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In a not too distant past, there was little clinical data on herbs and what existed was published mainly in Germany. But today, researchers worldwide are now publishes information about availability of the healing power of herbs and there is now evidence that treatment can have a wide range of disorders, including aging. As you get older and more vulnerable to the ravages of time, concerns about aging become more important. However, two super powerful herbs that can help slow the aging process, garlic and ginkgo, have proven effective in the treatment of cholesterol, cancer, Alzheimer’s, mental acuity and antidepressant-induced problems. And more good news, can be grown in an herb garden in the backyard. A word of caution before embarking on a process of healing with herbs, consult your doctor. This is especially important if you are pregnant or nursing, have a chronic medical condition or take prescription drugs regularly. Garlic for Cholesterol – New York Medical College in Valhalla, the researchers found that half a clove of garlic a day reduces cholesterol by nine percent. If you prefer not to eat fresh garlic every day of garlic supplements have a similar effect. Garlic for Cancer Prevention – In a long-term study of Iowa Women’s Health, the researchers followed 41 837 middle-aged women and found that those who ate the most garlic had the lowest risk of colon cancer. A few cloves a week cut risk by 32 percent, more choice and further decreased the risk. Other studies also have shown that garlic helps reduce the risk of bladder and prostate. Ginkgo Alzheimer’s disease – The prestigious journal of the American Medical Association published a study on 202 people with Alzheimer’s who received a placebo or ginkgo extract (120 mg daily). In twelve months, the ginkgo group was found to have preserved more mental function, and subsequent studies have confirmed the discovery. Ginkgo improves blood flow throughout the body and brain. For Mental Sharpness Ginkgo – Four recent studies published in Phytotherapy Research shows that ginkgo improves mental function in people with normal cognitive ability. healthy adults aged 30-59 were given ginkgo (120 to 300 mg / day) or placebo. The grass was found to be directly linked to improved memory capacity. has recommended the use of a standardized extract of 120-240 mg per day. Ginkgo for sexual problems – A study in the Journal of Urology 60 men with erection problems caused by small arteries and impaired blood flow to the penis, has been given ginkgo (60 mg daily). After six months, more than half of the men studied acquired erectile capacity. In addition, large numbers of people now take antidepressants, but at a price – the risk of loss of libido, erectile dysfunction, vaginal dryness and inability to reach the body. Researchers at the University of California gave ginkgo (209 mg daily) to 63 people with antidepressant induced sexual problems and found that the plant has helped 91 women and 76 percent of the return men with normal sexual function. Garlic and ginkgo are potent herbs in the treatment of problems associated with aging, and can be grown in almost any herb garden in the backyard. Add these herbs to your arsenal of home remedies and start getting positive results for any of the problems of aging are discussed in this article. Schepper ________________________________________________________________Our names are John and Maggie Guscott garden and we were happy for many years. For more information about plants of medicinal herbs and more, please visit http://www. herbgarden4beginners. com and make sure you subscribe to our free 10 mini-lesson eCourse, herb garden for beginners.