| Over the past hundreds of thousands of years, life has been evolving in a subtle electromagnetic environment created naturally by the earth. Within this environment our bodies have become quite sophisticated with tiny direct currents and direct current magnetic fields controlling many of the body processes such as brain chemistry, bone growth, healing and cell adhesion, growth and division. Even our heartbeat and muscle coordination are controlled by electrical signals.
Our problems started in 1879 when Mr. Edison developed a filament material suitable for his electric light bulb. That single invention started a flood of electrical appliances and wireless devices that continues to this day. We have been willing to incorporate this new technology into our lives but it has come at a high cost. It has come with electromagnetic radiation. Our penchant for technology has lead to an unprecedented level of electromagnetic pollution now estimated to be 100 to 200 million times greater than it was one hundred years ago.
Electromagnetic radiation (also referred to as Electromagnetic Fields) comes at us from all directions. It's beamed at us from cellular phone antennae, FM/TV antennae and a host of other communication antennae. High voltage electrical transmission lines, electrical distribution wires and transformers contribute to the radiation levels. Technologies like cellular phones, cordless phones, Blackberry, Bluetooth, wireless Internet connections and others contribute to the levels of high frequency radiation. In addition, wiring faults in the electrical wiring in our homes as well as major appliances, small appliances, computers and electronic entertainment equipment add to the soup of low frequency radiation.
Our bodies have not been prepared for this onslaught and are feeling the effects of having to function in this hostile environment of intense radiation. It's therefore not surprising that after decades of research scientists have linked countless illnesses and diseases to our exposure to manmade electromagnetic radiation.
Until the 1950s, threatening diseases that concerned medical professionals were diphtheria, tuberculosis, influenza, polio, heart disease and some forms of cancer. Since then, there has been a shift in the types of diseases that are prevalent, those being diseases of the immune system such as allergies, asthma and chronic fatigue syndrome. As well, numerous cases of cancers linked to the immune system like leukemia, lymphatic cancer and liver cancer have increased.
There has been enough meaningful research documented over the past forty years in Europe and North America that scientists have been able to assemble the science to get a clear view of the big picture. The picture has revealed that electromagnetic radiation is causing a health crisis.
Many of us feel the effects of exposure to electromagnetic radiation but may not have drawn a correlation to the cause. It's easy to dismiss the symptoms to stress or over work. You should suspect over exposure to electromagnetic radiation if you have a number of symptoms listed here and specific causes or correlations have not been determined.
Neurological Symptoms
Headaches, dizziness, nausea, difficulty concentrating, memory loss, irritability, depression, anxiety, insomnia, fatigue, weakness, tremors, muscle spasms, numbness, tingling, altered reflexes, muscle and joint pain, leg/foot pain, flu-like symptoms and fever.
Cardiac Symptoms
Palpitations, arrhythmias, pain or pressure in the chest, low or high blood pressure, slow or fast heart rate and shortness of breath.
Dermatological Symptoms
Skin rash, itching, burning and facial flushing.
Ophthalmologic symptoms
Pain or burning in the eyes, pressure in/behind the eyes, deteriorating vision, floaters and cataracts.
Other Symptoms
Digestive problems; abdominal pain; enlarged thyroid; testicular/ovarian pain; dryness of lips, tongue, mouth, eyes, great thirst, dehydration; nosebleeds; internal bleeding; altered sugar metabolism; immune abnormalities; redistribution of metals within the body; hair loss; pain in the teeth; deteriorating fillings; impaired sense of smell and ringing in the ears.
Studies have determined that healthy children exposed to high levels of EMR at school have exhibited difficulty in concentrating, learning and behavior. Epidemiological studies of children have consistently found relationships between electromagnetic radiation and childhood cancer specifically leukemia, brain tumors and lymphoma. Research in Canada has shown chronic illness sufferers with diabetes, multiple sclerosis and others react to elevated levels of electromagnetic radiation with exaggerations of their symptoms.
Studies of adults and exposure to electromagnetic radiation have established to links to miscarriages, birth defects, tumors, breast cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer, leukemia, Alzheimer's disease, Lou Gehrig's disease and others.
Cell Phones
There is clear evidence that the use of cell phones impairs the functioning of the brain and increases the risks of developing cancer. The cell phone manufacturers know this. That's why the industry shut down the $28 million, six year study headed by Dr. George Carlo. The evidence was clear that the industry products were not safe as they were advertising. In some companies service contracts there is a provision that inhibits users from suing or joining in class action lawsuits against the manufacturers or service providers for damage to health. The insurance companies know it too. In 1999, a leading Lloyds of London underwriter refused to insure cell phone manufacturers against the risk of damage to users health. Other insurance companies are following suit.
More and more employers are realizing that cell phones are dangerous and are banning their use in vehicles by employees during company hours. Insurance studies in England have shown that an average driver talking on a cell phone is actually more impaired in function and reaction time than a drunk. A recent study in Canada demonstrated that drivers using their cell phones in traffic actually impede the flow of traffic. Cell phone users have a 400% to 500% higher chance of having an accident because of impairment of memory and reaction times.
Research on children has shown that the younger the child the more radiation that is absorbed by the brain. Computer models clearly illustrate the alarming difference between the depths of penetration of cell phone radiation in a five year old and a ten year old compared to an adult after just a few minutes of use. Cell phones can alter electrical activity of a child's brain for hours causing drastic mood changes, lack of concentration, memory loss, inability to learn and aggressive behavior. For these reasons children should never be allowed to use a cellular phone or a cordless phone particularly those using DECT technology and frequencies of 2.4 GHz or higher.
Despite growing evidence that electromagnetic radiation is causing serious illnesses and diseases, nothing is being done by government or industry to reduce the risks to our health. As an example a struggle is taking place with the cell phone industry that is enjoying proceeds of 100 billion dollars annually world-wide. The struggle is much like the one that ensued with the tobacco industry a number of years ago. Despite the growing evidence that cigarette smoking causes cancer, governments chose to ignore the evidence and the tobacco industry continued their tactics of lies, misinformation and denial. During this time thousands of smokers became sick and many died. The same tactics are now being used by the cellular telephone industry today with the same response from the government.
Politicians and bureaucrats seem to be easy targets for companies wishing to market pharmaceuticals, food products, food additives, chemicals and other products that are of questionable safety and benefit to our health and welfare. It is therefore incumbent on each one of us to learn as much as possible in order to keep ourselves safe and to avoid the symptoms and illnesses that come with overexposure to electromagnetic radiation.
A situation now occurs with the electrical devices we take for granted in our homes and offices. In many cases it would be very easy and inexpensive for manufacturers of these machines to modify their products to reduce electromagnetic radiation emissions. A spokesperson for the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers was quoted as saying the reason that our members are not redesigning their products to lower electromagnetic radiation is "because there is no scientific evidence linking this lowered magnetic field to a healthier life".
Is electromagnetic radiation dangerous to human beings? You bet it is and the military organizations of the world know it. Research is continuing to use electromagnetic energy to create fantastic offensive and defensive weapon systems. They plan to use these new weapons to: destroy enemy aircraft and missiles in flight, disrupt satellite communications, interfere or disrupt guidance systems employed by airplanes and missiles, communicate with submarines at sea, peer deep underground in search of enemy military installations, alter weather patterns over controlled areas of the planet, pickup or jam communication signals from others and exert mind control over populations. Yes the world's governments are well aware of the dangers.
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