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Welcome to the Tech Wellness EMF Guide! Our Definitive, Continually Updated Source for Information and Practical Solutions [Last Update: June, 2024] Here's What You'll Find In This Guide What are EMF'S? Naturally Occurring EMFs vs. Manmade EMFs Ionizing Radiation vs Non-Ionizing Radiation The Different Kinds Of EMF Concerns Around EMF Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity and My EMF Journey The Science Behind How Our Bodies Interact With EMF Why Kids Are More Greatly Affected by EMF Deep Dive on a Few Studies About EMF Effects Links to Peer-Reviewed Research by Symptom EMF Protection EMF Protection Basics 15 Practical Steps to Reduce EMF Exposure "EMF Protection" Products That We Don't Recommend A Special Note From August & Expert Sources That We Trust Key Terms to Reference What Is EMF? If you found this article, chances are you're wondering, "What's an EMF?" "EMFs" stands for Electromagnetic Fields and are electric and magnetic fields that are invisible (but very real) energy that comes from (or “radiates” from) sources of natural and man-made electricity. Wireless energy, RF radiation, cell phone energy, EMR, Radio Frequency - There's a whole lot of ways it's described, but all the above are referring to the same thing: Electromagnetic Energy Fields or EMF. Naturally Occurring EMFs vs. Manmade EMFs Have you heard, "EMF isn't dangerous! EMF is everywhere, what's the big deal?" There's truth to those statements. Naturally occurring EMF is everywhere - in visible light, the sun, lightning, even the earth's core. There are natural magnetic fields that come from the earth's core. People who like to kick off their shoes and "ground" are trying to connect to this type of "energy." And there are thunderstorms that produce the electric fields that are sometimes so strong in the atmosphere that they can truly make the hair on the nape of your neck stand up. The unnatural EMF mentioned below has been created by man. We're now exposed to it with everyday items like electric blankets, power lines, wiring, appliances, computers, everything wireless including Bluetooth, Airpods, WiFi, cell towers, smart meters, smartphones - any wireless item you have. Our focus at Tech Wellness is a particular type of EMF: the man-made variety that's emitted by microwaves and wireless devices. Basically, if it has an electrical component, it will have EMF coming from it. If you've heard that EMF isn't healthy and you just wanted to know the definition, yes you can stop here. But you should also know that all EMF is strongest at the source. The transmitter, the antenna in your phone, the electrical outlet, the switch on the blowdryer- any point source will expose you to the greatest amount of EMF. The good news is as you back away, you're exposed to less and less of it. And on that less-is-more note, the least amount of time you get exposed, the better. Like sun exposure and sun damage, the effects are cumulative.Yep, we're pretty much doing this to ourselves. There are literally thousands of peer-reviewed studies in over three decades that have proven there is a biological impact from these ICRW's. The most credible scientists (those who aren't being paid by the cellular industry) don't even question this! Keep reading to learn more about the different types of EMF! (Back to Top) POLARIZATION: The Key Difference Between Man Made and Natural Electromagnetic Fields Stay with me now. Science class ends soon. Not all EMF radiation is the same. If you really want more understanding on the issue, check out: Polarization. This is an excellent explanation on the question of why most man-made EMFs can be so much more dangerous than the natural EMFs in our lovely environment. Electricity: Where Magnetic and Electric Fields Are Born The chart above gives you visual of the Electromagnetic Spectrum. On the far left the waves are long and travel the furthest distances . The waves at start with whats called ELF or Extremely Low Frequency and are measured in units called milligauss. Up the spectrum Electric Fields measured in volts/meter and working up the spectrum are Radio frequencies and include, radio, microwave and millimeter waves. That term "frequency" indicates how rapidly the field changes direction. It oscillates backwards and forwards and this spinning is measured in hertz (which is cycles per second). This oscillation is the key difference between man-made artificial EMF and the natural EMF in our environment. Natural EMF doesn't oscillate at all. This frequency varies from country to country which is why you take a set of electrical adapters when you travel. (Back to Top) Ionizing Radiation Vs. Non-ionizing Radiation You might have also heard the terms ionizing radiation and non-ionizing radiation. Radio frequencies, whether natural or man-made, are broken down into non-ionizing and ionizing waves. Ionizing being the ones that are strong enough to split an atom (those would be your Xrays and Gamma Rays). Non-ionizing would be the EMF from cellphones, microwaves, cell towers, WiFi, Bluetooth and any item that can send or receive any of those lovely signals. This EMF has been increasing exponentially in our environment via an increase in antenna in our wireless devices. Ionizing Radiation These waves are High Frequency which means they are located higher in the spectrum. This kind of field is a combo of electric and magnetic fields coupled together as electromagnetic or radio waves. We all learned as kids about the dangers of "radiation"—particularly the ionizing stuff at the far right of the spectrum. You'll notice the following 3 areas on the spectrum (see chart above): Ultraviolet, X-ray and nuclear energy. Yes, dangerous stuff! UV light can cause skin cancer. Too many X-rays cause all kinds of bad things from cancer to death (just ask Marie Curie). And exposure to nuclear radiation can be downright catastrophic! Ionizing radiation has enough energy to knock electrons out of atoms! Non-Ionizing Radiation The left end of the spectrum has all the non-ionizing radiation that we're now realizing can also affect our health and well-being too. While many people will say that they are harmless, hundreds of peer-reviewed studies over the past couple of decades will disagree. I'll dive into those soon. (Back to Top) The Different Kinds of EMF Not all EMF is created equal. I've witnessed a lot of confusion around the different types of EMF - so let me break it down for you. What are Magnetic Fields? Frequency: Extremely Low Frequency Waves Found in wired and wireless electronics Magnetic fields are just about everywhere in our world in varying strengths. In fact, our very own human brain waves have very similar frequencies to the micro-pulsations of the earth's natural magnetic field which emanates from the Earth's core. As far as man-made magnetic fields go, they occur anytime electricity is used. The flow or the current of man-made electricity produces a magnetic field and the more power, the more magnetic field that's produced. They emanate from properly wired electronic items and when wiring isn't installed the way it should be. Many clients get a gauss meter from me and contact me when they see super high levels, often from the electrical box. The super high fields can often be addressed by properly wiring the circuit box. Magnetic fields emanate from most electrical items. From fans, blow dryers, the blender and the stove. In fact I've seen super high magnetic fields coming from an induction stove and alarmingly high levels from my smart phone(ugggg!) I've detected them on the screens of all digital devices and even the dryer, the dishwasher, and other appliances around our home. We know that high powered tension lines emit pretty high levels of magnetic fields. This EMF has been associated with an increased risk of childhood leukemia and miscarriages. The magnetic fields can't be easily blocked or screened and they tend to be a problem for many people with EHS or EMF sensitivity. The meters used specifically for magnetic energy are Gauss meters. The measurement is in Milligauss. What Are Electric Fields? Frequency: Low Frequency Waves Comes from wiring and found in cords (cords can transfer these fields to devices.) Natural electric fields are produced by lightning in our atmosphere. Voltage or power, produces man-made electric fields. Imagine voltage as the pressure behind the flow of electricity. I've heard Building Biologists compare voltage to the pressure of water in hose. Meaning just because the water isn't turned "on" there's still water sitting in the hose. Now visualize that same comparison with the electric fields that are sitting there in the cords in your wiring of every item you own. Even though nothing is plugged into the outlets and the lamps, or fans, or clocks, or blenders are turned off. There are electric fields in the wiring and electric fields in the cords. The good news is that they can be unplugged or shielded. In fact, all the wiring in my home is shielded, with 0 AC electrical fields and Tech Wellness carries shielded power cords and power strips. The meters that are used to measure and detect electrical fields are body voltage meters and electrical meters. The measurement is AC Volts or Volts per Meter (V/m) What Are Radio Frequency (RF) Fields? Frequency: High Frequency RF, Microwave and Millimeter Found in all wireless antennae, WiFi, Bluetooth, cell signal devices, etc. Just like magnetic fields are just about everywhere, so are radio frequencies. Visible light from the sun is a radio frequency and so is ultraviolet light. Radio frequency electromagnetic fields are also called electromagnetic radiation (or EMR). EMR has been classified as possibly carcinogenic by the World Health Organization. Man-made Radio Frequency or RF Fields come from all wireless devices. Radio Waves are modulated to carry information, specifically digital information in the case radios, laptops, tablets, nest or ring systems, wireless cameras and TV's, Smartphones and smartwatches just to name a few. The Frequency's that power all manner of wireless devices are called Radio Frequencies. On the Spectrum they go 1 to 300 GHz. The lower bands power Radio and TV The mid bands, WiFi, cellphones The higher bands, microwave and sattelite The highest bands which start at 20 and go to 300 are referred to the broad band the short waves are called millimeter waves Unlike naturally occurring EMF, these fields carry data or information(like a movie, youtube video, a website, a photo or even a text message) they are polarized and have more adverse biological reactions in our bodies. Research links this wireless EMF to negative health effects. RF is measured by wavelength and frequency. Wavelength is the distance covered by one complete cycle of the electromagnetic wave. Frequency is the number of electromagnetic waves in one second, also known as a Hertz or Hz. The meters we use to detect RF are Radio Frequency meters. The measurement is in Hertz, MHz (megahertz) or GHz (gigahertz) in Micro-watts per square centimeter or Volts per square meter The Safe and Sound Pro for example has a range between 200 MHz and 8GHz. The Broadband Meter has a range between 20 and 40 GHZ. What Is Dirty Electricity? Frequency: Low Frequency/High Frequency Combo Found in power outlets and other electrical items. Also known as "Electro-smog" or HFVT or High Frequency Voltage Transients. Think of the transients as spikes in energy or a surge of power of the electrical lines of your home or building. Our standard electrical wires that are meant to carry 60 HZ are often now carrying higher frequencies on these same wires and that's what's causing the spikes or surges. Those extra frequencies can come from LED's or WiFi or smart meters or other wiring issue- but they result in dirty electricity or EMI or electromagnetic interference and like the other types of EMF can cause people to have adverse health effects. We want to make sure the wiring in our homes, offices, and schools don't have dirty electricity and if they do, there are suppressors or filters that can be used to minimize this dangerous EMF. The Tri-Field Meter Can Detect and Measure Every Kind Of EMF You can't see it, smell it, or for most people, feel it. But everyday, because of our love of digital devices, there's more and more of it. Electromagnetic fields are not something that most people really want to hear about and EMF is not a simple subject. Sometimes we hear words like "depression", "anxiety", and perhaps the worst, "cancer" is associated with EMF exposure. Personally, loving family as I do and being super excited about the idea of my children having children someday, I'm super concerned about RF effects on fertility. Studies show that exposure to wireless energy can decrease the semen quality in men by decreasing the sperm count, motility and viability. Guys: cell phone in front pocket = Big No-No! Yes, I know we're talking about very scary associations. However, please be assured, fear mongering or promoting fear in any way is just not what we're about. In fact, we believe there are easy and effective things you can do to decrease exposure levels. We're not suggesting totally trashing all your wireless technology-just yet. Let's begin by being mindful. Looking for brief EMF basics? Go Here (Back to Top) The Concerns of EMF Exposure There's no doubt - RF or EMF radiation has biological effects. In fact, There are hundreds of peer-reviewed studies that confirm this - and they are growing by the day. (The research section of our site links to many of them.) A prominent Swedish scientist announced that we are now exposed to 1 Quintillion (that's 18 zeros) times more radio frequency (RF energy) than we were 10 years ago - and that increase is absolutely affecting our bodies. Just like with any other toxin (smoking, chemicals, pesticides, etc.) not every body reacts the same to EMF exposure. However, here are some of the associations that have been confirmed by research: Cancer and tumors Infertility and sperm health Insomnia and melatonin production Decrease in heart health ADHD & Autism Decreased hormone levels The list goes on.... Keep reading to dive into the research and find links to studies. In fact, JUST ONE study looking at the EMF from Smart Meters found that people were experiencing the following symptoms from increased EMF exposure. insomnia and sleep issues headaches and head pain tinnitus or ringing in the ears lethargy and extreme tiredness memory, a fog, cognitive issues burning, tingling, numbness dizziness cardiac symptoms and heart palpitations arthritis joint pain onset of Electromagnetic Sensitivity or ES or EHS pressure, heat anxiety, irritability problems with eyes or eyesight chest pain rashes, eczema, skin issues muscle spasms digestive or bowel problems cramps and twitches neuropathy nose bleeds ear problems, worsening hearing depression loss of motivation endocrine problems and thyroid problems increased rate of infections or colds allergies, food sensitivity sinus problems lump in throat or throat problems weight loss or loss of appetite swollen face bladder infections, strains flu-like symptoms dehydration weight gain inability to talk loss of motor skills loss of feeling from the waist down I know, crazy! These are symptoms of people exposed to smart meter EMF which is the same EMF radiation that comes from all wireless devices. I came across this report by Ronald Powell, Ph.D and reached out to him. He was kind enough to share his up-to-date research, “Symptoms After Exposure to Smart Meter Radiation.” We have the report recap as well as the percentage of people who reported the amazing, critical, and varied symptoms listed above. Dr. Powell is a retired career U.S. Government scientist. He holds a Ph.D. in Applied Physics from Harvard. During the government career, he worked for the President, the National Science Foundation and the National Institute of Standards and Technology. When it comes to EMF Radiation effects, he’s an incredible wealth of information, as well as someone we trust and honor for his EMF education work. Some people even have Electromagnetic Hyper Sensitivity! I'm actually one of them. I'm Electro-sensitive (or ES) or EHS and because I've managed my exposure to EMF through the years and I do work to support my body, I stay pretty symptom-free. Unfortunately, some people experience symptoms far worse than me. Their symptoms are disabling, and the worst part about it is that they can’t get away from EMFs in this world. They may be able to mitigate their exposure in their own home, but things like public WiFi and Smart Meters can make them very sick. They become virtual refugees and have to retreat into isolated settings. More and more people are reporting EMF sensitivity. It's estimated that roughly 4% of the population is EMF Hypersensitive. The World Health Organization says Electromagnetic Sensitivity is characterized by a variety of non-specific symptoms. Most commonly reported are skin reactions: