The Respiratory System: Every Breath You Take
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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, bronchioles (airways), alveoli (air sacs) and lungs.
This system is susceptible to a variety of challenges, many of which occur during a change of season or when the immune system is challenged. A strong respiratory system works in tandem with the immune system as it helps clear airways of irritants and get rid of foreign bodies.
Natural herbal supplements work well together with the respiratory system’s efforts to cleanse itself. By nourishing and soothing the tissues of the respiratory tract and leaving beneficial probiotics intact, herbal remedies can enhance this system’s ability to remain strong. A wholesome, healthy lifestyle and natural, high-quality herbal supplements can help keep your respiratory tract healthy in every season and at every stage of life.
One of the great herbal supports available from Herbs & More in Encinitas, Ca. 760 753-7272, is ALJ (stands for allergy/lung, formulated by herbalist Jeannie Burgess). Encourages gentle cleansing of the respiratory tract and aids the body in neutralizing allergens by providing nutritional support. Herbs & More has other respiratory formulas that include tonics—helping to maintain healthy tissue surfaces, support the lungs and sinuses, and promote moist mucous membranes.
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