Showers

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Toxic Effects of Hot Showers

Immune System

 Showering may increase the risk of Cancer (due to the toxic effects associated with the inhalation of the Chloroform vapors that are generated by showers).

Hot Shower Vapors may Contain these Toxic Substances

Minerals

 50% - 80% of the Inorganic Chlorine in the tap water in hot Showers vaporizes into Chloroform vapors - these Chloroform vapors are readily inhaled during showering.

 

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