Chlorine Pools | Fatal Conveniences™

The Darin Olien Show

Who doesn’t love a nice dip in the pool? I know I do! When I was a kid, you couldn’t get me out of the swimming pool in the summer. But the majority of backyard and public pools are chlorine pools. If chlorine is strong enough to kill algae, bacteria, and germs, what is it doing to your body as you swim through it? WELCOME TO Fatal Conveniences™. I love to swim. I have a pool at my property, and I swim as much as I can. But most pools are treated with liquid chlorine or chlorine tablets to keep them clean and sanitary. While sanitation is necessary, chlorine pools can become a health hazard for you, and your kids. In this episode, I break down the history of chlorine pools and why swimming pools are such a popular form of entertainment and exercise. We dive into the dangers of chlorine and chlorine byproducts, according to a few scientific studies. And we compare saltwater vs chlorine pools. I will also give you some tips on what to look out for when visiting public swimming pools. While I know there are non chlorine swimming pools out there, I also understand that it’s not an accessible option for everyone. I’m only in the beginning stages of converting my chlorine pool, and there have definitely been quite a few challenges! But since I don’t want to give up swimming, I’m trying to learn how to do it in a better way– let me share what I’ve learned with you! BREAKDOWN [00:02:16] A brief history of chlorine pools [00:04:13] Why you should care about chlorine [00:06:25] What happens when you don’t drain the water in pools? [00:11:44] How to reduce the negative effects of chlorine on your body [00:12:49] Alternatives to chlorine LINKS The History of Swimming Pools To Swim or Not to Swim: Childhood Asthma and Chlorine Study: Chlorine Pools Study: Chlorine in Swimming Pools 5 Effects of Swimming in Chlorine Pools Study: Respiratory Health of Elite Athletes Copper-Silver Ionization Answering Your Burning Questions: What | Eat in a Day, Small Changes to Make a Big Impact & More | EP#200 Q&A Download Episode Transcript Here I really hope you enjoyed this episode of The Darin Olien Show! If you want to support or follow the podcast, here's how: Subscribe, rate or listen on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher Follow my Instagram to keep updated on the podcast, weekly deep dives and other projects that I'm supporting (and the occasional Chaga appreciation post) Sign up for my weekly Fatal Conveniences™ Email to get topic breakdowns & solutions delivered straight to your inbox. For feedback or suggestions, email my team at [e-mail] Find the list of brands & products that get the big tick of approval from me here. Comment below to join the discussion!