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Herb Corner

The Herb Corner

and Learning Center Melbourne FL is a Certified Holistic Health Practitioner with a Masters
Cecelia Avitabile of The Herb Corner and Learning Center in
of Herbalism degree and over 20 years of herbal experience. A
More than just herbs and herbal classes member of American Association of Drugless Practitioners and the
American Herbalist Guild. Visit www.herbcorner.net 321-757-7522
Certified Master Herbalist &
Holistic Healthcare Provider on Staff CELIAC DISEASE (GLUTEN INTOLERANCE)
Hours: Wed-Fri. 10-5, Sat. 11-3 About 2 million Americans are troubled by Celiac Disease
(CD). Once considered a malabsorption condition of early
277 N. Babcock St., Melbourne childhood, now is recognized as a common auto immune
321-757-7522 condition also known as “Gluten Intolerance.” When people
with CD eat foods with gluten (the major protein in many
Our Herbal grains including wheat and wheat flour products) their immune
Certification system sees it as an invader and creates a defense against it,
this causes inflammation within the intestines which then leads
Course to malabsorption. Even though the person might be eating
what is believed to be nutritious food they are suffering from
malnutrition because the inflammation is blocking the absorption
“Reclaiming of nutrients. Symptoms of CD seem to be different from person
to person and because symptoms overlap with other conditions
Your Roots” such as, fibromyalgia, anemia, lupus, arthritis, dermatitis
herpetiformus, Chrons, spastic colon, scleroderma or
osteoporosis CD can be misdiagnosed or missed altogether. For
An in depth study of the healing infants and children CD shows up as delayed growth, neurological
properties of herbs from September 2017 or behavioral problems. For adult’s symptoms may be reoccurring
abdominal pain with or without bloating, constipation, diarrhea.
– November 2017 on alternate Sundays. There may be problems with chronic sinusitis, headaches,
fatigue, weakness or eczema, osteoporosis or bone pain.
Pre registration is required Taking a natural approach to CD involves following a gluten
Cost $325 plus a materials fee of $50 includes free diet which allows the gut to heal. Since even the smallest

all printed instruction and materials. A $50 non- amount of gluten can affect the intestines try to avoid all foods
containing gluten including wheat, barley, rye, spelt, semolina,
refundable deposit is required for books and which can be found in breads, pastries and cereals. Read labels
supplies due by May 30th, 2017 with the balance carefully, foods like soup, candies, cold cuts, soy sauce and
made in thirteen additional installments of $25. mayo, medications, vitamins, make-up or glue on envelopes
are known to contain gluten. fortunately it’s not as hard as
A certificate will be awarded upon completion. you might think since more and more companies are becoming
Call for more info 321-757-7522 aware of Gluten Intolerance. Along with dietary changes you
As a Master Herbalist I will help to start you “on the road” to may also want to use supplements and herbs to bring health
herbalism. “Reclaiming Your Roots” provides you with the health- and balance back to the intestines. Vitamins A, E, C, K, zinc and
promoting herbal skills that have nearly been lost to our “modern” folate help protect the cellular lining of the gut. Omega-3-fatty-
world. In 3 months you will learn how to treat non-emergency acids ease inflammation of the intestines and foods with sulfur
health problems, and gain an excellent grounding in the basics: (garlic, onions, eggs, fish) can help heal the intestines. Digestive
teas, tinctures, salves, syrups, compresses. Classes will include enzymes help the body breakdown nutrients so they can better
herbs for the Digestive, Nervous, Circulatory, Urinary, Respiratory, be absorbed; and probiotics help maintain the integrity of the
Immune, Muscular & Skeletal systems. Along with healthy choices
for women, men, children and pets. You will take two nature walks, intestines. Herbs like Slippery Elm, Marshmallow, Aloe and
one at Turkey Creek, and the other in an herbalist’s garden. Licorice contain mucilaginous properties that form a protective
Sign up now for the next class. coating on mucus membranes of the intestines allowing it to
Also gifts, jewelry, gemstones, candles, heal. Paprika, Goldenseal, Echinacea and Ginger heal damaged
Himalayan salt lamps, organic skin care soaps tissue caused by irritation and inflammation which is the
underlying cause of CD. Antimicrobial, antibacterial, antiviral
and cosmetics, glass and plastic bottles, herbal and antifungal herbs such as Garlic, Olive leaf, Goldenseal,
supplies, organic essential oils and diffusers, Echinacea speed up the healing process by boosting the
detox foot bath sessions. immune system within the digestive system making it stronger
www.herbcorner.net speeding up the healing process. And herbs like Dandelion
root and Yellowdock help detoxify the body through the liver
for articles, recipes, newsletter helping to further nourish the body. Addressing these allows the
intestines to heal quicker so proper absorption can begin again.
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