Herbal Medicine

It is understood by all that lovely lush and perfectly groomed golf course greens are so held that the use of chemicals, many chemicals for that matter. What chemicals are used to golf courses and various state to state. The East Coast is by far the highest proportion of the use of pesticides.

In a study by the EPA in 1982 showed that 9 pounds per acre per year of chemicals were used on a New York golf course. Reports have shown chemical use as low as 500 lbs of chemicals per year and as high as 1500 to 2300 pounds of chemicals per year. This is surprising given the fact that we Balk on agriculture, less than a pound of chemicals on our food per square morning.

Here is a list of common chemicals that are on golf courses and their potential impact on health:

chlorothalonil - can cause blurred vision, redness of eyes and skin, abdominal pain, burning sensation

mecoprop? Burn skin and eyes, nausea, dizziness and headaches

MSMA? toxic hepatitis

Ipodione? unknown at this time

thiram - toxic to the nervous system

diazinon? affects red blood cells, inhibits the brain and nervous

Benomylcauses - low birth weight

Benfluralin? Decreases in red blood cells and hemoglobin concentration

chlorpyrifos? impaired nervous system function

dicamba? toxic for a fetus

diquat? Causes cataracts

disulfoton? Impaired nervous system function and causes nerve degeneration

Pendamenthalin? is toxic to the liver

Propoxur? impaired nervous system function

Thiophante-Menthyl? Decreases sperm formation and can lead to hypothyroidism

triadimefon? Decreases red blood cells

Parraffin oil? unknown at this time

pentachlorophenol? Damage the liver, thyroid and immune system, can cause high fever and respiratory symptoms

EDB? Cancer, nerve damage and sterility in humans

DCPA? increases the weight of the kidney (in men), increased weight of the adrenal glands (for women), excessive growth of the thyroid, liver abnormalities

maneb? Cough, sore throat, redness and pain

and a variety of other chemicals.

With golf courses is not required to tell you if they are spraying, you can unknowingly walk to and inhalation of these chemicals. There have been many deaths of wild animals and plants in the vicinity of golf courses also one of the worst in New York, a golf course, where some fairways had just been treated with diazinon. A large number of geese came to feed and a three-day total of 545 geese had lost.

bottom line is this, it is known that these chemicals affect our health, but there are steps we can be much more effective in reducing the risk of exposure through a might encounter.

If you want to play golf, find out if they want to spray chemicals and avoid playing for a few days later to reduce exposure.

Eat healthy! There are food for the detoxification of the body such as fruit, salad greens, sprouts, all vegetables (except asparagus, cabbage, Brussels sprouts and chickpeas), good fats such as olive or flaxseed oil and herbal teas.

Ionic foot baths are ideal for detoxing and feeling better in general. Many health practitioners, spas and salons beings are offering this service. Some people buy their own units for easy use at home for themselves and their families.

studies on ionic foot baths to show that a comprehensive balancing effect and a significant increase in the number of negative ions can be a detoxing the body. The technique of ion-cleaning by the feet provides a body purge of all vital organs, leading to improved health.

also sweating in the sauna or a hot bath helps to detox.

Various herbs and juices may also be used to clean the body of toxins. Check your local health food store or natural healers for advice.

If you like golf and want to play, you can reduce the harmful effects of the chemicals they use and then you make yourself!

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not claim to diagnose, treat or cure anything. Contact your local health care for diagnoses and treatment.

(Source: Oral reference doses, Integrated Risk Information, U.S. EPA 1991) (ICPs International Program on Chemical Safety)

 

Willie is a freelance writer and researcher whose own health problems prompted her to take responsibility for gaining as much information on health as possible and to share that knowledge with others. She is co-owner of http://www.cleanbodydetox.com a site that focuses on health and detox through ionic foot baths.

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