Case: Aunt Liu is a middle-aged woman who began to feel that her body was gradually not as good as before after menopausal troubles. She often felt tired, lacklustre, and had some physical symptoms. This made her anxious and began to worry about whether she had entered a midlife crisis.
By chance, Aunt Liu mentioned that garlic can help the body sterilize and prevent cancer when chatting with neighbors, and with the attitude of trying, Aunt Liu insisted on eating raw garlic every day for several months, and she began to insist on eating raw garlic every day, hoping to improve her physical condition in this way.
Aunt Liu insisted on eating raw garlic for several months, but found that her physical condition did not improve, but some new problems appeared. She began to feel an upset stomach, loss of appetite, and even some symptoms of stomach pain. This left her very confused and worried, and she began to suspect that she was eating garlic that caused the problems.
In order to find out the cause of the stomach pain, Aunt Liu decided to go to the hospital for a comprehensive physical examination. After a series of tests, the doctor told her that she had a mild form of gastritis. The doctor explained that garlic is a spicy food that has a certain stimulating effect on the stomach, and Aunt Liu has eaten a large amount of raw garlic for several months, which has led to an inflammatory reaction in the stomach. The doctor advised her to stop eating raw garlic and give her appropriate treatment. Only then did Aunt Liu realize how ridiculous her behavior was.
"Eating garlic can kill bacteria!" is a phrase I believe everyone has heard. Garlic has long been known as a "natural antibiotic" in traditional Chinese medicine and is believed to have bactericidal, anti-inflammatory, antiviral and other effects. But is this statement true at all?
We all know that allicin has a strong antibacterial effect, which can inhibit the growth and reproduction of many bacteria and fungi, and even inhibit the replication of certain viruses. This is also the reason why many people think that eating garlic can kill bacteria. And garlic is also rich in nutrients, which can help the body improve immunity.
However, while garlic has some antimicrobial effect, it does not miraculously kill all germs. The antibacterial effect of allicin has certain limitations, and it has a good inhibitory effect on some common bacteria and fungi, but it may not be effective against some special pathogens. In addition, eating raw garlic has a strong irritating effect, which has a certain stimulating effect on the gastrointestinal tract, and is easy to cause heartburn, diarrhea and other uncomfortable symptoms.
In short, the antibacterial effect of allicin is not obvious in practical application, and it is difficult to achieve the sterilization effect. In addition, although garlic itself has a certain antibacterial effect, it is not a substitute for drug treatment, especially for serious infectious diseases.
With the passage of time, people will inevitably face some crises and challenges that come with age. Middle-aged and elderly people are especially prone to age anxiety. They often feel helpless and depressed when the body gradually loses the vitality and health of its youth. Signs of aging, such as sagging skin, joint pain, memory loss, etc., have become pain points in their hearts.
Age anxiety is a common psychological state, and middle-aged and elderly people often begin to worry about their physical health, whether they can still maintain their independence and vitality, and whether they can continue to enjoy life. They also often compare their differences with those of young people and feel inferior and helpless. Although health preservation is a positive attitude towards life, it is also necessary to ensure that their health regimen is scientific.