Why staying clean could be bad for your health
November 23, 2009 |11:58 | Other By : Team X
They say cleanliness is next to godliness. But it seems being too clean could actually be bad for your health.
Scientists warn that our obsession with hygiene could be impairing our skin's ability to stay healthy.
They say bacteria on the skin's surface play an active role in preventing rashes and damping down cuts and bruises.
It is further evidence the West's obsession with cleanliness could be doing more harm than good.
One possible explanation for soaring numbers of allergies is that children's immune systems are not developing properly because they are not exposed to enough bugs and dirt.

Is healthy eating about free choice, expert guidance, or should it be the only option permitted in schools? Those are some of the talking points as Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board presents its far-reaching draft Nutrition Policy for public consultation.

Eating junk food can make you depressed, doctors have warned. Those who regularly eat high-fat foods, processed meals, desserts and sweets are almost 60 per cent more likely to suffer depression than those who choose fruit, vegetables and fish.
Chinese takeout is always a treat, but it can be hard to sort out whether it's a healthy one. Of course, with egg rolls, spareribs and fried rice, there's not much guessing. But when it comes to the vegetable stir-fries and noodle dishes, the answer isn't as obvious as we'd like.












