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.
The key concepts of Roy's Adaptation Model are made up of four components: person, health, environment, and nursing. According to Roy's model, a person is a bio-psycho-social being in constant interaction with a changing environment.He or she uses innate and acquired mechanisms to adapt.he Adaptation Model states that health is an inevitable dimension of a person's life, and is represented by a health-illness continuum. Health is also described as a state and process of being and becoming integrated and whole.