Recent studies at Northwestern University show that parents should ease up on all of the anti-bacterial soap. It is actually encouraged to allow your children the occasional dive in the mud because it gets them acquainted with everyday germs. The study has shown that those who have had microbial exposures early in life are less likely to develop a cardiovascular disease during old age. Ultra-clean, ultra-hygienic environments are what contribute to higher levels of inflammation as an adult. In the U.S. we have this idea that we must protect infants and children from germs at all costs but we really should just let nature take its course sometimes.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/12/091208192005.htm
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