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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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