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Herb Corner

Cecelia Avitabile of The Herb Corner and Learning Center in
Melbourne FL is a Certified Holistic Health Practitioner with a Masters
of Herbalism degree and over 20 years of herbal experience. A
member of American Association of Drugless Practitioners and the
American Herbalist Guild. Visit www.herbcorner.net 321-757-7522
Fighting Inflammation

With Herbs

Inflammation is one way the body reacts when it
Take Control of Your Health With feels there is a threat from an injury, illness, poor lifestyle
Herbs - Mankind’s Oldest Medicine or dietary choices. When we experience an injury or illness,
Herbs have been used as a standard practice the body responds by releasing white-blood-cells and anti-
of complementary health-care for thousands of inflammatory chemicals to correct the situation. If we ignore
years. History has accumulated a vast knowledge inflammation and let it go untreated for long periods of time,
of healing with plants providing us with a huge vari- it can lead to bigger degenerative conditions like arthritis, IBS,
ety of healing options. or cardiovascular. Pain, heat, swelling, redness and loss of
There are over 750,000 plants on the planet function are symptoms of inflammation. When these things
Earth and they all contain chemical compounds happen, your body responds with cyclo-oxygenase 2(CoX2)
that can be converted into hormones, vitamins and turning arachidonic acid (a stored fat) into prostaglandins
minerals that address the root cause of the condi- inflaming the area causing pain. When you take an anti-
tion, not just the symptoms. They work like preci- inflammatory medication like aspirin, NSAIDS or ibuprofen
sion instruments providing over-all support for the you temporarily turn off CoX2 and block the pain. In the
plant world there are many herbs that can be used to
body. The Herb Corner carries all your herbal needs combat inflammation, lessening inflammation by controlling
and all herbs are 100% organic.
production of prostaglandins. Turmeric has been used for
Master Herbalist & Certified Nutritional Consultant on Staff thousands of years for inflammation, infections and digestive
disorders. Its anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties
come from curcuminoids and other beneficial compounds
We Sell More Than Just Herbs! which work together to block the pro-inflammatory molecules.
Studies have found this herb works equal to NSAID’s and
Unique Jewelry- Rings, Necklaces, Bracelets, ibuprofen. White Willow is another herb historically used for
Earrings, , Raw and Tumbled Gemstones, the reduction of pain and inflammation. It contains salicin the
Gemstone Animals, Eggs & Spheres, Salt Lamps in active component of aspirin. Studies have found that Ginger
various sizes and shapes, Sage, Candles, multi- and Cayenne fight inflammation by blocking the production
colored LED lightboxes,, Lip Balms, of prostaglandins and the enzyme CoX2. German researchers
Headache Sticks, Bar & Liquid found the acids in Boswellia can deter inflammation by
Soaps, Salves, food-grade Essential suppressing the enzymes that lead to pain and chronic
Oils, Unique Tea Diffusers, Tea Pots inflammation disorders in the body such as arthritis, digestive
& Oriental Mugs, Herbal Tumblers disorders, colitis, Chrons or respiratory conditions like asthma.
The phenolic compounds and piperine in Black Pepper are
and much, much more!!!
what give it the ability to reduce inflammation. It can be
used along with Turmeric for extra benefit, but for some
Specializing In All Natural Products it can increase stomach upset. Two familiar spices Fennel
and Clove also possess anti-inflammatory properties which
The Herb Corner can be beneficial for many areas in the body. Besides being
anti-inflammatory they are also analgesic and antispasmodic
and Learning Center which also provide relief from pain. Licorice (not the candy)
contains natural analgesic and anesthetic constituents working
like cortisone medications. Just be aware that for some
Hours: Wed-Fri. 10-5, Sat. 11-3 Licorice can raise blood pressure. Burdock and Dandelion
277 N. Babcock St., Melbourne * 321-757-7522 fight inflammation by encouraging the liver to remove toxic
inflammatory debris from the body. They also contain essential
www.HerbCorner.net fatty acids, sterols, tannins and other compounds that
suppress inflammation. These are just a few examples of herbs
that help reduce inflammation, there are more that can be
used alone or in combination to specifically meet your needs.
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