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December 6, 2017 www.DesertMessenger.com 33 too much junk? CLEAN OUT THAT GARAGE List your items in Desert Messenger CLASSIFIEDS Email Editor@DesertMessenger.com or CALL RAIN @ 928-916-4235 Nettles Yes, the same stinging nettles that ag- gravate your skin if you get the sting- ers on you. But this plant has so many benefi cial qualities to it. By Herbmama Nettles has been used for centuries to help treat allergies, particularly hay fever, which IS the most common type. According to recent research noth- ing more effective than nettles for allergy relief. Histamine production in the body creates the adverse reactions related to allergies. Allergies cause uncomfortable congestion, sneezing, itching and more. Stinging nettle's anti-infl ammatory qualities affect a number of key receptors and enzymes in allergic reactions, preventing hay fever symptoms if taken when they fi rst appear. The leaves of the plant contain histamine, but there is history of us- ing histamines to treat severe allergic reactions. 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 include it being an analgesic, anti-infl ammatory, anti-allergenic, anti-rheumatic, anti-asthmatic, anti-histamine, astringent, decongestant, diuretic and more! What's wonderful too about it is it's a great all-over tonic for the body!! It's great for the adrenals & so many have adre- nal issues now & don't even realize it. Here's a list of what nettles can be used for: seasonal allergies, arthritis, bronchitis, bursitis, gingivitis, sinusitis, tendonitis, high blood pressure, in- fl ammatory conditions, hair loss, eczema, gout, sciatica, neuralgia, Alzheim- er's, asthma, bladder infections, hives, kidney stones, MS, PMS, sciatica.... just to name a few!!! Now nettles may lower blood pressure & heart rate, so be cautious. Avoid chronic use due to it's diuretic effects. Do not take if breast-feeding or if pregnant or if you are diabetic. This information is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to cure or treat any type of illness or disease. For more information contact Herb- mama at 580-490-1770. "Like" us on FB at Herbs 4 Health! • Birth • Obituary • Anniversary Place it FREE in the: Desert Messenger! 928-916-4235 Got something to share? Nancy's Kitchen Onion - Crusted Prime Rib Roast • 1boneless beef (prime) rib roast (4 lb) • 1/2teaspoon garlic powder • 3 tablespoons dried minced onion • Salt & fresh ground black pepper Directions • 1 Place beef, fat side up, on rack in shallow roasting pan. Sprinkle all sides and underneath beef gen- erously with garlic powder, dried onion, salt and pepper. Let beef stand at room temperature at least 20 minutes before roasting. • 2 Heat oven to 450°F. Roast beef uncovered 15 minutes. • 3 Reduce oven temperature to 325°F; continue to roast 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted into center of beef reads 135°F (for medium). Temperature will rise about 5°F to 10°F after removing from oven; keep this in mind when consider- ing cooking time and desired level of doneness. • 4 Let beef stand 15 to 20 minutes before slicing. The Friends of the Quartzsite Food Bank has several boxes around town for collecting food items. These busi- nesses have been generous enough to let us have boxes: Dollar General, RoadRunner Market, Family Dollar, Silly Al's Restaurant, Horizon Com- munity Bank, Quartzsite General Store and the Town Hall/Library. Some items we need are canned, boxed or packaged food including meat, vegetables, dinners, pasta, peanut butter, snack bars, water and other beverages including juice. The Food Bank is open on Tuesday and Thursday 8AM to Noon to ac- cept donations of dry goods and fresh food. Go to FQFoodBank.com to make a donation online or mail a check to Friends of the Quartzsite Food Bank PO Box 4671 Quartzsite, AZ 85359. Easy way to donate to Food Bank

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