Ancient Medicine Knowledge Does dirt cleanse our stomach?

If the sandwich falls to the floor - dirt cleans the stomach?
Kids do not usually mind if their food falls down. Nevertheless, they like to bite into the sandwich, where dirt often sticks to the floor. Parents try to prevent this most of the time and think it is dangerous when dirt and germs are consumed. Is that really?

When the sandwich falls to the ground
Children, in particular, often find that food falls on the floor. In most cases, you would not even think of throwing away the delicious sandwich. Some parents, however, prefer to dispose of the soiled food in such situations. Others react with sentences like "dirt cleans the stomach" and do not mind if the offspring still plaster the food. The news agency dpa reported in a recent message about what is really true.

Muck can figuratively help the stomach. Image: Robert Kneschke - fotolia

Defense system is trained at a young age
The stomach basically cleans itself. "The stomach acid is so strong that it kills almost all bacteria," said Sebastian Haag of the Gastro League. So it has a natural protective function, but you can also strengthen it. "In the early years of childhood, the immune system is trained, and the body gets used to many bacteria." This was also shown in various scientific studies. For example, it is well known that children who grow up on farms are less likely to suffer from allergies. The reason for this is apparently that their immune system is confronted with various pathogens early on. Meanwhile, medics are trying to figure out how to use stable dust substances against allergies.

Hygiene can also be overstated
The well-known author Dr. Manfred Berger advises in his publications that you should avoid hysterical hygiene. Years ago, he told APA news agency, "Excessive hygiene is just as dangerous as no hygiene at all." Sebastian Haag recommends: Stay away from too much disinfectant in infants. Muck can also help the stomach. "There are certain healing earths that work against heartburn, for example." These earths, which contain, for example, aluminum and magnesium, support the protective function of the stomach. (Ad)