How to Distinguish
How do we distinguish between good and bad Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs)? Researchers once thought EMFs, especially very low frequency and extremely low frequency EMFs, were safe because they were of such low strength as compared to other forms of radiation, such as those from a nuclear reactor or X-ray. However, as technology increases and people continue to use more electronic devices, some researchers suspect that EMFs are contributing to a subtle assault on people’s immune systems and overall health.
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Electromagnetic fields (EMFs) are present everywhere in our environment but are low in intensity and invisible to the human eye. Electric fields that create magnetic fields are produced by the local build-up of electrical charges in the atmosphere associated with thunderstorm. The earth’s magnetic field causes a compass needle to orient in a North-South direction and is used by birds and fish for navigation.
Electric fields are measured in units of volts per meter or V/m. Magnetic fields are measured in milli-Gauss or mG. The field is always strongest near the source and diminishes as you move away from the source.
Science teaches that all energy is electromagnetic in nature. Our bodies and its individual organs radiate their own EMFs and our trillion cells communicate via electromagnetic frequencies. Disruption of electromagnetic energy in cells causes impaired cell metabolism, which leads to disease.
Harmful man-made EMFs
Because Electromagnetic Fields, especially very low frequency and extremely low frequency EMFs, are of such low strength as compared to other forms of radiation (as from nuclear reactors or X-Ray machines), researchers once thought they were safe. But now, as technology continues to grow and people are virtually surrounded by electronic devices, some researchers suspect EMFs are contributing to a subtle attack on people’s immune systems and overall health.
We are surrounded by stress-producing electromagnetic fields. These fields are generated by electrical wiring in our homes and offices, from televisions, computers, and video terminals, microwave ovens, overhead lights, power lines, and the hundreds of motors that can generate higher-than-normal Gauss strengths. The balance of the human organism can easily be negatively affected by electromagnetic changes in the environment, and an unbalanced body is more susceptible to disease. EMFs interact with living systems, affecting enzymes related to cell division and multiplication, growth regulation, and regulation of the sleep hormone melatonin (controlled by the pineal gland metabolism.)
Cumulative exposure – hour after hour, day after day – to EMFs is of the greatest concern. Ordinary household appliances tend to generate larger cumulative EMF exposures than power lines, as most people do not live close enough to power lines to be dramatically affected by their EMFs. The same cannot be said of kitchen appliances, computers, televisions, cell phones, and even electric outlets (especially if it’s directly behind the headboard of a bed). Though EMFs from appliances drop off at a distance of about 16 feet, people are generally much nearer than that to the source of the electromagnetic field – typically 18 inches from computers, a few feet from televisions, and practically no distance from cell phones.
The first study to establish a direct link between EMFs and cancer came in 1979 from the University of Colorado. Two epidemiologists, Nancy Wertheimer, Ph.D., and Ed Leeper, Ph.D., found that children who had been exposed to high-voltage lines in their early childhood had two to three times higher than normal rise of developing cancer, especially leukemia.
In 1987, a large-scale study conducted by the New York State Department of health confirmed Dr. Wertheimer’s findings, and added that the EMFs from the high-voltage power lines also affected the neurohormones of the brain. Various studies have since shown a link between electromagnetic fields and an increased incidence of heart disease, high blood pressure, Alzheimer’s disease, headaches, sexual dysfunction, and blood disorders – the latter including a 50 percent increase in white blood cell count.
Beneficial man made EMFs
These are specifically designed frequencies, applied in controlled ways to have more natural and beneficial actions to the body. For clinical or home use there are devices available for pulsed electromagnetic field therapy. Research has shown that specific pulsed electromagnetic fields in low frequency and intensity (gauss) range increase oxygenation to the blood, improve circulation and cell metabolism. Results include sound sleep, pain relief, reduced inflammation, improved energy levels, enhanced tissue and bone healing, Etc.
Because of these effects in the body, daily use of beneficial EMFs supports healthy aging. EMFs have been use extensively for decades in many conditions and medical disciplines, and results can be seen in animals as well as humans.
Beneficial man made EMFs are biologically identical to the frequencies created by the cells, organs, bone and tissues of the body. Delivered to the body by the magnetic fields, they are noninvasive and nontoxic.
Research has shown that pulsed electromagnetic field frequencies increase oxygenation to the blood, improve circulation and cell metabolism. Results include sound sleep, pain relief, reduced inflammation, improved energy levels, enhanced tissue and bone healing, etc. Visit my PRODUCT REVIEW section to hear/read more about specific devices that provide beneficial EMFs.
How to protect from bad EMFs (also called: Electrosmog)
Although we can’t see, hear, or feel it, Electrosmog is found throughout nature and all living things. While it is difficult to avoid in our daily live, we can certainly diminish exposure and even shield ourselves from it. Remember, EMFs go through doors and walls!
You have to know where the sources of EMFs are in your everyday world and how strong these sources are. Is there wiring in the wall behind your bed that you don’t even know about? Is the vaporizer emitting strong fields in the baby’s room? How much EMFs are you and your family getting from the power lines in the street? Get a meter and test the areas where you spend time.
There are simple solutions like taking appropriate distance from these EMF sources. For example move your bed away from the EMF hot source and use an ear piece for your cell phone. If distance is not an option than put proper shielding in place or try to turn of or even throw out electrical appliances that you can do without! Read more…
