The invisible danger in the bathroom threatens our health. Experts drew attention to the fact that toxic substances enter through the absorption of the skin through water. Toxic substances absorbed by the skin can lead to cancer. Dr. Mercola explains the harms of mains water to the body and gives important warnings on the subject.
Apart from food, microbes and viruses can also enter our body through water. According to researches, the mains water used while taking a shower should actually be as clean as drinking water. The chemicals in the water we take a shower mix into the blood through the skin and pave the way for some serious diseases, especially cancer.
PROVEN TO BE CANCEROGEN
According to the news reported by Tgrt; Dr. Mercola’s statement on the subject is as follows; “The main chemical used to disinfect the mains water coming into the houses is chlorine. Side disinfection products are formed during the chlorination of water. The most common are DBP and (haloacetic acid) THM. THM is carcinogenic and has been proven to cause cancer in animal experiments.”
WHAT IS THE DANGER IN MAINS WATER?
The specialist doctor states that the main danger in mains water comes from the by-products used in chlorination rather than chlorine. These chemical products are a thousand times more toxic than chlorine, and drinking chlorinated water is not the cause of the problem. Because the by-products in the mains water damage the body in two ways: inhalation and through the skin. Chloroform and chloride from these products enter the lungs through respiration and mix into the blood before the body’s detox mechanisms can remove them.
DBPs that enter through the skin mix directly with the blood, and since hot water increases the absorption of the skin, a large amount of toxin is quickly mixed into the blood during a hot shower. At this point, experts state that mains water should not be used without treatment.
THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN TAKING A BATH
The first thing to consider when taking a bath is the cleaning method applied by pouring water onto the body from top to bottom. This is a healthy method that ensures a balanced distribution of water throughout the body. First of all, it is important to purify the hair from bacteria with the help of any cleanser such as shampoo.
Afterwards, starting from the upper part of the body, the body should be cleaned with the help of a soft fiber or a scrub. However, the body should not be kept soapy for too long. At the end of the bath, it is important to dry well, especially in the ear and between the fingers. There is a high risk of bacterial growth and fungal growth between the moist ear and finger.