The Importance of the Intestinal System
By Steve Marmor The intestinal system features the colon (or bowel) —a muscular organ about five feet long. The colon extracts water from the waste matter and sends it back to the bloodstream. Nerves and muscles in the colon regulate the time it takes waste matter to travel through the colon and out of the […]
The liver plays a vital role in digestion, metabolism and the elimination of toxins from the body
By Steve Marmor Our largest organ produces bile to aid in the digestion of fats, convert lipids to essential fatty acids, proteins to amino acids and handles a host of other jobs. The liver stores and processes nutrients, including excess carbohydrates (as glycogen). When blood sugar levels drop, sugar is released by the liver to bring […]
Low Energy, Sleep Problems, Digestive Issues are Everywhere! What to do?
There is a solution that works! By Steve Marmor, herbalist, iridologist, nutritional consultant Do you feel like an eight cylinder vessel on four, five, six or seven cylinders but never on eight? Did you have a protracted or elongated period of stress that resulted in a change in the way you feel on a regular or semi-regular […]
The Immune System: The War against Germs
By Steve Marmor, herbalist, iridologist, nutritional consultant The body’s immune system is made up of lymph nodes, anti-bodies and specialized white blood cells, as well as the organs that produce these cells and the lymphatic vessels that transport them. Together they act as an army—ready to fend off attacking microorganisms and invading pollutants. We may […]
Did You Know? The Bowel is Home to Several Hundred Species of Bacteria
By Steve Marmor The typical American consumes 10-15 grams of fiber a day, but optimal bowel function requires 30-50 grams. Add whole grains for those individuals tolerant, raw fruits, vegetables and beans to your diet. Consider drinking at least two quarts of ionized water daily or a half-ounce of water per day per pound of […]
Memory & Turmeric
Help for Alzheimer’s Prevention? Some medical studies have shown that curcumin, an ingredient in turmeric, a common dietary staple in India ( a country that has a very low rate of Alzheimer’s disease ), may have some preventative valure in memory loss-related afflictions. Hebs & More in Encinitas, Ca. (760 753-7272) has organic Turmeric available in […]
THE NERVOUS SYSTEM…
Good Brain Food = Better Brain Power By Steve Marmor The nervous system is composed of the brain, the spinal cord and billions of brain cells. The brain houses about 98% of the neurons (nerve cells) in the body. It also uses about 25% of your body’s oxygen supply and as much as 20% of the […]
You don’t catch colds, you earn them!
How to create a bulletproof immune system? By Steve Marmor, herbalist, iridologist, nutritional consultant Most of the time, it’s pretty easy to get rid of a cold and just about any other acute ailment, too. Basically, all you have to do to get rid of a cold is remove the cause. Oh, you’re thinking that […]
Get to the Cause at Herbs & More!
Thyroid Issues Whether it’s thyroid issues, digestive problems, sleep concerns or a lack of energy, there are many ways Herbs and More can help. Take one of our free classes, try some of our herbal remedies or just have a consultation with herbalist Steve Marmor. Have questions, give me a call! 760-753-7272.
The Respiratory System: Every Breath You Take
By Steve Marmor, herbalist, iridologist, nutritional consultant The respiratory system is reponsible for the most basic human instinct: breathing. This system supplies the blood with oxygen so energy can be created and gets rid of waste in the form of carbon dioxide. The respiratory system includes the nasal passages, pharynx, larynx, trachea (windpipe), bronchi, […]
