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Here are a few gross facts about swimming pools…

08 Wednesday Jul 2020

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…from the Water Quality and Health Council.

First: 1‑in‑five adults admit to peeing in the pool.

Also, nearly 70% of swimmers don’t shower before swimming. That just adds to the germ soup already in the pool.

Then, if your eyes are turning red, get out of that pool! It’s NOT a reaction to chlorine, because the only thing that causes pool red-eye is bodily fluids and waste.

Finally, a chemically, chlorine smell doesn’t mean there’s too much chlorine in the pool – it means there’s not enough – and what IS in there is reacting with waste matter.

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Is your belly bloated? Try this!

01 Thursday Aug 2019

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Are you having an issue with a bloated belly and you need to get rid of it in a hurry? Quick, find a pool and jump in!

Experts say, simply bobbing in the pool for half an hour can help reduce bloat. That’s according to integrative physician Dr. Elson Haas. He says being in a body of water, like the pool, acts as a diuretic, increasing urine output for 2 hours afterward. That’s due to the water pressure exerted on your body, which pushes trapped fluids into circulation and out of your body.

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Before you take your dog swimming…

23 Tuesday Apr 2019

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…know that these breeds don’t do well in water:

Pugs. They have such short nasal passages they can experience breathing difficulties and easily drown.

Don’t swim with bulldogs, either. Their bodies are so dense and compact, they can sink.

Next: Dachshunds and Basset Hounds. Their short legs make swimming difficult.

Finally, keep your Maltese out of the pool. They can paddle just fine – but prolonged exposure to wetness and cold can give them arthritis.

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If you swim – protect your teeth!

23 Wednesday Jan 2019

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Now that it’s wintertime and we still need to exercise, do you swim at the local YMCA – or spend all your free time in the pool? If you spend more than 6 hours in a pool every week, you could be putting your teeth at risk! Because pool water that contains too much chlorine is dangerously acidic… and when highly-acidic water comes into contact with tooth enamel for extended periods, you can develop so-called “swimmer’s calculus”… a build-up of calcium that can turn your teeth yellow or brown. Excess chlorine can also leave your teeth brittle and sensitive. So, if you swim frequently, brush your teeth when you climb out of the pool. Also, consider using a fluoride rinse to help strengthen your teeth.

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How to get those 6-pack abs!

20 Monday Aug 2018

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If you want to reveal 6-pack abs by the pool or at the beach – skip the crunches, and even the planks! We now know it’s all about the cardio. Exercise scientists from Auburn University did a study and found that when people did ab-exercises for 6 weeks, they didn’t lose ANY abdominal fat. That’s because we can’t spot-reduce fat. We lose it all over. However, consistent amounts of aerobic exercise – like running or swimming – combined with strength training and a reduced calorie diet DOES result in weight loss, everywhere on your body, including your stomach.

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Wait 30 minutes before you go swimming – or not…

16 Friday Sep 2016

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Let’s put this old wives’ tale to rest once and for all. No, you don’t have to wait 30 minutes after eating to swim. The theory was that, after eating, the process of digestion would divert blood flow away from extremities – causing leg cramps, which could lead to drowning. But the truth is: Eating lunch and then jumping in the pool won’t cause any problems.

Tis’ the season for Swimmer’s Ear.

28 Wednesday May 2014

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The main cause is water getting trapped in your ear canal. That creates a breeding ground for bacteria. So do this: Mix 1 teaspoon rubbing alcohol with 1 teaspoon of white vinegar. Using a dropper, put one drop in each ear after every swim to flush out any lingering water. The alcohol/vinegar mixture helps prevent bacterial growth.

Don’t forget the SUNSCREEN this weekend!

23 Friday May 2014

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Be sure to cover the 4 most forgotten spots. They are: the back of your ears, the top of your feet, your lips and the most-overlooked sunscreen spot – the part in your hair on your scalp! Doctors say that’s an easy-to-forget area on your body that’s very susceptible to sun damage and skin cancer! So be sure to cover up this weekend.