Clark, Native Americans actually had their own native treatments for poison ivy. Thus, they historically were as susceptible as the rest of us poor 85 percenters. They survived out in the woods by being smart, and knowing to avoid poison ivy/oak/sumac. Some Native American tribes would even pray to the vine. No truth to the myth that Native Americans somehow have an immunity, or developed an immunity. You’re just part of the 15 percent of the population (like my husband) who are non-reactors. But, non-reactors can develop a sensitivity at any time in their life (which I remind my husband of, any time we’re weeding, even out here in S. California).
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