Is EMF Dangerous? - PromolifeNews

Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) surround all electrical devices. They are invisible waves produced by electrical equipment, power lines and electrical wiring. Due to the amount of EMF all around us, there are many concerns about possible health affects.

A variety of studies have been conducted trying to determine the exact impact of EMF and the controversy may continue for some time. Results are varied. The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, part of the US Department of Health and Human Services, concluded that ELF-EMF exposure "cannot be recognized as entirely safe." While the report stated that aggressive regulation wasn't warranted, passive regulatory action was recommended towards educating the public and reducing exposures. [A]

A major part of the issue surrounding EMF is its pervasiveness. EMF radiation is everywhere. It emanates from cell phones, computer screens, televisions, power supplies, electrical wires, power lines, microwaves, laptops and all other electrically-run devices. These devices can still produce EMF even when turned off if they are still plugged into an electrical source. The radiation is higher closer to the source and dissipates over distance.
 

Are there health problems related to EMF exposure?

Some people report higher instances of nausea, headaches and dizziness around high levels of EMF. In 2008 a small study showed that after one hour of cell phone use, two proteins in the skin were substantially effected. [B] In 2006, researchers in Isola Tiberina found that the EMF radiated from cell phones can make some cells in the brain become excited while others are inhibited. [C] In 2004 USA Today reported on a German research study that found that cell phone exposure caused cells to show increased breaks in DNA that could not always be repaired by the cells. [D] In 2003 a study was reported in Environmental Health Perspectives that found that cell phone frequencies on rat brains caused damage to the neurons in several areas. [E] In 2002, at the National Research Council in Italy, researchers found that exposing Leukemia cells to 900mH cell phone frequencies for 48 hours caused the cells to replicate more aggressively. [F] More studies and reports showed issues involving increased blood pressure, salivary gland cancer, brain tumors, lymphatic cancer, miscarriages, suicides and asthma. [G]

The Breakspear Medical Group, which treats electrical sensitivity patients, lists a wide variety of possible symptoms: convulsions, headaches, restlessness, drowsiness, mood swings, eye pain, poor concentration, vertigo, nausea, noise sensitivity, heart rate changes, muscular weakness and more. [H]

If you are concerned about EMF exposure and your health, there are options for detecting and reducing radiation in the places you frequent.
 

Detecting EMF and reducing exposure

Your amount of exposure is going to depend on the strength of the EMF sources in your area, the distance between you and those sources, and the amount of time you are exposed. There are some quick and easy ways to start, including reducing the number of electronics in areas where you spend a lot of time (especially where you sleep), using flat screen monitors instead of older ones, unplugging all appliances when not in use and only buying appliances with lower radiation levels.

You can use radiation meters like the TriField EMF Detector to determine where the highest levels exist and use that information to reduce exposure there. EMF Neutralizers like the Peacemaker, Circuit Breaker Diode and Dio-Mid Transmitter are popular, and the Green8 and WaveShield are both designed for cell phone users. BioElectric Shields have also proven popular in recent years.

Over the next few years we expect more studies that will further improve our knowledge of EMF. If you have questions, feel free to let us know.

Sources

A. http://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/assets/docs_f_o/health_effects_from_exposure_to_powerline_frequency_electric_and_magnetic_fields.pdf
B. http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg19726443.800-cellphone-radiation-affects-cells-in-living-humans.html
C. http://www.emwatch.com/EMF%20Effects.htm
D. http://www.usatoday.com/tech/wireless/phones/2004-12-21-mobilerads_x.htm
E. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1241519/pdf/ehp0111-000881.pdf
F. http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn2959
G. http://www.emwatch.com/EMF%20Effects.htm
H. http://www.breakspearmedical.com/files/electrical-sensitivity.html

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