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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

A GOOD NIGHT SLEEP IS KEY TO A HEALTHY LIFE
Millions of Americans take sleep medications rather
than using Alternative approaches that are just as
Take Control of Your Health With helpful with far less side effects. Every once-in-awhile
you may miss a night of sleep; it’s when this happens every night
Herbs - Mankind’s Oldest Medicine it becomes bothersome. Maybe you are someone who can fall
Herbs have been used as a standard practice asleep but you wake-up over and over. Sleep is only beneficial if
of complementary health-care for thousands of it is re-cooperative.
years. History has accumulated a vast knowledge The obvious signs of sleep deprivation are lack of concentration,
of healing with plants providing us with a huge vari- confusion, moodiness, pain plus when you don’t sleep well your
ety of healing options. body begins to over-produce cortisol and adrenaline which leads
There are over 750,000 plants on the planet to poor health due to a weakened immune system.
Earth and they all contain chemical compounds In most cases insomnia can be helped with a few simple
that can be converted into hormones, vitamins and herbs. Chamomile is a very mild herb that most consider first
minerals that address the root cause of the condi- its soothing and relaxing properties are safe even for restless
tion, not just the symptoms. They work like preci- or irritable children. For adults chamomile can be helpful
sion instruments providing over-all support for the if pain, anxiety or tension is what’s keeping you awake. Just
body. The Herb Corner carries all your herbal needs one teaspoon in eight ounces of boiling water steeped for 5-10
and all herbs are 100% organic. minutes may be all that you need.
Let’s say you’re the type of person who falls asleep easily but
Master Herbalist & Certified Nutritional Consultant on Staff you wakes up and can’t fall back to sleep because of thinking
too much. You know what I mean the list of chores, things said
We Sell More Than Just Herbs! or unsaid and the list goes on. Then Lemon Balm can work
wonders because it quiets the mind. The terpenes in Lemon
Unique Jewelry- Rings, Necklaces, Bracelets, Balm give it its sedative properties this is good for over-active
or nervous adults or children who can’t sleep. It’s also known as
Earrings, , Raw and Tumbled Gemstones, “The Gladdening Herb” for insomnia due to depression, tension,
Gemstone Animals, Eggs & Spheres, Salt Lamps in anxiety or nightmares Lemon Balm works wonders.
various sizes and shapes, Sage, Candles, multi- Valerian is a very powerful non-toxic, non-addictive sleep
colored LED lightboxes,, Lip Balms, herb that has been used centuries. It will put you to sleep rather
Headache Sticks, Bar & Liquid quickly with out a feeling of grogginess the next. Valerian relieves
Soaps, Salves, food-grade Essential anxiety relaxing the CNS without quieting vital functions. It helps
Oils, Unique Tea Diffusers, Tea Pots insomnia brought on by stress, pain, tension or Post Traumatic
& Oriental Mugs, Herbal Tumblers Stress Syndrome. Because of its definitive odor you may want to
and much, much more!!! use valerian in tincture form or as capsules.
You can use a sleep pillow be made with a small muslin bag
or a sock (you now have a use for your un-matched socks) filled
Specializing In All Natural Products with herbs like Lavender, Chamomile, Roses or Hops (use only
a small amount of Hops or you will think you’re sleeping with
The Herb Corner dirty socks).
An aromatherapy diffuser with the oils of Lemon Balm,
and Learning Center Lavender, Marjoram and Clary Sage blended together can ease
you into sleep and help to keep you there.
Hours: Wed-Fri. 10-5, Sat. 11-3 Take some time before bed to unwind, listen to some quiet
music, a guided meditation, drink a cup of relaxing tea (using
277 N. Babcock St., Melbourne * 321-757-7522 herbs like Chamomile, Lemon Balm, Catnip, Linden, Roses,
Passion Flower or Oatstraw either alone or in combination).
www.HerbCorner.net Take a nice warm bath filled with relaxing herbs, light some
aromatherapy candles and ease your way into sleep. Sleep
should be enjoyable not just a chore to get you to the next day.
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