By Steve Marmor Through the work of a 19th century herbalist, Samuel Thomson, we have learned to think of the body as a wood stove. Like a stove, our body takes in air and fuel and burns it to create heat and energy. It also has to eliminate the waste products (smoke and ash) from […]
By Steve Marmor The glandular system is a communication network that controls and regulates a wide range of functions within our bodies—including sleep, growth, sexual development, metabolism, body temperature, tissue repair and generating energy. The human body has two types of glands. Exocrine glands secrete fluids through a duct or a tube. Endocrine glands secrete […]
By Steve Marmor As you read these words, you are generating acid. Not only are you generating acid, you are eliminating it. This is done all the time. Your cells produce acid as they function and your lungs eliminate it every time you exhale. Your body must constantly contend with acid. The acid your body […]
By Steve Marmor The urinary anatomy includes two kidneys, two ureters, the bladder and a urethra. The ureters connect the kidneys to the bladder. The bladder then connects to the urethra, which ultimately leads to an opening out of the body. The kidneys puruify the blood. Think of them as your janitorial staff. Each kidney […]
By Steve Marmor The structural (or musculoskeletal ) system is the body’s supportive framework. It consists of bones and marrow, tendons, ligaments, joints, cartilage and muscles. Bones serve many functions: they give structural support to the body, protect vital organs, provide an environment for marrow ( where blood cells are produced ) and store minerals. […]
As a nation, we’ve got serious digestion and elimination problems. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the most common chronic medical condition in the western world, with 15-20 percent of all adolescents and adults suffering from it. Join me, this Wednesday, when we will get to the cause of gastro-intestinal issues of all kinds, including: colitis, […]
A friend suggested I share some information for people traveling to third world or remote countries where contracting parasites is common. It may not be a foolproof recommendation but has shown to be very effective over the years. Hydrochloric acid (HCL) is produced in the stomach by specialized cells. In addition to helping with the breakdown of proteins, […]
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. An estimated 81 million Americans have one or more forms of cardiovascular disease. In the United States, unfortunately, someone has a heart attack every 34 seconds. Cardiovascular disease and stroke (both largely preventable as evidenced by much lower […]