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To: geode00 who wrote (64809)4/20/2006 7:02:47 PM
From: Patricia Trinchero  Respond to of 362296
 
People who are isolated are not stronger for sure..........we do need bacteria for digestion among other things.

"Germ free" animals are highly susceptible to any diseases and so not have a "primed" immune system that's ready to act in our defense.



To: geode00 who wrote (64809)4/27/2006 2:13:12 PM
From: stockman_scott  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 362296
 
AMA study: Health insurers are near-monopolies

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