Shower Filter System

Shower Filter System
Things only get worse when you try to make them better
In Bill Bryson's new book about the history of our homes, there's great enthusiasm for all the inventions that have made our lives better. Fair enough, but what about all the inventions that have made our lives worse?

A Guide to Shower Filters

Well made shower filters are some of "the most unique and beneficial products ever developed", according to Ranya Alexander, PHD, MD. A large number of doctors would agree, because shower water filters are helping their patients who suffer from asthma and other respiratory conditions. Here's the latest info.

Shower filters have become increasingly popular over the last 10 years, because of the numerous cosmetic benefits. Millions of people around the world have taken the next step towards better health, hair and skin.

Most people notice the difference in their skin and hair after their very first shower. Well made shower water filters remove chlorine and other chemicals that dry out the hair and skin.

Anyone who has ever been in a chlorinated swimming pool knows that chlorine has a harsh drying effect. Regular swimmers must use specialized moisturizers and conditioners, but their skin and particularly their hair still suffer from the damage. For professional athletes, dry skin and hair may be unavoidable, but not for you.

By taking the chlorine out, shower filters allow your skin and hair to retain their natural oils and moisture content. You skin will feel softer and look younger. You will find that you need less moisturizers and conditioners.

The cosmetic benefits alone make shower water filters attractive, but recent studies indicate that there are health advantages, as well. Inhaling chlorine vapor triggers asthma attacks. That's a well know fact. But, new studies concerning additional health risks of inhaling chlorine continue to surprise us.

The American Journal of Public Health published the results of their 10 year long study concerning chlorine and cancer. The results showed that there is an increase in certain types of cancer (including bladder, breast and rectal cancer) among people with chlorinated tap water. The researchers said that 2/3 of the harmful exposure was caused by inhaling chlorine vapor that exists in the steam from the shower. The only way to protect your body from that exposure is with shower filters.

Not all shower filters are the same. Some use a single activated carbon filter. Some use a multi-stage system. Of course, the multi-stage system shower water filters block more of the chlorine and other chemicals than the single stage units. It just makes sense.

The EPA recently released a report that said virtually every home in America has a detectable level of chloroform gas in the air due to chlorinated tap water in the shower. Chloroform gas is one of the by-products of powdered chlorine.

You may know that doctor's commonly used chloroform to put patient's to sleep, until safer methods became available. Inhalation can cause dizziness and fatigue, at even low levels. It was also commonly used as a refrigerant in air conditioning units, but since we have learned that it contributes to ozone depletion, other more environmentally friendly chemicals are being used.

It all comes down to one fact; shower filters are good for your health, your family's health and the environment, in general. Remember to look for a multi-stage unit to get the most benefit.

About the Author

Laurel Tevolitz is a dedicated researcher of critical issues that affect health and well-being. Visit her water purification blog now at http://www.safewaterpurifier.com
to discover which water purification system she recommends after extensive research.

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