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.
Cognitive Sciences and Dual Theory: Perspectives to understand the Mind-Body Relationship. 1. Beyond the Darwinian Paradigm, and the Development of Non-Darwinian Theories in Biology. 2. The Development of Post - Functionalistic Theories in the Cognitive Sciences.