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December 16, 2020 www.DesertMessenger.com 21 Read Desert MESSENGER ONLINE @ DesertMessengerOnline.com HerbMama Nettles By Herbmama Yes, the same stinging nettles that aggravate your skin if you get the stingers on you. Nettles has been used for centuries to help treat aller- gies, particularly hay fever, which IS the most common type. According to Dr. Andrew Wiel, M.D., he knows of nothing more effective than nettles for allergy relief. All the over the counter stuff, the scripts, even medications such as Allegra & Claritin treat only the symptoms of allergies and tend to lose effectiveness over time. With side effects such as drowsiness, dried up sinuses, insomnia & high blood pressure, they should not be taken all the time anyway. Nettles has none of those side effects and can be used on a regular basis. But the benefi ts of nettles doesn't stop here. The properties of nettles is as follows: it's an analgesic, anti-infl ammatory, anti-allergenic, anti-rheumatic, anti- asthmatic, anti-convulsant, anti-his- tamine, astringent, decongestant, diuretic and more! What's wonder- ful too about it is it's a great all-over tonic for the body!! It's great for the adrenals & so many have adrenal is- sues now & don't even realize it. Nettles can be used for: seasonal al- lergies, arthritis, bronchitis, bursitis, gingivitis, sinusitis, tendonitis, high blood pressure, infl ammatory condi- tions, hair loss, eczema, gout, sciat- ica, neuralgia, Alzheimer's, asthma, bladder infections, hives, kidney stones, MS, PMS, sciatica....to name a few!!! Warning: Nettles may lower blood pressure & heart rate, so be cautious. Do not take if breast-feeding or if pregnant. Most stinging nettle products are made from the stem and leaves, but the roots also have pharmacological qualities. The herb has anti-infl ammatory qualities that can affect treatment of many health issues. The above ground parts have typically aided in allergy relief and other breathing-related problems. More research is needed, but sting- ing nettle is also said to: Stimulate hair growth Help control blood sugar in patients with diabetes Reduce bleeding connected to gin- givitis Treat disorders of the kidneys and urinary tract Provide relief from water retention Decrease menstrual fl ow Provide asthma relief Heal wounds Treat hemorrhoids Stimulate contractions in pregnant women Treat insect bites Treat tendonitis Treat anemia Osteoarthritis and Joint Pain: Nettles works alongside anti-infl am- matory drugs (NSAIDs) to allow pa- tients to decrease their NSAID use. Because prolonged use of NSAIDs can cause a number of serious side effects, this is an ideal pairing. Stud- ies show that applying nettle leaf topically at the site of pain decreases joint pain and can help treat arthri- tis. Nettle can also provide relief when taken orally. Another study published in the Journal of Rheuma- tology shows stinging nettle's anti- infl ammatory power against other autoimmune diseases like rheuma- toid arthritis. Hay Fever: Histamine production in the body creates the adverse reactions related to allergies. Allergies cause uncom- fortable congestion, sneezing, itching and more. Stinging nettle's anti-in- fl ammatory qualities affect a number of key receptors and enzymes in al- lergic reactions, preventing hay fever symptoms if taken when they fi rst ap- pear. The leaves of the plant contain histamine, which may seem counter- productive in allergy treatment, but there is history of using histamines to treat severe allergic reactions. Disclaimer: This is not meant to treat, cure, heal or diagnose any type of illness or disease, it is for informa- tional purposes only. For more information, contact Herb- mama at 580-490-1770 or go to www.herbs-4-health.com. Be sure to 'like' us on FB! This information is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to cure or treat any type of illness or disease. For more information con- tact Herbmama at 580-490-1770. "Like" us on FB at Herbs 4 Health! Quartzsite Senior Center 40 S. Moon Mountain Ave. Phone & Fax 927-928-6496 Like us on Facebook! QUILTERS Every Tuesday 8:30am – 3pm BINGO Every Wednesday & Satur- day Open 5pm. Early Bird 6:30pm Reg. Bingo 7pm DANCE Every Tuesday & Friday, 7- 9:30 pm ART GUILD Thursday 6pm POKER & GAMES Mondays & Thursdays 6pm FOOD HANDLERS CLASS Wednesday 12-19, 10am & 2pm CRAFT SHOW 3rd Friday 8am- 1pm YARD SALE 3rd Saturday 9am- noon WIC Every 3rd Thursday 10am- noon LUNCH Monday thru Friday Served at noon. We ask for donation of $3.50. Senior Moments ROUND DANCE LESSONS Starting Monday, January 4, 2021 MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS 3-4 PM (Right After Square Dance Lessons) What is Round Dancing? It‛s pre-choreographed Ball Room Dancing and is cued so you don‛t have to remember every dance you learn! AT THE QIA (Quartzsite Improvement Assoc.) 235 E. Ironwood St., Quartzsite, AZ Callers/Instructors Rick & Kathy Utter 208-267-5315 READER'S OASIS BOOKS 690 E. Main - Quartzsite (one block east of Family Dollar)

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