Some scientists, such as Hahnemann, established this general rule: the more acute, short-lived and self-limiting a disease, the more likely it is that it is beneficial. Maybe, if we would allow children to go through beneficial diseases with all the caution and medical support that is appropriate, we could reduce incidents of chronic illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, autoimmune diseases, ADHD or even depression? Wouldn’t that be worthwhile exploring?