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- Microwave radiation from baby monitors, mobile and cordless phones, Wi-Fi routers, smart meters, and other wireless devices causes severe mitochondrial dysfunction due to free radical damage.
- Excess free radicals caused by microwave radiation from wireless technology have been linked to anxiety, Alzheimer's, autism, arrhythmias, depression, and infertility.
- The negative effects of EMF are especially harmful to pregnant women and put the child at risk for ADHD and autism, as well as behavioral, emotional and social problems.
“In addition to using a landline phone and the Internet, there are several strategies that can reduce the harmful effects of EMFs, such as optimizing magnesium levels and consuming foods that increase Nrf2.
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The negative impact of electromagnetic fields (EMF) continues to cause controversy around the world. The most dangerous pollution to which you are exposed is the invisible sea of EMF, in which your body is dipped every day.
It affects you all day long, and not only in public places, but in your own home. Most of the radiation comes from mobile phones, radio towers, computers, smart meters and Wi-Fi.
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While it is almost impossible to completely avoid their effects, there are practical ways to limit them. Considering the number of EMFs that you come under fire all day, you must know and understand their negative impact on your well-being.
Especially if you have a serious medical condition, it is worth taking precious time to minimize your exposure to EMF. If you are told that they are safe and not a threat to humans, you should consider the following:
- The telecom industry manipulates federal regulators, health authorities and professionals with powerful and complex lobbies, leaving consumers bewildered and unaware of the health risks associated with EMF.
- Any negative health effects from EMFs, similar to those of smoking, may not be immediately noticeable, but are likely to develop gradually over time. Cell phones are indeed the health equivalent of cigarettes in the 21st century.
What is EMF?
According to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, EMFs are "invisible areas of energy, often referred to as radiation, that are associated with the use of electrical energy."
Most are aware of the dangers associated with ionizing radiation that cause the dentist to cover you with a lead apron during x-rays. For the same reason, sunburn can be expected if bare skin is exposed to the sun's UV rays for too long.
Ionizing radiation is believed to have enough energy to break covalent bonds in DNA, but in fact, most of the damage is due to oxidative stress, which leads to excess free radicals.
The type of EMF that your cell phone emits is in the microwave range of 2 to 5 gigahertz. In addition, mobile and cordless phones, electronic devices such as baby monitors, Bluetooth devices, smart thermostats, and Wi-Fi routers are constantly emitting microwave radiation in a volume that can damage your mitochondria.
Calcium levels inside cells are increased by EMF
Martin Pall, PhD, emeritus professor of biochemistry and basic medical sciences at the University of Washington, has identified and published several articles describing the molecular mechanisms of how EMFs from mobile phones and wireless technologies harm humans, animals and plants. Many studies show that intracellular calcium levels increase when exposed to EMFs.
Pell also found a number of studies that show that excess calcium in the cell increases nitric oxide (NO) and superoxide levels. While NO has many health benefits, its massive excess reacts with superoxide to form peroxynitrite, an extremely powerful oxidative stressor.
Peroxynitrite, in turn, breaks down and forms reactive free radicals, both nitrogen and oxygen forms, including hydroxyl, carbonate and NO2 radicals - all three of which cause damage. It is also capable of wreaking havoc on its own.
In addition, EMFs are not affected by heat; they don't "fry" your cells as some have suggested. The radiation activates VGCC in the outer cell membrane, causing a chain reaction of devastating consequences, which ultimately:
- Destroys mitochondrial function, cell membranes and proteins
- Cause serious cell damage
- Manifested in DNA damage
- Dramatically accelerate the aging process
- Provoke an increased risk of developing chronic diseases
Peroxynitrite, cell phones and a sharp increase in chronic disease
Once formed, peroxynitrite reacts relatively slowly with biological molecules, making it a selective oxidizing agent. In the body, it modifies the tyrosine molecules in proteins to create a new substance, nitrotyrosine, and nitrate the structural protein. Changes caused by nitration are seen on biopsies of ALS, atherosclerosis, inflammatory bowel disease, myocardial ischemia, and septic lung disease.
When you realize that cell phones can contribute to these chronic diseases - not just brain tumors - you will be motivated to limit their effects.
While cardiovascular diseases, cancers and infections continue to be the main health threats, the increase in the growth rate of the following diseases and disorders is striking. Some of them were not even known to the general public until 1980.
| Disease or disorder | Increase since 1990 |
|---|---|
| ADHD | 819 percent |
| Alzheimer's disease | 299 percent |
| Autism | 2094 percent |
| Bipolar disorder at a young age | 10833 percent |
| Celiac disease | 1111 percent |
| Chronic fatigue syndrome | 11027 percent |
| Depression | 280 percent |
| Diabetes | 305 percent |
| Fibromyalgia | 7727 percent |
| Hypothyroidism | 702 percent |
| Lupus | 787 percent |
| Osteoarthritis | 449 percent |
| Sleep apnea | 430 percent |
Have you been affected by one of the EMF-related diseases?
