Therefore, garlic reduces the production of cholesterol as well as its precursors. Besides lowering blood cholesterol, garlic can also prevent blood clot formation, reduce blood pressure and inhibit the oxidation of cholesterol.
Reductionistic model (reduces illness to low level processes- cell and chemical imbalances). Single factor model of illness, explains illness in terms of biological malfunction rather then recognizing a variety of factors. Assumes mind body dualism. Emphasizes illness.
ï»¿The Biomedical model of health. (Also known as medical model). This model looks at people as if they are machines. The various body systems are seen as systems The biomedical model of illness and healing focuses on purely biological factors, and excludes psychological, environmental, and social influences.The Biomedical model of health. (Also known as medical model). This model looks at people as if they are machines. The various body systems are seen as systems The biomedical model of illness and healing focuses on purely biological factors, and excludes psychological, environmental, and social influences.