Dirty = Healthy

There has been a 400% increase over the last 50 years in kids with allergies, hay fever, and asthma, according to Dr. Aoi Mizushima of the Providence Medical Group Family Practice. Girls have been hit harder than boys with these maladies. And what does the doctor order? Get your kids outside and let them play in the dirt!

Basically, playing outside for extended periods toughens our auto immune system and allows us to successfully handle allergens and other external aggravating factors. The more that kids stay inside, the less their auto immune systems are forced to handle these sorts of things so that when they are exposed them, voila - big problem!

So there you have it - a simple Rx and no co-pay. Have lots of old towels, though, in the garage.

www.kgw.com/news/Expert-A-dirty-girl-is-a-healthy-girl-122185459.html