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twigjean
twigjean

there was some discussion of garlic. My question is how does garlic play in with PMR. I have researched garlic and it doesn't seem to state any place that garlic would help an inflammatory condition. We have a new Mediterranean restaurant here and they serve a plate of garlic. I go at least once a week and have that plate garlic, so I think I'm craving garlic and eat it. Something in my body must be missing that garlic is replacing. Any thoughts? Thanks Barbara

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  • pat38625
    pat38625 twigjean

    Posted

    Hi Barbara, your thing is garlic and mine is sardines.  I would eat sardines once every 5 or 6 years, now it is twice a week.  I don't know what my body is lacking.  Anyway good luck with the garlic.    Pat
    • MrsO-UK_Surrey
      MrsO-UK_Surrey pat38625

      Posted

      Pat, well done with the sardines - also an excellent anti-inflammatory food!
    • pat38625
      pat38625 MrsO-UK_Surrey

      Posted

      Thank you Mrs. O   At last I am doing something right without knowing it.  I now have a smile on my face.  So when we listen to our bodies, really listen I think some of the answers are within ourselves.  cheesygrin
    • EileenH
      EileenH pat38625

      Posted

      Sardines - if you eat them with the bones - are also a good source of calcium. 
    • pat38625
      pat38625 EileenH

      Posted

      Yes Eileen I do eat bones of sardines, it's strange what our bodies crave or long for.  
  • MrsO-UK_Surrey
    MrsO-UK_Surrey twigjean

    Posted

    Barbara, garlic is among the herbs known to be good for helping to reduce inflammation, as well as helping to ward off infections.  Other such herbs include turmeric, ginger, cinnamon.  This was confirmed by a dietitian giving a presentation at one of our PMR support meetings.
  • EileenH
    EileenH twigjean

    Posted

    Just google garlic antiinflammatory properties - loads of info about the claimed antiinflammatory aspect. The first ref that comes up for me includes this statement:

    "1,2-DT (1,2-vinyldithiin) is one of the unique sulfur compounds in garlic that has long been recognized as having anti-inflammatory properties."

    The same stuff is now supposed to influence fat cells - now there's a good reason for your plate of garlic together with pred!

  • LisaCACO
    LisaCACO twigjean

    Posted

    antiinflammatory and keeps vampires away. plus it tastes good. I see no reason to avoid this lovely thing. I usually go with what my body craves; for the most part I assume it knows best, esp if it's something healthy. 
  • Sheilamac_Fife
    Sheilamac_Fife twigjean

    Posted

    Oh I love whole roasted garlic!  Yum! And I totally believe that our bodies know what we need, if we would listen more often. smile
    • EileenH
      EileenH Sheilamac_Fife

      Posted

      We're having roast chicken tonight - left to myself I'd have garlic in the body cavity while roasting but OH must be a vampire and gets very upset if he smells garlic... sad
    • twigjean
      twigjean Sheilamac_Fife

      Posted

      I agree, that's why I keep going back for garlic and taking mini naps and rests. My friends are getting tried of of me. Not being a cook, tried roasting garlic. Didn't work!!😥
    • MrsO-UK_Surrey
      MrsO-UK_Surrey EileenH

      Posted

      I always put garlic and celery in the cavity of the chicken, and never notice it after it's cooked.  I'm sure your OH wouldn't either - couldn't you just make sure he isn't around when you're doing it!
    • EileenH
      EileenH MrsO-UK_Surrey

      Posted

      You don't know him - he can be in another room and knows when I break open a head of garlic! Don't even have to crush it!
    • pat38625
      pat38625 EileenH

      Posted

      I read your message yesterday and I didn't realise you were talking about the chicken cavity.  I'm blaming it on PMR anyway.  cheesygrin
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