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From two of the world's top scientists and one of the world's top science writers (all parents), Dirt Is Good is a Q&A-based guide to everything you need to know about kids and germs. "Is it OK for my child to eat dirt?" Jack Gilbert and Rob Knight are bombarded with questions like this every week from parents all over the world. Google a question like this, and you'll be overwhelmed with answers. The Internet is rife with speculation and misinformation about the risks and benefits of what most parents think of as simply germs, but which scientists now call the microbiome.

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.

Oregon Rooted is all about Oregon’s cannabis & psychoactive culture. We are here to bring you the best podcast celebrating that culture. The goal is to bring this community together where all are able to share candid and honest ideas through a network of people who represent the culture. The show features news, reviews, interviews, entertainment, culture, plenty of grow talk, prizes, contests, and Oregon based psychoactive content. Oregon Rooted supports growing your own plant medicine and will share knowledge for beginners, advanced, and experts alike to cultivate the best herb and ...