tingling, redness, burning sensations. The other major symptoms regularly reported are fatigue, lack of concentration, headaches, dizziness, nausea, and heart palpitations. Other sufferers report gastrointestinal disturbances. Many EMF experts suspect that EMF hypersensitivity appears when there's an acute dose of EMF or from being consistently exposed to a combination of all types of EMF. I think this is true. It's what I've seen. Though not an EHS study specifically, Dr. Ronald Powell's study of exposure to smart meter EMF radiation referenced above shows symptoms ranging from tingling and dizziness to sleep problems and anxiety The US Finds "Clear Evidence" That Cellphones Cause Cancer In Male Rats You won't hear about this pivotal research project this from our Surgeon General, the President- not even a spokesperson from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences will share the startling results of this multi year tax funded study. But in 2018 after spending over 35 million dollars, this United States Government funded National Toxicology Program found that when rats were exposed to cellphone radiation, off and on for 9 hours a day, there was "clear evidence,"as the report below points out, that the exposure caused cancer. of carcinogenicity in male rats from exposure to cell phone radiation in The National Toxicology Program Study is what SafeEMR said was "what is arguably the strongest toxicology study ever conducted on this environmental toxin." Which means, I think, that we should all be taking notice. As I mentioned, everyone should be aware that there is growing evidence about how exposure to wireless EMF radiation is causing more than just symptoms. If this is enough to have you saying "I need to know how to reduce some of that wireless energy around me!" then please scroll down directly to the bottom of this article for 15 practical steps to reduce your EMF exposure. But if you're skeptical and want more information, research and background I invite you to read on. (Back to Top) My EMF Journey I want to be transparent about my personal experiences, the experiences of people I've met through my travels, and the growing body of research on the subject of EMFs and health. I believe I've been sensitive to EMFs for most of my adult life. I can truly feel the radiation when I interact with a source. The symptoms of exposure for me look like this: I feel heat, zaps of energy, and the feeling of a vibration when I hold a cellphone or tablet. I get a foggy feeling with a blunt headache if I'm within 15 to 20 feet of a WiFi signal. Sometimes this feeling comes over me within minutes, sometimes the symptom manifests after an hour or so. I wake up when the WiFi is on in my home. I can't sleep in airplane that has WIFI. I take very good care of my health, eating right, daily exercise, energy work, supplements, meditation, grounding, and I live in a home that has very little man-made electromagnetic energy. The wires of my home are shielded. My family cooperates with my sensitivity and they make sure the WiFi is off when I'm home and they don't use their cellphones around me. I consider my mild sensitivity a gift of sorts as it allows me to "feel" the EMFs that normally can't be seen, heard, or felt. It's why I ordered my first meter and started exploring this subject over 25 years ago. It's why I wouldn't let my kids ever put their cellphones to their ears, carry them in their pockets or have them in their bedrooms. It's why there's no WiFi on at my home. I've known that the energy from EMFs affects the energy of my body, and therefore I believed it could have the potential to affect everyone's health. Over a decade ago, I reached out to Dr. George Carlo, the man who headed the huge $27 MM research project for the cell phone industry in the '90's. I've looked to Dr. Carlo ever since as a trusted advisor on the science of RF Radiation. Now, more and more research is pointing to health effects from various EMF exposures. I'm no scientist, but I delved into the science as part of my journey of understanding my own situation, my electromagnetic hypersensitivity and my desire to do something about it both for me and for others. The explanations in here are the best efforts of a layperson just like you. Be assured, I've done the research. I have asked scientists to review what I have written, and aside from some scientific nuances that I still don't quite understand, they have given me the go-ahead to share this with you. LET'S DIVE INTO THE NITTY GRITTY SCIENCE (IF YOU'RE NOT INTO IT, YOU CAN ALWAYS SCROLL PAST FOR EASY PRACTICAL TIPS 😊) (Back to Top) Why Does EMF Affect Us? Our Bodies Are Electric and Magnetic Remember, our bodies are electrical in nature. We're made up of atoms, which are made up of protons, electrons, and neutrons. There's a great video showing how our bodies use chemical sources to make electricity. Here's how Julia Layton explains the electricity in our bodies on How Stuff Works: "Everything we do is controlled and enabled by electrical signals running through our bodies. As we learned in intro physics, everything is made up of atoms, and atoms are made up of protons, neutrons and electrons. Protons have a positive charge, neutrons have a neutral charge, and electrons have a negative charge. When these charges are out of balance, an atom becomes either positively or negatively charged. The switch between one type of charge and the other allows electrons to flow from one atom to another. This flow of electrons, or a negative charge, is what we call electricity. Since our bodies are huge masses of atoms, we can generate electricity." Additionally, scientists have discovered our bodies contain the magnetic material magnetite. It turns out that high concentrations of magnetite have been discovered in the human head and brain. Magnetite is a mineral that is especially susceptible to magnetic attraction. What is even more fascinating? A scientist from Cal Tech recently confirmed that the very magnetic material in our heads allows us to respond to external fields. Currently, they are doing tests to see if and how humans may detect and use the earth's magnetic field. An article from Science Magazine notes that they're doing tests in a metal Faraday cage so that there's no EMF noise that could confound the experiment. I've been doing EMF measurement videos on cell phones and mobile phones since 2000 because I wanted to show people the "energy waves" that can't be seen, felt or touched. In many of the videos, I talk about my belief that the energy coming from a smartphone or a Bluetooth speaker negatively affects the energy of my body or that I feel this energy isn't interacting with my body's energy in a good way. Since we're electrical in nature and we now know our brains respond to the fields of energy—we can make the connection between how man-made EMFs might possibly be messing with our bodies by interfering with our natural bio-electromagnetic functions. Dr Carlo explains that it's because the waves of energy carry information on them - that's all the words, pictures, videos, the data that wireless waves carry from antenna to device or device to device. Because the radio waves are coupled with the data or information on them, they become polarized, which is why we see the biological effects we see in the research. Information Carrying Radio Waves are often referred to as EMF. Actually they are a type of EMF, but you'll see us refer to them specifically as Information Carrying Radio Waves ICRW when we talk about the biological effects. Because radio frequency or RF energy power has multiplied exponentially in the last 35 years, it is used in more areas of our life every single day. Our main focus at Tech Wellness is reducing your exposure from wireless ICRW sources. We advocate what’s referred to as the Precautionary Principle. Basically, this means that because there’s research saying the energy that powers our cellphones – RF radiation– could be causing health concerns including tumors and cancer, then we ought to take care when using our cell phones and all devices that emit RF-and use them mindfully. (Back to Top) And More Precaution Is More Important for Our Kids I know in this day and age it's almost impossible to fully protect our kids from EMF. (We talk about how to know when your child should have a cellphone or smartphone of their own in our Parent's Guide To Giving Your Kids A Phone) However, as parents we need to be extra cautious with our children because their little bodies are even more greatly affected by EMFs than us adults. The illustration below is from the MID-90's (yes, parents have been concerned about wireless radiation for a loooong time) It's a picture of how kids brains absorb more radiation then adults because of their thinner, developing skulls. This was done by Professor Gandhi who was actually working for Motorola and the Department of Defense at the time, and according to Devra Davis lost his funding after he published this 2 dimensional modeling. Children's little bodies are different then ours. Their skulls are thinner and the fact that their body systems are rapidly developing makes them more vulnerable to microwave exposures. Devra Davis of the Environmental Health Trust reminds us that this information is scientifically accepted. She also lead research confirming that because children’s skulls are thinner and tissues of a child’s head, including the bone marrow and the eye, absorb significantly more energy than those in an adult head. The illustration below demonstrates the greater exposure absorption for a smaller head. It's done with 3D modeling used for the Environmental Health Trust. (Back to Top) EMF Radiation Research: There's Plenty of Evidence to Consider Important research - beginning with the Telecom industry's own study 3 decades ago - to 1,000's of peer reviewed studies since, show a link between cellphone energy and negative health effects. Let's now take a few minutes to dive into just a handful of them. Are you ready? Consider a 2021 report from a very qualified source: Christopher Portier. He’s the former director of the National Center for Environmental Health Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and now the Director of the National Center for Environmental Health Agency for Toxic substances and Disease Registry. His report concluded that there’s a “high probability” that cellphone EMF causes brain cancer -specifically gliomas and acoustic neuromas. Cellphones, Melatonin, Sleep and More. Another 2021 study reveals that exposure to cellphone radiation from a 2600 Mhz signal (which is a popular carrier signal on the LTE band btw) decreased melatonin. Alarmingly, the scientists noted that there was increased cell death in the brain as well as structural deformation which means warping, bending, and twisting structural components! I just asked Kevser Delen, lead researcher, for her personal take-aways from the study: "Reducing the exposure time is one of the most important recommendations. Also, using headphones while talking with mobile phones could be protective. Furthermore, antioxidant agent usage may be helpful." I was curious about how far the rats were from the cellphone radiation plume. "In our study the distance between the rats and the antennae was about 20 cm. We suggest our exposure could be analogous with human exposure. We observed significant biological changes as written in the manuscript. I also observed that rats had anxietic behaviours when RFR (radio frequency radiation) on." Many people in the Tech Wellness community (including me) notice the feelings of anxiety when they're in a zone with high EMF exposure. Even Apple and other cellphone manufacturers tell us in the fine print that we should be 5 to 10 cm from our devices. Personally, I recommend a minimum 8-12 in and our Airtube headsets that allow you to be a full 3 ft from your device. Phone use linked to brain tumors, acoustic neuroma, and damage to human blood As I mentioned earlier, I started looking into the “energy effect” over 25 years ago, simply trying to identify what I was feeling. At about the same time, major research on the topic was underway. To date, the Wireless Technology Research or WTR remains the most seminal work on the topic of adverse health effects and cell phone use. The WTR was founded in 1993 by CTIA, and back then the acronym stood for US Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association, but now this trade organization just goes by CTIA and represents the U.S wireless communications industry. Dr. George Carlo headed this research project which resulted in the findings of genetic damage to human blood, increased risk of brain neuroepithelial tumors in those who use cell phones on the side of the head where their tumors were found, as well as increased risk of acoustic neuroma with increasing minutes of phone use. When Dr. Carlo announced his findings with letters of warning to the major telecom's including AT&T, he was dismissed from his position and disparaged. He admits in his book "Cellphones: Invisible Hazards of the Wireless Age" that he did sell to consumers for $19.95 copies of the "Information Package" that he also presented with the letter. That gave Thomas Wheeler an opening to discredit him and he was fired 2 weeks later. I personally have found Dr. Carlo to be incredibly wise and helpful on EMF radiation and the biological effects. The findings of his research were most recently edified in 2018 by our government's own National Toxicology Program where links were found to cellphone radiation: Increased incidences of glioma, a rare, aggressive and highly malignant brain cancer Increased incidence of schwannoma (a rare tumor of the nerve sheath) of the heart Increases of these cancers were found in both sexes of rats, but reached statistical significance only in males Increased incidences of rare, proliferative changes in glial cells of the brain and in Schwann cells in the hears of bot sexes of rats while not a single unexposed control animal developed these precancerous changes. DNA damage was induced with both modulations of radiofrequency radiation (RFR) in both rats and mice (in the frontal lobe plus other tissues). Other research around the world followed and then in 2011, the World Health Organization, specifically the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified RF exposed as a Group 2B possible carcinogen. This was big news, in fact, I did a video recap of it back then to explain what that means: National Toxicology Program Finds Connection Between EMF and Cell Damage And most recently our own National Toxicology Program (NTP) concluded that its "largest and most complex" 30 million dollar study found a connection to cell damage and wireless EMF or Radio Frequency. They noted incidences of tumors in the brains and hearts of male mice after exposure. In an interview with Dr. David McCormick from the Illinois Institute of Technology where the study was performed, I appreciate where he flat out says, "Yes, that's correct," to the question of a WTHR reporter, "In your lab, you found cell phone radiation caused cancer?" Dr. McCormick followed with, "Yes, the results were surprising." The animals were exposed to 10 minutes on/off increments of RF energy for 9 hours a day. Think about it... That amount of RF energy in our lives is quite outrageous these days, between our Bluetooth keyboards on our computers and our wireless headsets, speakers, the WiFi and our cellphones—we're all easily exposed to 4.5 hours of RF radiation in a 9 hour period of time. Right? And a recent study linked a very low level, but acute (or constant) exposure to wireless EMF to cancer of the heart, lymphoma, and leukemia. Hmmmm. Not great news. Respected Medical Associations are Speaking Out It makes sense that organizations like the American Academy of Pediatrics have expressed concern regarding radiation standards relating to wireless devices. Many in the medical field believe that pregnant women and their unborn children, very young children, teenagers, men of a reproductive age, seniors, and anyone with a chronic health condition are those who are an especially high risk of harm from exposure.Electric fields can affect the electrical communication in your body, such as your brainwaves, or the ability of your neurons to fire and communicate. It can also impede inter­-cell communication anywhere in your body. Health problems in addition to our reported list of symptoms that can manifest as a result of this type of exposure include: Neurological and behavioral changes Altered cell growth Cell mutations Fibromyalgia Chronic fatigue Cancer But the "Wireless Causes Cancer" belief still isn't ringing true for everyone... Even with all the mounting research, the vast majority of the medical and regulatory groups do not confirm any direct correlation between any disease from heart disease to autoimmune diseases like cancer to wireless EMF's. In fact, the American Cancer Society comments on the body of probable connection