Looking for a reason to get a little dirty?

It’s no wonder pigs, kids and dogs seem to be happier when they’re dirty...

Researchers have found that dirt is a natural mood booster. There’s a good bacteria in there that acts like an antidepressant once it gets into your system. Before modern conveniences, planting, foraging and hunting in order to survive kept our dirt exposure at a happier level and most of us cold really benefit from getting a little dirty once in a while.

Some experiments with soil bacteria have found it to be just as effective as antidepressant drugs. It also improved immunity levels along with physical and mental stamina.