Show 1037: What Is the Dirt Cure?

More children than ever suffer with allergies, asthma, ADHD or eczema. It might be hard to see what is causing these problems. Could it be something they are eating?

Solving the Allergy Puzzle:

A pediatric neurologist who is also a mother began looking into this question when her own year-old son began suffering with rashes and wheezing. When she discovered that he was allergic to soy, she found that avoiding processed foods helped a great deal.

In addition, she determined that kids' immune systems need exposure to dirt for healthy development. Dr. Maya Shetreat-Klein is enthusiastic about feeding our children nutrient-dense food grown in healthy soil and making sure that they have a chance to get their hands dirty.

Learn about the Dirt Cure:

Spending time in nature has physiological as well as spiritual benefits for children as well as adults. Find out what Dr. Shetreat-Klein means by "the dirt cure" and how you can put it to work for you.

This Week's Guest:

Maya Shetreat-Klein, MD, is an integrative pediatric neurologist who treats children with neurological, cognitive or behavioral problems. Her book is The Dirt Cure: Growing Healthy Kids with food Straight from Soil. She is also founder of the Terrain Institute, training people to use nature as an ally. The photo of Dr. Shetreat-Klein is by Tanya Malott.