Well I don't think I would go as far as this expert says. As in eat it. But I do believe peoples immune systems do not get enough interaction anymore with the natural environment. And people are way to quick to get anti biotics. Your Environment Is Cleaner. Your Immune System Has Never Been So Unprepared.
True, but ewwwwwe! I like to get my bugs the natural way. By eating what I temporarily (3 second rule) drop on the floor.
Here's to da booger hooks. I liked that part were the expert said, let your kid pick it and eat it, the wife and I sure had a laugh at that. Goes against every instinct a parent has, don't think I could change my ways on that point.
While not my thing I never really understood the eeewww factor, I mean one good snort and it’s in the back of your mouth anyway ?? I was always more of a pick and flick (at the annoying kid) kind of guy....much greater eewwwe factor
While I see her point.... I do draw the line at the communal washing and snot blowing bowl that was passed around the table at meals for clearing sinus congestion and washing hands. It's just too gross for me. I'm ok with some cleanliness being personal.
Well this is another fine mess, you have got us into. In the world of Tide pods eaters, I guess eating boogers would be the less of two evils. I have been exposed so much over my life, ( different then exposing ones self and getting banned from Walmart but thats another story) That my immune system, is rock solid, I have been exposed to things and my doctor was amazed that it made antibodies and fought it off one particular there is no cure, but my body made me well. Probably because I seldom ever have used antibiotics. I think we way under estimate the human ability. If insects can become immune to pesticides in just decades why would our body not start to create its own defenses? My mom just turned 80, she takes no pills, never had any illnesses other then a flue and the cold. She has always eat well had us kids on a regulated health diet as kids Meat, Veggies, and low amounts of any sugar. Seldom ever any fast foods. Treat your body well and you may give it a chance to return the favor.