Raw Garlic

I have been wanting to use more natural medicinal remedies for a while now.  However, I have been a little too chicken to do so!  I mean, who really wants to eat raw garlic?  There is the big ICK factor with actually consuming raw garlic.  Plus, the bad garlic breath.  PLUS, the bad garlic body odor...

But today, I ate a raw clove of garlic.  OH, yes I did!

TMI ALERT.

I've been a little sluggish this whole week, having a bit of a "lady parts" problem, and I had a sore throat this morning.  So, I told myself I was going to try the garlic thing.

First, I did a little more research. 

Here's what Dr. Mercola says about garlic.

Here's what one of my favorite blogs says about natural antibiotics. 

I did also take a vitamin supplement that I take when I'm feeling down today, my fish oil with Vitamin D, and a little ibuprofen because my throat was bothering me.

I plan on updating this after more consumption, but here is what I have experienced so far:
*Eating the crushed garlic was less than pleasant.  I held my nose and chewed it. 
*My mouth was on FIRE.
*I felt like I was going to vomit.
*I had to drink a load of water immediately after.
*I chose to eat right before I took the garlic, which I think was a good idea considering the nauseated feeling.
*I also ate a piece of bread after I took the garlic because, well, yeah.  Refer to mouth on fire.
*It is now about an hour and a half after taking the garlic, and I am sweating.  I hope that is just a detox reaction.

Why is garlic so awesome?

As I read on one website, it is a quadruple treat:  it's antibacterial, antiviral, anti-fungal, AND anti-vampire!

It's probably the best way to treat sickness, and getting antibiotics from the doctor should be a last resort only.  Your body won't build up a resistance to garlic like it does antibiotics.  Just do your research, know the side effects, and make your own personal and family decisions.

This post is part of Try It Out Tuesday!