Miracle ‘Farm Dust’ Pill Could Prevent Childhood Allergies
September 16th, 2022haha Well, my wife and I did it the old fashioned way and raised our four children on an actual farm.
Via: Guardian:
An international team of scientists is working on a “farm dust” treatment to stop children developing allergies as research reveals the protective benefits of being brought up on a farm can last into adulthood.
The study has found evidence that children brought up on family farms have greater protection into early adulthood from allergic rhinitis, a reaction that can cause a runny nose, sneezing and red eyes.
Scientists now believe substances in barnyard dust and the benefits of drinking unprocessed milk may be involved in protecting against allergies. One theory is the variety of microorganisms they contain help boost the body’s defences.
An international consortium of researchers is now working on potential treatments from farm dust and unprocessed milk that may combat the reported increasing prevalence of food allergies, with a target to deliver a product within the next five years.
Having a daily tablespoonful of local honey seems to have cured my seasonal hay-fever.