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.
Freud proposed three structures of the psyche or personality: 1  Id: a selfish, primitive, childish, pleasure-oriented part of the personality with no ability to delay gratification. 2  Ego: the moderator between the id and superego which seeks compromises to pacify both.