Chlorine in swimming pools causes disease, infections and cancer

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By Nancy Zimmer, staff writer

(NaturalHealth365) It is important to be mindful of potential dangers to our families, even as we try to improve our diets and lifestyles. For example, while swimming in a pool may seem harmless and even beneficial for exercise and socialization, research shows that the chlorine used to disinfect pools can create harmful disinfection by-products (DBPs) that can cause DNA damage and increase the risk of cancer.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there are three ways that chemicals can enter the body: inhalation, digestion, and absorption. When it comes to swimming, all three …read more

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