PREVENTION
Source: Public Lecture by Devra Davis at the University of Melbourne [9] - in 15 minutes by Brainsnack Production [134]
According to European Academy for Environmental Medicine (EUROPAEM) pg. 17: “By now, nearly all non-ionizing parts of the electromagnetic spectrum are filled with artificial, technical EMF sources due to electrification and (wireless) communication technologies, but are very rarely found in nature. EMF measurements and/or exposure damages are usually not covered by statutory health care insurance” (1).
As preventative measures, to eliminate or reduce typical EMF sources EUROPEAM, The Environmental Health Trust (Dr Devra Davis) and Safe Headset suggest the following;
STEP 1
To prevent exposure to radio-frequency radiation (RF):
- Keep mobile phone/smartphone and cordless phone calls short; use the speakerphone function or a hands-free kit.
- Use air tube headsets http://www.safeheadset.com.au/storepage934199.aspx
- Avoid wearing the mobile phone/smartphone close to your body.
- Refer to Industries small print on: http://www.showthefineprint.org/. This website was created by The Environmental Health Trust and details the fine print warnings in cell phones, baby monitors, and laptops.
- Deactivate all non-essential wireless mobile phone apps, which cause periodic radiation exposure.
- Keep mobile/smartphones in “airplane mode” whenever possible or deactivate mobile data, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and near field communication (NFC) in the smartphone settings.
- Disconnect (unplug) the power supply of all DECT cordless phone base stations. So called “ECO Mode” or “zero-emission” DECT phones are only conditionally recommended because the exposure by the handset is still present. A “traditional” corded phone is recommended instead.
- Disconnect (unplug) the power supply to all Wi-Fi access points or Wi-Fi routers. Many LAN routers now come equipped with additional Wi-Fi. Call the provider of the LAN router and ask to have the Wi-Fi deactivated. It is usually also possible to do so online by following the provider’s instructions.
- In case of external RF radiation sources, rooms especially bedrooms – facing away from the source should be chosen.
- Avoid powerline communication for Internet access (dLAN) and instead use a hardwired Ethernet cable (LAN).
- Avoid exposure to RF radiation (e.g. wireless devices like home entertainment, headsets, baby monitors, computer games, printers, keyboards, mouse, Bluetooth, speakers, microwaves, home surveillance systems both at home, in offices and cars).
- Avoid exposure to energy-efficient lighting (compact fluorescent lamps as well as some LEDs generate high frequency transients). These types of lamps can be replaced with incandescent or line-voltage halogen incandescent lamps until good-quality lighting energy-efficient lamps become commercially available. (In Australia: Philips EcoClassic Halogen 240v 2000 hrs is recommended over the compact florescent ones).
To prevent ELF electric and magnetic fields:
- Move the bed or desk away from the wiring in the walls and power cords. A minimum of 30 cm from the wall is recommended.
- As magnetic fields can pass through walls, make certain that there are no magnetic sources immediately beneath or above a bed or in an adjacent room.
- Disconnect the power supply (turn off circuit breakers or fuse) to all non-essential electric circuits, especially to the bedroom, if possible.
- Avoid using electric blanket during sleep; not only turn it off but also disconnect it.
- Avoid extended exposures close to running electric motors – ensure a safe distance based on the magnetic field measurements.
- Avoid having a bed against an adjacent wall with a refrigerator and/or oven.
- Avoid sleeping in a room/having a bed against an adjacent wall with the main switch board/circuit board outside.
- Avoid air-mattresses with an electric pump.
- Avoid a bathroom fan directly above your shower.
- Avoid sitting close to an electric heater.
To prevent static magnetic/static electric fields:
- Sleep in a bed and mattress without metal.
- Avoid sleeping close to iron materials (radiator, steel, etc.).
- Wearing synthetic clothing and e.g. rubber-soled shoes and not regularly being in contact with earth can result in build-up of static electricity, instead wear cotton clothing and leather-soled shoes.
STEP 2
EMF measurements and mitigation measures should be carried out, in most cases it will be necessary to consult a qualified EMR/RF engineer/consultant i.e. a building biologist.