studies this way: "Finally, the measurement of cell phone use in most studies has been crude. Most have been case-control studies, which have relied on people’s memories about their past cell phone use. In these types of studies, it can be hard to interpret any possible link between cancer and an exposure. People with cancer are often looking for a possible reason for it, so they may sometimes (even subconsciously) recall their phone usage differently than people without cancer. With these limitations in mind, it is important that the possible risk of cell phone exposure continue to be researched using strong study methods, especially with regard to use by children and longer-term use." Then it goes on to point out that agencies from the FDA to the FCC state that there are no conclusive links to health effects and cell phone EMFs. I would love for that to be true. I think every day, scientists are getting closer to the answer. Lots of Scientists Doing Lots of Research... ...for a long time! The earliest research compilation I've found on the topic of RF or microwave energy, in particular, was done by Zorach Glasser. He did a research report listing 122 Bio-effects linked to microwave/RF energy for the US Navy back in 1971. He cited research from over 2200 studies. Check out the PDF. It's fascinating! It's awesome that so many research institutions are studying wireless EMF and their health effects! International Scientists Cataloged 5 Pages of Biological Effects! Then, in 2012 the Bioiniative Report, which was written by a respected group of international scientists, cataloged 5 pages of biological effects that occur due to RF exposure. Here are some recent scientific articles that find a link between your cell phone, WiFi or Bluetooth wireless device: Your Body's Melatonin levels and Brain health The Immune System Memory Depression and The Nervous System Behavioural Disorders and ADHD Autism developed in-utero Fertility Headaches Sleep Decreased Hormone Levels The Endocrine System Heart (Back to Top) How to Reduce Your EMF Exposure & Stop Tech From Making You Sick You've probably gathered by now that the world of EMF exposure is complex and vast. That's why at Tech Wellness, we recommend a common sense approach to all EMFs. I know it can be scary, but I always encourage my community to not take a fear-based approach (fear can make us sick on its own!) but rather approach protection proactively and positively. There is so much we can do to protect ourselves and our family! Let's learn a bit more about how to do this. Put as much distance as you can from EMF sources in your world. Try to locate beds away from ordinary electrical outlets. Don't buy a home underneath high powered electrical wires. If you think you are electro-sensitive, we recommend EMF Consultants and EMF Experts for your home. They can find hidden EMF sources from electrical technology and more importantly, mitigate the EMF issues. To find someone someone near you, inquire here. We'll start here - the wireless in YOUR world. We'll take a look around, arm you with information and demonstrations to make it easy, and offer 15 simple ways to get ahold of the RF radiation sources surrounding you and your family. A straightforward, better-safe-than-sorry approach. (Back to Top) EMF Protection Basics When It Comes to EMF, Distance Is Your Friend! The way I like to visualize EMFs is similar to the smoke plume coming form the end of a cigarette. It's dense right at tip--then you can watch as it "spreads out" in the air, getting lighter and lighter- but filling more and more space. Finally it floats so far away, you might not even be able to detect it all. This also applies to the sources of EMF - whether your cell phone, laptop, WiFi router, or Echo - The farther away you are from the source, the less EMF you are being exposed to. Of course, how far you need to be from the source for safety all depends on how strong the EMF is. The first time I used the "Distance Is Your Friend" idea was on a video in 2008. It's really caught on because it cements the concept of how EMF dissipates with distance so beautifully. There's actually a law in science that works to explain how much the EMF lessens as you get away from it. That being said, try to be aware of the EMF sources closest to you As technology evolves, more and more products are utilizing non-ionizing radio frequencies and emitting EMF radiation, especially when it comes to communication and more notably, convenience. First, we had microwave ovens, then came cell phones and now we have wireless communication spewing in, out, and around every smartphone, WiFi, smart meter, smart TV, smart ovens, smart so-many-things. Plus, a wide variety of Bluetooth and WiFi spouting toys and smart home gadgets from wearables to security cams and climate controllers. All these connected devices are called The Internet of Things (IoT). The amount of EMF around us is overwhelming! But the good news is you have the power to control most of the sources that are affecting you the most! Locate and turn off the EMF sources in your space and make your home a low-EMF sanctuary! We have wealth of tips and tricks to mitigate and create distance between you and EMF exposure. Watch our videos. We tote a meter around to show what an EMF "looks" like and offer a solution to avoiding RF radiation we encounter. The next section has more practical tips but here are 5 interesting ones now: Smartphone Smart Meter Wearables Laptops WiFi If Distance Is Your Friend, an EMF Meter Is Your Best Friend! Get a Meter to See and Hear the Invisible EMFs! EMF radiation meters are a great place to begin mindfulness. I recommend investing in one if you are beginning your journey to keep you and your family safe from EMF. If it's not in the budget, find a few friends or neighbors to go in on it with you and pass it around when you need to find hidden sources of EMF. This Little EMF Meter Does a Great Job - Sensitive and Accurate! This EMF Meter Has All The Bells And Whistles. Great For When You're Serious About EMF Protection! How Do WE Measure or Detect EMF? All electromagnetic fields are measured in terms of power density. Think about power density as representing the energy over the surface area. When you see me using a meter to detect the invisible EMF being emitted from a wireless device,the meter is giving a read out of the level of the energy over a certain area--The power density levels will be strongest directly over the surface area of the antenna and then as the EMF energy is detected further and further and further away from the antenna, the strength of the energy dissipates as the energy "spreads out" and eventually lessens enough that it can't be detected at all. The Inverse Square Law Is a Lovely Scientific Fact It's called the inverse-square law and it states that a physical quantity is inversely proportional to the square of the distance from the source. What that means to you and me is this: If you double the distance from your device's wireless transmitter or antenna, you'll be exposed to 75% less radiation as the signal dissipates. Keep in mind, the opposite is true as well - exposure increases quickly with proximity. How Much EMF Is Safe? If you're sensitive, the less the better. If you're NOT sensitive, the less the better! The Biointiative Report recommended a safety level of .0003 microwatt/cm2. The Institute of Building Biology has these guidelines for sleeping areas You can see in our videos, the measurements from my test meters are much higher. I test everywhere I go and very rarely do I even find levels as low as .1. Most houses have 2 or 3 times that much when I set my meter to the max level and get ambient energy readings. When we measure the peak wave, or maximum peak, near the wireless energy source, the levels go much higher which is why the level I advise below is with the hope that people keep their distance from wireless devices. What Can I Do About It? Practically speaking avoidance and distance are the keys for the time being. The top 15 easy ways to creating less interaction with RF are in the tips above. You can also become active in any of the many activists' groups. We hope you'll share our tips and this wireless energy guide and begin another person on the journey to Tech Wellness. (Back to Top) The 15 Best Ways to Protect You and Your Family From Wireless EMF Radiation There are easy and effective things you can do to enjoy wireless technology, yet still be mindful of your health and create a safer and environment. 1. Turn devices OFF or put them in Airplane Mode whenever you can. Cell phones, tablets, laptops, and smartphones are sending or receiving wireless energy even when you're not using them. Control the unnecessary RF radiation by simply powering off. Make sure Bluetooth and WiFi are disabled too. 2. Don't carry your cell phone in your hand or your pocket (or your bra) when it's on. There's plume of RF radiation all around your device and it dissipates the further it gets from the device. Consider a purse or man-bag or a cell phone case with straps or a simple phone leash so you can either dangle it from your wrist or keep it long so it stays away from your tummy and hips--we don't want RF energy there!! If "Anti Radiation Phone Cases" actually worked, we would offer them at Tech Wellness. EMF radiation protection that is guaranteed come only with a Faraday bag that completely blocks signal. Another good idea is to distance yourself from your device. Like smoke from a cigarette, RF radiation dissipates as it gets further and further from the antenna. Carry your phone away from you. 3. If you hold your phone to Facetime, Zoom, watch videos, or scroll social media - Try a phone stand instead. Your body is safer when the wireless energy from your smartphone is at least 8 inches from you. Try this - it's great for preventing Tech Neck as well. 4. Eliminate WiFi and use internet via a wired connection. Instead of a wireless mouse, use a wired mouse. Instead of a wireless keyboard, wse a wired keyboard. Hardwired connections eliminate RF energy from wireless energy. A bonus is that your internet is faster and more secure. It's great because all this hard wiring allows you to turn blue-tooth and WiFi off. Make sure you toggle off the Bluetooth setting and the WiFi settings on your laptop or device. The result: almost no RF radiation! Use this to assure no electro-smog which can occur with some cabling or check out our favorites all in one bundle in our Hard Wire Kit! 5. If you're home just can't exist without WiFi, turn it off whenever you can. Especially at night! Any time the WiFi router is off, it's not sending a signal so there's no RF radiation. Turn it off using a low-tech remote switch so you don't have to come in close contact with the RF energy from the router. You can turn the router off anytime and turn it back on when you need it. 6. Keep your computer and cell phone out of all sleeping areas. Being clear of all EMF radiation makes for a lovely nights rest for you and your family. Instead of awaking to the sounds of your smartphone, we found a lovely EMF free alternative. 7. Find the hidden sources of EMF and disable WiFi and Bluetooth Here are a few places to look: WiFi Printers Laptops Tablets Phones Apple Watch or fitness trackers Smart appliances Smart Meter Bluetooth headphones Home security system Baby monitor Smart TVs 8. Remove your Smart Meter. It's actually a very powerful WiFi router that's consistently pulsing EMF's all day and all night. It could be the strongest EMF source in your home. Call your power company and ask them to switch it out to a non-wireless analog or digital meter. We did this and we noticed a big difference! If you can't remove it, try to cover it with this Smart Meter cover to block up to 98% of the RF. 9. Prioritize a safe baby monitor Turn off the baby monitor anytime you're not using it AND make sure it's at least 15 feet from you and your baby. Try this no-EMF radiation baby monitor set-up. 10. Try a stylus To keep your hands and fingers from being exposed to wireless energy directly, use a stylus when texting or emailing from your device. Too much? Compose in airplane mode: then send when the device is on or enabled. 11. Try to avoid using a phone or computer on a plane, in a car, or on a train. The wireless radiation increases as the device searches for the signal. It can become quite high. Not good for you or anyone around you. You can watch this video demonstrating the magnification of RF radiation when WiFi is accessed in a plane. 12. Find out where they keep the WiFi router when you're choosing your flight seat. Choose a seat as far from it as you can to distance yourself from wireless EMF. 13. A laptop is not for your lap! Even with no WiFi or Bluetooth connection, there are magnetic EMF's oozing from it. At the very least use a thick 12" pillow. Best is on the desk a good 2' from your tummy with a wired mouse and keyboard attached to the laptop. Check out a great folding desk option here! 14. Ditch the AirPods or wireless headphones for a wired option (AirTube Technology is preferred!) The tube of air acts as a buffer between the RF energy coming from the cell phone or smartphone and makes sure none of it gets to your head. Here's the one we use. It works beautifully, plus has a nice long wire for more distance from our device. 15. Be WiFi, cell phone, and Bluetooth aware Not just in your home, but out and about as well. If you see the flashing lights of a WiFi router, know that you're being exposed to less as you move further away. Wifi router boxes or low power Wifi routers can help reduce some of the WiFi radiation in your home or office environment. (Back to Top) What I DO NOT Recommend To Protect You From EMF Radiation I know, the world of EMF Protection is confusing! And now more than ever there are a TON of "EMF Protection" companies trying to sell you their product - but what really works and what doesn't? My EMF Journey began long ago. I've seen all manner of chips, shields, stickers and fabrics along the way that claimed to mitigate EMF and purchased dozens of products to try. There are materials that do in-fact block EMF- they block the natural EMF from the earth as well as the chaotic man-made EMF that leads to the negative health effects. But most materials don't block all EMF and when all the wireless RF/EMF is blocked, it's impossible to get a signal to or from the device. Harmonizers that claim to be EMF protection don't have compelling published peer-reviewed studies to prove their efficacy, though they may enhance the environment. Both the harmonizer and EMF protection/shielding market's are growing. If you're looking to block EMF or shield your home or body from EMF you really must approach harmonizers and shielding with caution. You'll find the details as well as recommendations for using shielding properly in our article, Does EMF Protection Work? There's also a research study that details the how partial shielding from clothing as well as cases can increase EMF with reflection and hot spots. EMF Protection That Isn't Backed by Science: Anti-Radiation Phone Cases or Device Cases - These can make the radiation worse by magnifying it on the edges of what the case is covering. Covering the front of the case does not protect you from the radiation coming from all sides and TOP of the phone. Laptop Shields - As with phone cases, the edge of the laptop shield is oozing EMF. Add to that, in order for the shield to protect your lap, which is usually your legs, the radiation is multiplied on the top of the shield. That means more radiation to your hands, tummy, chest, and face. Anti-Radiation or Shielding Clothing - Clothing with metallic fibers can keep direct radiation exposure off the area that it's covering-but it can also magnify that radiation to other parts of your body in what the new research calls Hot Spots. Also, we really aren't sure about the health mechanism of EMF exposure. Just because one part of you is covered, what's happening to the rest of you? Building Biologist Bill Cadwallader puts it this way: "Which body part isn't important to you?" Shungite - It pains us to see that Shungite is the number one term that comes up when you Google EMF Protection. Shungite is cool and it is beautiful. It's a black stone that was discovered in Karelia Russia and that's why you may see people talk about only trusting Kareilian Shungite. The trouble is that although Shungite does have electrical conductive properties because it actually has carbon and (sometimes) fullerene content. As a matter of fact, It has been confirmed to have shielding capabilities from 10-30GHz, as well as attenuating 50Hz electric fields (Mosin and Ignatov, 2013) THE problem with using it as shielding is that you have to have a lot of it, not just a chunk of it sitting on a table. Shungite can have shielding capabilities IF it COVERED an entire wall or created a large barrier between you and the wireless antenna or transmitter. Shungite, and any crystal by the way, does NOT