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Exposure to dirt may be a way to lift mood as well as boost the immune system, UK scientists say.

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KingOfTruth
April 1, 2007, 11:05 p.m.
Maybe that is wht so many kids eat dirt...they are looking for the minerals they need....lol
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canadianrancher57
April 2, 2007, 8:53 a.m.
This explains why I'm the happiest person alive, the wife says as soon as i walk out the door I start getting filthy, but on a differnent note there is nothing like the smell that comes from the soil when it is freshly tilled, don't know what it is but it's great.
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Methysmenos
April 2, 2007, 9:11 a.m.
I agree CR, I live in Saskatchewan, nothing but dirt as far as the eye can see.
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popwarfour
April 2, 2007, 9:47 a.m.
thats so freakin random!
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popwarfour
April 2, 2007, 9:47 a.m.
aawwww so random
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elel
April 2, 2007, 1:43 p.m.
dirt good, dust bad, dirt smells good, dust makes me sneeze :)
ahhahaha random!
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OnlyTheTruth
April 2, 2007, 2:16 p.m.
Explains why my grandsons are so healthy and happy!
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JJTopp
April 2, 2007, 4:27 p.m.
Incredible how all these Psychopathic Megalomaniacal Power Mongering Control Freaks are competing to become one of last INEPT RULERS of our rapidly declining Empire; meanwhile "ROME" burns...
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thomas998
April 2, 2007, 4:39 p.m.
I guess that explain why those filthy Europeans don't take bathes... they want to be healthy.... Or maybe its because they smell so bad that no one will get close enough to smell them and therefore close enought to sneeze on them that they are healthy.
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MetalNun
April 2, 2007, 4:48 p.m.
I'm not sure I believe the "scientific" explanation given in the story - that it's related to a bacterium and/or serotonin - as opposed to the natural/spiritual explanation that working with the earth is soothing in its own right. But I do know that when I play in my organic vegetable garden it is VERY therapeutic no matter what mood I was in to begin with. I love the smell and feel of the soil and interacting with the plants (yes, I talk to my plants...:) Now the FDA/DEA will probably try to make possession of dirt illegal without a prescription.
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jordan11
April 2, 2007, 5:26 p.m.
Fascinating stuff.
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itsme2
April 2, 2007, 5:49 p.m.
Lets go get dirty!!! Mudwrestling anyone??
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foksipayne
April 2, 2007, 8:47 p.m.
my kids must be the healthiest kids on the planet!
I just can't keep them out of the dirt!
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lovelytxwoman
April 2, 2007, 11:36 p.m.
Gardening adult's version of playing in the dirt. That's why I love it so much! Too sweet that it's relaxing and great exercise too!
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lfergie812
April 3, 2007, 1:31 a.m.
Must explain why women spend all that money to have someone to smear mud all over their face.
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motoroil
Aug. 7, 2007, 5:56 a.m.
lol
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riggge
Aug. 29, 2007, 1:27 p.m.
hm... its interest))))
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musclemasster
Jan. 29, 2008, 8:49 p.m.
Odd, but interesting none the less!
Thanks for posting!
Adam
http://build-muscle-gain-weight.com
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