Garlic isn't just a kitchen staple—it’s a natural powerhouse of health benefits! Packed with antioxidants and sulfur compounds like allicin, garlic supports heart health by lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, strengthens the immune system, fights inflammation, and so much more. With its antibacterial and antiviral properties, garlic has been used for centuries as a natural remedy for colds, infections, and overall wellness.

Whether eaten raw, cooked, or taken as a supplement, garlic is a simple yet powerful way to boost your health naturally. Join us as we discuss this unsung herbal hero.

Today on The Lab Report:

• 3:00 Garlic is a vegetable and a medicine
• 7:30 Herbal constituents vs. whole plants
• 9:00 Allicin
• 11:50 Cardiovascular health and immunity
• 14:20 Antimicrobial and antiviral properties
• 15:20 Garlic is useful in so many clinical conditions
• 17:20 Which form is best?
• 19:25 Get Outta Here!!!!!!!!

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Longevity isn’t about adding years to your life- it’s about adding life to your years! We know there are many variables to health such as diet, movement, sleep, social connection, fresh air and sunlight. Each are important but some aren’t easily measured.

The Roseto Effect reveals the surprising power of tight-knit communities, social bonds, and old-world traditions in shaping our health. Join us as we tell the story of a small town in Pennsylvania called Roseto. Can community be the ultimate medicine?

Today on The Lab Report:

• 3:20 The story of Roseto
• 10:35 Parallels to the Blue Zones
• 13:20 Can you measure the effects of community?
• 14:40 Longevity – quantity vs. quality
• 16:50 Back to the basics for health
• 19:00 How to develop social connection

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Ever wonder what happens when your voice suddenly decides to take a vacation? In this episode, we explore the mysterious condition of laryngitis. From causes to symptoms, we can help you discover the best ways to recover and protect your voice.

Whether you're dealing with laryngitis now or just curious about how it works, this episode will give you the answers you need. Tune in for all the insights into a silent struggle!

Today on The Lab Report:

• 2:50 Patti lost her voice so we’re covering laryngitis
• 4:05 The anatomy of the voice box and power of speech
• 6:00 Laryngitis, symptoms and causes
• 8:25 Let’s go Woo – Throat chakra!
• 12:20 Disclaimer on not missing more serious causes
• 13:00 Treatment options
• 15:25 Herbal remedies
• 18:55 Prevention and the importance of self-care

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