attract or diffuse EMF. We also have not found discs for phones or necklaces for wireless energy proven to do anything. So stay away from those. We don’t recommend “shielding” gadgets like a microwave cover, because they cannot possibly block all of the EMF. And as far a shielding for your home or personal space, shielding properly is a tricky endeavor. We advise hiring an EMF professional who is an electrician or engineer to help mitigate home EMF exposure. Check our our listing of experts in our Consultants section of Tech Wellness. And, for just what it takes to become "certified" to be an EMF expert, we've got that information too. (Back to Top) LATEST NEWS Each month we update this EMF Guide and give you an update on the latest news and research about how EMF effects your health and wellness. THE LATEST ARTICLE ON EMF CELL PHONE RISK This is one of most important articles written about EMF in years. It comes from ProPublica: an independent, award-winning nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism with moral force. They dig deep into important issues, shining a light on abuses of power and betrayals of public trust — With over 100 journalists, ProPublica has collaborated with 60 minutes and others. Read the ProPublica Article Here You can also look at our Research page to link directly to research and studies about all aspects of being well with technology. In this article, we'll start with the basics. A Special Note from August - Who Do We Look Up To And Trust? Sometimes it's hard to know what to believe online. To be your trusted resource, we consult with some of the world's foremost experts on tech toxins like EMF. Our understanding of man-made electromagnetic radio waves continues to evolve. I encourage you to rely on websites and resources that are informed by trusted scientists and doctors. Dr. George Carlo who led the seminal research study for the wireless industry (his book is featured in our store) and President of the Board of Directors of the International Association of Building Biologists, Larry Gust are the two foremost experts I look to. I also recommend the work of Joel Moskowitz and his site: SafeEMR, Cindy Sage of the often quoted Bioinitiative Report and now Physicians for Safe Technology, Dr. Olle Johansson and The Environmental Health Trust and Ellie Marks and The California Brain Tumor Association whose mission is to safeguard public health. These people, along with the late Martin Blank, are highly regarded experts when it comes to the science of electromagnetic radiation. You can find a nice compilation of EMF science and related policy developments at EMFscientists.org Looking for Certified EMF Education? If you're serious, enroll in the Building Biology Institute. Prepare to spend 400-plus hours learning about all manner of environmental toxins and an additional 120 hours to reach the gold standard of EMR (electromagnetic radiation). Check the background of the people involved in creating the information you're using to make decisions regarding EMF and your health and make sure they're the real deal. There are some great authentic and accurate EMF sites, like emfanalysis.com. It's run by Jeromy Johnson and we have similar backgrounds. There seems to be a lot of interest lately in the topic I've been concerned about for 25 years and though I'm very happy and relieved that so many are now taking this topic seriously--and I'm happy some EMF resources embed Safertech and Tech Wellness videos in their sites-- I'm concerned that you (if you're concerned about wireless radiation and your health) steer clear of "experts" who may be trying to promote items that really don't do what they claim to or entice you to visit their sites so they can sell ads based on high traffic or affiliate with unproven "emf protection". It is a confusing and sometimes scary topic. I keep my earlier videos from 2007 on this site so you can see that my understanding has grown deeply. Please know that I take great pride in not creating fear or misunderstanding in this space and it's my deep desire for you to be healthy and well and live life in balance and safety with technology. I hope I was helpful in furthering your understanding of EMF radiation and the possible consequences of exposure. My desire is for you and your family to have the informed awareness that creates healthy change. Be Well! August (Back to Top) Key Terms: EMF Electromagnetic Fields: (EMF) is defined as: a field of force that consists of both electric and magnetic components, resulting from the motion of an electric charge and containing a definite amount of electromagnetic energy. Electric and magnetic fields radiate from sources of natural and man-made electricity. Also called Electromagnetic Radiation or EMREMF: commonly used to refer to the wireless energy that powers all manner of non-wired digital device antenna and transmittersThe Electromagnetic Spectrum: The electromagnetic (EM) spectrum is the range of all types of EM radiation. It includes frequencies and respective wavelengths including ionizing and non ionizing radiationIonizing Radiation: electromagnetic waves on the high energy end of the electromagnetic spectrum including gamma or X rays: radiation that carrels sufficient energy to detach electrons from atoms or molecules thereby ionizing an atom or molecule. Known to cause cellular damageNon-Ionizing Radiation: refers to any type of electromagnetic radiation that does not carry enough energy to ionize atoms or molecules but instead has only sufficient energy for, the movement of an electron to a higher energy stateSpecific Absorption Rate (SAR): is a measure of the rate at which energy is absorbed per unit mass by a human body when exposed to a radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic field.ItElectromagnetic Hypersensitivity (EHS): also known as Electromagnetic Sensitivity (ES); also known as Electromagnetic Intolerance (EMI), is any sickness, acute or chronic, that is caused by electromagnetic fields (EMF) and electromagnetic radiation (EMR) from common electrical and wireless sources such as cell towers, WiFi, cellphones, smart meters, power lines, appliances and bad home wiring. EHS is a condition affecting put to 10% of the population Inverse-square law and it states that a physical quantity is inversely proportional to the square of the distance from the source. What that means to you and me is this: If you double the distance from your devices wireless transmitter or antenna, you'll be exposed to 75% less radiation as the signal dissipates. EMF dissapates with distance! Keep in mind, the opposite is true as well, exposure increases quickly with proximity. (Back to Top)

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Welcome to the Tech Wellness EMF Guide! Our Definitive, Continually Updated Source for Information and Practical Solutions [Last Update: June, 2024] Here's What You'll Find In This Guide What are EMF'S? Naturally Occurring EMFs vs. Manmade EMFs Ionizing Radiation vs Non-Ionizing Radiation The Different Kinds Of EMF Concerns Around EMF Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity and My EMF Journey The Science Behind How Our Bodies Interact With EMF Why Kids Are More Greatly Affected by EMF Deep Dive on a Few Studies About EMF Effects Links to Peer-Reviewed Research by Symptom EMF Protection EMF Protection Basics 15 Practical Steps to Reduce EMF Exposure "EMF Protection" Products That We Don't Recommend A Special Note From August & Expert Sources That We Trust Key Terms to Reference What Is EMF? If you found this article, chances are you're wondering, "What's an EMF?" "EMFs" stands for Electromagnetic Fields and are electric and magnetic fields that are invisible (but very real) energy that comes from (or “radiates” from) sources of natural and man-made electricity. Wireless energy, RF radiation, cell phone energy, EMR, Radio Frequency - There's a whole lot of ways it's described, but all the above are referring to the same thing: Electromagnetic Energy Fields or EMF. Naturally Occurring EMFs vs. Manmade EMFs Have you heard, "EMF isn't dangerous! EMF is everywhere, what's the big deal?" There's truth to those statements. Naturally occurring EMF is everywhere - in visible light, the sun, lightning, even the earth's core. There are natural magnetic fields that come from the earth's core. People who like to kick off their shoes and "ground" are trying to connect to this type of "energy." And there are thunderstorms that produce the electric fields that are sometimes so strong in the atmosphere that they can truly make the hair on the nape of your neck stand up. The unnatural EMF mentioned below has been created by man. We're now exposed to it with everyday items like electric blankets, power lines, wiring, appliances, computers, everything wireless including Bluetooth, Airpods, WiFi, cell towers, smart meters, smartphones - any wireless item you have. Our focus at Tech Wellness is a particular type of EMF: the man-made variety that's emitted by microwaves and wireless devices. Basically, if it has an electrical component, it will have EMF coming from it. If you've heard that EMF isn't healthy and you just wanted to know the definition, yes you can stop here. But you should also know that all EMF is strongest at the source. The transmitter, the antenna in your phone, the electrical outlet, the switch on the blowdryer- any point source will expose you to the greatest amount of EMF. The good news is as you back away, you're exposed to less and less of it. And on that less-is-more note, the least amount of time you get exposed, the better. Like sun exposure and sun damage, the effects are cumulative.Yep, we're pretty much doing this to ourselves. There are literally thousands of peer-reviewed studies in over three decades that have proven there is a biological impact from these ICRW's. The most credible scientists (those who aren't being paid by the cellular industry) don't even question this! Keep reading to learn more about the different types of EMF! (Back to Top) POLARIZATION: The Key Difference Between Man Made and Natural Electromagnetic Fields Stay with me now. Science class ends soon. Not all EMF radiation is the same. If you really want more understanding on the issue, check out: Polarization. This is an excellent explanation on the question of why most man-made EMFs can be so much more dangerous than the natural EMFs in our lovely environment. Electricity: Where Magnetic and Electric Fields Are Born The chart above gives you visual of the Electromagnetic Spectrum. On the far left the waves are long and travel the furthest distances . The waves at start with whats called ELF or Extremely Low Frequency and are measured in units called milligauss. Up the spectrum Electric Fields measured in volts/meter and working up the spectrum are Radio frequencies and include, radio, microwave and millimeter waves. That term "frequency" indicates how rapidly the field changes direction. It oscillates backwards and forwards and this spinning is measured in hertz (which is cycles per second). This oscillation is the key difference between man-made artificial EMF and the natural EMF in our environment. Natural EMF doesn't oscillate at all. This frequency varies from country to country which is why you take a set of electrical adapters when you travel. (Back to Top) Ionizing Radiation Vs. Non-ionizing Radiation You might have also heard the terms ionizing radiation and non-ionizing radiation. Radio frequencies, whether natural or man-made, are broken down into non-ionizing and ionizing waves. Ionizing being the ones that are strong enough to split an atom (those would be your Xrays and Gamma Rays). Non-ionizing would be the EMF from cellphones, microwaves, cell towers, WiFi, Bluetooth and any item that can send or receive any of those lovely signals. This EMF has been increasing exponentially in our environment via an increase in antenna in our wireless devices. Ionizing Radiation These waves are High Frequency which means they are located higher in the spectrum. This kind of field is a combo of electric and magnetic fields coupled together as electromagnetic or radio waves. We all learned as kids about the dangers of "radiation"—particularly the ionizing stuff at the far right of the spectrum. You'll notice the following 3 areas on the spectrum (see chart above): Ultraviolet, X-ray and nuclear energy. Yes, dangerous stuff! UV light can cause skin cancer. Too many X-rays cause all kinds of bad things from cancer to death (just ask Marie Curie). And exposure to nuclear radiation can be downright catastrophic! Ionizing radiation has enough energy to knock electrons out of atoms! Non-Ionizing Radiation The left end of the spectrum has all the non-ionizing radiation that we're now realizing can also affect our health and well-being too. While many people will say that they are harmless, hundreds of peer-reviewed studies over the past couple of decades will disagree. I'll dive into those soon. (Back to Top) The Different Kinds of EMF Not all EMF is created equal. I've witnessed a lot of confusion around the different types of EMF - so let me break it down for you. What are Magnetic Fields? Frequency: Extremely Low Frequency Waves Found in wired and wireless electronics Magnetic fields are just about everywhere in our world in varying strengths. In fact, our very own human brain waves have very similar frequencies to the micro-pulsations of the earth's natural magnetic field which emanates from the Earth's core. As far as man-made magnetic fields go, they occur anytime electricity is used. The flow or the current of man-made electricity produces a magnetic field and the more power, the more magnetic field that's produced. They emanate from properly wired electronic items and when wiring isn't installed the way it should be. Many clients get a gauss meter from me and contact me when they see super high levels, often from the electrical box. The super high fields can often be addressed by properly wiring the circuit box. Magnetic fields emanate from most electrical items. From fans, blow dryers, the blender and the stove. In fact I've seen super high magnetic fields coming from an induction stove and alarmingly high levels from my smart phone(ugggg!) I've detected them on the screens of all digital devices and even the dryer, the dishwasher, and other appliances around our home. We know that high powered tension lines emit pretty high levels of magnetic fields. This EMF has been associated with an increased risk of childhood leukemia and miscarriages. The magnetic fields can't be easily blocked or screened and they tend to be a problem for many people with EHS or EMF sensitivity. The meters used specifically for magnetic energy are Gauss meters. The measurement is in Milligauss. What Are Electric Fields? Frequency: Low Frequency Waves Comes from wiring and found in cords (cords can transfer these fields to devices.) Natural electric fields are produced by lightning in our atmosphere. Voltage or power, produces man-made electric fields. Imagine voltage as the pressure behind the flow of electricity. I've heard Building Biologists compare voltage to the pressure of water in hose. Meaning just because the water isn't turned "on" there's still water sitting in the hose. Now visualize that same comparison with the electric fields that are sitting there in the cords in your wiring of every item you own. Even though nothing is plugged into the outlets and the lamps, or fans, or clocks, or blenders are turned off. There are electric fields in the wiring and electric fields in the cords. The good news is that they can be unplugged or shielded. In fact, all the wiring in my home is shielded, with 0 AC electrical fields and Tech Wellness carries shielded power cords and power strips. The meters that are used to measure and detect electrical fields are body voltage meters and electrical meters. The measurement is AC Volts or Volts per Meter (V/m) What Are Radio Frequency (RF) Fields? Frequency: High Frequency RF, Microwave and Millimeter Found in all wireless antennae, WiFi, Bluetooth, cell signal devices, etc. Just like magnetic fields are just about everywhere, so are radio frequencies. Visible light from the sun is a radio frequency and so is ultraviolet light. Radio frequency electromagnetic fields are also called electromagnetic radiation (or EMR). EMR has been classified as possibly carcinogenic by the World Health Organization. Man-made Radio Frequency or RF Fields come from all wireless devices. Radio Waves are modulated to carry information, specifically digital information in the case radios, laptops, tablets, nest or ring systems, wireless cameras and TV's, Smartphones and smartwatches just to name a few. The Frequency's that power all manner of wireless devices are called Radio Frequencies. On the Spectrum they go 1 to 300 GHz. The lower bands power Radio and TV The mid bands, WiFi, cellphones The higher bands, microwave and sattelite The highest bands which start at 20 and go to 300 are referred