According to The New York Times, "researchers are concluding that organisms like the millions of bacteria, viruses and especially worms that enter the body along with “dirt” spur the development of a healthy immune system."
Worms, in particular, are thought to "redirect an immune system that has gone awry and resulted in autoimmune disorders, allergies, and asthma."
The conclusion is that when babies stick things in their mouths, they are instinctively exposing themselves in a way that trains their immune system.
According to one doctor, “Children should be allowed to go barefoot in the dirt, play in the dirt, and not have to wash their hands when they come in to eat.” However it is still recommended that we wash hands after using the bathroom, before and after handling food, and when visibly soiled.
The doctor also recommends having two cats and a dog so that kids will be exposed to intestinal worms...!
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