| Research on the effects of exposure to chlorine on | | | | see a rise in the purchase of water filtration systems. |
| the body during showering has advanced over the | | | | These systems come in a wide range of different |
| past 20 years. What scientists have discovered is | | | | prices. There are some products out there that are |
| that 50% of daily chlorine exposure comes from | | | | not expensive and will do a decent job of removing |
| bathing and showering. | | | | chlorine and other pollutants. |
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| chlorinated steam and water from your unfiltered tap! | | | | well documented. The latest research proves that |
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| cause skin irritations and breathing in the steam can | | | | many people report that it has a soft, silky taste. |
| be even worse! | | | | In fact NASA is using the same technology that the |
| Bathing or showering in unfiltered tap water exposes | | | | water filtration companies developed. The scientists |
| you to high doses of chlorine which enter not only | | | | there needed an effective state of the art system |
| through the skin but also right into your lungs. How? | | | | to purify recycled water for long space flights, and in |
| Steam is very high in the concentration of chlorine | | | | 2005, NASA awarded one company the "2005 Hall of |
| because chlorine bonds with the water droplets and | | | | Fame" award for their advancements in water |
| is carried into the air surrounding you. Then you | | | | filtration technology. |
| breathe it right in! Inhaled chlorine can aggravate | | | | Basically there are two choices when it comes to |
| Asthma and other breathing problems. | | | | water filtration you can buy a whole house filter, |
| Chlorine is linked to skin conditions that arise because, | | | | they are more expensive ($1,500-$2000), but the |
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| affect skin, hair, and nails. Chlorine destroys the | | | | Your other option is to buy a shower head with the |
| balance between the good and bad bacteria in the | | | | filtration system already built-in. They offer effective |
| digestive system, causing a vitamin deficiency. | | | | removal of chlorine and other contaminants. Some |
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