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whattodo
Lately i have started doing alot of swimming and just wondering if there are any problems with swimming pool water and stuff they put in the water?

I also go in the sauna and jacuzzi but cant see much problem with these.
darlindeb25
To my knowledge, there is no problem. To be honest, I had never thought of that! I have been in swimming pools without any problems.
pedro
Hi

To my knowledge there is not problem.

Just have lots of fun.

Best regards to you.
Guhlia
Swimming shouldn't be a problem. You may however want to be extra careful if you're in a pool with a poolside bar, especially if they allow beverages in the pool.
whattodo
QUOTE(Guhlia @ Jun 4 2007, 01:48 PM) *
Swimming shouldn't be a problem. You may however want to be extra careful if you're in a pool with a poolside bar, especially if they allow beverages in the pool.



HA HA, over here in the UK it'll never happen

Thanks for the response tho
CarlaB
No problems from a gluten standpoint ... chlorine is toxic ... I have a whole house purifier on my house to remove the chlorine, yet I still swim in the summer. blink.gif
Michi8
QUOTE(whattodo @ Jun 4 2007, 03:18 AM) *
Lately i have started doing alot of swimming and just wondering if there are any problems with swimming pool water and stuff they put in the water?

I also go in the sauna and jacuzzi but cant see much problem with these.


Aside from the health issues with chlorine, there shouldn't be a problem with pools. If anything, I'd be wondering about hot tubs, because of all the stuff that ends up in the water (sunscreens, lotions, etc).

Michelle
whattodo
QUOTE(Michi8 @ Jun 4 2007, 03:16 PM) *
Aside from the health issues with chlorine, there shouldn't be a problem with pools. If anything, I'd be wondering about hot tubs, because of all the stuff that ends up in the water (sunscreens, lotions, etc).

Michelle


There shouldnt be any trouble with lotion etc because the pool is indoors
tarnalberry
QUOTE(whattodo @ Jun 4 2007, 07:18 AM) *
There shouldnt be any trouble with lotion etc because the pool is indoors


There'd still be the question of the regular - non-sunscreen - lotions people may have put on before coming to the hot tub. But it's not something that I would worry about - again, from a dosing perspective and likelihood perspective. The chemicals themselves - even those that are not chlorine - I can't imagine having wheat, for purely chemical reasons.
Michi8
QUOTE(whattodo @ Jun 4 2007, 08:18 AM) *
There shouldnt be any trouble with lotion etc because the pool is indoors


All the stuff that people put on their skin ends up in the water. From the perspective of gluten, it's probably a big non-issue. For me, it's the yuck factor. Apparently any foaming that happens in a hot tub is because of the lotions, etc that people introduce to the water. That's why you're supposed to shower before entering a public pool or hot tub...it removes lotions, oils, etc. smile.gif

Michelle


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