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Garlic is warm and pungent in taste, and enters the spleen, stomach and lung meridians. It is a common condiment in the kitchen and is also a nutritious product. Since garlic contains a variety of nutrients such as protein, vitamins, and minerals, it is often used by people for health care. Moderate consumption in life can play a role in promoting appetite, helping digestion, and clearing meat stagnation.
Li Jihao, 56, who lives in Anhui Province, is a hairdresser. He has been running the store for decades, and his skills are good, and he has a steady number of customers every day. Due to his busy work, he often skips breakfast and sometimes makes a cup of strong coffee for breakfast. When I'm hungry, I order takeout, especially fried food, chicken and fries, and I order a lot of food every time.
On January 4, 2021, when Li Jihao was sorting out tools in the store, he suddenly felt a pain in his stomach, he thought he was sleeping with a cold, and thought that he would be fine if he drank some hot water, so he didn't take it to heart.
Since then, Li Jihao often felt a faint pain in his abdomen, and some dizziness and weakness, but he was often hungry and full, and he didn't notice these abnormalities.
On March 22, 2021, after eating dinner, Li Jihao suddenly felt a cramp in his stomach, as if his abdomen had spasmed, and it hurt as if he was pinching it. Sensing the abnormality in his body, he hurriedly took a taxi to the hospital for an examination.
Who knew that this examination actually found a stomach cancer. The results of gastroscopic pathological examination showed that a huge ulcer was found in the antrum, accompanied by rough mucosa, easy to bleed to the touch, and patchy congestion and erosion. The doctor advised him to undergo surgery as soon as possible, and after the operation, he could undergo chemotherapy and other adjuvant treatments, and then remove the relatively hidden lesions to control the disease.
Clinically, surgical resection is currently the main means of treatment for gastric cancer. Surgery is generally divided into radical surgery and palliative surgery. If the patient's physical condition allows, radical excision surgery is usually performed. Li Jihao agreed to the method of surgical treatment, and after 4-6 courses of chemotherapy, the lesion was successfully removed, the condition was controlled, and the overall recovery after surgery was better.
It didn't take long for Li Jihao to go through the discharge procedures smoothly. The doctor prescribed him some conventional medicines, and his condition told him to take the medicine on time, quit smoking and drinking, ensure adequate sleep, especially pay attention to diet, and stop overeating.
Li Jihao's body recovered quickly after surgery, but he was still a little worried about this disease. On June 10, 2021, he saw some people in the patient group saying that eating raw garlic can fight cancer, and it can also treat various inflammation and infections. Because garlic contains some trace elements, including germanium and selenium, which can act as an inhibition of the growth of tumor cells and cancer cells. At the same time, the sulfur-containing compounds in garlic can also promote the production of an enzyme in the intestines, enhance the body's immunity, and reduce the probability of intestinal tumors.
What the patients said was the truth, and Li Jihao thought it was true. He firmly believed that as long as he insisted on eating raw garlic every day, he would be able to control his condition, so he quickly went to the supermarket and bought a lot of garlic back. After eating garlic for a while, he stopped the medicine prescribed by the doctor. In his heart, it is a medicine that is poisonous, and nothing can compare to the therapeutic effect of garlic. In this way, Li Jihao has insisted on eating raw garlic for more than half a year.
On December 23, 2021, after Li Jihao ate garlic at home, he suddenly felt stomach pain, and then began to have diarrhea, in addition, he was pale, couldn't see clearly, his stomach was nauseous for a while, his head was dizzy and couldn't walk, and finally he vomited a mouthful of blood directly, staring at the scarlet blood on the floor, Li Jihao only felt that the world was spinning for a while, and the whole person couldn't stand steadily. In the end, his eyes were dark, and he fell straight down. When his wife saw him fall to the ground, she was so frightened that she quickly dialed 120 and sent him to the hospital for treatment.
Soon the hospital launched a series of emergency treatments for Li Jihao, and the results of gastroscopy found that his stomach cancer had recurred. When Li Jihao saw the words on the diagnosis that cancer had recurred, the whole person collapsed instantly. His eyes widened, his hand holding the diagnosis book trembled uncontrollably, the back of his hand and the corners of his forehead were bruised, and his face was a little distorted, "Didn't you say that eating garlic can fight cancer, why do I have a recurrence?"
After learning about his eating habits, the doctor sighed and regretted very much: "Although some ingredients in garlic are beneficial for cancer prevention, it is not 100% that eating garlic can prevent cancer. There are 3 groups of people who are not suitable for eating garlic, and you happen to be one of these three groups of people who need special attention. ”
The first category is people whose gastrointestinal tract is easily irritated
Because garlic contains some spicy substances, it may cause gastrointestinal discomfort when eating, such as stomach pain, diarrhea, etc., such people should pay special attention. It is not recommended to eat garlic on an empty stomach, and people with a bad stomach may eat garlic on an empty stomach, which may irritate the gastric mucosa, thus causing gastroenteritis.
Garlic should be consumed as much as possible with meals to reduce irritation to the gastric mucosa. It is also important not to eat garlic when you have diarrhea. When diarrhea occurs in the body, the intestines are in a state of tension and stress, and allicin will stimulate the mucous membrane of the intestines, causing it to further congest and produce edema, which makes diarrhea more severe.
The second category is people who have undergone surgery as well as those who use blood clotting medications
Since garlic has a certain anti-platelet aggregation effect, it will affect the body's coagulation mechanism to a certain extent. Garlic should be avoided for a week before surgery to reduce the risk of bleeding during surgery. For some users of blood clotting drugs, garlic consumption may increase the anticoagulant effect of blood clotting drugs, leading to an increased risk of bleeding. The amount of any food should be taken into account. Eating a large amount of garlic for a long time may cause indigestion and adversely affect the body.
The third group is people who are allergic to garlic
There are also some people who are allergic to garlic, such as itchy mouth, rash, and difficulty breathing. For such people, garlic should be avoided or a medical professional should be consulted. If you do have a physique that is allergic to garlic, it is recommended to avoid eating garlic to avoid triggering allergic reactions. In addition, garlic should also be avoided during the medication, so as not to affect the effect of the drug.
In fact, there are many other foods in life that also have beneficial ingredients similar to garlic. For example, selenium is relatively high in broccoli, mushrooms, pumpkin and other foods. Therefore, in daily diet, pay attention to rich and balanced nutrition, reasonable diet, and maintain good living habits can promote good health and improve immunity.
All in all, some components in garlic play a role in preventing cancer, but because each person's physical condition and constitution are different, it is necessary to adjust diet and lifestyle according to individual conditions.