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Let Them Eat Dirt

Written by: B. Brett Finlay, Marie-Claire Arrieta
Narrated by: Chris Sorensen
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In the 200 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.

©2016 B. Brett Finlay, PhD, and Marie-Claire Arrieta, PhD (P)2016 HighBridge, a division of Recorded Books
Physical Illness & Disease Children's Health Parenting & Families Relationships Biological Sciences
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a lot to take in. More for women who are having babies. but a good read and would reclaiming it.

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Great content, irritating narration

I found the book well organized and the information very accessible. Even though I’m well informed about this topic, there were new insights and excellent advice. The narration was very poor with poor cadence and constant drawn out pronunciation. I would rather have read the book.

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