How to Avoid the Hidden Danger Lurking in Your Shower
by www.SixWise.com
When you step into your hot shower, you are inadvertently
exposing your body to a slew of toxins that can damage your
health, inside and out.
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By taking a hot shower you end up absorbing over 600
percent more chlorine and other chemicals than you would
from drinking the same un-filtered water all day!
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These toxins stem from a chemical that is added to the water
supply on purpose, ironically to kill bacteria. The chemical
is chlorine, and it's added to all public water supplies to
kill disease-causing bacteria in the transport pipes and the
water itself.
But while chlorine is a highly effective disinfectant, it,
and its byproducts, can be devastating to your health.
There are numerous studies that link drinking chlorinated
water to increased risks of cancer, birth defects, miscarriages,
and more. But what you may not realize is that showering or
bathing in chlorinated water can be just as dangerous as drinking
it, and even more so.
Two-Thirds of Your Exposure to Chlorine May Come From
Showering
When you shower, the warm water opens up your skin's pores,
making it like a sponge for chlorine. Meanwhile, the steam
in your shower, which you readily inhale, is full of chlorine
and its byproducts as well. Since your skin is the largest
organ of your body, some estimates say that steam can transport
into your body up to 100 times the toxic chemicals as you
would get from drinking tap water.
Meanwhile, when you drink chlorinated water, some of these
toxins get filtered by your kidneys, liver and digestive system.
This is not so when you breathe in these chemical vapors;
there is no filtering, just a direct route to your blood stream.
Take, for example, a study published in a 2007 issue of the
American Journal of Epidemiology. The study participants who
drank chlorinated water had a 35 percent increased risk of
bladder cancer. However, those who spent time swimming in
chlorinated pools had a 57 percent increased risk, and those
who took long showers or baths also had an increased risk
of bladder cancer.
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The steam from your shower can contain up to 100 times
the chemicals as the tap water itself.
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According to some estimates, by taking a hot shower you end
up absorbing over 600 percent more chlorine and other chemicals
than you would from drinking the same un-filtered water all
day!
The Dangers of Chlorine Byproducts
Chlorine is not the only toxin in your shower. When this
chemical comes into contact with other naturally occurring
elements in water, it forms dangerous byproducts such as trihalomethanes
(THMs) and chloroform.
Studies have linked these chlorine byproducts to many serious
health risks such as:
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Bladder cancer
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Heart disease
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Asthma
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Eczema
"Showering is suspected as the primary cause of elevated
levels of chloroform in nearly every home because of the chlorine
in the water. Chloroform [a known carcinogen] levels increase
up to 100 times during a 10-minute shower in residential water,"
according to Dr. Lance Wallace of the Environmental Protection
Agency.
Chlorine is also detrimental to your skin and hair, where
it robs moisture and elasticity, leading to dry, itchy skin
and brittle hair.
Wellness Shower: Why Filtering Your Shower's Water is
Essential
"Taking long hot showers is a health risk," a study
in New Scientist reported. "Showers, and to a lesser
extent baths, lead to a greater exposure to toxic chemicals
contained in water supplies than does drinking it."
The article continues, "The chemicals evaporate out
of the water and are inhaled. They can also spread through
the house and be inhaled by others. Householders can receive
6 to 100 times more of the chemical by breathing the air around
showers and bath than they would by drinking the water."
The good news is that chlorine and other chemicals can be
easily removed from your family's shower with The
Wellness Shower Filter.
The Wellness Shower effectively reduces up to 99 percent
of chlorine from your shower's water for up to 24 months,
which is two or three times longer than any other shower filtration
system available. But that's not all.
The Wellness Filter concept was developed in the 1980s by
Harusuke Naito, a renowned Japanese sports physiologist and
Olympic swimming coach who wanted to produce "perfect
water" for his professional athletic clients.
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Haru believed that even subtle differences in water purity,
surface tension and mineral content could affect body hydration,
cellular function, and athletic performance. After extensive
field research and study he began experimenting with various
natural filtering media in an effort to produce the world's
best water.
Your Skin Will Feel the Difference
The Wellness Filter is now widely known for its ability to
enhance water beyond the reach of conventional water purification
systems.
At the heart of its enhancement ability is an array of permanent,
exotic media that until recently have not been seen outside
of Japan. After the water is purified, these media induce
into the water a unique combination of water-soluble trace
minerals and ions that Japanese researchers believe aid the
body's biochemical functions and cellular health.
In addition, the filter also contains a special far-infrared
emitting ceramic media, which imparts reduced ions into the
water. These ions provide a mild antioxidant effect in the
body when consumed and on the skin when bathing. This aids
your body in neutralizing free radicals, which are believed
to be a primary factor in aging and in the development of
cancer.
Because of its ability to purify as well as enhance water,
the Japanese Ministry of Health now uses the filter in over
100 of its hospitals. Japanese doctors routinely prescribe
the filter to their patients for general good health and to
aid the body in fighting specific chronic conditions. Japanese
life insurance companies have also recognized its unique qualities
and now offer reimbursement programs for the filter when a
patient gets a prescription from his doctor (the only filtration
system ever granted this insurance status).
You owe it to yourself, and your family, to shower in the
luxury of pure water. With The Wellness Shower you'll notice
the difference in your skin and hair after just one bath or
shower. It's like bringing a spa into your home.
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Effectively reduces up to 99% of chlorine for 24 months
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Increases hydration of skin and hair by 115%
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Used by the #1 Health Spa in the world
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Antioxidant effect assists your body in repairing damaged
skin and hair
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Helps eliminate bad hair days
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Supports your body's ability to resist undesirable bacteria
& fungus
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Helps promote a healthier, sanitized shower
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Sources
American
Journal of Epidemiology 2007 165(2):148-156