Germs Help Allergies More than Cause Them July 4, 2011Shifrah Getting to the bottom of why allergies are on the rise involves consideration of several theories. One major theory is the hygiene hypothesis, which basically posits that our bodies are becoming more susceptible to harmless ‘invaders’ Previous Article Herbal Treatment Shows Promise in Treating Asthma Next Article Cyclists Face Air Pollution Dangers, Including Cardiac Trouble Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Please enable JavaScript to submit this form.Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.