Archive for November 2014
It’s Okay To Get A Little Dirty…
That is correct – our immune systems were designed to cope with a world full of germs. Unless you live on a farm, postindustrial life can be relatively sterile. According to the hygiene hypothesis, a lack of exposure tips the immune system toward inflammation and allergic tendencies, as does the use of antibiotics in the…
Read MoreWhy Coughs Don’t Go Away
Ever wondered why coughs don’t seem to go away? The common cough is the most common reason for people to go to their local doctor. Usually, a cough only lasts for up to a couple weeks, so not that long, and is most likely related to an upper respiratory tract infection (URI), for example the…
Read MoreWhy Pro-biotics And Pre-biotics Are So Important
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