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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
                                                                WHAT TO DO WITH YOUR LEAKY GUT
                Ongoing Herb Classes! Call for Details!
                                                                Leaky Gut is a disorder increasing rapidly in the U.S.
              HAVING TROUBLE WITH:                              It is a malfunction of the digestive tract where the necessary
                                                                antibodies that create a protective layer in a healthy digestive
               * Arthritis/Rheumatism  * Gout                   tract are destroyed and substances like bacteria, partially
               * Asthma/Breathing Issues   * Headaches          digested food particles, fungus, parasites, undigested proteins
               * Calcium               * High/Low Blood Pressure  or fats leak-out from the protective lining of the digestive
               * Cancer                * IBS/Colitis            tract into the blood stream. Leaky Gut affects the liver with
               * Colds/Flu             * Insomnia               debris from the bloodstream that has passed thru the gut. If
               * Concentration/Memory   * Low Immune System     the liver can't keep up, toxins are stored in fatty tissue. It can
                                                                over-load the colon with excessive amounts of waste material,
               * Diabetes              * Nutrition Absorption   toxic debris. If bowels are overburdened with toxins, they get
               * Fibromyalgia          * Stress                 recirculated back into the liver thru the circulatory system.

              We are a  dedicated, caring shop helping you      When this keeps happening, it causes an over-load of toxins,
                 take control of your health with herbs!        bacteria, viruses, parasites, candida and other organisms
             Herbal Teas, Tinctures, Capsules,  and Salves/Creams  overburdening the immune system causing re-occurring
                                                                infections, autoimmune conditions, autism, skin disorders
             Herbals Classes and/or Private Consultations to help  or food allergies and other conditions like IBS, Crohn’s,
            you, all of your friends and family (including your pets).  Colitis, Celiac, Eczema, Acne.Some causes of Leaky Gut can be
                                                                intestinal infections, parasites, food allergies, lack of stomach
            Cecelia Avitable, Master Herbalist & Certified Nutritional Consultant  acids or digestive enzymes, chronic intestinal inflammation,
                                                                stress, a high sugar diet or medications like NSAID’s, oral
                             Florida native helps               contraceptives or antibiotics that destroy the beneficial
                             hormones  & more!                  bacteria of the gastro-intestinal tract.
                                                                   To support the digestive tract herbally, anti-inflammatory
                              Saw Palmetto:                     herbs like Dandelion, Turmeric, Fennel, Ginger, Catnip,
                              (suggested health uses)           Dill, Anise, Peppermint, Parsley or Cardamom help reduce
                              * Digestive problems              inflammation and ease gas, bloating and pain that goes
                              * Coughs                          along with Leaky Gut.  For abdominal pain, Marshmallow,
                              * Benign prostatic hyperplasia (prostate health)  Meadowsweet, Peppermint, Chamomile and Slippery Elm
                              * Boost poor immune system        help reduce digestive colic, and reduce inflammation and
                              * Hair loss prevention            painful spasms within the digestive tract.Licorice or Wild Yam
              We Are More Than Just An Herb Shop!               also contain cortisone-like activities which help ease pain and
                                                                inflammation.  Soothing demulcent herbs like Marshmallow,
                Gifts, Jewelry, Gemstones, & More!              Licorice (or DGL), Slippery Elm, Flax or Chia ease discomfort
                                                                by putting a protective, healing coating on the mucosal lining of
                                                                the digestive tract. Olive Leaf, Oregon Grape Root, Oregano,
                                                                Turmeric, Barberry or Goldenseal work like antibiotics
                                                                fighting off the bad bacteria in the gut without harming the
                                                                good bacteria.  Antifungal herbs like Olive Leaf, Garlic and
                                                                Yerba Manza or antiparasitic herbs like Garlic, Wormwood,
                                                                Black Walnut, Cloves or Rue work on the parasite or fungus
                    * Candles * Unique Gifts * One of A Kind Jewelry  that may be causing Leaky Gut. There are herbs that contain
                   * Crystals & Gemstones  * Himalayan Salt Lamps   plant enzymes and other plant-based nutrients which support
                       * Organic Skin Care Soaps & Cosmetics    and strengthen the body helping make up for what may not be
                      * Glass & Plastic Bottles, Herbal Supplies   making it into the body due to lack of absorption caused by the
                        * Organic Essential Oils & Diffusers    disfunction of the intestines. Spirulina, Chorella, Bee Pollen,
                           * Detox Foot Bath Sessions           Alfalfa, Oat Straw and Nettle are some good choices for this.
                      Gift Certificates Available for All Occasions!  These can be used in smoothies for easier absorption. Digestive
                                                                health builds a strong foundation for your over-all health; it is
             Visit www.herbcorner.net for events, recipes, newsletter, etc.  necessary for absorption of nutrients, and it is the basis of your
                                                                immune and nervous systems.

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