- Measure the ELF electric field in the bed. Based on the measurement results, install automatic demand switches in those circuits that increase the exposure.
- Measure the ELF electric field at all other places that are used for extended periods at home and at work. If necessary, choose lamps used close to the body with a shielded electric cable and a grounded lamp fixture (metal). In special cases, shielded wiring and shielded outlets may have to be installed in the whole building.
- Measure the ELF magnetic field close to the bed e.g. 24 hr. If net currents are detected, the electrical wiring and grounding system of the building must be corrected to reduce the magnetic fields.
- Install a residual current device (RCD) or ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) to prevent electric shocks (safety measure).
- Measure radio-frequency radiation and mitigate high exposure levels by installing certain RF shielding materials. Please see http://www.yshield.com/ a German company for shielding products for walls, windows, doors, ceilings and floors – HOWEVER, it is strongly recommended to contact a building biologist for application as if is not applied correctly it can make the situation worse, in some scenarios it may be best to move.
- BE AWARE that proximity to neighbours i.e. semis, high rise apartments, townhouses, or just close neighbours can contribute to RF exposure in your home. (i.e. their Wi-Fi, DECT cordless phones, iPad, mobile phones, microwaves, Bluetooth, wireless speakers etc).
- Measure dirty electricity/dirty power (electric and magnetic fields in the VLF frequency range) and identify the sources in order to remove them. If this is not possible, appropriate power filters in line with the source may be used [1,123,124,125].
WI-FRIED - Top Ten Things You Need to Know about Wireless Radiation [126].
How to Hardwire your iPad, iPod, and iPhone - Environmental Health Trust [127]:
https://ehtrust.org/hardwire-ipad-ipod-iphone/
If you must use wireless internet an Eco-Wi-Fi-low-radiation-router is now on the market – although hardwired is the safest option, the Eco-Wi-Fi-low-radiation-router will lower your Wi-Fi radiation exposures– for more information please see below website by Electricsense [128]:
http://www.electricsense.com/11779/eco-wifi-low-radiation-router/
Digital Portable Phones and Microwave Radiation on the Electrosensitive by Dr Magda Havas [129]:
https://ehtrust.org/hardwire-ipad-ipod-iphone/
If you must use wireless internet an Eco-Wi-Fi-low-radiation-router is now on the market – although hardwired is the safest option, the Eco-Wi-Fi-low-radiation-router will lower your Wi-Fi radiation exposures– for more information please see below website by Electricsense [128]:
http://www.electricsense.com/11779/eco-wifi-low-radiation-router/
Digital Portable Phones and Microwave Radiation on the Electrosensitive by Dr Magda Havas [129]:
Wireless wake-up call | Jeromy Johnson | TEDxBerkeley [130].
Jeromy Johnson has an advanced degree in Civil Engineering and has worked in Silicon Valley for 15 years. After becoming what medical doctors call “Electro-hypersensitive” (EHS) in 2011 after extensive exposure to EMF radiation, he embarked on a journey of regaining his own health and educating others to critically evaluate theirs. Jeromy Johnson discusses our attachment to technology and the health hazards such an addiction may hold. He is an expert in mitigating the negative impacts of Electromagnetic Field (EMF) exposure. He has a leading website on the topic and consults with individuals, families and organizations around the world to implement solutions that reduce and eliminate EMF pollution.
Jeromy Johnson has an advanced degree in Civil Engineering and has worked in Silicon Valley for 15 years. After becoming what medical doctors call “Electro-hypersensitive” (EHS) in 2011 after extensive exposure to EMF radiation, he embarked on a journey of regaining his own health and educating others to critically evaluate theirs. Jeromy Johnson discusses our attachment to technology and the health hazards such an addiction may hold. He is an expert in mitigating the negative impacts of Electromagnetic Field (EMF) exposure. He has a leading website on the topic and consults with individuals, families and organizations around the world to implement solutions that reduce and eliminate EMF pollution.
Toxic Light - The Dark Side of Energy Saving Bulbs [131].