to the broad band the short waves are called millimeter waves Unlike naturally occurring EMF, these fields carry data or information(like a movie, youtube video, a website, a photo or even a text message) they are polarized and have more adverse biological reactions in our bodies. Research links this wireless EMF to negative health effects. RF is measured by wavelength and frequency. Wavelength is the distance covered by one complete cycle of the electromagnetic wave. Frequency is the number of electromagnetic waves in one second, also known as a Hertz or Hz. The meters we use to detect RF are Radio Frequency meters. The measurement is in Hertz, MHz (megahertz) or GHz (gigahertz) in Micro-watts per square centimeter or Volts per square meter The Safe and Sound Pro for example has a range between 200 MHz and 8GHz. The Broadband Meter has a range between 20 and 40 GHZ. What Is Dirty Electricity? Frequency: Low Frequency/High Frequency Combo Found in power outlets and other electrical items. Also known as "Electro-smog" or HFVT or High Frequency Voltage Transients. Think of the transients as spikes in energy or a surge of power of the electrical lines of your home or building. Our standard electrical wires that are meant to carry 60 HZ are often now carrying higher frequencies on these same wires and that's what's causing the spikes or surges. Those extra frequencies can come from LED's or WiFi or smart meters or other wiring issue- but they result in dirty electricity or EMI or electromagnetic interference and like the other types of EMF can cause people to have adverse health effects. We want to make sure the wiring in our homes, offices, and schools don't have dirty electricity and if they do, there are suppressors or filters that can be used to minimize this dangerous EMF. The Tri-Field Meter Can Detect and Measure Every Kind Of EMF You can't see it, smell it, or for most people, feel it. But everyday, because of our love of digital devices, there's more and more of it. Electromagnetic fields are not something that most people really want to hear about and EMF is not a simple subject. Sometimes we hear words like "depression", "anxiety", and perhaps the worst, "cancer" is associated with EMF exposure. Personally, loving family as I do and being super excited about the idea of my children having children someday, I'm super concerned about RF effects on fertility. Studies show that exposure to wireless energy can decrease the semen quality in men by decreasing the sperm count, motility and viability. Guys: cell phone in front pocket = Big No-No! Yes, I know we're talking about very scary associations. However, please be assured, fear mongering or promoting fear in any way is just not what we're about. In fact, we believe there are easy and effective things you can do to decrease exposure levels. We're not suggesting totally trashing all your wireless technology-just yet. Let's begin by being mindful. Looking for brief EMF basics? Go Here (Back to Top) The Concerns of EMF Exposure There's no doubt - RF or EMF radiation has biological effects. In fact, There are hundreds of peer-reviewed studies that confirm this - and they are growing by the day. (The research section of our site links to many of them.) A prominent Swedish scientist announced that we are now exposed to 1 Quintillion (that's 18 zeros) times more radio frequency (RF energy) than we were 10 years ago - and that increase is absolutely affecting our bodies. Just like with any other toxin (smoking, chemicals, pesticides, etc.) not every body reacts the same to EMF exposure. However, here are some of the associations that have been confirmed by research: Cancer and tumors Infertility and sperm health Insomnia and melatonin production Decrease in heart health ADHD & Autism Decreased hormone levels The list goes on.... Keep reading to dive into the research and find links to studies. In fact, JUST ONE study looking at the EMF from Smart Meters found that people were experiencing the following symptoms from increased EMF exposure. insomnia and sleep issues headaches and head pain tinnitus or ringing in the ears lethargy and extreme tiredness memory, a fog, cognitive issues burning, tingling, numbness dizziness cardiac symptoms and heart palpitations arthritis joint pain onset of Electromagnetic Sensitivity or ES or EHS pressure, heat anxiety, irritability problems with eyes or eyesight chest pain rashes, eczema, skin issues muscle spasms digestive or bowel problems cramps and twitches neuropathy nose bleeds ear problems, worsening hearing depression loss of motivation endocrine problems and thyroid problems increased rate of infections or colds allergies, food sensitivity sinus problems lump in throat or throat problems weight loss or loss of appetite swollen face bladder infections, strains flu-like symptoms dehydration weight gain inability to talk loss of motor skills loss of feeling from the waist down I know, crazy! These are symptoms of people exposed to smart meter EMF which is the same EMF radiation that comes from all wireless devices. I came across this report by Ronald Powell, Ph.D and reached out to him. He was kind enough to share his up-to-date research, “Symptoms After Exposure to Smart Meter Radiation.” We have the report recap as well as the percentage of people who reported the amazing, critical, and varied symptoms listed above. Dr. Powell is a retired career U.S. Government scientist. He holds a Ph.D. in Applied Physics from Harvard. During the government career, he worked for the President, the National Science Foundation and the National Institute of Standards and Technology. When it comes to EMF Radiation effects, he’s an incredible wealth of information, as well as someone we trust and honor for his EMF education work. Some people even have Electromagnetic Hyper Sensitivity! I'm actually one of them. I'm Electro-sensitive (or ES) or EHS and because I've managed my exposure to EMF through the years and I do work to support my body, I stay pretty symptom-free. Unfortunately, some people experience symptoms far worse than me. Their symptoms are disabling, and the worst part about it is that they can’t get away from EMFs in this world. They may be able to mitigate their exposure in their own home, but things like public WiFi and Smart Meters can make them very sick. They become virtual refugees and have to retreat into isolated settings. More and more people are reporting EMF sensitivity. It's estimated that roughly 4% of the population is EMF Hypersensitive. The World Health Organization says Electromagnetic Sensitivity is characterized by a variety of non-specific symptoms. Most commonly reported are skin reactions: tingling, redness, burning sensations. The other major symptoms regularly reported are fatigue, lack of concentration, headaches, dizziness, nausea, and heart palpitations. Other sufferers report gastrointestinal disturbances. Many EMF experts suspect that EMF hypersensitivity appears when there's an acute dose of EMF or from being consistently exposed to a combination of all types of EMF. I think this is true. It's what I've seen. Though not an EHS study specifically, Dr. Ronald Powell's study of exposure to smart meter EMF radiation referenced above shows symptoms ranging from tingling and dizziness to sleep problems and anxiety The US Finds "Clear Evidence" That Cellphones Cause Cancer In Male Rats You won't hear about this pivotal research project this from our Surgeon General, the President- not even a spokesperson from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences will share the startling results of this multi year tax funded study. But in 2018 after spending over 35 million dollars, this United States Government funded National Toxicology Program found that when rats were exposed to cellphone radiation, off and on for 9 hours a day, there was "clear evidence,"as the report below points out, that the exposure caused cancer. of carcinogenicity in male rats from exposure to cell phone radiation in The National Toxicology Program Study is what SafeEMR said was "what is arguably the strongest toxicology study ever conducted on this environmental toxin." Which means, I think, that we should all be taking notice. As I mentioned, everyone should be aware that there is growing evidence about how exposure to wireless EMF radiation is causing more than just symptoms. If this is enough to have you saying "I need to know how to reduce some of that wireless energy around me!" then please scroll down directly to the bottom of this article for 15 practical steps to reduce your EMF exposure. But if you're skeptical and want more information, research and background I invite you to read on. (Back to Top) My EMF Journey I want to be transparent about my personal experiences, the experiences of people I've met through my travels, and the growing body of research on the subject of EMFs and health. I believe I've been sensitive to EMFs for most of my adult life. I can truly feel the radiation when I interact with a source. The symptoms of exposure for me look like this: I feel heat, zaps of energy, and the feeling of a vibration when I hold a cellphone or tablet. I get a foggy feeling with a blunt headache if I'm within 15 to 20 feet of a WiFi signal. Sometimes this feeling comes over me within minutes, sometimes the symptom manifests after an hour or so. I wake up when the WiFi is on in my home. I can't sleep in airplane that has WIFI. I take very good care of my health, eating right, daily exercise, energy work, supplements, meditation, grounding, and I live in a home that has very little man-made electromagnetic energy. The wires of my home are shielded. My family cooperates with my sensitivity and they make sure the WiFi is off when I'm home and they don't use their cellphones around me. I consider my mild sensitivity a gift of sorts as it allows me to "feel" the EMFs that normally can't be seen, heard, or felt. It's why I ordered my first meter and started exploring this subject over 25 years ago. It's why I wouldn't let my kids ever put their cellphones to their ears, carry them in their pockets or have them in their bedrooms. It's why there's no WiFi on at my home. I've known that the energy from EMFs affects the energy of my body, and therefore I believed it could have the potential to affect everyone's health. Over a decade ago, I reached out to Dr. George Carlo, the man who headed the huge $27 MM research project for the cell phone industry in the '90's. I've looked to Dr. Carlo ever since as a trusted advisor on the science of RF Radiation. Now, more and more research is pointing to health effects from various EMF exposures. I'm no scientist, but I delved into the science as part of my journey of understanding my own situation, my electromagnetic hypersensitivity and my desire to do something about it both for me and for others. The explanations in here are the best efforts of a layperson just like you. Be assured, I've done the research. I have asked scientists to review what I have written, and aside from some scientific nuances that I still don't quite understand, they have given me the go-ahead to share this with you. LET'S DIVE INTO THE NITTY GRITTY SCIENCE (IF YOU'RE NOT INTO IT, YOU CAN ALWAYS SCROLL PAST FOR EASY PRACTICAL TIPS 😊) (Back to Top) Why Does EMF Affect Us? Our Bodies Are Electric and Magnetic Remember, our bodies are electrical in nature. We're made up of atoms, which are made up of protons, electrons, and neutrons. There's a great video showing how our bodies use chemical sources to make electricity. Here's how Julia Layton explains the electricity in our bodies on How Stuff Works: "Everything we do is controlled and enabled by electrical signals running through our bodies. As we learned in intro physics, everything is made up of atoms, and atoms are made up of protons, neutrons and electrons. Protons have a positive charge, neutrons have a neutral charge, and electrons have a negative charge. When these charges are out of balance, an atom becomes either positively or negatively charged. The switch between one type of charge and the other allows electrons to flow from one atom to another. This flow of electrons, or a negative charge, is what we call electricity. Since our bodies are huge masses of atoms, we can generate electricity." Additionally, scientists have discovered our bodies contain the magnetic material magnetite. It turns out that high concentrations of magnetite have been discovered in the human head and brain. Magnetite is a mineral that is especially susceptible to magnetic attraction. What is even more fascinating? A scientist from Cal Tech recently confirmed that the very magnetic material in our heads allows us to respond to external fields. Currently, they are doing tests to see if and how humans may detect and use the earth's magnetic field. An article from Science Magazine notes that they're doing tests in a metal Faraday cage so that there's no EMF noise that could confound the experiment. I've been doing EMF measurement videos on cell phones and mobile phones since 2000 because I wanted to show people the "energy waves" that can't be seen, felt or touched. In many of the videos, I talk about my belief that the energy coming from a smartphone or a Bluetooth speaker negatively affects the energy of my body or that I feel this energy isn't interacting with my body's energy in a good way. Since we're electrical in nature and we now know our brains respond to the fields of energy—we can make the connection between how man-made EMFs might possibly be messing with our bodies by interfering with our natural bio-electromagnetic functions. Dr Carlo explains that it's because the waves of energy carry information on them - that's all the words, pictures, videos, the data that wireless waves carry from antenna to device or device to device. Because the radio waves are coupled with the data or information on them, they become polarized, which is why we see the biological effects we see in the research. Information Carrying Radio Waves are often referred to as EMF. Actually they are a type of EMF, but you'll see us refer to them specifically as Information Carrying Radio Waves ICRW when we talk about the biological effects. Because radio frequency or RF energy power has multiplied exponentially in the last 35 years, it is used in more areas of our life every single day. Our main focus at Tech Wellness is reducing your exposure from wireless ICRW sources. We advocate what’s referred to as the Precautionary Principle. Basically, this means that because there’s research saying the energy that powers our cellphones – RF radiation– could be causing health concerns including tumors and cancer, then we ought to take care when using our cell phones and all devices that emit RF-and use them mindfully. (Back to Top) And More Precaution Is More Important for Our Kids I know in this day and age it's almost impossible to fully protect our kids from EMF. (We talk about how to know when your child should have a cellphone or smartphone of their own in our Parent's Guide To Giving Your Kids A Phone) However, as parents we need to be extra cautious with our children because their little bodies are even more greatly affected by EMFs than us adults. The illustration below is from the MID-90's (yes, parents have been concerned about wireless radiation for a loooong time) It's a picture of how kids brains absorb more radiation then adults because of their thinner, developing skulls. This was done by Professor Gandhi who was actually working for Motorola and the Department of Defense at the time, and according to Devra Davis lost his funding after he published this 2 dimensional modeling. Children's little bodies are different then ours. Their skulls are thinner and the fact that their body systems are rapidly developing makes them more vulnerable to microwave exposures. Devra Davis of the Environmental Health Trust reminds us that this information is scientifically accepted. She also lead research confirming that because children’s skulls are thinner and tissues of a child’s head, including the bone marrow and the eye, absorb significantly more energy than those in an adult head. The illustration below demonstrates the greater exposure absorption for a smaller head. It's done with 3D modeling used for the Environmental Health Trust. (Back to Top) EMF Radiation Research: There's Plenty of Evidence to Consider Important research - beginning with the Telecom industry's own study 3 decades ago - to 1,000's of peer reviewed studies since, show a link between cellphone energy and negative health effects. Let's now take a few minutes to dive into just a handful of them. Are you ready? Consider a 2021 report from a very qualified source: Christopher Portier. He’s the former director of the National Center for Environmental Health Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and now the Director of the National Center for Environmental Health Agency for Toxic substances and Disease Registry. His report concluded