This summer has been hot in many places.

I know that here in Framingham we have struggled to stay cool, enjoying lots of air-conditioning, trying to get to the water, and inevitably drinking a fair number of cold beverages like beer and coffee.

All of a sudden though, the weather pattern has changed.

It is cooler, and perhaps we will get a little rain which is much needed.

Given that it is now late summer, it is time to slow down with the cold beverages, sugar, fruit, tropical foods and nightshade vegetables such as peppers, eggplant, tomatoes, potatoes, etc.

If we are not careful, we may end up with some issues with our ear, nose and throat, or lungs.

Doctors, and their ignorance, will often prescribe antibiotics upon looking in our inflamed nose, throat and ears, even though most infections are viral.

That will only weaken the immune system. Dietary adjustments are the only way to relieve this condition, and miso soup and Zyflamend can be helpful