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EMF: Electromagnetic fields and Protection Tips

A Funny Thing Happened

Not long ago, I was riding bike on a trail near my house family. I was deeply engrossed in possible topics for articles downloadable from our healing Tools natural site.

The track is about 20 miles long. Three to four miles of power lines running through large amounts on the road. Suddenly, I realized – the subject of my next article. EMF! This general buzz coming from the power lines just above me. No, I could not see the field of energy emanating from the lines, but I'm sure I could feel that I was going through an area that was not comfortable. Then I remembered usually picked up my pace a bit when I came to this stretch of the route, probably by a sense of self-preservation.

Try not to overreact, I remember thinking: "Hey, what you can not see will not hurt you … right?" I thought a little more, then got the hell out'a there!

In recent years I have speculated on the number of artificial energy sources – sources of EMF, or electromagnetic fields – that fill our environment. I, perhaps like you, to question how safe places like the route of power lines are, despite obvious signs of damage. Here is where I come down on the issue of EMF. Just my opinion, but based on a growing body of evidence and many hours of research in depth.

A little about CEM

As a child, I remember learning that our Sun, Earth and other bodies naturally radiate electromagnetic energy of different frequencies and intensities. Perhaps you have experienced low electromagnetic frequencies generated by a lightning storm – you can feel the thunder.

Our sun is a natural source of EMF. We says using sunscreen to protect ourselves from UV radiation. The Northern Lights are actually solar radiation collide with gases in Earth's atmosphere. Without protection of the atmosphere that would be bombarded with harmful, far more intense and potentially deadly radiation.

But these are natural sources of radiation electromagnetic and there is only so much we can do about it. What about new forms of artificially generated radiation? Modern technology has introduced a number of new sources of electromagnetic radiation.

Some estimates suggest that at present humanity is subjected to between 100 and 200 million times more electromagnetic radiation than our distant ancestors. One hundred to 200 million times more! How is it possible to be good for us? Sources? These high-voltage lines that I mentioned earlier, but also computers, TV, radio towers, cell phones and microwave ovens, to name a few.

A recognized authority on the subject of EMF, Robert O. Becker, in his book "Cross Currents" (Pg.188), "We have now reached almost a state that has been the entire electromagnetic spectrum of frequencies was filled by men. Our range of electric power systems (opera) at 50 or 60 times per second (50-60 Hz) just above the highest natural frequency of 30 Hz Our microwave beams operate in billions of times per second and achieves even closer frequencies of a billion visible light cycle. We have filled the previously empty electromagnetic spectrum between these two extremes with artificial radiation had never before existed on Earth. And we did it in less than eighty years. "

Here's the problem.

We are the guinea pigs! In a regard, we have been hired in silence to participate in an ongoing experiment that long-term impact us so that we can only imagine. Only through the concern open to individuals and groups is the question of what many call "electropollution" has brought to the forefront.

According to Becker, there is increasing body of scientific evidence showing that exposure to electromagnetic fields results in significant human-induced alterations in physiology and function of living organisms. The potential risks to human health, he says, are well documented.

In his book "The Body Electric" (Pg.327) Becker says, "Three dangers overshadow all the other electromagnetic fields. The first has been conclusively proven: ELF electromagnetic fields vibrate at about 30 to 100 Hz, although weaker than the earth's field, interfere with the signals that keep our biological cycles properly timed, chronic stress and affected the outcome disease resistance. Second, the available evidence strongly suggests that the regulation of growth processes cell is affected by electropollution, increased cancer rates and cause serious reproductive problems. Electromagnetic weapons constitute a third class of hazards weather manipulation resulted in an apprentice-level sorcerer's ignorance. "

So, what are the consequences?

Let's look at what is known. All electrical devices around us – office equipment, computers and other devices that are plugged into a socket wall – they all operate at a frequency of 60Hz. Major power lines that cover more than 500,000 miles across the United States operate at 60Hz. Studies show that these 60 Hz frequency (ELF, extremely low frequency) have harmful effects on all life forms of life. These frequencies are suspected of contributing to cause depression, or even suicide, psychosis, cancer, leukemia and a number of other physical and mental problems. Scientific evidence also indicates these frequencies can influence in our genetic material during cell division, possibly related to chronic exposure to the origins of cancer (Becker, top).

Then there are the devices that operate at the other end of the electromagnetic spectrum, like our cell phones. Cell phones use microwave ranging billions of times per second. What are the long-term effects of the use of devices that operate at billions of times per second? We simply do not know. This is an area that is much less understood.

What can we do to protect ourselves?

This is what I do and do not. Again, this is what I think and believe based on credible scientific evidence and hundreds of hours of research. Follow your conscience.

• Do not place electric clock radio in the vicinity of the head.

• Minimize all electrical devices in his bedroom.

• If you sleep with a blanket electrical switch before you get in bed and unplug it when I never get to keep on while sleeping.

• Avoid water bed heaters.

• Sit at least arms length away from your computer.

• Stand behind the aircraft when running – microwave, electric stove, all of them.

• Returning the largest TV screen the more you should sit (hand held meters will readily available EMF test will help determine how far you should be).

• Keep at least ½ mile away from the TV or radio towers.

• Avoid long conversations on cell phones and always use a headset (over two minutes has shown alterations in brain electrical activity during at least 1 hour. after use.)

• Do not use your cell phone on your belt or pocket while it is on (still absorption radiation)

• Use a landline instead of your cell phone whenever possible.

• Limit time spent under the fluorescent lights (which produce magnetic fields much more diverse compared to incandescent bulbs.

• Before buying a house I have tried high levels of EMF.

• Consider the possibility of grounding the house wiring.

• Use protective devices have been tested in areas where there is greater exposure to EMF (workplace, home, vehicle).

In the meantime … … …

We are only beginning to understand how electromagnetic fields affect living organisms. A knowledge harder and broader knowledge necessary for help us make good decisions and ensure a secure future for generations to come. We continue to see the latest advances in technology have outpaced the research being done to warn us of potential dangers. Most people are still enjoying the comforts of new technologies, but never think about the consequences use.

The decision to use or not use of these new devices and how often or long use is individual. I am willing to let the endless new EMC sources of their way to my house, my car, my clothes and my workspace without questioning and limit my exposure. For my money, no exposure and exposure limited is the way forward. Until there is uniform guidelines based on scientific evidence about how hard and how long they are safe for each type of device, I choose to do without or with less.

It's time to stop allowing ourselves to be guinea pigs. It's time we start to insist that those elected or appointed to protect to do their job. It's time to know what is and is not happening to us after hours, days, weeks, months and years of exposure.

Lec 8 | MIT 7.014 Introductory Biology, Spring 2005