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Bleach Eczema
Does anyone have any experience in "bleach baths"?
My son has a severe case of eczema, his dermatologist suggests bleach baths, but it doesn't sit well with me. Bleach has always been known to me as dangerous, so therefore I can't imagine the benefits of it. It's said the bleach kills bacteria that stops the skin from healing... anyone have any experience with this, not just opinions
Just Google "bleach baths " and you will find a lot of information.
The amount of bleach used is very little and it will disinfect the skin.
I know it seems weird but the web sites say it is ok.You can try it as a sponge bleach bath too.
Good luck.
Chlorinated Water – The Hidden Dangers
Chlorination is a common water treatment process that many developed countries employ in order to disinfect the public water supply. City officials assure the citizens that chlorinated water is safe to drink, shower or cook with but various scientific studies show that chlorinated tap water is in fact dangerous to humans and pet fish, turtles etc.
A significant percentage of chlorine is essentially, bleach. Thus what comes out of our taps is a mild solution of bleach. Disinfection with chloramine is also becoming popular among the developed nations. Chloramine is a combination of bleach and ammonia.
Chlorinated water acts as a skin irritant and is associated with skin diseases like eczema. It destroys polyunsaturated fatty acids and Vitamin E in the body and produces toxins and free radicals that results in Oxidation. A rusting iron or a rotting fruit are some examples of the process of oxidation. In a human body this process can cause irreparable damage like cell degeneration or permanent tissue damage. Consequently it is important to include anti-oxidants like Vitamin E, flax seed oil, and selenium in our diet in cases of eczema or dry skin.
Chlorinated water destroys friendly bacteria present in our digestive tract known as intestinal flora or gut flora. These intestinal flora aid in the breakdown of certain foods, help in the absorption of nutrients and protect the body from harmful pathogens. Many chronic digestive disorders and skin diseases like eczema, acne, psoriasis, and seborrhea can be prevented or improved by consuming non-chlorinated water instead. Supplementing the diet with intestinal floras like bifidus and lactobacillus acidophilus can also help improve the digestive disorders.
When chlorine reacts with organic substances in water it creates by-products like carcinogens, a cancer causing agent, and chemical compounds called trihalomethanes. These compounds do not dissolve easily and are stored in the fatty tissues of the body e.g. breasts, mother’s milk, blood, semen. This can cause genetic mutations, alter human DNA, and affect the immune system and cell growth.
Chloramines and chlorine have also been known to aggravate asthma. Studies show that swimmers who make frequent use of chlorinated swimming pools are more prone to asthma. Chlorine by-products also increase bladder cancer, breast cancer, colon cancer and rectal cancer.
Many of these problems with the immune system can be minimized or treated by simply filtering the chlorinated tap water that we use daily.
Many people ask why the water supply is chlorinated if it poses so many threats to our health. The process of chlorination is necessary for the state supplied water. Chlorine has disinfecting properties that are necessary for the public water supply in case there is underground water contamination or a cracked pipe. Public safety laws require most cities to retain chlorine residual throughout the water supply system. The best we can do to reduce our risk of exposure to chlorine by-products is by cleaning the water at the point of use whether it is at your home or work. If you are served water in a glass at a restaurant, you can ask for a lemon slice or lime to go with it. The citrus neutralizes chlorine and the odor. Similarly, a water ionizer on your kitchen tap with give you water fit for drinking and a shower filter will protect your skin from chlorination induced damage while bathing.
Water is responsible for many bodily functions. It is the most essential need of our body. Pure drinking water prevents diseases and affects our overall health and energy level. The most economical way of getting the purest drinking water is by installing a water ionizer on your kitchen tap.
A water ionizer produces electrically charged water known as alkaline water. It converts the otherwise impure and chlorinated tap water into alkaline water that is as pure as natural glacier and spring water. Alkaline water has numerous health benefits. It is up to six times more hydrating than normal tap or distilled water. It also helps our body absorb nutrients more efficiently. It normalizes excess acidity in the body and is known to help treat many chronic diseases.
About the Author
Alkaline ionized water is more pure and more mineral rich than chlorinated tap water. Install a water ionizer today, visit www.ChansonAlkalineWater.com and www.HealingWaterMachines.com
By Nedalee Ruiz and Abdullah Salim.
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