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http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_a ... 596735.ece


FORGET the spring-cleaning. A study has found evidence that bacteria common in soil and dirt could improve people's spirits.

According to the research, the action of Mycobacterium vaccae (M vaccae) on the brain is similar to that of some commonly used antidepressants.

The bacterium, which is related to the microbe that causes tuberculosis, appears to work by stimulating the body's immune system. This, in turn, prompts certain cells in the brain to produce more serotonin, a hormone associated with feelings of wellbeing.

“These studies help us to understand how the body communicates with the brain and why a healthy immune system is important for maintaining mental health,” said Dr Chris Lowry, a neuroscientist at Bristol University who carried out the research.

“They also leave us wondering if we shouldn't all spend more time playing in the dirt.”



Unless of course it is an April Fool . . . . . . . I hope not

I so hope its not a joke.

Cos im awfully stressed and could do with some mud therapy!

I really ought to do some too, and all round theraputic substance . . . . good for the skin and it cools the blood . . . .

. . .. one day no doubt but the reasons for seems to grow !

Joke or no joke this is very good news.

I always knew there was a reason I hated baths.

For some bizarre reason I managed to read muddy_clothes post as "I always knew there was a reason I hated rabbits". Most bizarre!

But yes, I remember reading an article in the New Scientist back in the 1990s saying that we were all living too clean lives and that more playing in the dirt would result in healthier kids.

I played in the dirt a lot as a sprog...

Rabbits are kind of like the fifth toe. There, but you don't notice it unless it gets in the way. I've never cared much either way for bunnies. No hatred, but nnothing that lures me to them.

(Fears this post will be intrepreted as muddy_clothes has three balls)

Of course there is a very convoluted connection,

The water lappin' in the bath and of course the French for rabbit is lapin . . . .

. . . . , I haven't been up long, it semed funny two seconds ago so I'll fly with it !

easy_as_ wrote: . . . . , I haven't been up long, it semed funny two seconds ago so I'll fly with it !

Two seconds is a long time in comedy!