Yes, raw. A large body of medical evidence reveals that garlic, a natural antioxidant, and antibiotic, must be consumed raw for its effective ingredient, allicin, to be released.
No, we're not telling you to have less sex. In fact, although a cold shower has long been considered a great desire killer, a study from the UK shows that cold showers actually stimulate the testicles to produce more sperm.
Not with sex, though you can do that, too, with actual spices. Long used as medicine, herbs, and spices are nature's vitamins and supplements, except they taste a great deal better and cost a great deal less.
Studies have shown that cinnamon has natural antibacterial properties and is an effective antibiotic against certain dangerous Streptococcus strains..
Sounds too good to be true, right? The fact is, most of us have the wrong idea about sleep — we think we're supposed to get 7½ to 8 hours a night.
So don't stress out if your partner keeps waking you up snoring or coughing. Take a nap during the day — if you have the kind of job that allows you to do so.
It sounds extreme, but according to sleep specialist Dr. Neil Stanley at the University of Surrey (UK), sharing a bed with a partner can be bad for your well-being.