The rules have changed. And no child in my family is the least bit dissapointed. Under normal circumstances, the words, "OK kids, we have a new rule..." are met with groans  and downcast faces. This new rule however, has been met with nothing short of elation. In our family, Rule #146 has always been,      "No picking your nose in a public place (such as the family room or kitchen table)"   followed closely by Rule #147 which states,      "If you must pick, you must flick (i.e. no eating nasal products)".   In light of recent scientific discoveries, and our family's conviction that healthy living is a form of good stewardship, our rules have changed. It appears that a scientist in Austria, Dr. Fredrich Bischinger, a lung specialist, has determined that folks who pick their nose and eat the dry remains are strengthening their immune systems. He said, "The nose is a filter in which a great deal of bacteria is collected, and when this mixture arrives in the intestines it works just like a medicine." Based on this evidence, we can add to the list of practices which immunize our children every day. We know that breastfeeding, letting our children roll in the dirt, and now, nasal snacks are all included in the category of healthy living. Out with the old, in with the new. The new Rule #146 reads,      "If you must pick, you must lick (BUT NOT AROUND MOM-under penalty of death)".   The new Rule #147 reads,      "Never pick and lick when cleaning out the chicken coop." Even healthy living has its limits.

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Posted by AcceptanceWithJoy

Cleverly written and grossly interesting. Thanks for sharing this new "science!"

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Posted by Anonymous

Good for a chuckle...and something my son called 'cool-gross' You learn something every day! Can't wait for the next rule :o)

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Posted by debagain

This subject reminds me of an incident when I was about five years old. My dad had a special chair he sat in it. Well, when dad wasn't around I sat in it. While I sat in it I would pick my nose and wipe it on the back of my dad's chair. One day my dad sat in his chair and his hand brushed the side of it and he felt all the boogars I had planted there over a long period of time. Needless to say he wasn't happy and lined all five children up to squeeze out the guilty party. "It was me!", I cried out in tears. I recieved a scolding and later we all got a good laugh out of it!

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Posted by seekingtheoldpaths

Debagain~

You have GOT to post this story. It has a very high blogability rating.

~Julie, Author of Rule #146

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Posted by Anonymous

Like one watching a car accident, I'm enthralled with the newest news from natural health. (I think....)

Thank you for sharing such valuable info ~
Dawn C
Who is torn between gagging and giggling ; )

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Posted by timbuck2mom

LOL!! The things scientists discover. This particular scientist must have too much time on his hands.

I love your rules, by the way. :)

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