Hot Tubs & Pools

The dangers of the chemicals in pools and hot tubs  

 

The most common chemicals used to keep pool and hot tub water clean are chlorine and bromine. Unfortunately, both of these elements are part of the halide family, which also includes iodine. Swimming in chlorine and bromine can cause the body to lose IODINE.

 

 

You can combat this by increasing your iodine intake. Another method is using a water purification system that uses OZONE, along with COPPER & SILVER IONS, to effectively keep pool and hot tub water clear.
 

Iodine

 

Iodine is a vitally important nutrient that is detected in every organ and tissue. Along with being essential for healthy thyroid function and efficient metabolism, there is increasing evidence that low iodine is related to numerous diseases, including cancer.

 

But taking too much iodine has been linked to the development of subclinical hypothyroidism, which may increase your risk of heart problems.

                        

Toxin-free sea vegetables and spirulina are among the best natural dietary sources of iodine in food.  Raw milk and eggs contain iodine, as well. At the same time, you'll want to avoid all sources of bromine as much as possible, as this appears to play a large role in the rising levels of iodine deficiency.

 

Here are several strategies you can use to avoid bromine and thereby help optimize your iodine levels naturally:

1. Eat organic as often as possible. Wash all produce thoroughly. This will minimize your pesticide exposure.
2. Avoid eating or drinking from (or storing food and water in) plastic containers. Use glass and safe ceramic vessels.
3. Look for organic whole-grain breads and flour. Grind you own grain, if possible. Look for the "no bromine" or "bromine-free" label on commercial baked goods.
4. Avoid sodas. Drink natural, filtered water instead.
5. If you own a hot tub, look into an ozone purification system. Such systems make it possible to keep the water clean with minimal chemical treatments.
6. Look for personal care products that are as chemical-free as possible. Remember - anything going on you, goes in you.
7. When in a car or a building, open windows as often as possible, preferably on opposing sides of the space for cross ventilation. Utilize fans to circulate the air. Chemical pollutants are in much higher concentrations inside buildings (and cars) than outside.

Source: www.drbrownstein.com  and  www.mercola.com