parsley or Cilantro water . 2 Tbs fresh Parsley or Cilantro , 8 oz (220 ml) warm water , Processor or Blender until very fine mix . Pour through a sieve and press with a spoon . Take the liquid as a mouthwash . Swish it 15 seconds . Vigorously rub the pulp in your hands .

[@marshabaron7514]

Any idea how long the garlic “stink” lasts? I love it, but will not eat it if I know I’ll be around people in the next 24 hours or so. I’m wondering if that’s long enough.

[@johnmcgaheran3576]

Would garlic pills provide the same benefits?

[@Godiswithus0225]

My ? also

[@lesbutler273]

Always anticipate next time. Just wish I had some idea about how much garlic and what kind of garlic, powder, roasted, raw....

[@stephenfleming5979]

I eat two or three raw cloves of garlic with diced up Ginger every morning

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes we have a video about ginger coming. Also very good for you

[@ebutuoyebutouy]

​@@TalkingWithDocs Many now claim that ginger is best with tumeric, and the tumeric needs a little black pepper for better absorption.

[@dardar267]

Yes, garlic breath is unpleasant😷 but I don’t consider it bad breath. I eat garlic regularly for good health, so I hope others feel the same way that I do😅

[@TalkingWithDocs]

We agree!

[@larrisareed5169]

Thank you so very much

[@jakec5618]

Could it help with SIBO due to anti-microbial properties ? Thanks

[@jakec5618]

You guys mention to wait about 10-15ish minutes for that compound to form....does it go away or convert to something else if one waits longer ? For example, if I peel and cut a bunch of garlic cloves, and store them in the fridge (so they are ready to use for when needed). In this case, would those beneficial compounds still exist ? Thanks

[@johnhollar6001]

Wonder if the crushed garlic in jars bought from the grocery store works as well.

[@danielkaelin1108]

Garlic is good.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Sure is!

[@ardenpowers7730]

Thanks guys ! I'm going back to making garlic egg omelettes

[@kentonbolte931]

There are many varieties of garlic. Is there a best?

[@Godiswithus0225]

I prefer mexican garlic, pinkish in color, instead of Chinese garlic,which is supposedly bleached

[@sharonmcdaniel4997]

I eat about 4 cloves raw garlic daily with my meals! People may be lying but they always say they can not smell it on me? Maybe because i have a few peppermints throughout the day? Oh and I never have had covid nor a cold since before 2019.

[@whilethevossisaway]

I love garlic 🧄! Eating a little more will be easy 😊

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Definitely!!

[@scds1082]

I eat raw garlic every day in a salad. Much better digestion and fewer colds. I do have osteoporosis so I am hoping it will help in that area as well.

[@ClareHarrison-qi3bw]

Evening, Gents. Thank you for this one. I like to take garlic, turmeric and ginger each day, if I have one of those dinners where you can chuck everything in, like mushrooms and tomatoes, etc., or an omelette. I didn't realise about leaving it for a while after grating it so will do this now. I try to do good things hoping this offsets the cake weakness. Docs, I dreamed about you last night! We had to go to Canada and were in a big branch of Boots The Chemist. You both were seconded to it for some reason and were walking around. I did approach Dr Zalzal (who was about 7 ft tall) and we shook hands, and noticed he had Dupuytrens Contracture and thought he was just trying to be funny, due to the recent video, but he wasn't, it was genuine. Anyway, just thought I'd mention it 😊. (Sorry - that's a few minutes of your life you won't get back.)

[@TalkingWithDocs]

That is hilarious Clare!

[@jerrilynhenson9024]

My mom took garlic supplements and had to get the kind that wasn’t supposed to come through your pores. But it still did on her. 🤷‍♀️

[@dragonfly6908]

I know ready meals are not healthy so if the ready meal is spaghetti or lasagne i add a crushed garlic clove after it is cooked.

[@BarbAlexander17]

40+ years ago I took a Chinese cooking class and the teacher (born in China) touted garlic. She said when colds or flu were going around in her village, as children they were given a bowl of raw garlic and had to eat it all while sitting close to the plaster walls of their home (that would supposedly absorb the smell).

[@sharongreen5655]

Just planted 150 🧄 cloves in my garden today. My most satisfying crop to grow and consume. Thanks for the information.

[@ShazWag]

I love garlic. And I've learned to enjoy my own company 🤣. As for antioxidants, I was wondering how taking too many antioxidant supplements affects the body's own antioxidant production. I've heard that this can be reduced to regulate how much we have. Would be interesting to hear your knowledge on this.