that there’s a “high probability” that cellphone EMF causes brain cancer -specifically gliomas and acoustic neuromas. Cellphones, Melatonin, Sleep and More. Another 2021 study reveals that exposure to cellphone radiation from a 2600 Mhz signal (which is a popular carrier signal on the LTE band btw) decreased melatonin. Alarmingly, the scientists noted that there was increased cell death in the brain as well as structural deformation which means warping, bending, and twisting structural components! I just asked Kevser Delen, lead researcher, for her personal take-aways from the study: "Reducing the exposure time is one of the most important recommendations. Also, using headphones while talking with mobile phones could be protective. Furthermore, antioxidant agent usage may be helpful." I was curious about how far the rats were from the cellphone radiation plume. "In our study the distance between the rats and the antennae was about 20 cm. We suggest our exposure could be analogous with human exposure. We observed significant biological changes as written in the manuscript. I also observed that rats had anxietic behaviours when RFR (radio frequency radiation) on." Many people in the Tech Wellness community (including me) notice the feelings of anxiety when they're in a zone with high EMF exposure. Even Apple and other cellphone manufacturers tell us in the fine print that we should be 5 to 10 cm from our devices. Personally, I recommend a minimum 8-12 in and our Airtube headsets that allow you to be a full 3 ft from your device. Phone use linked to brain tumors, acoustic neuroma, and damage to human blood As I mentioned earlier, I started looking into the “energy effect” over 25 years ago, simply trying to identify what I was feeling. At about the same time, major research on the topic was underway. To date, the Wireless Technology Research or WTR remains the most seminal work on the topic of adverse health effects and cell phone use. The WTR was founded in 1993 by CTIA, and back then the acronym stood for US Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association, but now this trade organization just goes by CTIA and represents the U.S wireless communications industry. Dr. George Carlo headed this research project which resulted in the findings of genetic damage to human blood, increased risk of brain neuroepithelial tumors in those who use cell phones on the side of the head where their tumors were found, as well as increased risk of acoustic neuroma with increasing minutes of phone use. When Dr. Carlo announced his findings with letters of warning to the major telecom's including AT&T, he was dismissed from his position and disparaged. He admits in his book "Cellphones: Invisible Hazards of the Wireless Age" that he did sell to consumers for $19.95 copies of the "Information Package" that he also presented with the letter. That gave Thomas Wheeler an opening to discredit him and he was fired 2 weeks later. I personally have found Dr. Carlo to be incredibly wise and helpful on EMF radiation and the biological effects. The findings of his research were most recently edified in 2018 by our government's own National Toxicology Program where links were found to cellphone radiation: Increased incidences of glioma, a rare, aggressive and highly malignant brain cancer Increased incidence of schwannoma (a rare tumor of the nerve sheath) of the heart Increases of these cancers were found in both sexes of rats, but reached statistical significance only in males Increased incidences of rare, proliferative changes in glial cells of the brain and in Schwann cells in the hears of bot sexes of rats while not a single unexposed control animal developed these precancerous changes. DNA damage was induced with both modulations of radiofrequency radiation (RFR) in both rats and mice (in the frontal lobe plus other tissues). Other research around the world followed and then in 2011, the World Health Organization, specifically the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified RF exposed as a Group 2B possible carcinogen. This was big news, in fact, I did a video recap of it back then to explain what that means: National Toxicology Program Finds Connection Between EMF and Cell Damage And most recently our own National Toxicology Program (NTP) concluded that its "largest and most complex" 30 million dollar study found a connection to cell damage and wireless EMF or Radio Frequency. They noted incidences of tumors in the brains and hearts of male mice after exposure. In an interview with Dr. David McCormick from the Illinois Institute of Technology where the study was performed, I appreciate where he flat out says, "Yes, that's correct," to the question of a WTHR reporter, "In your lab, you found cell phone radiation caused cancer?" Dr. McCormick followed with, "Yes, the results were surprising." The animals were exposed to 10 minutes on/off increments of RF energy for 9 hours a day. Think about it... That amount of RF energy in our lives is quite outrageous these days, between our Bluetooth keyboards on our computers and our wireless headsets, speakers, the WiFi and our cellphones—we're all easily exposed to 4.5 hours of RF radiation in a 9 hour period of time. Right? And a recent study linked a very low level, but acute (or constant) exposure to wireless EMF to cancer of the heart, lymphoma, and leukemia. Hmmmm. Not great news. Respected Medical Associations are Speaking Out It makes sense that organizations like the American Academy of Pediatrics have expressed concern regarding radiation standards relating to wireless devices. Many in the medical field believe that pregnant women and their unborn children, very young children, teenagers, men of a reproductive age, seniors, and anyone with a chronic health condition are those who are an especially high risk of harm from exposure.Electric fields can affect the electrical communication in your body, such as your brainwaves, or the ability of your neurons to fire and communicate. It can also impede inter­-cell communication anywhere in your body. Health problems in addition to our reported list of symptoms that can manifest as a result of this type of exposure include: Neurological and behavioral changes Altered cell growth Cell mutations Fibromyalgia Chronic fatigue Cancer But the "Wireless Causes Cancer" belief still isn't ringing true for everyone... Even with all the mounting research, the vast majority of the medical and regulatory groups do not confirm any direct correlation between any disease from heart disease to autoimmune diseases like cancer to wireless EMF's. In fact, the American Cancer Society comments on the body of probable connection studies this way: "Finally, the measurement of cell phone use in most studies has been crude. Most have been case-control studies, which have relied on people’s memories about their past cell phone use. In these types of studies, it can be hard to interpret any possible link between cancer and an exposure. People with cancer are often looking for a possible reason for it, so they may sometimes (even subconsciously) recall their phone usage differently than people without cancer. With these limitations in mind, it is important that the possible risk of cell phone exposure continue to be researched using strong study methods, especially with regard to use by children and longer-term use." Then it goes on to point out that agencies from the FDA to the FCC state that there are no conclusive links to health effects and cell phone EMFs. I would love for that to be true. I think every day, scientists are getting closer to the answer. Lots of Scientists Doing Lots of Research... ...for a long time! The earliest research compilation I've found on the topic of RF or microwave energy, in particular, was done by Zorach Glasser. He did a research report listing 122 Bio-effects linked to microwave/RF energy for the US Navy back in 1971. He cited research from over 2200 studies. Check out the PDF. It's fascinating! It's awesome that so many research institutions are studying wireless EMF and their health effects! International Scientists Cataloged 5 Pages of Biological Effects! Then, in 2012 the Bioiniative Report, which was written by a respected group of international scientists, cataloged 5 pages of biological effects that occur due to RF exposure. Here are some recent scientific articles that find a link between your cell phone, WiFi or Bluetooth wireless device: Your Body's Melatonin levels and Brain health The Immune System Memory Depression and The Nervous System Behavioural Disorders and ADHD Autism developed in-utero Fertility Headaches Sleep Decreased Hormone Levels The Endocrine System Heart (Back to Top) How to Reduce Your EMF Exposure & Stop Tech From Making You Sick You've probably gathered by now that the world of EMF exposure is complex and vast. That's why at Tech Wellness, we recommend a common sense approach to all EMFs. I know it can be scary, but I always encourage my community to not take a fear-based approach (fear can make us sick on its own!) but rather approach protection proactively and positively. There is so much we can do to protect ourselves and our family! Let's learn a bit more about how to do this. Put as much distance as you can from EMF sources in your world. Try to locate beds away from ordinary electrical outlets. Don't buy a home underneath high powered electrical wires. If you think you are electro-sensitive, we recommend EMF Consultants and EMF Experts for your home. They can find hidden EMF sources from electrical technology and more importantly, mitigate the EMF issues. To find someone someone near you, inquire here. We'll start here - the wireless in YOUR world. We'll take a look around, arm you with information and demonstrations to make it easy, and offer 15 simple ways to get ahold of the RF radiation sources surrounding you and your family. A straightforward, better-safe-than-sorry approach. (Back to Top) EMF Protection Basics When It Comes to EMF, Distance Is Your Friend! The way I like to visualize EMFs is similar to the smoke plume coming form the end of a cigarette. It's dense right at tip--then you can watch as it "spreads out" in the air, getting lighter and lighter- but filling more and more space. Finally it floats so far away, you might not even be able to detect it all. This also applies to the sources of EMF - whether your cell phone, laptop, WiFi router, or Echo - The farther away you are from the source, the less EMF you are being exposed to. Of course, how far you need to be from the source for safety all depends on how strong the EMF is. The first time I used the "Distance Is Your Friend" idea was on a video in 2008. It's really caught on because it cements the concept of how EMF dissipates with distance so beautifully. There's actually a law in science that works to explain how much the EMF lessens as you get away from it. That being said, try to be aware of the EMF sources closest to you As technology evolves, more and more products are utilizing non-ionizing radio frequencies and emitting EMF radiation, especially when it comes to communication and more notably, convenience. First, we had microwave ovens, then came cell phones and now we have wireless communication spewing in, out, and around every smartphone, WiFi, smart meter, smart TV, smart ovens, smart so-many-things. Plus, a wide variety of Bluetooth and WiFi spouting toys and smart home gadgets from wearables to security cams and climate controllers. All these connected devices are called The Internet of Things (IoT). The amount of EMF around us is overwhelming! But the good news is you have the power to control most of the sources that are affecting you the most! Locate and turn off the EMF sources in your space and make your home a low-EMF sanctuary! We have wealth of tips and tricks to mitigate and create distance between you and EMF exposure. Watch our videos. We tote a meter around to show what an EMF "looks" like and offer a solution to avoiding RF radiation we encounter. The next section has more practical tips but here are 5 interesting ones now: Smartphone Smart Meter Wearables Laptops WiFi If Distance Is Your Friend, an EMF Meter Is Your Best Friend! Get a Meter to See and Hear the Invisible EMFs! EMF radiation meters are a great place to begin mindfulness. I recommend investing in one if you are beginning your journey to keep you and your family safe from EMF. If it's not in the budget, find a few friends or neighbors to go in on it with you and pass it around when you need to find hidden sources of EMF. This Little EMF Meter Does a Great Job - Sensitive and Accurate! This EMF Meter Has All The Bells And Whistles. Great For When You're Serious About EMF Protection! How Do WE Measure or Detect EMF? All electromagnetic fields are measured in terms of power density. Think about power density as representing the energy over the surface area. When you see me using a meter to detect the invisible EMF being emitted from a wireless device,the meter is giving a read out of the level of the energy over a certain area--The power density levels will be strongest directly over the surface area of the antenna and then as the EMF energy is detected further and further and further away from the antenna, the strength of the energy dissipates as the energy "spreads out" and eventually lessens enough that it can't be detected at all. The Inverse Square Law Is a Lovely Scientific Fact It's called the inverse-square law and it states that a physical quantity is inversely proportional to the square of the distance from the source. What that means to you and me is this: If you double the distance from your device's wireless transmitter or antenna, you'll be exposed to 75% less radiation as the signal dissipates. Keep in mind, the opposite is true as well - exposure increases quickly with proximity. How Much EMF Is Safe? If you're sensitive, the less the better. If you're NOT sensitive, the less the better! The Biointiative Report recommended a safety level of .0003 microwatt/cm2. The Institute of Building Biology has these guidelines for sleeping areas You can see in our videos, the measurements from my test meters are much higher. I test everywhere I go and very rarely do I even find levels as low as .1. Most houses have 2 or 3 times that much when I set my meter to the max level and get ambient energy readings. When we measure the peak wave, or maximum peak, near the wireless energy source, the levels go much higher which is why the level I advise below is with the hope that people keep their distance from wireless devices. What Can I Do About It? Practically speaking avoidance and distance are the keys for the time being. The top 15 easy ways to creating less interaction with RF are in the tips above. You can also become active in any of the many activists' groups. We hope you'll share our tips and this wireless energy guide and begin another person on the journey to Tech Wellness. (Back to Top) The 15 Best Ways to Protect You and Your Family From Wireless EMF Radiation There are easy and effective things you can do to enjoy wireless technology, yet still be mindful of your health and create a safer and environment. 1. Turn devices OFF or put them in Airplane Mode whenever you can. Cell phones, tablets, laptops, and smartphones are sending or receiving wireless energy even when you're not using them. Control the unnecessary RF radiation by simply powering off. Make sure Bluetooth and WiFi are disabled too. 2. Don't carry your cell phone in your hand or your pocket (or your bra) when it's on. There's plume of RF radiation all around your device and it dissipates the further it gets from the device. Consider a purse or man-bag or a cell phone case with straps or a simple phone leash so you can either dangle it from your wrist or keep it long so it stays away from your tummy and hips--we don't want RF energy there!! If "Anti Radiation Phone Cases" actually worked, we would offer them at Tech Wellness. EMF radiation protection that is guaranteed come only with a Faraday bag that completely blocks signal. Another good idea is to distance yourself from your device. Like smoke from a cigarette, RF radiation dissipates as it gets further and further from the antenna. Carry your phone away from you. 3. If you hold your phone to Facetime, Zoom, watch videos, or scroll social media - Try a phone stand instead. Your body is safer when the wireless energy from your smartphone is at least 8 inches from you. Try this - it's great for preventing Tech Neck as well. 4. Eliminate WiFi and use internet via a wired connection. Instead of a wireless mouse, use a wired mouse. Instead of a wireless keyboard, wse a wired keyboard. Hardwired connections eliminate RF energy from wireless energy. A bonus is that your internet is faster and more secure. It's great because all this hard wiring allows you to turn blue-tooth and WiFi off. Make sure you toggle off the Bluetooth setting and the WiFi settings on your laptop or device. The result: almost no RF radiation! Use this to assure no electro-smog which can occur with some cabling or check out our favorites all in one bundle in our Hard Wire Kit! 5. If you're home just can't exist without WiFi, turn it off whenever you can. Especially at night! Any time the WiFi router is off, it's not sending a signal so there's no RF radiation. Turn it off using a low-tech remote switch so you don't have to come in close contact with the RF energy from the router. You can turn the router off anytime and turn it back on when you need it. 6. Keep your computer and cell phone out of all sleeping areas. Being clear of all EMF radiation makes for a lovely nights rest for you and your family. Instead of awaking to the sounds of your smartphone, we found a lovely EMF free alternative. 