As a mom of six, I have to tell you that this latest research makes me feel a whole lot better! I mean, c\u2019mon \u2013 how many times have you looked at your kids after they\u2019ve been playing outside \u2013 or even inside in various parts of your home \u2013 and looked at their hands and faces and gasped?<\/p>\n
Kids are notorious for not only FINDING the dirtiest part of your home, but for apparently rolling in it!<\/p>\n
In this day of pocket-sized hand sanitizers, antibacterial soaps, germ-killing air fresheners, dish soap, bar soaps, floor cleaners and even rug deodorizers, it sometimes seems that we are attempting to raise our kids as a modern-day \u2018boy in the bubble.\u2019<\/p>\n
I don\u2019t know about you, but I don\u2019t have time to kill every germ in and around my home. And, despite that fact, I have very healthy kiddos.<\/p>\n
This is why I found the following article soooo interesting (and reassuring).<\/p>\n
American researchers suggest, contrary to assumptions based on earlier studies, ultra-clean, ultra-hygienic environments in childhood contribute to higher levels of inflammation, which in turn increase the risk of wide ranging diseases in adulthood. Inflammation occurs when the body is fighting infection or injury.<\/p>\n
Lead study author Thomas McDade, says, exposure to infectious microbes early on in life offers protection from cardiovascular diseases that could lead to death in adulthood.<\/p>\n
According to the research, to guide the development of inflammatory systems, a higher level of exposure to common everyday bacteria and microbes is required.<\/p>\n
Using data from a longitudinal study of Filipinos that tracked participants in utero through age 22, the researchers examined C-reactive protein production i. e. a protein whose levels rise as a result of inflammation, and which is a risk factor for\u00a0heart disease<\/a>. In comparison with western countries, the Filipinos have a higher level of infectious diseases in early childhood.<\/p>\n McDade says, blood tests showed C-reactive protein to be at least 80% lower for study participants in the Philippines in young adulthood, relative to their American counterparts.<\/p>\n In conclusion, the study recommends letting children play in the mud and get a daily dose of germs and bacteria, which could help protect them for\u00a0heart disease<\/a>\u00a0later in life.<\/p>\n Article Source:\u00a0Too Clean Kids End Up With Heart Disease As Adults<\/a><\/p>\n Mountain Rose Herbs<\/b><\/a>\u00a0is where we recommend you purchase all of your\u00a0organic, wild crafted bulk herbs<\/b>, spices, teas and\u00a0pure,organic essential oils<\/b>!<\/p>\n Would you like to learn the healing art of\u00a0Aromatherapy, Color\/Crystal Therapy or Reflexology<\/b>? Become an Aromatherapy Practitioner, Color, Crystal Practitioner, or a practitioner of Reflexology through the\u00a0certification home study and distance-learning courses<\/b>\u00a0at\u00a0Alternative Healing Academy<\/b><\/a>!<\/b><\/p>\n Learn more about\u00a0Xtend-Life \u2013 Micro-Nutriments<\/b><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 The elite of natural supplements. Love life, Live Longer!<\/p>\n For Guaranteed, Effective, 100% Natural Herbal Remedies , please visit\u00a0Native Remedies<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Are you looking for quality vitamins, diet aids and health supplements? Visit the\u00a0Health Supplement Shop<\/b><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 highly recommended by NHH!<\/p>\n