Emport, this may seem an unlikely approach but considering the current recognition of the significance of the gut/lung axis I’m of the opinion that we shoot ourself in the foot if we ignore the importance of keeping our gut healthy by loading our daily diet heavily with whole, non-processed plant-based foods some of which are fermented (e.g., unpasteurized sauerkraut). Similarly, significantly diminish your intake of animal flesh.

I didn’t hear him say it, but it’s widely reported that ole Hippocrates once said, “let your food be your medicine.” He may have said “thy” instead of “your,” but you probably get my drift. Don