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.
Psychiatric model. Mental illness is a brain disease. Psychiatric illnesses are caused by inherit dysfunctions in brain biochemistry. Treatment is with drugs (or other therapies such as electroshock) that directly alter brain function.sychiatric model. Mental illness is a brain disease. Psychiatric illnesses are caused by inherit dysfunctions in brain biochemistry. Treatment is with drugs (or other therapies such as electroshock) that directly alter brain function.