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.
Both Watsonâs Caring Theory and AHHâs âVeritas Caritasâ Nursing Theory view nursing as a science and an art. Under these theories, caring is the essence of nursing. A large part of the caring model involves helping the patient find meaning in illness and suffering to restore or promote the patientâs harmony.