If you do a quick internet search on the safety of cell phones or WI-FI, you’ll get several pages of confirmation that ‘No, your phone really won’t cause cancer.” Or, ‘Studies have yet to prove harm in WI-FI or wireless devices’ etc…
And so we feel reassured and continue to surf the web on our smart phone. The problem, is that you’re not being given all the information you need to make an informed decision. What you see from your search is industry-funded studies that do no take into consideration the real biological impact of Radio Frequencies. Additionally, news sites and blogs will rehash these findings as ‘proof’ that they are safe. The issue here is that these bloggers and reporters do not know how to adequately interpret the testing parameters and identify the fallacy of the methods used.
The large majority of testing done on wireless technology is funded by the communications industry. If you remember what happened with the tobacco industry, it should be easy to see that we are being fleeced by the industry for corporate gain. Here’s how it works: Industry-funded studies use what’s call a SAR rating- or Specific Absorption Rate. This is a measurement that looks at how much heat is absorbed by the tissue near the device. In other words, if you put your phone to your ear, how hot does your ear get? Phones sold in the U.S. must comply with safety limits under a SAR level of 1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg). This implies that there are safety laws in place to protect the public.
Sadly, this is classic ‘smoke and mirrors’. The information made available makes it look like everything is perfectly sound. ‘Look here! We’ve proved your cell phone is safe!’ But in reality, there are hundreds of scientific studies showing the opposite. And we’re not just talking about your phone here, but for all EMF’s that we’re concerned about (Electric Fields, Magnetic Fields, Dirty Electricity). Independent researchers and scientists simply don’t have the kind of money to make their work prominent in the mainstream. Fortunately, we have seen more and more scientists recognize the importance of this topic in the last few years. More and more people are starting to understand that this mass exposure of EMF’s can no longer be ignored. They have provided us with well-designed, solid, scientific research on the biological impacts caused by EMF exposure. And as I always say, ‘If you don’t read the science, it doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist!’
So with that in mind, I am going to list a plethora of scientific research and websites below. This is a short list of resources for you to start with. There is much more, but this will give you a good start. It would be impossible for me to list them all here. Again, if you decide not to read them, it doesn’t mean that you’re escaping the impact. I know this is a very inconvenient topic, but if you’re health is affected, then if must be addressed. And, like with all difficult things in life, once we face the problem, we often come out stronger on the other side! (like turning off your phone, getting outside, reading a book, going dancing, creating art, singing, etc….)
https://magdahavas.com/international-experts-perspective-on-the-health-effects-of-electromagnetic-fields-emf-and-electromagnetic-radiation-emr/
https://www.bioinitiative.org
http://www.justproveit.net/studies
https://stopsmartmeters.org.uk/resources/resources-scientific-studies-into-the-health-effects-of-emr/
http://wifiinschools.org.uk/30.html
https://www.powerwatch.org.uk/science/studies.asp
https://www.emf-portal.org/en
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/health/news/12167957/Mobile-phones-are-cooking-mens-sperm.html
http://www.safeinschool.org/2011/01/international-warnings-on-wi-fi.html
http://electromagnetichealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Pall-Extracts.pdf
https://www.jackkruse.com/emf-5-what-are-the-biologic-effects-of-emf/
http://www.electric-fields.bris.ac.uk
I’m not implying that we have to live a life without technology. We should however, have full knowledge of the impacts of the devices we are using. We should have accurate and truthful information made available to us. Then, if we still want to use our smart phones, we can learn how to do so responsibly and safely. It can be done. If you’d like more information on how to protect yourself and your family, while still living in the modern world, give us a call, we’re here to help!
Cathy Cooke, BCHN, BBEC Holistic Nutritionist and Building Biologist is the founder of Whole Home and Body Health which provides EMF Assessments, Mold Testing, and Nutrition and Health Consulting located in Boise, Idaho. Cathy is available for consulting via skype and phone, and is also willing to travel as needed for home assessments. Schedule an appointment today!