Did you know? Studies show that children who play in dirt have more robust immune systems than children with more sanitary play areas. They also have more diverse populations of helpful gut bacteria, which can profoundly influence immune function. That's because our bodies need to be exposed to a wide variety of microbes to develop and maintain a strong, healthy, experienced immune system. So it makes you wonder... Does constantly disinfecting every inch of your house do more harm than good? In today's blog post, we'll answer that question and show you the unexpected effect disinfecting has on your immune system… Plus we’ll outline what you should consider doing instead. |