In the year 1997, less than 10 out of every 100 people owned a cell phone. By the year 2014, more than 95 of every 100 people carried a phone with them at all times. In addition this, the number of cell phone towers across the world have grown exponentially to support the 900% growth in cell phone usage.
While the enormous leaps in technology that we’ve experienced in the last 20 years has opened advancements in every aspect of life, our increased exposure to electromagnetic radiation has reached alarming levels. In fact, studies show that young children are exposed to at least 1,000 times higher rates of electromagnetic radiation (EMF)now than they were 20 years ago.
The impact of having such a sharp increase in EMF exposure on our health is evident in hundreds of health studies across the world. In May of 2015, an alliance of nearly 200 scientists called upon the United Nations and the World Health Organization for greater oversight and protection from radiation associated with wireless technology, microwaves, computers, and other electronics.
What is Electromagnetic Radiation?
Electromagnetic radiation (EMF) is energy in the form of light particles (or photons) that radiate from an electrical pulse. EMF levels that radiate from household appliances have longer wavelengths and are lower on the electromagnetic spectrum; these sources of EMF are dangerous to our health because they are most commonly in close proximity to us for long periods of time. The radiation emitted from devices that send and receive signals such as cell phones, Wi-Fi devices, and mobile antennas is considered “radio frequency radiation” and are determined to have a more dangerous impact on our health than low frequency devices.
Signs of EMF Over-Exposure
Studies have shown that some of the short-term effects of EMF exposure to humans include:
- Headaches
- Irritation
- Attention deficit issues
- Sleep issues
- Neurological problems
Perhaps the most unnerving of all of the EMF health implications is the potential risk of cancer. Since 2008, aligning perfectly with the explosion of cellular technology, there has been an unexplained 30% higher rate of brain tumor occurrences.
What You Can Do to Protect Yourself and Your Family
Since it is not likely that the saturation of electronics is going away any time soon, the best way to protect yourself and your family is through EMF shielding technology. Bioelectric Shield companies offer electromagnetic protection products ranging from EMF protection jewelry and full body shields to laptop radiation shields.
If your computer and phone usage is light, you may find it only necessary to use a minimal level of EMF protection. If you spend more than 6 hours a day on a computer of laptop, you have an elevated risk of EMF over-exposure and should protect yourself with a barrier such as a laptop radiation shield. A laptop radiation shield is a inexpensive pad that your laptop sits on and directs radiation away from your body.
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