Modern gadgets do make our life easier but there is a downside too...
Modern life
& technology goes hand in hand. In today’s
world Information & Communication technology has become a necessity in our
life, like all the other modern amenities for day to day living. It is impossible
to imagine a life without modern gadgets for they have a profound impact on our
society.
In this age of information, Wifi has become an indispensable
tool in our life. It enables us to
connect to the area network wherever we go, moreover wireless internet router
can be connected to many devices at the same time like laptop, tablet, ipad and
mobile phones without being physically wired to network which makes it a convenient
tool for office & home use, to access internet for work, research or
entertainment.
Cause of concern. Do we know that all the gadgets which
operate through Wifi & Wifi router itself are a potential source of
environmental pollution??.....Yes, I am referring to Radio frequency (RF) &
Electro-magnetic field (EMF) radiation. Wifi modem uses EMF to send signals to
all the devices connected to it. These radiations are not perceived by our
sensory system (because they are not visible or audible to humans), are
ubiquitously present in our environment. Wireless network system and various electronic
devices are major source of this ever increasing environmental pollution. These
radiations not only permeate our surroundings but they very much INVADE us.
Generally,
we are concerned about rising pollutants in air, water and food but we are
oblivious to the fact that our personal space is polluted too. It’s really
scary to think that we are constantly exposed to the EMF whether we are at
home, workplace, commuting or at shopping mall. So, should we be concerned
about this danger lurking in our personal space?
Undoubtedly, YES. A group of environmental scientists,
researchers & public health policy professionals worldwide are engaged in
various scientific studies to document bio-effects and adverse health effects of
non-ionizing radiations including microwave, RF/EMF, ELF (extremely low frequency).
Scientists are concerned about potential EMF health risks. There is a considerable
evidence and research from various scientific experts throughout the world that
exposure to microwave radiation from wireless devices; Wi-Fi, smart meters and
cell towers can have an adverse impact on normal functioning of human
physiology.
Possible EMF
health risks/Common list of electromagnetic radiation symptoms. There has been a sharp rise in unspecific, often
stress-related health problems. Physicians are often confronted with nonspecific
complaints without clearly identifiable cause. Long term exposure to radiofrequency/EMF radiations can
present as any of the following symptoms:
·
Headache
·
Sleep troubles
·
Chronic fatigue
·
Dizziness
·
Visual disorders
·
Difficulty in concentration
·
Behavioral problem in children
·
Depression
·
Memory problem
·
Palpitation
·
Tinnitus (ringing in the ear)
·
Nose bleed
·
Rashes
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Burning skin
·
Weak immune system
·
Miscarriage or inability to conceive
etc., phew…a long list indeed
So, the message to take home is that we have got to protect ourselves.
Stay Protected. Rapid change & advancement in
technology bring forth whole new array of gizmos & devices to add comfort
to our life which we gladly adopt for sake of convenience. Modern gadgets do make our life easier but
there is a downside too. My whole idea to write this blog is to help educate
people & share some facts about the possible EMF health risks. Sometimes we
are slow to recognize danger when it is not apparent. Science may take it’s own
time to finally conclude that EMF does pose serious health risks. Since we all
know that, “Prevention is better than cure”. Wouldn’t it be wise to take proactive
precautionary measures to protect our health & that of our families from this
invisible enemy called Electro-pollution???
Do share your views or if you do suffer from any of
these symptoms, write to me.
Keep reading,.. my upcoming blog….How to
protect yourself from EMF onslaught?
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