> If one's immune system is never challenged, it gets bored and starts
> *looking* for something to attack -- next thing you know, you got an
> autoimmune disease like rheumatoid arthritis or multiple sclerosis.
>
> Licking the spoon is a public service if you think about it...
>
> Best regards,
> Bob

This has been a philosophy of mine for quite some time. I could never
understand why people are innoculated with virii to build their immune
system against them, yet the mere thought of coming into contact with
bacteria is too horrible to even mention. Seems like if you wanted to
build up a good immune system you would want to be exposed to as much
as possible.

Personally, I rarely wash my hands and have a very strong immune
system. I can't recommend this philosophy for everyone but it sure
works for me.

chula