How to prevent EMF radiation health risks

It is estimated that our generation's exposure to Electromagnetic radiation has grown exponentially in the last 50 to 60 years.

Electromagnetic fields associated with electricity and communication technology called ELF (extremely low frequency) and radiofrequency respectively, have grown 

Electro-pollution in Modern world

tremendously in the past fifty years or so. Plethora of modern household gadgets, electrical wiring, wireless devices, Wi-Fi routers, smart meters are key sources of these artificial electromagnetic radiations. Worldwide environmental scientists and health professionals are concerned about this ever rising EMF radiation and health consequences. There is substantial evidence to prove that long-term exposure to EMF radiations can have an adverse impact on human health. 

Electromagnetic fields ubiquitously present in our environment are not perceived by our sensory system because they are not visible or audible.

Sources of Emf radiation at home

   We can’t escape technology because we love our gizmos and are so dependent on modern life gadgets which make our life so much easier. Hence, it is imperative to practice some preventive measures to safeguard us and the future generation from this electromagnetic radiation onslaught.

Here are few tips to bring down the daily dosage of electromagnetic radiation we receive from mobile phones and WiFi system:

1.  Be a responsible cell phone user:  do not use your mobile phone for a longer duration, try to keep your calls short, or send a text instead. The reason being that 30 minutes of mobile phone usage a day results in 11,000 minutes a year of cell phone radiation. The amount of radiation is appalling!

2. Always use a speaker and hold the phone as far as possible from your head.

3. Don't carry a mobile phone switched on in a pocket.

Constant exposure to mobile phone radiation 

 As long as your cell phone is on, it emits radiation continually (to you and everyone around you within 6 to 8 feet), even when you are not making a call. So, that means your reproductive organs are being irradiated every moment you carry your cell in a trouser pocket. Scientific studies indicate that electromagnetic radiation can have a detrimental effect on the sperm and semen in men.  Similarly, it may affect the normal ovarian function in women too. However, one can significantly reduce the EMF radiation exposure from the Mobile phone with a special phone case.

4. Don't keep a mobile phone in your bra

5. Pregnant women should limit usage as much as possible and ideally switch off the phone or put it on airplane mode, when not in use.

6. Use a wired baby monitor instead of the popular wireless one to reduce EMF exposure to your baby.

7. Hold the phone correctly while in use

You will do your brain a huge favour by holding the mobile phone correctly while making a call. If you cover a large area of the phone with your hand, you reduce its ability to send or receive signals. The phone consequently transmits stronger radiation to compensate, thereby increasing your exposure to emf radiation. As mentioned earlier, try using the speaker-phone.

8. Never sleep with your mobile phone under the pillow.

   

 Put it on an airplane mode in the night. Ideally, all devices like cordless phone, mobile phone, laptop, and kindle etc. should be kept outside your bedroom.

9. Replace cordless "DECT" phones with corded versions as they emit powerful microwave continually.

10.  If you have Wi-Fi at home remember to turn it off at night.

One can start with these simple yet effective ways to reduce the daily electromagnetic radiation exposure to self and children.

To your good health...