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How To Detox After Swimming

Summer is around the corner and there might be a fair amount of swimming in chlorinated or brominated pools.⁣ Chlorine is toxic no doubt and affects thyroid function, but swimming has amazing health benefits.????‍♀️ ⁣ So how can we gain all the benefits while minimizing the risks?⁣⁣⁣⁣1. NO CHLORINE SYSTEM:⁣⁣If possible, switch to an ozonated (best) or ionization (better) filtration system.⁣⁣⁣I’m looking at getting an ionization system which reduces the chlorine levels between 85 – 90% by passing the water through copper and silver electrodes. Copper keeps algae down and silver is...

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The Importance of Stomach Acid

For anyone suffering from heartburn, indigestion, reflux or GERD, there’s a great book called “Why Stomach Acid is Good For You”.In fact, acid reflux is not usually caused by having too much stomach acid, but rather not having enough!!Yes, you read that correctly. It’s usually acid in the wrong place – and is most often triggered by insufficient stomach acid!Without a good amount of stomach acid, your meal just sits there in the stomach; proteins putrefy, fats rancidify, and carbs ferment, which can cause a lot of gas and bubbling.And whatever little stomach acid you...

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