Electromagnetic (EMF) Pollution

information on protecting yourself from radiation

More and more research is appearing indicating the Electromagnetic (EMF) Pollution from electronic devices such as cell phones, microwaves, computers, TV's, etc. may have significant consequences on our health in the future, including higher incidences of brain tumors, Alzheimers and Parkinson's disease. However, most of us are not aware of the gradually escalating unhealthful effects of EMF's.

Research published in 2011 about brain glucose metabolism and 2012 about brain protein changes indicate that there are measurable changes in the brain due to EMF exposure, including proteins critical to neural functioning in regions of the brain needed for memory and learning.

Symptoms

The following may be caused by overexposure to EMF's:

Short term symptoms include:

Headaches
Memory loss or confusion
Reduced alertness or ability to focus

Possible long term symptoms

Decreased fertility
Increased risk of breast cancer

Recommendations

Use a wired headset - This keeps the antenna far away from your skull.
Get used to texting - Texting also keeps the handset away from your brain, reducing the radiation risk.
Don't use your cell phone as an alarm clock - If you use your phone as your wake-up call, you'll likely need to keep it close to your head; there's still radiation being emitted even when it's not taking calls.
Don't carry your phone in your pocket - There's preliminary research to indicate that men who carry a phone in their pocket all day could be putting their fertility at risk, and women who carry their phones in their bra could be increasing their risk of breast cancer.
Use a radiation-blocking case. These can reduce cell phone radiation by two-thirds.
Note: Young children exposed to cell phones used near their head may be particularly susceptible to eventual brain damage as their skulls and brain are not fully developed yet.

Resources

The Environmental Working Group, based in Washington, says it makes sense to chose a cellphone or wireless device with low radiation. They've made it easy by providing an interactive database with radiation ratings for more than 1,000 cellphones marketed in the United States on their Web site.

Research

See research on Electromagnetic Pollution.