Exposure to electromagnetic fields, or EMF, has been known to cause a variety of adverse biologic effects. EMF dangers have been the topic of several studies, and these studies will continue in order to understand the effects of cordless phone radiation, laptop radiation, and other radiation-producing devices.
There are a number of mental, emotional, and physiological issues that can potentially result from EMF exposure:
- Concentration difficulties
- Decreased sperm viability
- Headaches
- Hyperactivity
- Irritation
- Neurological problems
- Sleep issues
In addition to the above, there has also been around a 30% increase in brain tumors of an “unknown nature” since 2008. This has not been noted in the National Cancer Registry, however.
In 2010, a study was conducted with children and adolescents. As a result of this study, it was determined that EMF exposure on a short-term basis caused issues for these chilren in school. These issues included concentration difficulties, headaches, and irritableness.
In a 2012 study conducted on physiological stressors on cells, it was determined that the effects of chronic EMF exposure continue after 1.5 years.
In a 2012 study that examined the effects of Wi-Fi level laptop exposure on sperm viability, it was determined that after only four hours, sperm had decreased viability.
In a study that examined the effects on children whose mothers used cell phones while pregnant, it was found that these children had more of the following issues:
- Emotional problems: 25%
- Hyperactivity: 35%
- Conduct problems: 49%
- Peer problems: 34%
A national study was conducted with adults between the ages of 81-to-91. This study examined the effects of short-term exposure to GSM phone radiation within this age group which reported the following issues:
- Concentration problems
- Headaches
- Neurological problems
- Sleep issues
It has also been found that EMF can affect cells at a lower level than with conventional heating. In fact, it has been determined that these levels are a billion times lower. Furthermore, there can be bio-effects within the initial minutes of using a cell or cordless phone.
In 2007, it was concluded that EMF public safety limits continued to be insufficient. In the interests of protecting public health, it was agreed that new, biologically-based limits needed to be determined.
What can be done to protect against EMF dangers? There are a variety of available options for EMF blockers and EMF shielding:
- Cell phone radiation blocker
- Laptop radiation shield
- Microwave oven shielding
- Room shield
Given that cell phone and laptop usage is unlikely to decrease, it’s important to protect against cordless phone radiation as well as Wi-Fi radiation. More.
