Chicago Tribune article entitled "Kids who Live on Farms have Less Asthma." Recent research indicates one of the reasons why children who grow up on farms have fewer asthma cases is directly linked to the number of microbes and germs they are exposed to. What do you think? Is our fixation on being germ-free actually contributing to increased rates of childhood breathing disorders? How can children safely be exposed to germs to build a healthy immune system without overwhelming their systems?
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Farm Kids Have Less Asthma
Chicago Tribune article entitled "Kids who Live on Farms have Less Asthma." Recent research indicates one of the reasons why children who grow up on farms have fewer asthma cases is directly linked to the number of microbes and germs they are exposed to. What do you think? Is our fixation on being germ-free actually contributing to increased rates of childhood breathing disorders? How can children safely be exposed to germs to build a healthy immune system without overwhelming their systems?
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