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I am trying to avoid complete sterilization after reading a quote from a study: "... a lack of exposure of children (as well as adults) to dirt, commensal bact
by moneytide1 8y ago
I am trying to avoid complete sterilization after reading a quote from a study:
"... a lack of exposure of children (as well as adults) to dirt, commensal bacteria, and 'minor' pathogenic insults results in an immune system that does not function normally. This lack of antibodies to true pathogens in the immune system has resulted in the dramatic increase in allergies and asthma in developed countries over the past twenty years."
-Callaway, Harvey, Nisbet
- fencepost 8y agoTo my mind at least there's a significant difference between commensal bacteria and sucking down one of the bacterial 'spurts' from a rotting pigeon or rodent in the drinking water.
- moneytide1 8y agoI'd like to start harvesting rainwater instead of relying on a well, but these 'spurts' you're talking about will the primary issue with a catching system. I'll probably just make a quick gravel->sand->activated charcoal filter in order to capture the bulk droppings, bugs, or whatever runs down the collection surface.