By Kay Leaman Health Architect Certified Nutrition and Skin Advisor
Also known as EMFs, these unseen waves have been extensively debated as far back as Thomas Edison. They exist in everything from power lines to cell phones, appliances to batteries. The electromagnetic fields are typically classified as low-frequency, 0-300 Hz, such as power lines and appliances up to high-frequency, 10 MHz-300 GHz, such as mobile phones and microwave ovens.
Radiation does not accumulate in the body in the same way that some substances do. However, it can cause damage to cells and DNA when absorbed. The body can repair some of this damage.
Repeated exposure to radiation can increase the risk of long-term health effects, such as cancer.
Low-frequency fields may induce weak currents in tissues, affecting neural and muscular systems. High-frequency fields on the other hand are linked to both thermal and non-thermal effects, including oxidative stress, calcium overload, and cellular dysfunction.
Below is a list of affected areas based on low to high frequencies:
- (Earth’s EMFs) Brain orientation, plant growth direction and circadian system
- Nervous, muscular and cardiovascular systems
- Cellular stress
- Organ level functions
- Endocrine disruptions
- Reproductive system
- Oxidative systems
- Circadian regulation
- Neuronal oscillation
Documented impacts from a study (2017-2024) include effects on humans, animals, and plants, targeting various cell types (e.g., blood, cancer, thyroid, cochlea), genotoxicity, cardiovascular parameters (e.g., heart rate, blood pressure), male fertility (e.g., testes, sperm), neuronal brain activity, and photosynthesis in plants. The findings demonstrated that EMFs negatively affect a wide array of biological systems of living organisms, including mechanisms of oxidative stress, inflammatory responses, and disruptions in cellular, physiological, and ecological processes.
While radiation does not accumulate in the body, some forms of radiation can damage cells and DNA after sufficient energy is absorbed. Ionizing radiation, including X-rays and gamma rays, can break DNA directly or through the production of reactive molecules. Ultraviolet radiation can also create DNA lesions. Radiofrequency EMFs from cell phones, Wi-Fi, and household appliances are non-ionizing and do not have enough photon energy to break DNA directly. Although some laboratory and animal studies have reported DNA damage under particular exposure conditions, the results are inconsistent and do not establish that ordinary, low-level radiofrequency exposure causes DNA damage or cancer in humans.
So, basically, radiation itself does not accumulate in the body, but unrepaired or incorrectly repaired DNA damage can persist. The body is able to repair some of this damage. However, repeated exposure to rsome of these types of radiation can increase the risk of long-term health effects, such as cancer and inflammation. Many believe inflammation is a root cause of all disease.
Did you know? In electric and hybrid vehicles, the highest concentration of EMFs is sometimes found in the back seat (where your kids sit). Though available research has generally found in-vehicle exposure levels to be within established safety guidelines, cars today, in general, have more EMF emisisons in part due to the increase of electronic systems that produce electromagnetic fields.
So, what can we do? Being mindful and informed is the first step. As it goes with health, every step we take makes a difference and these accumulating steps can make a big impact on our health.
If you would like to reduce your everyday exposure as a precaution, consider some practical measures:
Don’t stand in front of the microwave. Inspect it regularly. Do not use it if the door, hinges, latch, or seals are damaged.
Stop putting your cell phone to your ear when talking. Use the speaker.
Don’t keep your bluetooth ear buds in constantly. Give your head an EMF break.
Don’t wear your cell phone. Put it in your purse or choose the side pocket of cargo pants so that it does not come in direct contact with your organs. Note: My friend who was diagnosed with breast cancer was told two things: stop storing your phone in your bra and stop using deodorant containing aluminum. You can also purchase a case that has a lining in it which blocks the EMF’s (this is the side that would be against your body.)
Reduce the EMFs in the bedrooms. Take the TV out, put your phone in the drawer, etc.
Your TV may be off but it continues to emit EMFs as does any appliance that is plugged in, including lamps.
Don’t work with your computer on your lap. You can purchase a protective case or place it on a pillow or box or book to separate it from your body.
Turn off or unplug electronic devices when they are not needed. This may reduce energy use as well as unnecessary exposure.
Here’s to Health!
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