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Respiratory System
The System That Produces Energy

By supplying oxygen, our respiratory system enables us to produce energy. If this system's efficiency begins to diminish, energy stored in the body is released at a slower rate.

The lungs are the center of the respiratory system and the nose, throat, and trachea (windpipe) comprise the respiratory tract. Breathing is usually automatic, and is regulated in the medulla oblongata of the brain.

The lungs are paired organs which resemble an inverted tree. The bronchi, which are airways to each lung, divide into smaller and smaller airways called bronchioles. Each bronchiole ends in a cluster of tiny air sacs called alveoli. It is estimated that there are more than 300 million alveoli in the lungs. This is where the vital gas exchange takes place.

The Respiratory Process

Respiration isn?t simply breathing. The term also describes all the processes associated with the release of energy in the body. The blood carries food and oxygen to the cells so they can produce energy for their needs. The simplified process is: food + oxygen = carbon dioxide + water + energy.

Oxygen is needed in the cells to break carbohydrates and fats into energy. Carbon dioxide is a byproduct of metabolism in the cells, but while it is a waste product in man and animals, carbon dioxide is necessary for plant respiration. Plants release oxygen, their waste product, and the cycle of mutual benefits between plant and man is repeated continuously.

Gas exchange occurs in the lungs. The right side of the heart pumps blood with a high concentration of carbon dioxide into the lungs. The carbon dioxide is replaced with oxygen. The blood changes from a dark red to a bright red color, indicating hemoglobin has picked up the oxygen. The oxygen-enriched blood is pumped through the left side of the heart and then circulated throughout the body.

The carbon dioxide is then exhaled. The respiratory system is sensitive to the amount of carbon dioxide in the blood. If this amount rises, the breathing response will increase so that more oxygen is available for energy metabolism.

Factors in Lung Health

We all begin life with a pair of bright, healthy pink lungs But an adult with a smoking habit or one who lives in a city has dull, pink-gray lungs with black patches.

The respiratory tract is especially vulnerable to particles floating in the air. Professor Julius Comroe of the University of California estimates that city dwellers ingest 20 trillion particles of foreign matter a day.

The respiratory system has several ways of dealing with these particles. For example, the cough and the sneeze reflexes keep the passage ways of the lungs clear of foreign matter. Cilia, the hairs in the nose, trap irritants, contaminants, bacteria, viruses, fungi, vehicle exhaust, and other materials. But not all particles are trapped here.

Fortunately, there are also cells in the respiratory tract specially designed to engulf and rid the body of foreign particles. These particles irritate the tissues, causing them to swell and produce extra mucus. The respiratory tract lining feels uncomfortable and sore. Swelling and mucus eventually obstruct the passages. If particles are trapped further down in the tract, bronchitis and asthma may result.

Since oxygen is so vital to the energy needs of the body, it is essential that we maintain healthy lungs by breathing unpolluted air as much as possible and by supplying the body in general with good nutrition.

With so much pollution in- and out-of-doors, ALJ? Formula is an herbal combination that assists the body's self-cleansing mechanisms.

ALJ contains the following herbs that have historically been used to nutritionally support the respiratory system: fenugreek seed, fennel seed, mullein leaf, boneset herb, and horseradish root.

The major effects of the fenugreek and mullein are due to their high content of mucilage and mild saponins.

Fennel has been noted by herbalists as a nutritional aid for helping digestion and for cleansing the urinary and respiratory systems.

The action of the ALJ formula may be increased if taken with Nature's Sunshine's PLS-II herbal combination, using equal amounts of each.
Stock No. 778-8 (100)

Breathe EZ (formerly AL-C?) contains citrus peel, pinellia rhizome, ma huang herb, fritillaria bulb, bamboo sap, bupleurum root, hoelen plant, platycodon root, xingren, moms root bark, magnolia bark, tussilago flowers, ophiopogon root, schizandra fruit, ginger rhizome, and licorice root.
Stock No. 1866-3 (100)

Fenugreek & Thyme is famous for providing nutritional support for not only the respiratory, but also for the immune and digestive systems.
Stock No. 885-1 (100)

Four? is a combination of herbs that perform basically the same functions as other respiratory system formulas. Some people enjoy this variation because of their own unique physiology. It contains blessed thistle herb, yerba santa herb, scullcap herb, and pleurisy root.
Stock No. 892-5 (100)

LH? (Lung Health) is a Nature's Sunshine standby for those feeling a need to concentrate on the respiratory system. Included in the formula are marshmallow root, Chinese ephedra herb, mullein leaves, passion flower, catnip herb, senega root, and slippery elm bark.
Stock No. 1000-4 (100)

