In excess of 2 million Australians suffer from Asthma. This is alarming considering the medical advancements in the 21st Century, though there is good news. The family dog may help us in more ways than we know.
Recent studies concluded that having a dog or cat in your home had meant better protection from viral infections that normally lead to bronchial problems, which includes asthma. These studies expanded the notion that immunity is developed naturally by being exposed to some microbes in the environment rather than bypassing the immune system with toxic vaccinations that can over-burden the immune system. If you’re not a dog owner consider dog minding, this way you can enjoy the benefits of owning a dog without the long-term expenses.
This notion has already been demonstrated statistically with increased autoimmune diseases, infectious disease from the vaccinations themselves, and even deaths since the dramatically increased vaccination schedule for young children.
A group of biologists from California discovered that Microbiome levels in homes with pets was different than that of homes without pets. Microbiomes are also known as bacteria, fungi, virus, amongst others that naturally exist within an organism as identified by their genomes.
A recent Finnish epidemiological survey conducted a study of 397 children born in Finland from birth through one year of age between 2002 and 2005 and results suggested that some contact with a canine may have a protective effect on respiratory tract infections during the first year of life. Further, during this period, contact with animals is important because it leads to improved resistance to infectious respiratory illnesses during childhood.