We do not live in an ideal world. And it is impossible to eliminate exposure to electromagnetic radiation. Debate still rages. The research on harm from EMR is not as extensive as it should be.
Yet the absence of evidence is not evidence of absence.
Just because we have not proved beyond a doubt that EMR is harmful, neither is there any evidence that it is safe. Until we have clear evidence of
safety I recommend erring on the side of caution, rather than waiting for forty years like we did with cigarettes before it was clear there was harm.
Here are things you can do to minimize your risk from EMR. Do what you can.
Try to minimize your exposure and usage of wireless communication devices, including cell phones, cordless phones, and WiFi devices.
Turn your cell phone off when not in use and sleeping. Do not keep it near your head or use it to play games, movies, etc.
Try to keep your cell phone at least six to seven inches away from your body while it is on, or when you are talking, texting, or downloading.
Use air-tube headsets or speaker mode when talking. Wireless and wired headsets may still conduct radiation.
Do not keep your cell phone in your pocket or on your hip all day. The bone marrow in your hip produces 80 percent of the body’s red blood cells and is especially vulnerable to EMR damage. The proximity to your genitals may also affect fertility.
Children and pregnant women should avoid talking on cell phones.
Replace as many cordless and WiFi items as you can with wired, corded lines (phones, Internet, games, appliances, devices, etc.).
Minimize or space out your computer use. Sit as far back from the screen as possible; flat screens are preferable. Use wired Internet connections, not WiFi—especially for laptops.
Keep a low-EMR sleep, home, and personal zone.
Move your alarm clock radio at least three feet from your head or use battery-powered ones; six feet is the recommended distance from all electronic devices during sleep.
Avoid water beds, electric blankets, and metal frames, which attract electromagnetic frequencies.
Futons and wood-framed beds are better than metal-coiled mattresses and box springs.
