Garlic- not just for vampires

All Hallows’ Eve is almost upon us again and everyone’s thoughts turn to ghosts and ghoulies (not just the trick or treaters). With the renewed interest in vampires lately, both in Hollywood and on the television, I’m sure there’s more than one person considering how many vampires will be about on the 31^st. Traditionally, it is assumed that garlic keeps the vampires at bay and leaves your neck completely safe. But it’s not just vampires that garlic is useful for. This wonderful bulb has many more uses and healing properties. It’s an antibiotic, anti-viral and a fungicide so you can see why it’s good for vampires. It can help with numerous stomach and digestive problems, and has been found useful for blood pressure and cholesterol problems. It’s been used in the past to help with all sorts of problems, from sore throats, to headaches, as well as a treatment for typhus. So, it seems it can protect us from a little more than a pesky nibble in the middle of the night.