The Down Side to Swimming: Recreational Water Illness


Updated 07/05/07 2:49 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 5 comments

The Down Side to Swimming: Recreational Water Illness

I love to swim, be it in lakes, pools, rivers or oceans. Unfortunately I just read an article on recreational water illness that made my skin crawl. Yes, there are things for fear that live in water that are decidedly smaller than great white sharks. We all know that infection-producing germs lurk in our swimming water and can cause swimmers ear and swimmers itch, the problem is that infections Read more

A Simple Solution For Swimmer's Ear


Updated 10/14/11 11:49 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 7 comments

Prevent Swimmer's Ear With Homemade Solution

It seems that even simple Summer fun comes with risks, and if you're cooling off in the pool this season, you're at risk for swimmer's ear. When your ear is exposed to excess moisture, whether from swimming or bathing, water can become trapped in your ear canal. The delicate skin inside your ear can then become soggy and begin to break down. When this happens, water dilutes the acidity of the Read more