1/22/10

You Can Be Too Clean

Asthma rates in kids are on the rise. Surprisingly some experts say it may have to do with our sterile lifestyle and overuse of antibiotics.

Exposure to bugs puts the immune system into fighting mode- and that’s good thing.
Kids with the H. pylori bacterium are half as likely to have asthma as those who don’t, according to recent research. Since the invention of antibiotics, this bacterium has been on the decline. The discovery could lead to the development of a preventive treatment.

Until then, replace antibacterial soaps and cleaning products with normal ones. And when possible, avoid giving your child antibiotics.

Source : RD Asia July 2008.


regards, taniafdi ^_^

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1/22/10

You Can Be Too Clean

Asthma rates in kids are on the rise. Surprisingly some experts say it may have to do with our sterile lifestyle and overuse of antibiotics.

Exposure to bugs puts the immune system into fighting mode- and that’s good thing.
Kids with the H. pylori bacterium are half as likely to have asthma as those who don’t, according to recent research. Since the invention of antibiotics, this bacterium has been on the decline. The discovery could lead to the development of a preventive treatment.

Until then, replace antibacterial soaps and cleaning products with normal ones. And when possible, avoid giving your child antibiotics.

Source : RD Asia July 2008.


regards, taniafdi ^_^

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