7. Find the hidden sources of EMF and disable WiFi and Bluetooth Here are a few places to look: WiFi Printers Laptops Tablets Phones Apple Watch or fitness trackers Smart appliances Smart Meter Bluetooth headphones Home security system Baby monitor Smart TVs 8. Remove your Smart Meter. It's actually a very powerful WiFi router that's consistently pulsing EMF's all day and all night. It could be the strongest EMF source in your home. Call your power company and ask them to switch it out to a non-wireless analog or digital meter. We did this and we noticed a big difference! If you can't remove it, try to cover it with this Smart Meter cover to block up to 98% of the RF. 9. Prioritize a safe baby monitor Turn off the baby monitor anytime you're not using it AND make sure it's at least 15 feet from you and your baby. Try this no-EMF radiation baby monitor set-up. 10. Try a stylus To keep your hands and fingers from being exposed to wireless energy directly, use a stylus when texting or emailing from your device. Too much? Compose in airplane mode: then send when the device is on or enabled. 11. Try to avoid using a phone or computer on a plane, in a car, or on a train. The wireless radiation increases as the device searches for the signal. It can become quite high. Not good for you or anyone around you. You can watch this video demonstrating the magnification of RF radiation when WiFi is accessed in a plane. 12. Find out where they keep the WiFi router when you're choosing your flight seat. Choose a seat as far from it as you can to distance yourself from wireless EMF. 13. A laptop is not for your lap! Even with no WiFi or Bluetooth connection, there are magnetic EMF's oozing from it. At the very least use a thick 12" pillow. Best is on the desk a good 2' from your tummy with a wired mouse and keyboard attached to the laptop. Check out a great folding desk option here! 14. Ditch the AirPods or wireless headphones for a wired option (AirTube Technology is preferred!) The tube of air acts as a buffer between the RF energy coming from the cell phone or smartphone and makes sure none of it gets to your head. Here's the one we use. It works beautifully, plus has a nice long wire for more distance from our device. 15. Be WiFi, cell phone, and Bluetooth aware Not just in your home, but out and about as well. If you see the flashing lights of a WiFi router, know that you're being exposed to less as you move further away. Wifi router boxes or low power Wifi routers can help reduce some of the WiFi radiation in your home or office environment. (Back to Top) What I DO NOT Recommend To Protect You From EMF Radiation I know, the world of EMF Protection is confusing! And now more than ever there are a TON of "EMF Protection" companies trying to sell you their product - but what really works and what doesn't? My EMF Journey began long ago. I've seen all manner of chips, shields, stickers and fabrics along the way that claimed to mitigate EMF and purchased dozens of products to try. There are materials that do in-fact block EMF- they block the natural EMF from the earth as well as the chaotic man-made EMF that leads to the negative health effects. But most materials don't block all EMF and when all the wireless RF/EMF is blocked, it's impossible to get a signal to or from the device. Harmonizers that claim to be EMF protection don't have compelling published peer-reviewed studies to prove their efficacy, though they may enhance the environment. Both the harmonizer and EMF protection/shielding market's are growing. If you're looking to block EMF or shield your home or body from EMF you really must approach harmonizers and shielding with caution. You'll find the details as well as recommendations for using shielding properly in our article, Does EMF Protection Work? There's also a research study that details the how partial shielding from clothing as well as cases can increase EMF with reflection and hot spots. EMF Protection That Isn't Backed by Science: Anti-Radiation Phone Cases or Device Cases - These can make the radiation worse by magnifying it on the edges of what the case is covering. Covering the front of the case does not protect you from the radiation coming from all sides and TOP of the phone. Laptop Shields - As with phone cases, the edge of the laptop shield is oozing EMF. Add to that, in order for the shield to protect your lap, which is usually your legs, the radiation is multiplied on the top of the shield. That means more radiation to your hands, tummy, chest, and face. Anti-Radiation or Shielding Clothing - Clothing with metallic fibers can keep direct radiation exposure off the area that it's covering-but it can also magnify that radiation to other parts of your body in what the new research calls Hot Spots. Also, we really aren't sure about the health mechanism of EMF exposure. Just because one part of you is covered, what's happening to the rest of you? Building Biologist Bill Cadwallader puts it this way: "Which body part isn't important to you?" Shungite - It pains us to see that Shungite is the number one term that comes up when you Google EMF Protection. Shungite is cool and it is beautiful. It's a black stone that was discovered in Karelia Russia and that's why you may see people talk about only trusting Kareilian Shungite. The trouble is that although Shungite does have electrical conductive properties because it actually has carbon and (sometimes) fullerene content. As a matter of fact, It has been confirmed to have shielding capabilities from 10-30GHz, as well as attenuating 50Hz electric fields (Mosin and Ignatov, 2013) THE problem with using it as shielding is that you have to have a lot of it, not just a chunk of it sitting on a table. Shungite can have shielding capabilities IF it COVERED an entire wall or created a large barrier between you and the wireless antenna or transmitter. Shungite, and any crystal by the way, does NOT attract or diffuse EMF. We also have not found discs for phones or necklaces for wireless energy proven to do anything. So stay away from those. We don’t recommend “shielding” gadgets like a microwave cover, because they cannot possibly block all of the EMF. And as far a shielding for your home or personal space, shielding properly is a tricky endeavor. We advise hiring an EMF professional who is an electrician or engineer to help mitigate home EMF exposure. Check our our listing of experts in our Consultants section of Tech Wellness. And, for just what it takes to become "certified" to be an EMF expert, we've got that information too. (Back to Top) LATEST NEWS Each month we update this EMF Guide and give you an update on the latest news and research about how EMF effects your health and wellness. THE LATEST ARTICLE ON EMF CELL PHONE RISK This is one of most important articles written about EMF in years. It comes from ProPublica: an independent, award-winning nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism with moral force. They dig deep into important issues, shining a light on abuses of power and betrayals of public trust — With over 100 journalists, ProPublica has collaborated with 60 minutes and others. Read the ProPublica Article Here You can also look at our Research page to link directly to research and studies about all aspects of being well with technology. In this article, we'll start with the basics. A Special Note from August - Who Do We Look Up To And Trust? Sometimes it's hard to know what to believe online. To be your trusted resource, we consult with some of the world's foremost experts on tech toxins like EMF. Our understanding of man-made electromagnetic radio waves continues to evolve. I encourage you to rely on websites and resources that are informed by trusted scientists and doctors. Dr. George Carlo who led the seminal research study for the wireless industry (his book is featured in our store) and President of the Board of Directors of the International Association of Building Biologists, Larry Gust are the two foremost experts I look to. I also recommend the work of Joel Moskowitz and his site: SafeEMR, Cindy Sage of the often quoted Bioinitiative Report and now Physicians for Safe Technology, Dr. Olle Johansson and The Environmental Health Trust and Ellie Marks and The California Brain Tumor Association whose mission is to safeguard public health. These people, along with the late Martin Blank, are highly regarded experts when it comes to the science of electromagnetic radiation. You can find a nice compilation of EMF science and related policy developments at EMFscientists.org Looking for Certified EMF Education? If you're serious, enroll in the Building Biology Institute. Prepare to spend 400-plus hours learning about all manner of environmental toxins and an additional 120 hours to reach the gold standard of EMR (electromagnetic radiation). Check the background of the people involved in creating the information you're using to make decisions regarding EMF and your health and make sure they're the real deal. There are some great authentic and accurate EMF sites, like emfanalysis.com. It's run by Jeromy Johnson and we have similar backgrounds. There seems to be a lot of interest lately in the topic I've been concerned about for 25 years and though I'm very happy and relieved that so many are now taking this topic seriously--and I'm happy some EMF resources embed Safertech and Tech Wellness videos in their sites-- I'm concerned that you (if you're concerned about wireless radiation and your health) steer clear of "experts" who may be trying to promote items that really don't do what they claim to or entice you to visit their sites so they can sell ads based on high traffic or affiliate with unproven "emf protection". It is a confusing and sometimes scary topic. I keep my earlier videos from 2007 on this site so you can see that my understanding has grown deeply. Please know that I take great pride in not creating fear or misunderstanding in this space and it's my deep desire for you to be healthy and well and live life in balance and safety with technology. I hope I was helpful in furthering your understanding of EMF radiation and the possible consequences of exposure. My desire is for you and your family to have the informed awareness that creates healthy change. Be Well! August (Back to Top) Key Terms: EMF Electromagnetic Fields: (EMF) is defined as: a field of force that consists of both electric and magnetic components, resulting from the motion of an electric charge and containing a definite amount of electromagnetic energy. Electric and magnetic fields radiate from sources of natural and man-made electricity. Also called Electromagnetic Radiation or EMREMF: commonly used to refer to the wireless energy that powers all manner of non-wired digital device antenna and transmittersThe Electromagnetic Spectrum: The electromagnetic (EM) spectrum is the range of all types of EM radiation. It includes frequencies and respective wavelengths including ionizing and non ionizing radiationIonizing Radiation: electromagnetic waves on the high energy end of the electromagnetic spectrum including gamma or X rays: radiation that carrels sufficient energy to detach electrons from atoms or molecules thereby ionizing an atom or molecule. Known to cause cellular damageNon-Ionizing Radiation: refers to any type of electromagnetic radiation that does not carry enough energy to ionize atoms or molecules but instead has only sufficient energy for, the movement of an electron to a higher energy stateSpecific Absorption Rate (SAR): is a measure of the rate at which energy is absorbed per unit mass by a human body when exposed to a radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic field.ItElectromagnetic Hypersensitivity (EHS): also known as Electromagnetic Sensitivity (ES); also known as Electromagnetic Intolerance (EMI), is any sickness, acute or chronic, that is caused by electromagnetic fields (EMF) and electromagnetic radiation (EMR) from common electrical and wireless sources such as cell towers, WiFi, cellphones, smart meters, power lines, appliances and bad home wiring. EHS is a condition affecting put to 10% of the population Inverse-square law and it states that a physical quantity is inversely proportional to the square of the distance from the source. What that means to you and me is this: If you double the distance from your devices wireless transmitter or antenna, you'll be exposed to 75% less radiation as the signal dissipates. EMF dissapates with distance! Keep in mind, the opposite is true as well, exposure increases quickly with proximity. (Back to Top)

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Published: 08/02/21Updated: 10/31/23 Nobody Is Talking About the EMF Radiation Coming From Your Apple Watch. Is it Safe? But it's so small! How can that be a problem? Apple says that the transmitters in the Apple Watch are smaller than an iPhone, but we've shown that the radiation is significant--you can see for yourself in the demonstration videos below. Your Apple Watch Exposes You to EMF Radiation From Cellular, WiFi and Bluetooth. Just Like Your Smartphone. It's especially significant when you consider that most people wear their watches pretty much ALL. THE. TIME. So day after day, week after week, year after year, your body is being exposed to radiation that has been proven to have biological effects. And like sun exposure, EMF exposure is cumulative. So some scientists think that Apple Watch exposure over time may be worse than a phone. So yeah... If you're a dedicated Apple Watch wearer, let that settle in for a second. Does that mean that the radiation is hurting people? We have had a number of reports from people who have linked wearing their watch to trouble sleeping, headaches and anxiety. Yes, Apple watches are extraordinary! They are fitness trackers, heart rate monitors, and they connect to the Apple health app. But even some Apple users say the watch does not make them feel good. Look on Apple's own user forums, you'll see people complaining of migraines, nausea and ringing in the ears. And this is really interesting - if you Google "Apple Watch Causes" look what auto-fills to show you what others have searched for: Apple Watch Causes Rash Apple Watch Causes Cancer Apple Watch Causes Anxiety Apple Watch Causes Burns Apple Watch Causes Arm Pain Apple Watch Causes Wrist Pain Apple Watch Causes Tingle Apple Watch Causes Stress Apple Watch Causes Debilitating Migraines When you think about it, it's amazing that it's been estimated that Apple has sold over 100 million watches, in recent years, more than every other manufacturer combined. Many of These Symptoms Are a Sign of EMF Sensitivity Syndrome When you have a collection of symptoms that are brought on by a wireless item, it's called EMF Sensitivity Syndrome. The condition was first called "Screen Dermatitis" when a research paper by world renowned Professor Olle Johansson came out it 1994. You can find the research here. Take a listen to my podcast with Olle. He's really interesting and he's the man who knows what's happening when it comes to what EMF wireless radiation can do to us and our environment. My friend Robert noticed he had symptoms of EMF Sensitivity Syndrome from his Fitbit. Watch our the video below. A couple of weeks after this, he took off his Fitbit and stopped experiencing the physical anxiety that he was feeling. The main thing is that since this was first discovered 30 years ago, EMF radiation exposure has increased wildly for all of us. I have EMF Sensitivity Syndrome and when I was first diagnosed, it was estimated that between 1% and 3% of the population had it. Now the estimates have grown between 7% and 10%. That's because just like a lot of allergies or sensitivities, the more exposure you have to the allergen or the thing you're sensitive to, the more your body starts to let you know. My recommendation is if you have any of these symptoms, try avoiding any and all wireless devices for a few days and see if you feel better. I know - avoiding wireless isn't so easy these days. The most important thing you can do is know where the wireless is! Here's a video that shows why I keep a meter handy. Check your Apple Watch and see the radiation for yourself with this SAFE & SOUND PRO METER!! All these