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The following is meant to indicate to you the importance of your water from both the
"shower" and the "sink" and how it effects your body and health.

CHLORINE AND YOUR SHOWER
NEW SCIENTIST 18 September 1986 , Ian Anderson
"Taking long hot showers is a health risk, according toresearch presented last week in Anaheim California, at a meeting of the American Chemical Society--and to a lesser extent baths--lead to a greater exposure to toxic chemicals contained in water supplies than does drinking the water. The chemicals evaporate out of the water and are inhaled. They can also spread through the house and be inhaled by others. House holders 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" 

Is Your Water Safe? The Dangerous State of Your Water  
BOTTOM LINE/August 87 , Dr. John Andelman, Ph.D.
"A long hot shower can be dangerous. The toxic chemicals are inhaled in high concentrations." 

HEALTHY WATER FOR A LONGER LIFE
Dr. Martin Fox 
"Drinking tap water that is chlorinated is hazardous, if not deadly to your health." 

SAINAW HOSPITAL
Dr. J.M. Price MD. 
"Chlorine is the greatest cripple and killer of the modern times. While it prevented epidemics of one disease, it was creating another. Two decades ago, after the start of chlorinating our drinking water in 1904. The present epidemic of the heart trouble, cancer and senility began." 

MUNICIPAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LABORATORY
Francis T. Mayo, Director
"Known carcinogens are found in drinking water as a direct consequences of the practice of chlorination.
A long established public health practice for the disinfection of drinking water."

U.S. COUNCIL OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 
"Cancer risks among people drinking chlorinated water is 93% higher than among those whose water does not contain chlorine." 

U.S. NEWS &WORLD REPORT - July 29 1991 
"Studies indicates the suspect to chemicals can also be inhaled and absorbed through the skin during showering and bathing." "Ironically, even the chlorine widely used to disinfect water produces Carcinogenic traces." "Though 7 out of 10 Americans drink chlorinated water, its safety over long term is uncertain." "Drinking chlorinated water may as much as double the risk of Bladder Cancer, which strikes 40,000 people a year." 

ENVIROMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Dr. Lance Wallace
 "Showering is suspected as the primary cause of elevated levels of chloroform in nearly every home because of the chlorine in the water." 

IS YOUR WATER SAFE TO DRINK?
Consumer Reports Books 
"On one hand, chlorination has freed civilization form the constant dangers of waterborne epidemics. 
On the other hand in the mid--70's scientists discovered that chlorination could create carcinogens in water." , "80% of the population drinks chlorinated water." , "There was a higher incidence of cancer
  of the esophagus, rectum, breast, and larynx and of Hodgkin's Disease among those drinking chlorinated
surface waters." , "Volatile organics can evaporate from water in a shower or bath." , "Conservative calculations indicate that inhalation exposure can be as significant as exposure from drinking the water, 
that is, one can be exposed to just as much by inhalation and/or dermal absorption." 

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Dr.Halina Brown 
"Skin absorption of contaminant has been underestimated and ingestion may not constitute the sole or even primary route of exposure. 

SCIENCE NEWS, VOL. 130
Janet Raloff 
"The National Academy of Science estimate that 200 to 1000 people die in the United States each year from cancers caused by ingesting the contaminants in the water. The major health threat posed by these pollutants is far more likely to be from their inhalations as air pollutants. The reason that emissions are high is that because water droplets dispersed by the shower head have a larger surface to value ratio than water streaming into the bath." 

CORONARIES/CHOLESTEROL/CHLORINE
Dr. J.M. Price MD 
"The cause of atherosclerosis and resulting heart attacks and strokes is none other than the ubiquitous chlorine in our drinking water."  

 

Other Changes To Make

  • drink 6-8 glasses of steam distilled or filtered water a day

  • eat 50% raw fruits and vegetables (organic is best)

  • nuts, seeds, and whole grains are good

  • juice is good (make your own with a juice machine)

  • do not worry as much about calories as eating the right foods

  • carrot and celery sticks are good to use as a snack

  • a colon cleansing can be very helpful - (do several times each year)

  • do not drink coffee, alcohol, soda pop, other junk food drinks

  • do not eat processed foods white sugar, white flour, etc...

  • use stress relief like going for walks in the park (or the 10/90 rule - see Stress)

  • brown rice is good to eat

  • avoid red meat and animal fats

  • reduce dairy products cheese, milk, and others

  • fast a few days a month

  • get at least 8 hours of sleep 

  • exercise light to moderate amounts

  • avoid artificial sweeteners like Aspartame and NutraSweet

  • do not smoke and avoid second hand smoke

  • do not skip meals - just eat better and not as much at each meal

  • do not chew gum - it can cause you to feel hungry

  • do not watch too much TV try reading a book or something else

 

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In all matters related to your health please contact a qualified, licensed Medical Consultant or Doctor.
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........Symmetry herbal and nutritional products for Women, Children, and Men includes vitamins, herb supplements, skin care, weight loss, water filters, sport's nutrition, and health maintenance. Giving you and your family an alternative natural way for prevention and healing treatment of disease - also to aid in well being of mind, body, and spirit.