Biodiversity beats sterile homes for healthy babies

Recent studies indicate that exposure to germs, bacteria and dirt may be vital for kids to develop healthy immune systems, and shielding from natural pathogens often results in excessive immune responses, like allergies and asthma, to everyday germs. Kids raised on farms exhibit more balanced immune systems, and are frequently exposed to a wider array of organisms. One of the most effective factors in preventing asthma in farm kids included, among others, consuming raw milk. Full story: Vital Choices