Why Are Swimming Pool Workers More Prone to Colds?

re: Why Are Swimming Pool Workers More Prone to Colds?

Fabio Aguilar — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:10:52 GMT

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re: Why Are Swimming Pool Workers More Prone to Colds?

thecarrotlady — Sun, 29 Apr 2007 20:57:16 GMT

Ozone is a terrible thing for anybody with lung problems and can actually give people asthma. I can't imagine using this in a swimming pool when you can get some really great products made of seaweed that will do a better job.

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re: Why Are Swimming Pool Workers More Prone to Colds?

Euro — Sun, 29 Apr 2007 05:26:02 GMT

"Raw Materials said that chlorine can be removed by boiling. Is this true?

I live in Greece ,outside Athens so I am only 1/2 a mile from the sea and our water is FULL of chlorine, on first arriving they said that the tap water was drinkable but I couldn't get it down because as soon as you fill up a glass you can smell the chlorine like being at a pool, now from Dr. Mercola and you guys I'm finding out that long hot showers are even worse.
Conclusion:- does the strong smell indicate that it is chlorine rather than chloramine? Does boiling the water mean at least that I dont have chlorine in my green tea or in my rice and soup?Thanks

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ocallamp — Sun, 29 Apr 2007 00:56:25 GMT

I use a system called Ecosmarte (http://www.ecosmarte.com/) in my hot tub that is totally free of chlorine. It works with oxygenation and ionization. I don't even bother testing the water because it is so crystal clear. There is no chemical smell and you don't have to shower after using it. I've had the system for about 5 years and am extremely pleased with it. And, when I get a new hot tub, it can be removed and placed on the new one.

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healthstar — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 14:10:12 GMT

Not only should we cut down our time in public chlorinated pools and spas, but it is also wise to get a filter for our shower to take out the chlorine. Many people enjoy taking long showers, but showering for a long time in chlorinated water is really bad for you. The effects of the steam that is filled with chlorine are terrible for our health.

Live healthy!
Mirdza

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hayseed — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 12:15:09 GMT

We have thousands of pores in our skin that are portals into our bodies. Unfortunately we have been programed to use strong soaps to clean out the natural oils in our pores that act as a barrier to pathogens and chemicals like chlorine. The continuious production of these oils constantly cleanse our pores. Now...the ingestion of chlorine through our pores is the same as drinking chlorinated water. Inumerable benificial bacteria are being destroyed and our immune defenses are weakened with resultant chroic colds and other maladies.

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ReasonRules — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 21:32:27 GMT

A little research on the subject of chlorine in pool water yields an alternative. Colloidal Silver Water in pools is one of the alternative. It's easy to make and the basic cost is only the cost of buying the distilled water plus the initial cost of the generator. Don't fall for cheap generators. There is no short cut to making good silver water. There are several generators on the market, however, I bought mine from www.health2us .com several years ago. It appears to make good water that  possesses the qualities required to be called a true colloidal silver. I don't own a pool, but apparently it takes very little of the substance in the pool to kill off most virus and bacteria.
   Put in colloidal silver pool water on your search engine and you get lots of info back.
     I don't have a clue about chlorine being good or bad in pools. I have been swimming in chlorine laden pools since the early 50's and I don't think I have been ruined yet, but, if you are a purist, then looking into the colloidal silver alternative might be just the ticket.

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Aram Ovsepian — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 18:43:01 GMT

Chlorine is in the water to kill, and unfortunately it will do the same in your body.

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LM36 — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 17:37:05 GMT

We recently looked into adding a swimming pool to our backyard and learned all about the alternatives to chlorine (mainly ozone & saltwater). Spend the extra money and avoid poisoning your children and yourself by using a chlorine alternative. Heck, even baking soda can be used to clean your pool which is safer than chlorine.

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Witch Doctor — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 17:35:19 GMT

Wikipedia - Chloramine

Uses in water treatment

NH2Cl is commonly used in low concentrations as a disinfectant in municipal water systems as an alternative to chlorination. This application is increasing. Chlorine (sometimes referred to as Free Chlorine) is being displaced by chloramine, which is much more stable and does not dissipate from the water before it reaches consumers…Furthermore, water treated with chloramine lacks the distinct chlorine odour of the gaseous treatment and so has improved taste.

Chloramine in tap water gives a greenish cast to the water in bulk, versus the normally bluish cast to pure water or water containing only free chlorine disinfectant. This greenish color may be observed by filling a white polyethylene bucket with chloraminated tap water and comparing it to chloramine-free water such as distilled water...

Situations where NH2Cl should be removed

Aquarium owners must remove the chloramine from their tap water because it is toxic to fish. Aging the water for a few days removes chlorine but not the more stable chloramine, which can be neutralised using products available at pet stores.

Many animals are sensitive to chloramine and it must be removed from water given to many animals in zoos.

Chloramine must also be removed from the water prior to use in kidney dialysis machines, as it would come in contact with the bloodstream across a permeable membrane. However, since chloramine is neutralized by the digestive process, kidney dialysis patients can still safely drink chloramine-treated water.

Chloramine, unlike chlorine, cannot be removed by boiling.

In swimming pools, chloramines are formed by the reaction of free chlorine with organic substances. The lower the concentration of chloramines the better, because chloramines, compared to free chlorine, are both less effective as a sanitizer and more irritating to the eyes of swimmers. When swimmers complain of eye irritation from "too much chlorine" in a pool, the problem is typically a high level of chloramines, caused by too little chlorine in relation to the amount of organic matter. Pool test kits designed for use by homeowners are sensitive to both free chlorine and chloramines, which can be misleading.

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Josh Rubin — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 17:00:50 GMT

Chlorine is known to block mineral and enzymatic absorption and processes in the body. These are the catalysts to your life! As well, cholrine is a huge stress to the immune system.

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Witch Doctor — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 16:30:18 GMT

I thought European pools used hydrogen peroxide, and that some European swim teams (German?) have been known to refuse to swim in chlorinated pools. Perhaps Netherlands is different. Anyone know out there? Thanks! Duane

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Russ Bianchi — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 16:27:14 GMT

Excellent advice, and much healthier to.

For those of you lucky enough to be near the ocean (hopefully not near a sewer out flow pie or down steam of one), I have personally found the osmotic, natural alkalinity, astringent factor, and enzymatic benefits of clean sea water (minus toxins or heavy metals - in CA we actually have online reports of what beaches are typical safe from micro/bacti or other toxicity) have improved my skin and ward off poison oak (which many, including myself, are highly allergic to, out here).

Uncle Russ