Reduce the asthma epidemic by encouraging a healthy gut flora, low allergen living, outdoor exercise, and a balanced diet
Recommendations on how to encourage a balanced immune response to reduce the rising incidence of asthma: 1. Develop a healthy gut flora primed to counter bacterial infection; 2. Live in a low allergen home, school, or office; 3 Take regular outdoor exercise with less time indoors for inactive pursuits; 4. Have a healthy and balanced diet.
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