Why Mad People Don't Fall Sick By Andrea Ekeng Inyang

Ukandi, it’s simple biology. From childhood, when the body is exposed to different germs, it creates antibodies. 

These antibodies serve as the body's defense scouts, identifying harmful invaders and alerting the immune system. That’s why it is advisable to allow children play outside and that’s what kept most of forefathers strong and healthy because they were exposed as children to these wide array of germs, though unintentionally.

The immune system, which cannot recognize these invaders on its own, relies on antibodies to detect threats and respond by fighting off infections.

Sometimes, however, the immune system can mistakenly attack the body itself, thinking it's under threat. This is called an autoimmune disorder, and it can be life-threatening.

In the case of a madman, who is constantly exposed to germs due to unclean environments, his body naturally develops more antibodies. These antibodies are well-trained to recognize and respond to threats, which keeps him healthy despite his environment. On the other hand, for those of us in cleaner environments, our immune systems are often weakened by the frequent use of antibiotics. 

These medications take over the job of the immune system, making it less active.

That's why many of us get sick more often and our antibodies aren't given enough practice to fight off germs. Instead of letting our immune systems work, small cough and fever, feeeeeeem we don run go pharmacy.