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I had to stop taking OTC cold remedies in college, because I’m very sensitive to ephedrines. Now, I put 3-4 peeled garlic cloves in a smoothie each day, when I have a cold/flu. It clears up the congestion and fever surprisingly well. Most people I tell this to refuse to try it, even when sick. Pharmaceutical advertising (which used to be illegal?) has been very effective.

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Jennie I have not even had a small cold since I started crushing the garlic and putting in water for 20 minutes. My gums are awesome now also

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