Reading the garlic thread memories of my mum came flooding back.
She used to have a fresh garlic clove sliced up in a sandwich every morning.
To keep colds away and with that time of year coming thought it was a timly tip.
Oh yes it worked for her when she did not take it she had a cold.
Dont know about keeping colds away Teresa. I think that it would keep everyone away , including anyone with a cold :D :P