[@frankjames4914]

What about crushed garlic in salad dressing? Does the vinegar reduce its benefits?

[@mattparr3038]

Man I love raw garlic. I'll make dip garlic lemon ginger chilly sesame seed oil little fish sauce, and dip my chopped steak, chicken, lamb... absolute bomb! 😋😋 super healthy

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Wow nice

[@kimequigley6530]

I didn't hear anything about supplementation. I take one that says it's 2000 mg equivalent per tablet. Could either of you comment on the efficacy of supplements? Thank you.

[@angeladavies]

I this year started taking garlic oil supplements, what is opinion on the oil? Generally for aches, meniscus tear, inflammation? Thankyou.

[@galemaurer2820]

I have been hearing a lot about Castor Oil packs. Thoughts?

[@critter9857]

the best!!

[@harajly23]

Is it safe to take garlic supplements If on beta blockers like diltaziem?

[@lauramcleod3730]

Are there benefits to eating garlic pills or has the processing reduced its benefits?

[@nancymcginnis3959]

I eat Organic garlic. Can put it in EVOO and then chop up and put on salad as an example.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Delicious!!!

[@shirleyw7517]

Thank you docs❤ does the fresh garlic and pill form act to the body same? Always looking forward to watch your videos 😊

[@TalkingWithDocs]

So fresh always better than thr pill. But the pill better than nothing

[@andrewmillner1447]

Just wondering if you freeze your garlic does it have a negative affect?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Freezing typically preserves a lot of the benefits. Slightly less than fresh

[@mikea1121]

I take a very high quality garlic extract gel capsule. Same thing???

[@NirmaladeviJeyarajah]

Can we mix with meat or vegetable and cooked garlic and get the same benefits.

[@wingslevel]

What about garlic confit? so good!

[@Livefreealways]

Flaxseed capsules are excellent! 2000 mg a day! Cold pressed and organic!!!

[@triplethreatyes]

Love you guys and Bert and Ernie ohh and garlic but it can be fussy to peel so I peel a few heads, puree in food processor and freeze in mini ice cube trays. So I have it prepped and ready to go in a container in the freezer. I do the same with onions and ginger.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

If you take a broad knife sideways and punch it down to break it, it will be easier to peel!

[@triplethreatyes]

@@TalkingWithDocs thanks for the tip hehe I have done that and I have a silcone garlic peeler but I don't always use fresh garlic so then it dries up haha and of course that is when I need it. So now I keep some in the freezer 😁 I also do this with lemons. I squeeze a whole bag and freeze in small ice cube trays.

[@SandyWohl-d5x]

You can put your garlic bulb into a cereal bowl and cover it almost entirely with a saucer. Put it into the microwave for one minute on high. Let it cool down. Super easy to remove the clothes once it is cool.

[@robinjones6999]

Very very interesting and thought provoking - thank you

[@SA-fy3je]

Thank you so much for great information ❤

[@mata7648]

How about the garlic supplement? No garlic smell but does it have the same effect?

[@louannhuber2651]

Raw is best. Chopped one crushed then wait ten minutes before eating.

[@Monica-th6sp]

Garlic is the natural medicine for so many problems. Thank you doctors for telling the others. I have been eating it for years.

[@AngelA-cu9mg]

Hello, I drink ginger, garlic boiled, and then add honey, lemons to taste every day without fail sometimes twice a day. I noticed my immune system is really good, no colds or flu's and I also have diabetes and high blood pressure. These have been really good. Also, my chloresterol has been great. I would not be without this drink. Thanks.🇬🇧

[@TalkingWithDocs]

That’s awesome

[@AngelA-cu9mg]

​@@TalkingWithDocsThanks🇬🇧

[@page_rage]

The dry humour certainly adds to your videos :)

[@aeiou0123]

Can we blend garlic and ginger, keep refrigerated and drink daily? Or does it have to be grated fresh daily?

[@yogiosouth3586]

Thanks

[@cobycolbertson]

Just came back from the Saturday farmers market in Kamloops where among other things I picked up a jar of pickled garlic. I love pickled anything. Please tell me pickling doesn’t destroy any of the health benefits of garlic. I’ve probably eaten a dozen of those crunchy little cloves today. Love your chats. Thanks

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Pickling is so good for you!

[@ruthkarulas935]

Yes pickled foods are good, unless one has a MCAS disorder. I don’t know if docs have a video on that illness. Only treatment for it is avoidance of triggers, which are countless. MCAS is common, progressive and very debilitating and too many doctors have not even heard about it.