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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

PROTECTING YOUR

BONES FROM OSTEOPOROSIS

Take Control of Your Health With Believe it or not your bones are living tissue
constantly undergoing change and renewal. Think of
Herbs - Mankind’s Oldest Medicine your skeleton as a huge calcium bank. When you are younger
Herbs have been used as a standard practice a healthy diet and exercise build a healthy bank account then
of complementary health-care for thousands of somewhere around 35 your body reaches its calcium peak
years. History has accumulated a vast knowledge accepting fewer and fewer deposits using up more calcium
of healing with plants providing us with a huge vari- than it can replace.
ety of healing options. Calcium plays a major role in the health of your bones but
There are over 750,000 plants on the planet the lack of calcium is not the only cause of osteoporosis. The
Earth and they all contain chemical compounds lack of exercise, high protein, high fat diets, drinking sodas
that can be converted into hormones, vitamins and or alcohol, hormonal imbalances, smoking, low levels of
minerals that address the root cause of the condi- vitamin D and calcium along with the consumption of refined,
tion, not just the symptoms. They work like preci- processed, and chemical laden foods along with certain
sion instruments providing over-all support for the medications are just a few things that can rob calcium from
body. The Herb Corner carries all your herbal needs your skeletal bank account.
and all herbs are 100% organic. SO WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP YOURSELF?
The use of herbs alone cannot eliminate osteoporosis but they
Master Herbalist & Certified Nutritional Consultant on Staff can slow its progress. Exercise will encourage your bones to
become stronger a 30 minute walk increases bone density
We Sell More Than Just Herbs! reducing fracture risk by about 30%.
If you are thinking of using herbs consider Oatstraw, Red
Unique Jewelry- Rings, Necklaces, Bracelets, Raspberry, Dandelion, Horsetail, Nettle, Alfalfa, Boneset or
Earrings, , Raw and Tumbled Gemstones, fennel. These herbs are rich in calcium, magnesium, boron,
silica, Vitamin K, and zinc helping to strengthen your joints,
Gemstone Animals, Eggs & Spheres, Salt Lamps in muscles, cartilage and bone density.
various sizes and shapes, Sage, Candles, multi- With menopausal women and men (Yeah! Men go through
colored LED lightboxes,, Lip Balms, this too!) the increase of bone loss is associated with less
Headache Sticks, Bar & Liquid estrogen being produced by the ovaries and by lower levels
Soaps, Salves, food-grade Essential of testosterone being produced. Look for hormonal balancing
Oils, Unique Tea Diffusers, Tea Pots herbs like Wild Yam, Red Clover, Vitex, Sage, Black Cohosh and
& Oriental Mugs, Herbal Tumblers Saw Palmetto these herbs supply the body with isoflavones,
and much, much more!!! phyto-estrogen and phyto-testosterone compounds that help
to create the hormones needed for both men and women to
increase bone density and to slow down bone loss.
Specializing In All Natural Products My favorite Calcium Rich Tea contains ¾ oz. Rosehips, ½
oz. Lemon Balm, ¼ Nettle, ½ oz. Lemongrass, ½ oz. Oatstraw,
The Herb Corner ¼ oz. Red Raspberry and 1/8 oz. Cinnamon. This tea has such
a nice flavor even the kids will like it. Another tea blend
and Learning Center rich in calcium and hormonal properties is ½ oz. Alfalfa, ½ oz.
Red Clover, ¼ Sarsaparilla, ½ oz. Horsetail, ¼ oz. Wild Yam,
Hours: Wed-Fri. 10-5, Sat. 11-3 ½ oz. Red Raspberry and ½ oz. Fennel. Each of these teas is
prepared by using one teaspoon of the herbal mixture to eight
277 N. Babcock St., Melbourne * 321-757-7522 ounces of boiling water, steeping about 15 minutes, straining
and drinking.
www.HerbCorner.net Beyond herbs, don’t forget your vitamin D; it can be gotten
from a 20 minute walk in the sunshine 3-4 times a week
without sunblock.

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