Since the biological damage from EMF is triggered when VGCC is activated, it goes without saying that the tissues with its highest density are at greater risk. Body tissues with a high concentration of VGCC (and therefore most susceptible to damage from EMF) include:
- Brain
- Testicles (in men)
- The nervous system
- The sinus node of the heart, leading to arrhythmias
- Retina
When VGCCs are activated in the brain, they release neurotransmitters and neuroendocrine hormones. Increased VGCC activity in some parts of the brain produces a variety of neuropsychiatric effects. The most common consequences of chronic exposure to EMFs on your brain are:
- Alzheimer's disease
- Anxiety
- Autism: One of my longtime mentors, Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt, linked autism in children to excessive exposure to EMF during pregnancy
- Depression
The most common heart problems that have been associated with exposure to EMF:
- Atrial fibrillation / flutter
- Bradycardia (slow heartbeat)
- Heart rhythm disorders (due to sudden cardiac death)
- Cardiopalmus
- Tachycardia
EMFs negatively affect reproductive health
If you are a man, exposure to EMF can increase your risk of infertility, especially if you regularly carry your cell phone in your trouser pocket near your groin and / or keep your laptop on your lap. Studies have linked low-level exposure to electromagnetic radiation from mobile phones with an 8 percent decrease in sperm motility and a 9 percent decrease in sperm vitality.
If you are a woman, your risk of developing breast cancer is higher if you regularly wear your cell phone in a bra. Generally, the most common site for breast cancer is in the upper outer quadrant. When cancer is in the upper inner quadrant, it is more likely to be due to radiation from your phone (if you are wearing it in a bra).
Ways to reduce exposure to EPM
Here are some tips to help you reduce your exposure to EMF:
| Connect your desktop computer to the Internet via a wired connection and put your desktop in airplane mode. You should also avoid wireless keyboards, trackballs, mice, game consoles, printers, and home phones. Choose the wired version. |
| If you need to use Wi-Fi, turn it off when not in use, especially at night when you are sleeping. Ideally, it's best to make your home wired to turn off Wi-Fi once and for all. If you have a laptop without Ethernet ports, purchase a USB adapter that will allow you to connect to the Internet without a wireless connection. |
| Turn off the electricity in the bedroom at night. Typically, this will help reduce electrical fields from wires in the wall if there is no adjacent room next to your bedroom. In this case, you will need to use the fixture to determine if you also need to turn off the power in the adjacent room. |
| Use a battery-powered watch, ideally without a backlight. I use a talking clock that allows me to simply press a button to tell the time and not turn on the lights at night. |
| If you are still using your microwave, replace it with a steam convection oven, which will heat food faster and much more safely. After an induction hob, microwaves are probably the most polluting EPM in your home. |
| Avoid using smart appliances and thermostats that rely on a wireless network. This also applies to all new "smart" TVs. They are called smart because they emit Wi-Fi and, unlike a computer, you cannot turn it off. Consider using a large monitor as your TV, as it won't emit Wi-Fi. |
| Discard smart meters or cover them with a screen to reduce radiation by 98-99 percent. |
| Consider moving your baby's crib into your room instead of using a baby monitor, or wired it. In any case, avoid any wireless baby monitors if you can buy a wired one. |
| Replace fluorescent bulbs with incandescent bulbs. Ideally, get rid of all fluorescent lamps in your home. Not only do they emit an unhealthy light, but more importantly, they actually transmit current to your body when you are just around them. |
| Do not carry your mobile phone on your body unless it is in airplane mode and never sleep with it in your bedroom (and even less so under your pillow). Even in flight mode, it can emit signals, so I put mine in a Faraday bag. |
| When using a mobile phone, turn on the speaker and keep it at least 3 feet away from you. Try to minimize the time you spend with him. I have reduced my phone use to 30 minutes a month, mostly when traveling. Instead, use VoIP phones that work even when connected to the Internet via a wired connection. |
Certain nutrients can help protect the body from EMF damage
My recommendations:
- Magnesium - As a natural calcium channel blocker, magnesium can help reduce the effects of EMFs on VGCC. Since many are deficient, it would be beneficial to take 1 to 2 grams of magnesium per day.
- Molecular Hydrogen - Research has shown that molecular hydrogen can mitigate about 80 percent of the damage caused by EMF, as it targets free radicals produced in response to radiation, such as peroxynitrites. You can take Molecular Hydrogen Tablets while flying to protect yourself from gamma rays. This is one of the tips I have given on how to minimize jet lag.
- Nrf2 - Increasing Nrf2, which is a biological hormetic that activates superoxide dismutase, catalase, and all other beneficial intercellular antioxidants, also reduces inflammation, improves mitochondrial function, and stimulates mitochondrial biogenesis.
- Spices - Certain spices can help prevent or recover from harm from peroxynitrites. Phenolic-rich spices such as cinnamon, cloves, ginger root, rosemary, and turmeric have shown some protective effects against peroxynitrite-induced damage.
EMFs are more dangerous for children than for adults
Unfortunately, most young people have fallen under the influence of the wireless revolution, and it is your responsibility to educate your children about its dangers. Many have mobile phones and wireless tablets under 5 and sleep with them under their pillows. This exposes them to a much more serious health threat than smoking during their great-grandfathers' adolescence.
The opportunity to experience great harm to mitochondria over time is exponentially greater for children than for adults. Many today grow up completely wrapped in technology. They receive mobile phones at an increasingly young age, use computers and tablets from their early school years and play video games on the Internet, all of which are associated with exposure to EMF.
Author: Dr. Mercola