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Eat Dirt

"To dig and delve in nice clean dirt can do a mortal little hurt."
- John Kendrick Bangs

Finally, proof that playing in the dirt is good for you. Apparently some of the bacteria found in dirt has antidepressent qualities and can increase learning! Mud pies anyone?

To read just a snippet about these findings, click this Link

To read some solid research, click this Link and download Health Benefits to Children From Contact With the Outdoors and Nature.

2 comments:

  1. As a kid, I ingested my fair share of dirt...well, and grass...and...a worm...one time only with the worm bit, but I survived.

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  2. And you are probably all the better for it! :)

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