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Garlic: Nature’s Potent Shield for Your Heart, Immunity, and Long Life

From fighting infections to protecting your heart, discover why adding more garlic to your meals could be the healthiest choice you make today.

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Kathleen Barnes
August 22, 2025

August 22, 2025

A Message from Kathleen:

Dear Friends,

During Covid, I got an intense craving for garlic. I’m a firm believer that my body tells me what it wants, so I indulged.

This week’s main article gives you some reasons why garlic should be an important part of your diet.

Be well,

Kathleen

Main Article

There’s no doubt that garlic is one of nature’s healers. There’s more research all the time showing the benefits of this flavor giant.

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