symptoms are similar to what people report when exposed to all different kinds of EMFs. You can read more about it in our big Tech Wellness EMF Protection Guide. Recently, U.S. State Department employees have reported very similar, but much, much worse symptoms that have been dubbed "Havana Syndrome" after they have been exposed to what is believed to be a "Directed Energy Weapon"--and those weapons are firing microwave energy--EMFs. The really good news is, as we've been saying for years, distance is your friend when it comes to EMFs. So you can always keep the source of the EMF far enough away from you to minimize the impact to your beautiful body. After you see the video demonstration below, you may want to slip that watch off! See How Much EMF Radiation An Apple Watch Emits And How Far You Should Be Away From It In this demonstration, we show the EMF from a friend's Apple Watch and compare it to radiation coming from the iPhone. The ONLY Way to know EMF radiation is there, that it's happening, that the invisible waves are in fact touching your body, is with an EMF meter. This one is the absolute finest, calibrated and certified (and if you ask me, worth the price) because it does it all! See the amount of EMF radiation AND colored lights from green to red letting you know if you're getting a Slight to Extreme amount of radiation. Why Aren't Apple Watches Safe? Since I'm especially sensitive to wireless radiation, I have always recommended keeping cellphones out of your hands and pockets. But, did you know that even the state of California advises keeping your smartphone away from your body? So, it follows that putting an Apple Watch with the same functionality of a smartphone directly against your body is not a smart thing to do because we are absorbing the absolute maximum amount of radiation. We know that RF radiation exposure in the near-field drops nicely when we are around 8 to 10 inches away from our smartphones. So, if you're using an Apple Watch with Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity, your body is way too close a source of RF radiation and is being exposed to this man-made electromagnetic radiation in an intense and direct way. Does Your Oura Ring Give Off EMF Radiation? Our Video Shows How Much and How To Turn It Off! So What is EMF Radiation? If you found this article chances are you're wondering, What's an EMF? EMF's are electric and magnetic fields that are invisible (but very real) energy and come from, or “radiate” from, sources of natural and man-made electricity. In physics, EMF is defined as a field of force that consists of both electric and magnetic components, resulting from the motion of an electric charge and containing a definite amount of electromagnetic energy. Basically, if it has an electrical component, it has EMF associated with it or emanating from it. Thunderstorms and the earth's magnetic field are examples of naturally occurring EMF. The unnatural, man-made EMF comes from things like electric blankets, power lines, wiring, appliances, computers, everything wireless, including Bluetooth, Airpods, WiFi, Cell towers, smart meters, smartphones, any wireless item you have. Just one more environmental toxin for your body to deal with... That's how I like to define it - a Tech Toxin. So the same way I avoid non-organic food, plastics, toxic cleaning supplies and unfiltered drinking water, I avoid EMF so my body has the opportunity to thrive. So many people are in LOVE with their Apple watch! I get it. The ease and connectivity are awesome, but Tech Wellness wonders if the risks may simply not be worth the convenience. Because of researching wireless radiation for many years now, I know the impact that significant exposure to EMF radiation can have on health and well-being. Scroll down for a deep dive on EMF and the potential risks including cancer. Our Favorite Tips to Avoid EMF: TECH WELLNESS TIP: Never put your cell phone up to your head or use wireless headphones like AirPods! Instead, text, talk using speakerphone, OR use my favorite anti-radiation airtube headphones. Important EMF protection starts with anti-radiation shielded wires, then continues to a hollow, clear air tube and completes with super-comfy earbuds. Toss those Airpods for the safer options! TECH WELLNESS TIP: Ditch the wireless watch as much as you can. Less is best! If you're using it as fitness tracker, try this Fitbit Alternative that lets you disable bluetooth! TECH WELLNESS TIP: Remember how we talked about reducing your overall exposure to EMF? Your smartphone is a major source of EMF in your life because it's your most personal possession. It's rarely more than 10 feet away from most people. But you can beautifully reduce your exposure by carrying your smartphone in a Faraday bag. That prevents all RF radiation from getting out--and getting in. By the way, don't waste your money on so called "Anti Radiation or EMF Protection Cases" and Anti-radiation chips. The FCC warns they're scams and I don't use or recommend them either. Try one of these options instead: TECH WELLNESS TIP: It's important to limit your EMF exposure, especially while your body is recuperating while you sleep. An easy way to do this is by turning off the WiFi when you aren't using it. We love this handy WiFi Kill Switch that turn your WiFi off in one click from up to 100 ft away. Here are commons symptoms of exposure: Chronic headaches Excessive fatigue Feeling stressed or "wired" Trouble sleeping through the night Tingling skin sensations Buzzing or static feeling in the brain Ringing ears Unexplained rashes or hives Body pain Weakened immunity Hormonal imbalances that don't respond to treatment If you wear an Apple Watch or Fitbit and notice any of these symptoms, you may want to try an easy self-evaluation. Try going without wearing it and avoiding contact with other wireless devices. If you feel better or symptoms improve, you may want to consider re-thinking the inclusion of a wireless wearable in your daily routine. If you do notice Fitbit radiation symptoms and you're interested in EMF protection or in getting a meter of your own, see the body collection in our Tech Wellness store. We offer only items we actually use--and love! Also, I'm really excited our team found a fitness tracker with bluetooth that you can turn off. So you can track steps, heart rate, distance and more, without radiation! We think it's a great Fitbit alternative. And what about serious diseases like cancer? The Background on EMF Radiation & Cancer I started looking into the “energy effect” over 25 years ago, simply trying to identify what I was feeling. At about the same time, major research on the topic was underway. To date, the Wireless Technology Research or WTR remains the most seminal work on the topic of adverse health effects and cell phone use. The WTR was founded in 1993 by CTIA back when it was known as US Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association, but now this trade organization just goes by CTIA and represents the U.S Wireless Communications Industry. EMF Radiation and Cancer Dr. George Carlo headed this research project which resulted in the findings of genetic damage to human blood, increased risk of brain neuroepithelial tumors in those who use cell phones on the side of the head where their tumors were found, as well as increased risk of acoustic neuroma with increasing minutes of phone use. Other research around the world followed and then in 2011, the World Health Organization classified RF exposure as a Group 2B possible carcinogen. This was big news! In fact, I did a video recap of it back then to explain what that means. I've been doing EMF measurement videos on cell phones and mobile phones since 2000 because I wanted to show people the "energy waves" that can't be seen, felt, or touched. In many of the videos, I talk about my belief that the energy coming from this Smartphone or that Bluetooth speaker negatively effects the energy of my body or that I feel this energy isn't interacting with my body's energy in a good way. Since we're electrical in nature and we now know our brains respond to the fields of energy, we can make the connection between how man-made EMFs might possibly be messing with our bodies by interfering with our natural bio-electromagnetic functions. Because radio frequency or RF energy power has come on strong in the last 35 years and is increasingly used in more areas of our life every single day, our main focus is reducing your exposure from wireless sources. We advocate what’s referred to as the Precautionary Principle. Basically, this means that because there’s so much research saying the energy that powers our cellphones (RF radiation) could be causing health concerns including tumors and cancer, then we ought to take care when using our cell phones and all devices that emit RF and use them mindfully. For years we've seen study after study showing how wireless energy can effect our health. I know it effects me—I get headaches, anxiety, and tingling. Research points to possible effects that range from infertility to cancer (in some cases and for some people). If you start digging into, you'll quickly find that the news is pretty scary--frankly, I don't like to think about it. Symptoms of Exposure to Smart Meter Radiation by Dr. Ronald Powell is a study of 400+people that shows sleep disruption, headaches, ringing or buzzing in the ears, fatigue, loss of concentration as well as memory and learning ability, and dizziness and disorientation at the top of the symptom list. Epidemiologist, Tech Wellness Expert, and author, Dr. George Carlo has been studying this type of EMF RF (radio frequency energy) for decades and he tells us, "The health effects aspect is complicated. There is now no doubt scientifically that radio waves carrying information trigger some type of biological response in almost everyone exposed. However, what happens after the triggering is variable. For some people, the triggering causes debilitating biological cascades that manifest as EHS, other symptoms and frankly, disease." Millions of people rely on Wikipedia for every imaginable kind of information--but in the case of Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity (EHS) they are doing the people who have it a big dis-service. Here's what they claim: "It's a claimed sensitivity to electromagnetic fields to which negative symptoms are attributed. EHS has no scientific basis and is not a recognized medical diagnosis."Tech Wellness has curated and included hundreds of studies reporting biological effects from exposure to RF radiation. Here's one example: A European study from 2015 showed that heavy cellphone use for over ten years correlated to a double risk of brain cancer. Even more alarming, kids who begin using cell phones as teenagers had a four to five times higher chance of being diagnosed with brain cancer. How the heck did this happen? How did we get to the point where cellphones are everywhere and wireless energy now blankets the world without doing all the research first? We should've known the potential hazards before putting the devices on the market. Our public policy and science expert Dr. George Carlo explains how the cell phone industry was able to get this technology to market before it was properly tested. His book, Cellphones: Invisible Hazards in the Wireless Age details industry corruption and how research about health impacts have been suppressed for years. So, when it comes to wireless RF, is there a safe level? Tech Wellness is your trusted resource. Our research section is a good place to start if you’re really curious about what scientists are finding out about our beautiful bodies and wireless energy. Also, the makers of the Apple cellphones and watches we love to use actually do reference RF energy in their manuals. They even talk about a SAFE distance from their products! Our research section has links to the iPhone 8, MacBook, Apple Watch And Samsung manuals. Here's a sample. “During testing, Apple Watch radios are set to their highest transmission levels and placed in positions that simulate use against the head, with 10mm separation, and on the wrist with no separation. When placing the Apple Watch near your face, keep at least 10mm of separation to ensure exposure levels remain at or below the as-tested levels.” Apple advises that the watch stays 1/2 an inch away from your face so levels don't go above the "tested" levels. Hmmmmm... Here's more of what Apple has to say from the Apple website: Apple Watch has been tested and meets applicable limits for radio frequency (RF) exposure. Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) refers to the rate at which the body absorbs RF energy. SAR limits depend on whether Apple Watch is used against the head or on the wrist. In some countries, the SAR limit is 1.6 watts per kilogram averaged over 1 gram of tissue for use against the head and 4.0 watts per kilogram averaged over 10 grams of tissue for use on the wrist. In other countries, the SAR limit is 2.0 watts per kilogram averaged over 10 grams of tissue for use against the head and 4.0 watts per kilogram averaged over 10 grams of tissue for use on the wrist. During testing, Apple Watch radios are set to their highest transmission levels and placed in positions that simulate use against the head, with 10 mm separation, and on the wrist, with no separation. When placing Apple Watch near your face, keep at least 10 mm of separation to ensure exposure levels remain at or below the as-tested levels. Although this device has been tested to determine SAR in each band of operation, not all bands are available in all areas. Bands are dependent on your service provider’s wireless networks. One of the largest European telecom providers put a warning in their recent manual for their WiFi router: "Avoid placing your Speedport router in immediate proximity to bedrooms, children's rooms, living rooms (means also common rooms or lounges) in order to keep the exposure to electromagnetic fields as low as possible." At Tech Wellness, we believe the least amount of exposure is the safest. For expert analysis of how much RF radiation exposure is too much - look here! Our meters measure levels of power density of the electromagnetic waves, not biological effects. We use the meters to visualize the wireless energy so that we are aware that we are being exposed. Being EHS, I take good care of myself—but I need to be mindful of the power density level of the wireless RF energy and the amount of time I'm exposed because EMR is like a pollutant, allergen, or toxin to my body and I sometimes begin to feel symptoms. Are you sensitive to wireless energy? Dr. Carlo explains, "Some people are being adversely effected but don't know it because they confuse common symptoms like headaches, anxiety, being short-tempered, dizziness, sleep problems, weight-gain, and low energy with other things in life and don't connect it to wireless devices and the infrastructure. Still other people have developed adaptive responses so they are not functionally impaired at all. It's important for people to become informed so that they can figure out where they fit and then take steps accordingly." Like with any environmental assault, a healthy immune system helps. Dr. Carlo points out, "It's not possible to eliminate all of the RF that is around us; it is always a race between damage and compensation. One thing that advances compensation is a healthy lifestyle and exercise." DNA is the genetic material that makes us who we are and defines how our bodies operate. Mutations in DNA are believed to be an initial step in the creation of cancer cells in the body.Another review of 16 studies done over a period of time concluded that risk of developing a brain tumor on the same side of the head as our typical cell phone use was increased nearly 2.5 times.Yet another study conducted in Israel determined that cell phone users who were using their phone more than 20 hours a month had nearly double the chance of developing cancers in the salivary gland. If you want to detect the RF wireless energy in your life, here's a simple easy meter to make sure you and your home are at safe levels. It's FUN, it's INTERESTING and it's very HELPFUL for avoiding it. Tech Wellness only sells meters that are CALIBRATEDso you can be sure they are accurate! Meters don't measure SAR, they measure the power density of the radio frequency waves. SAR is the amount of energy (measured in heat) that the body absorbs. What can you do about Apple Watch radiation? As we mentioned earlier, go ahead and try the symptom test. If you notice any of the RF radiation exposure sensitivity symptoms, please try removing the Apple Watch and see if that helps. If you're concerned about the results of research studies on EMF exposure and health effects, avoid using the Apple Watch as much as possible. I can tell you for certain that I would never wear an Apple Watch, a Fitbit. or any other wireless wearable. Be Well!!

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