Let them eat dirt : saving your child from an oversanitized world

Finlay, B. Brett 1959- (author.). Arrieta, Marie-Claire, (author.). hoopla digital. (Added Author). Read by Chris Sorensen. (Cast).

Summary: In the two-hundred years since we discovered that microbes cause infectious diseases, we've battled to keep them at bay. But a recent explosion of scientific knowledge has led to undeniable evidence that early exposure to these organisms is beneficial to our children's well-being. Our current emphasis on hyper-cleanliness is taking a toll on our children's lifelong health. This engaging and important book explains how the millions of microbes that live in our bodies influence childhood development; why an imbalance in those microbes can lead to obesity, diabetes, asthma, autism, and reactions to vaccines, among other chronic conditions; and how-from conception on-parents can positively impact their own behaviors and those of their children. It describes how natural childbirth, breastfeeding, and solid foods influence children's microbiota and offers practical advice on whether to sterilize food implements for babies, the use of antibiotics, and why having pets is a good idea.

Record details

ISBN: 1681684306 (sound recording : hoopla Audio Book)
ISBN: 9781681684307 (sound recording : hoopla Audio Book)
Physical Description: 1 online resource (1 audio file (9hr., 22 min.)) : digital.
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electronic resource
electronic
Edition: Unabridged.
Publisher: [United States] : HighBridge, 2016.
Distributor: Made available through hoopla

Content descriptions

Restrictions on Access Note:	Digital content provided by hoopla.
Participant or Performer Note:	Read by Chris Sorensen.
System Details Note:	Mode of access: World Wide Web.