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Have you ever thought about what you're swimming in? And we don't mean the water!

Chlorine is the chemical most often used to keep swimming pools and Jacuzzis free of bacteria that can be hazardous to humans.

While the bacteria-killing properties of chlorine are very useful Jordan Weal Flyers Jersey , chlorine also has some side effects that can be annoying to humans, and possibly even hazardous. Chlorine has a very distinctive smell that most find unpleasant, and some find overwhelming. There is also the 'itch factor' - chlorine can cause certain skin types to become itchy and irritated.

The hypochlorite ion in chlorine can cause many fabrics to fade quickly when not rinsed off immediately after exiting the pool. This is why a swimsuit that is not specifically designed to stand-up to chlorine and salt water may look faded and worn so early in the summer.

Make sure that the pool you are swimming in is well ventilated; extremely high amounts of chlorine gas hovering above a pool can be hazardous to your breathing.

Some companies have developed alternatives to chlorine, including other chemicals and ion generators. Some of these are good alternatives Brian Elliott Flyers Jersey , but they don't achieve the cleanliness, oxidation levels or low price that chlorine provides.

Chlorine kills bacteria though a fairly simple chemical reaction. Chlorine kills microorganisms and bacteria by attacking the lipids in the cell walls and destroying the enzymes and structures inside the cell, rendering them oxidized and harmless.

Ideally, the level of pH in the pool should be between 7 and 8; 7.4 is ideal - this is the pH of human tears. Once acids and ions in chlorine are done cleaning the pool Brandon Manning Flyers Jersey , they either combine with another chemical, such as ammonia, or are broken down into single atoms. Both of these processes render the chlorine harmless.

Sunlight speeds these processes up. You have to keep adding chlorine to the pool as it breaks down.

Pain Relief Following a Swim Workout

Pain after swimming is no laughing matter. You may not need a prescription to pop an aspirin or a few ibuprofen. But that doesn't mean you aren't swallowing serious medicine.

In recent years, research has shown that over-the-counter pain relievers may help prevent everything from Parkinson's disease to some forms of cancer. The rub: Overdoing it on the very same drugs could kill you.

'Most people aren't aware of the long-term effects of OTC (Over The Counter) abuse Scott Laughton Flyers Jersey ,' says C. Mel Wilcox, M.D., a professor of medicine at the University of Alabama. So how do you safely harness the power of pain medications?

With this quick guide to what labels don't tell you. As always, see your doctor if you have any questions