raw foods: I started a complete Raw Food diet 3 months ago. It healed me completely of my M.E. that I had for 15 years, truly a miracle healing, but I am a newbie at this and now my lungs must need cleaning or ?? I have this bothersome cough and now it is worse.It is not a cold, it could be like asthma or connected to over use of the adrenals For those of you who do RAw foods, what might you suggest, I am sure I am not covering all the necessary foods yet, I bought a daily supplement yesterday, and I have no insurance, so I will NOT go to the dr. until I think it is serious, but even naturopaths, what is good for my lungs, I'll try them all ;) thanks ;) from a newbie ;)|||There are quite a few natural foods that can help with respiratory health and lung health, but the main thing that would help would depend on what exactly is causing the coughing. You could get a supplement combination that has several nutrients that help specifically for the health of the lungs, but if you wanted to stick with only whole foods, here are a few options: -Garlic (great for cardiovascular and immune system health among many other benefits) -Pineapple (the Bromelain that's naturally occurring in it is good for the health of the lungs, digestion, and even your joints) -Elderberry (more commonly used for the immune system and could help if it was a cold, but it also helps with healthy breathing year-round) -Licorice (the real stuff, not the candy... it's good for lung health, but don't take too much as it can be harmful if you eat too much for too long; you may want to get a supplement of this one for safety sake) -Nettle Root (an excellent respiratory aid, but I can't say I've ever seen the whole root where you could eat it straight... you may need to get a supplement of this one, too) Those are the main things I would start with, but I would also recommend minimizing dairy (as that contributes to mucus production, which can impact a cough) and make sure you drink plenty of water. Good luck and I hope I helped!|||Good for you. I;m happy that the raw food has helped you. The coughing may be an indication of your immune system being hyperactive and reacting adversely to some harmless thing like pollen or dust etc. You need to take an immune modulator for such a condition and it would help bring your health back to normalcy. The best immune modulator is Trifactors of 4life Research of USA. Please check their website www.4life.com and see if the country you live is covered by them. They operate in over 50 countries and I'm sure Trifactors will help you get rid of your coughing and improve your health even more.