I frequently hear folks whine about not doing OW because open water is gross, dirty, scary, full of germs, etc.
Well, here you go:
www.cnn.com/.../index.html
My favorite paragraph:
"In June, Bernard published a study in the International Journal of Andrology linking chlorine with testicular damage. Swimming in indoor, chlorinated pools during childhood was shown to reduce levels of serum inhibin B and total testosterone, both indicators of sperm count and mobility. Bernard notes in the study summary that the "highly permeable ***" allows chlorine to be absorbed into the body."
Glad we converted to salt water!
Seriously though, the respiratory effects of chlorine are still being debated in Pulmonary circles -- I think the issue is far from settled in that regard.
My favorite paragraph:
"In June, Bernard published a study in the International Journal of Andrology linking chlorine with testicular damage. Swimming in indoor, chlorinated pools during childhood was shown to reduce levels of serum inhibin B and total testosterone, both indicators of sperm count and mobility. Bernard notes in the study summary that the "highly permeable ***" allows chlorine to be absorbed into the body."
Glad we converted to salt water!
Seriously though, the respiratory effects of chlorine are still being debated in Pulmonary circles -- I think the issue is far from settled in that regard.
