Categories: Health

Avoid Eating Garlic, If You Suffer These 4 Medical Conditions

EDITOR’S PICK: 

Garlic is one of the allium vegetables similar to onions. It is a flavorful herb that can be added to dishes and is also helpful in terms of improving a person’s overall health.

But like every other thing, consuming raw garlic excessively may also be dangerous or hazardous to the body, especially to some sets of people.

In this article on EKO HOT BLOG, we would be looking at some medical conditions that eating garlic could worsen.

1. Bleeding Disorders

People Who have bleeding disorders should be mindful of the way they consume raw garlic or fresh garlic. Reason being that it may worsen bleeding.

2. Surgery Patients

People Who are expecting to have surgery. The reason is that it can make bleeding continuous during a surgical operation, thus medical professionals advise patients to stop eating garlic 2 weeks before coming for surgery.

3. Halitosis or Bad Breath

If you have bad breath or issues with halitosis, then there is a need to also be mindful of when you consume garlic. The reason is that garlic can worsen a person’s halitosis or bad breath and as such, it is unsuitable for consumption if you have plans to go to a public place.

FURTHER READING

4. Heartburn

If you always suffer from Heartburn, then you should also stay away from garlic. Garlic can worsen or cause heartburn especially after eating raw garlic, so make sure you abstain from eating fresh garlic if you are prone to heartburn.

Click to watch our video of the week:

Praise Ben

"I am a writer and designer, blending words and visuals to craft compelling narratives and experiences"

Share
Published by
Praise Ben

Recent Posts

Other Religions That Celebrate Christmas Alongside Christians

Christmas is widely recognized as a Christian holiday, celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. However,…

13 minutes ago

Arokodare Spreads Christmas Cheer With Food Giveaway In Belgium

Tolu Arokodare, alongside his Genk teammates, distributed food parcels to families in need as part…

17 minutes ago

Tragedy as Kidnappers Kill 10-Year-Old Boy in Jos After N150,000 Ransom

Kidnapping and Ransom: 10-year-old boy kidnapped in Jos; N150,000 ransom paid. Boy found dead, strangled…

18 minutes ago