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To: epicure who wrote (12277)6/13/2007 12:28:57 PM
From: Rambi  Read Replies (1) of 51753
 
I saw an interesting story yesterday about kids and germs- THe Hygiene Hypothesis. I have always held that my kids were extremely healthy because I was such a bad housekeeper. While I did this merely to rationalize my dirty house, it seems I may have been right.
Exposure to everyday dirt and germs builds up immunities through the early years. Owning a stinky, hairy dog is a good thing. Overprotection can actually stunt the development of the immune system.

I feel so exonerated.
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