Lung Support (Formerly LH-C?) has some remarkable properties that affect several nutritional needs simultaneously to help re-tone the whole body while supporting the respiratory system. It contains astragalus root, aster root, qinjiao root, platycodon root, lycium bark, ophiopogon root, dang gui root, Panax ginseng root, anemarrhena root, bupleurum root, blue citrus peel, schizandra fruit, atractylodes rhizome, citrus peel, pinellia rhizome, and licorice root.
Stock No. 1887-6 (100)

Marshmallow & Fenugreek is soothing to both the respiratory and digestive systems.
Stock No. 843-1 (100)

Sinus Support (Formerly SN-X?) is for those who really want to get serious about their entire respiratory system. It contains Chinese ephedra herb, senega root, golden seal root, capsicum fruit, parsley herb, chaparral herb, marshmallow root, and burdock root.
Stock No. 1246-7 (100)

Tei Fu Essential Oils? is based on an ancient formula dating back more than 1,000 years to the Tong Dynasty. This formula contains the aromatic oils of wintergreen, menthol, and camphor, plus others for flavoring, in a base of safflower oil. Aromatic oils have always been valued by herbalists.
Stock No.1618-7 (5 ml.)

Marshmallow is not what you roast on a stick, but the roastable puffs began with this herb. It contains an abundance of mucilage, an indigestible but cleansing fiber. Its properties draw out and absorb moisture from damp surfaces. It is very protective and soothing, and has nutritional value for both the respiratory and digestive systems.
Stock No. 440-0 (100)

Mullein has been used for centuries by herbalists as a nutritional support to the normal functions of a healthy respiratory system. It contains a high content of mucilage and mild saponins. This herb also has the crossover benefit of nutritionally supporting the immune system, which oversees the well-being of the respiratory system.
Stock No. 460-7 (100)

Peppermint Oil, a famous aromatic performer, is used externally and may also assist the digestive system and deodorize the breath. It's conveniently portable, too.
Stock No. 1706-8 (0.17 fl. oz.)

Nature's Chi? is an herbal product based on the Chinese concept of enhancing the fire. Herbal ingredients are ma huang herb, dong quai root, ho shou wu root, and Siberian ginseng root.
Stock No. 842-4 (100)

Allergy is for the temporary relief of common allergic symptoms including running nose, watery eyes and itching associated with hayfever, certain foods, poison ivy, and insect bites.
Stock No. 8714-3 (1 fl. oz.)

Animal Hair/Dander (Allergy) is for the temporary relief of congestion, sneezing, asthmatic symptoms, and itching related to animal hair and dander allergies.
Stock No. 8905-6 (1 fl. oz.)

Mold/Yeast/Dust (Allergy) is for the temporary relief of minor symptoms of congestion, headaches, sore throat, watery eyes, sneezing, and itching related to dust, mold, and yeast allergies.
Stock No. 8920-8 (1 fl. oz.)

Hayfever/Pollen (Allergy) is for the temporary relief of minor symptoms of running nose; sneezing, itchy watery eyes, respiratory congestion, and hay fever due to pollen allergies.
Stock No. 8925-0 (1 fl. oz.)

Cough Syrup NT is for the temporary relief of a persistent nighttime cough that disturbs sleep and is due to minor illness.
Stock No. 8790-8 (4 fl. oz.)

Cough Syrup (Children) is for the temporary relief of coughs due to common colds or throat and bronchial irritation.
Stock No. 8855-0 (4 fl. oz.)

Cough Syrup DH is for the relief of dry, hoarse coughs accompanying minor illness, allergies, and throat irritations.
Stock No. 8780-3 (4 fl. oz.)

Cough Syrup LP is for the relief of congested coughs with phlegm and expectoration.
Stock No. 8785-5 (4 fl. oz.)

Detoxification is for the temporary relief of minor symptoms of headache, vomiting, nausea, achiness, and joint discomfort associated with exposure to mercury, arsenic, and other pollutants and toxicants.
Stock No. 8940-3 (1 fl. oz.)

Sinus is for the relief of stuffy nose, runny nose, and headache due to common sinusitis.
Stock No. 8740-1 (l fl. oz.)

Sore Throat/Laryngitis is for temporary relief of minor sore throat, hoarseness, and laryngitis.
Stock No. 8795-0 (1 fl. oz.)

Tobacco Detox is for relief of symptoms related to withdrawal from tobacco use including nausea, cough, and nervous tension. Aids detoxification.
Stock No. 8712-5 (1 fl. oz.)