Love the haiku, and this: "I have taken personal responsibility for my own health since my late teens, and largely distrust the medical establishment," so "I'm not likely to fall for their fearmongering, regardless of what is going on." And yes, you read - a pity that sets you apart from all too many! - and you're informed and not one to let the media spoon-food you their version of the 'facts' - thank you for all the herbal lore, too!