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.
WHODAS 2.0 is based on and reflects this model of disease, in which the assessment of impairment and disability is separate from diagnostic considerations; can reflect any medical illness, psychiatric illness, or comorbid condition; and does not imply the etiology of impairments.