My FFFF: Electromagnetic Waves

The Newsy Neighbour Magazine

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April Issue 114

Article Provided By: Kathryn Hartwell for The Newsy Neighbour  Magazine

Did you know that at any given time at any moment in your life you are been sent EMR’s? Sorry to say they are not some magical powers from above; no, they are electromagnetic waves. If you are sitting in front of your computer screen, talking on you cell phone, using your microwave, using your blender or toaster, pretty much everything we do every single day produces EMR’s.  The vibration of an electric charge creates electromagnetic waves.

This is where it gets interesting and perhaps a bit confusing, with the exception of you geniuses out there. In the quantum theory of electromagnetism, EMR’s consists of photons, the elementary particles responsible for all electromagnetic interactions. Quantum effects provide additional sources of EMR, such as the transition of electrons to lower energy levels in an atom and black-body radiation. These radiations have the ability to cause chemical reactions and damage living cells beyond that resulting from simple heating, and can be a health hazard. 

When you listen to the radio, watch TV, or cook dinner in a microwave oven, you are using electromagnetic waves. Radio waves, television waves, and microwaves are all types of electromagnetic waves. The electromagnetic spectrum describes a wide range of different electromagnetic waves. Also, called EM waves, these are a special type of wave that can travel without a medium. Unlike sound waves and water waves, electromagnetic waves don't need a fluid, or a solid, or even air to help them travel from one place to another. EM waves can travel across the great vacuum of space, which is why we see light from distant stars and planets. How fabulous is that?

The bottom line is, we are subject to natural radiation all day long, whether we’re indoors or outdoors. We are exposed to background radiation like terrestrial radiation, cosmic radiation, or Radon, a radioactive gas found predominantly in areas with natural occurrences of Radium. And then there is the sun, our most important natural source of radiation, i.e. sunlight. We are used to it, most of it is harmless, we even depend on it. What we must be wary of is extensive exposure to radiation, whether it’s natural or artificial.

What I have been getting down to is for most people, it is impossible to go even a day without coming into contact with a radio, a microwave, a cell phone, or a laptop computer. Most people rely on these technological tools for work, communicating with friends and family, school, and personal enjoyment. What most people don’t seem to realize, however, is that all of these electronic devices are known to emit waves of Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR). Even people who are aware of this fact often ignore it, but once you know all of the adverse effects this type of radiation can have on your health, you simply can’t ignore it anymore.

A lot of people will try to convince you that the negative health effects of Electromagnetic Radiation are simply a hoax or a fairy tale thought up by extremely paranoid people. Unfortunately, research is overwhelmingly proving that this is not the case at all. The more research that is done on the matter, the more solid evidence we see that Electromagnetic Radiation emitted from laptop computers, cell phones, and other high-tech devices can be very harmful. Many studies have revealed a link between the use of these types of technological devices and various forms of illness, including tumors and infertility. The evidence is simply too prevalent to deny.

The bad news is that this is pretty much a fact of life for all of us and I am starting to feel like a bit of a fanatic even writing this article but Wi-Fi is convenient but many have raised doubts concerning the safety of unseen forces that permeate everything around us. Since the introduction of Wi-Fi in 1997, researchers have performed dozens of studies to explore the subject. The results are clear and shocking, Wi-fi can negatively affect overall health and brain health, especially in children. Perhaps most shocking is that this information is not new or even that controversial. In fact, in 2008 the well-renowned publication Scientific American ran a piece called “Mind Control by Cell Phone” which explained the danger Wi-Fi has on the human brain.

The good news is that you can protect yourself from Electromagnetic Radiation. First, try to limit direct contact with electronics whenever possible; if you can take a break from them, you should do so. You should shut off as many electronic devices as you can at night (not just put them into sleep or hibernate mode), such as your laptop, your tablet, your phone, and any other wireless transmitting/emitting device. Don’t forget to unplug your wireless router. If you have all your electronics off but still have your wireless router on, you can still experience the negative effects of Electromagnetic Radiation.

Second, be aware of sources of Electromagnetic Radiation in your environment. Try heading to a coffee shop that doesn’t have a Wi-Fi signal. Talk to your Internet provider about using Ethernet cords to connect laptops to the Internet instead of using a Wi-Fi wireless router. Limit cell phone conversations to decrease how often you have your cell phone within close proximity to you. Know that you likely won’t be able to get completely away from Electromagnetic Radiation, but the less exposure you have to it the better.

Well my goodness, glad I got that out there in the open – think it is time for a glass of wine!!

Look after yourself; once a mom, always a mom.

Kathryn Hartwell

References: Wikipedia.com, study.com, makeuseof.com, defendershield.com and globalhealingcenter.com