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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
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 NATURAL APPROACHES
Hours: Wed-Fri. 10-5, Sat. 11-3
TO FATTY LIVER
277 N. Babcock St., Melbourne
321-757-7522 Lately Fatty Liver has become increasingly common,
Our Herbal it means there is a build-up of fat in the cells in
the liver. It is a signal that the body is not burning its fuel
Certification Course correctly. The risk from having a fatty liver is it can cause
localized liver inflammation. When a healthy liver is over 5%
“Reclaiming Your Roots” fat, the more triglycerides get stuck in the liver enlarging
it leading to complications like diabetes, cirrhosis, heart
An in depth study of the healing disease or liver cancer. Usually people with fatty liver have
no symptoms at first, later feeling weakness, fatigue, nausea,
properties of herbs vomiting, loss of appetite, abdominal swelling beneath the
February 17 – April 2019 ribs on the right side or being jaundiced. You may get blood
work back with elevated triglycerides, AST or ALT (liver
on alternate Sundays. enzymes on your bloodwork). Fatty liver happens with about
Pre registration is required ½ of the people with high triglycerides (usually the fuel for
the liver, but when there is too much, they get stored in the
Cost $325 plus a materials fee of $50 includes liver changing the way the liver operates). Fatty liver can
all printed instruction and materials. be caused by obesity, malnutrition, rapid weight loss, high
serum triglycerides, type II diabetes, alcohol abuse, hepatitis,
A $50 non-refundable deposit is required for pregnancy or medications. Thankfully the liver has an amazing
books and supplies with the balance made in ability to heal itself from damage due to toxin exposure,
13 additional installments of $25. A certificate alcohol or pharmaceutical abuse or from everyday wear and
tear. The best way to protect the liver is to prevent damage
will be awarded upon completion. with appropriate diet and lifestyle modifications.
Call for more info 321-757-7522 Historically Milk Thistle has been used for treating and
protecting the liver. Silymarin and silybin are two constituents
within Milk Thistle with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory
As a Master Herbalist I will help to start you “on the road” properties helping prevent scarring and oxidative stress from
to herbalism. “Reclaiming Your Roots” provides you with too many triglycerides within the liver. Turmeric has been
the health-promoting herbal skills that have nearly been lost found to lower fats within the liver improving the body’s
to our “modern” world. In 3 months you will learn how to ability to digest fats, so they don’t build up in the liver.
treat non-emergency health problems and gain an excellent Research has shown that just 1/2tsp. turmeric powder added
grounding in the basics: teas, tinctures, salves, syrups, to milk and honey protects the liver from injury.
compresses. Classes will include herbs for the Digestive, Ginger, another liver protective herb studied for its
Nervous, Circulatory, Urinary, Respiratory, Immune, Muscular medicinal uses has been found to reduce oxidative stress
and Skeletal systems, along with healthy choices for women, and inflammation reducing the build-up of toxins that can
be degenerative to the liver. The catechins, epicatechin,
men, children and pets. To sign up now for these classes, epicatechin gallate, epigallocatechin (EGC) and EGCgallate
call The Herb Corner 321-757-7522. (EGCG) in Green Tea have been found to have antioxidant and
antidiabetic effects. They have been found to improve liver
VISIT THE STORE! We also have gifts, jewelry, enzymes, lower triglycerides and total cholesterol improving
gemstones, candles, Himalayan salt lamps, liver functions. Dandelion Root also detoxifies and metabolizes
organic skin care soaps and cosmetics, glass and fat that has built-up in the liver, plus it inhibits oxidation
plastic bottles, herbal supplies, organic essential of lipids by reducing inflammation within the liver. And the
sulfur compounds from Garlic and Onions protect the liver by
oils and diffusers, detox foot bath sessions. activating liver enzymes. Some other herbs that improve liver
enzyme levels and prevent oxidative damage to the liver are
Visit www.herbcorner.net Reishi, Artichoke Leaf, Burdock, Boldo, Licorice, Cinnamon and
for articles, recipes, newsletter Sarsaparilla.
The good news is Fatty Liver can be reversed or prevented
321-757-7522 with some simple lifestyle modifications, dietary changes and
with the use of supplements and herbs.

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