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Garlic is known as a natural antibiotic. It has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. Dr Robert Schulze even calls it an antitode for cancer.

Garlic is already known for its ability to lower cholesterol and blood pressure as well as offering protection against strokes and heart disease. For instance, when the Journal of the Royal College of Physicians reviewed data on cholesterol in 1993, it found that after just four weeks there was a 12 per cent reduction in cholesterol levels in the research groups that had taken garlic. Another round of studies let researchers to conclude that taking supplements could cut the incidence of stroke by anything from 30-40 per cent, while heart disease could be reduced by 20-25 percent.

Watch what Dr Robert Schulze says about garlic

Although vitamins are good for your body, it is important that you do not overdose on them either. This usually happens when you supplement your diet with vitamin supplements.

For instance, if you have too much vitamin D in your system, you may get kidney damage. Vitamin D is generally good for you, but you need to know the limits. Liver damage is very serious and can cause many other problems, resulting in death.

If you are taking regular doses of niacin, you may find yourself experiencing flushing and stinging of the skin. This is natural, and a side effect that can be managed. However, if you take too much niacin, you are at higher risk of heart and liver problems.

Mineral supplements can be dangerous too. Even if you are just increasing some of your mineral intact by a modest amount, an imbalance may develop which impacts on the ability of your body to utilise other minerals. If you take more than just 5 times the recommended doses of supplements such as iron, chromium, zinc or selenium, it can actually be a toxic for your body.

It is best not to overdose on vitamin supplements. Take only what is recommended by your doctor each day. If you have a health condition, you should always seek his advice.

Vegetable gravy can be made from left over chicken or turkey stock in the roasting pan. It used to be that I would only get to taste it in restaurants but since learning how to make it, I’ve been having it at home. Here is a video showing you how to prepare vegetable gravy that can be used over rice, noodles or meats.