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While more and more owners are kissing the trend of “Let it flower June” – a natural successor to the popular movement “No Mow May” – there is an increasing dynamic on social networks in support of wild lawns.
While these campaigns were launched to support pollinators and biodiversity, some experts claim that jumping the mower could be Good for your health.
The mowing, rating, excavation and lifting may resemble harmless weekend tasks, but according to Dr. Michael Policastro, an emergency doctor certified by the board of directors and medical toxicologist in Cincinnati, Ohio, they can be physically trying.
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“The work of lawn and garden is physically demanding and can cause muscle strains, back pain And joint injuries, “Policastro told Fox News Digital.
Repetitive movements, clumsy postures and sometimes the heavy loads involved in garden work can stretch the body in a way that accumulates over time, warned the doctor.
Natural lawns aim to support pollinators and biodiversity, but jumping the mower could also be good for your health. (istock)
Even the act of pushing a lawn mower may not be as harmless as it seems.
“The vibrations of the lawn mowers can stretch the lower back, and a bad posture while pushing or in the direction of the equipment can cause pain in the back, knees and wrists,” noted Policastro.
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Do not warm up or stretch before tackling the lawn only increases the risk of Fatigue or injuryWhich can cause chronic pain over time.
Chemical pesticides and herbicides involved in lawn care can include their own risk set, especially when they have been warned by Aircastro.
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“Pesticide spraying can also drift in the airThis facilitates the breathing of harmful chemicals without realizing it, “he said.
Potential advantages of wild lawns
There could be a psychological advantage to abandon the mower and embrace a natural courtyard.
Several mental health Professionals have agreed that animated and non-interview spaces can promote mindfulness and well-being.
“The vibrations of lawn mowers can emphasize your lower back, and poor posture while steering equipment can cause pain in the back, knees and wrists,” warned a doctor. (istock)
“Being in a green and natural environment can promote mindfulness And a feeling of calm, “Fox News Digital, Greg Adelstein, an authorized health advisor and owner of Ellie Mental Health Clinic in Hollywood, Florida, in Florida.
“It also gives a feeling of accomplishment and goal, which can stimulate self -esteem.”
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Fox News Digital previously reported a linked study Exhibition to nature With a reduction in people’s pain experience. This suggests the potential health benefits of a more natural lawn that promotes daily access to wild plants and animals.
“Gardening promotes mindfulness and can reduce cortisol levels, helping you feel calmer.”
Lawyers and natural gardens can also help fight solitude by encouraging community engagement thanks to shared gardening or conservation efforts, according to Elena Saldamando, an approved social worker and director of Ellie Mental Health Clinic in Avalon Park, Florida.
Advance for safer lawn
Despite the potential risks, holding a lawn can present certain advantages when done safely, according to experts.
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“Gardening promotes mindfulness and can decrease cortisol levelshelping you feel calmer, “Saldamando told Fox News Digital.
“Look how the light strikes a leaf, listen to the chirlary birds, feel the floor and dirt in your hands, feel the flowers and see the vegetables grow can be very anchored.”
Fox News Digital previously reported a study related to exposure to nature to a reduction in people’s pain experience. (istock)
To reduce the physical tension of mowing and other garden works, Policastro has recommended taking regular breaks, using ergonomic tools and maintaining good posture.
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It is also important to work in a well -ventilated area and to wear a mask or respirator During the management of dusty materials or the application of chemicals, according to the doctor.