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The Herb Corner Herb Corner

Cecelia Avitabile of The Herb Corner and Learning Center in
and Learning Center Melbourne FL is a Certified Holistic Health Practitioner with a Masters
of Herbalism degree and over 20 years of herbal experience. A
Hours: Wed-Fri. 10-5, Sat. 11-3 member of American Association of Drugless Practitioners and the
277 N. Babcock St., Melbourne * 321-757-7522 American Herbalist Guild. Visit www.herbcorner.net 321-757-7522
Ongoing Herb Classes! Call for Details! SNORING RELIEF

HAVING TROUBLE WITH: 45% of all adults snore. Snoring occurs when the
air flow is blocked in the area where the tongue
* Arthritis/Rheumatism * Gout and the upper throat meet with the uvula and soft
* Asthma/Breathing Issues * Headaches palate. When this happens, it causes the tissue to vibrate
* Calcium * High/Low Blood Pressure producing the snoring sound as you breathe. There are many
* Cancer * IBS/Colitis causes to snoring including blocked nasal passages from an
* Colds/Flu * Insomnia injury or nasal polys, allergies, sinus infections. It may also be
* Concentration/Memory * Low Immune System caused by bulky throat tissue, a low thick soft palate, a long
* Diabetes * Nutrition Absorption uvula or enlarged adenoids or tonsils or obesity. It may also be
* Fibromyalgia * Stress caused by excessive alcohol consumption, digestive disorders
or medications (sleeping pills, antihistamines) that cause
We are a dedicated, caring shop helping you relaxation to the muscles of the throat. For the most part
take control of your health with herbs! snoring is caused by obstruction of the respiratory passages.
Herbal Teas, Tinctures, Capsules, and Salves/Creams Before using a CPAP machine or surgery to remove the uvula
Herbals Classes and/or Private Consultations to help you may want to try some lifestyle modifications. Sometimes
you, all of your friends and family (including your pets). raising the head 4-inches with a neck pillow or elevating the
head of the bed or changing sleeping position to the side
Cecelia Avitable, Master Herbalist & Certified Nutritional Consultant moves the tongue from blocking the airway making it easier
to breathe. When you lie on your back to sleep it causes the
Florida native helps tongue to drop back into the throat area causing a blockage of
hormones & more! the throat which then causes the snoring sound.
Saw Palmetto: If you think snoring is due to allergies, consider getting a
new pillow as pillows accumulate dust mites that you may be
(suggested health uses) allergic to. If you have pets don’t allow them to sleep on the
* Digestive problems bed since their dander can cause you to become congested.
* Coughs If the snoring is caused by blocked nasal passages sometimes
* Benign prostatic hyperplasia (prostate health) taking hot showers or using a Neti-pot before bed can help.
* Boost poor immune system
* Hair loss prevention Some supplements that may help ease snoring are magnesium,
We Are More Than Just An Herb Shop! which works as a relaxant and helps to restore healthy sleep
patterns. The supplement N-acetylcysteine (NAC) an amino
Gifts, Jewelry, Gemstones, & More! acid derivative of cystine it is particularly helpful if snoring
is due to too much mucous because it is used to thin out and
dissolve mucous in the respiratory passages.
Herbally when used over-time decongestant herbs like
Fenugreek, Grindelia, Elder and Eyebright help clear the
sinus passages, which when clogged make it harder to breathe.
Besides being a natural decongestant Fenugreek also thins and
* Candles * Unique Gifts * One of A Kind Jewelry dissolves mucous, clears the lymphatic and respiratory systems
* Crystals & Gemstones * Himalayan Salt Lamps of infectious materials. Along with Peppermint or Spearmint
* Organic Skin Care Soaps & Cosmetics to help with indigestion or reflux that can add to the problem.
* Glass & Plastic Bottles, Herbal Supplies You may also want to try using essential oils in an atomizer to
* Organic Essential Oils & Diffusers reduce congestion and to promote a better night’s sleep. Some
* Detox Foot Bath Sessions oils you may want to try are Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Thyme
Gift Certificates Available for All Occasions! or Marjoram to aide respiratory conditions and to open air
passages and loosen phlegm. Just a few drops in the atomizer,
Visit www.herbcorner.net for events, recipes, newsletter, etc. on your pillow or mixed with a carrier oil applied under the
nose, back of the neck or on the throat may help.
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