What Are EMFs?

EMF (or ElectroMagnetic Field) is a broad term which includes electric fields generated by charged particles, magnetic fields generated by charged particles in motion, and radiated fields such as TV, radio, and microwaves. Electric fields are measured in units of volts per meter or V/m. Magnetic fields are measured in milli-Gauss or mG. The field is always strongest near the source and diminishes as you move away from the source. These energies have the ability to influence particles at great distances. For example, the radiation from a radio tower influences the atoms within a distant radio antenna, allowing it to pick up the signal. Despite the many wonderful conveniences of electrical technology, the effects of EMF on biological tissue remains the most controversial aspect of the EMF issue with virtually all scientists agreeing that more research is necessary to determine safe or dangerous levels. Iron, necessary for healthy blood and stored in the brain, is highly effected by EMF. The permeability of the cell membrane of our nerves, blood vessels, skin, and other organs is effected. The intricate DNA of the chromosomes has been shown to be effected by EMFs as well. In fact, throughout our bodies, every biochemical process involves precisely choreographed movement of EMF-sensitive atoms, molecules, and ions.

When Are EMFs Dangerous?

2.5 mG is the generally accepted limit of ELF magnetic field exposure but no one tells you that the average hair dryer, vacuum cleaner, or can opener you use EMITS AN AMAZING 300 mG or more!!!

After more than 25 years of intensive study, the health and safety conscious Swedish government has established a safety limit for exposure to ELF magnetic field at 2.5 mG, and VLF magnetic fields at only 0.25 mG. Although the U.S. government has been slower to act in establishing its own standards, the Swedish standard is generally accepted throughout the world. What this possibly means is that if someone consistently experiences exposure which exceeds the standard, that person could be at risk for developing health problems which can range from headaches, fatigue, and dizziness to skin rashes, miscarriage, leukemia, and cancer. In fact, numerous court cases where plaintiffs claim to have been injured by EMFs are now in progress. Even though the controversy of conflicting scientific studies persists, it seems strange that cigarettes and alcohol are packaged with warnings we already know about, and the sodium, fat, and cholesterol content of foods must appear on the labels, but NO ONE TELLS YOU THAT THE AVERAGE HAIR DRYER, VACUUM CLEANER, OR CAN OPENER YOU USE EMITS AN AMAZING 300 mG OR MORE!!!

What Can You Do About EMFs?

The Office of Technology Assessment of the Congress of the United States recommends a policy of "prudent avoidance" with respect to EMF. Prudent avoidance means to measure fields, determine the sources, and act to reduce exposure.

1. Detect EMFs in your home and work environment.

You have to know where the sources of EMF are in your everyday world and how strong these sources are. Is there wiring in the wall behind your bed that you don't even know about? Is the vaporizer emitting strong fields in the baby's room? How much EMF are you and your family getting from the power lines in the street? Get a meter, share it with your friends, and test the areas where you spend time.

2. Diminish your exposure to the EMFs you find.

Remember that EMFs go right through doors and walls.

• Determine how far you must stay away from the EMF emitters in your home & work environment to achieve less than 2.5 mG of exposure... the microwave oven, the alarm clock, the computer, and so on.
• Rearrange your furniture (especially the beds, desks, and couches where you spend the most time) away from heaters, wiring, and fluorescent lights, electric doorbells, and other EMF "hot spots".
• Test electrical appliances before you buy with a hand held meter in the store. Know what you are buying and buy the lowest EMF emitter. Where practical, replace your electric appliances with non-electric devices.
• Contact your local utility if you suspect high radiation from power lines near your home, schools, or workplace. They will come out and test. If they find high levels of EMF (ask for the report!) they may be required to re-route the power lines, move them higher, or bury them.
• Turn off, don't use, or throw out electrical appliances that you can do without!
• Have an electrician correct faulty high EMF wiring and help you eliminate dangerous stray ground currents. Consult a qualified EMF engineer if necessary.
• Here's a simple way to reduce exposure from idle computer monitors using the "Low-Power Standby" mode: In Control Panel, locate the "Display Properties". Click the Screen Saver tab and check the Low-Power Standby box. Set the amount of minutes of idle before activation of standby mode. Click OK. What this accomplishes is that the monitor will power down (almost zero radiation output!) when the keyboard is idle for a short while. To "wake up" the monitor, simply touch the keypad or mouse. Note: this is better than Screen Savers, which do not reduce radiation or power consumption! This may only be available in some Windows 95/98 computers.

3. Shield yourself.

Use shielding devices on your computer screen and cellular phone. Add shielding to your household wiring, circuit box, and transformers. Use shielding-enhanced materials in your bedding or your clothing if you must be exposed to EMFs.

Did you know that:

• you can reduce the EMF exposure from your hair dryer 90% or more by arranging to hang the dryer on a wall hook, get a flexible plastic hose for the nozzle, and direct the hot air to your head with the hose!
• Dr. David Carpenter, Dean of the School of Public Health, SUNY was quoted as saying that he estimates that 10% to 15% of all childhood cancers may be due to exposure to residential power lines!
• USA Today conducted a survey of 4567 readers and reported that EMF pollution is the #1 environmental concern in America today.
• the Wall Street Journal reported in 1993 that the real estate resale value of homes decreased by as much as 30%, if exposed to EMFs!
• that electric fields are measured in units of volts per meter (V/m) and magnetic fields are measured in units of Gauss (G) or Tesla (T). 1 tesla = 10,000 gauss.
• microwaves are within the upper part of the radio frequency part of the electromagnetic spectrum? Radio frequencies range from kilohertz (thousands of cycles per second) to gigahertz (billions of cycles per second). Check your microwave oven for leakage!
• epidemiological studies in Sweden by Maria Feychting showed that individuals exposed to high magnetic fields at home and at work had 3.7 times the risk of developing leukemia compared to those not exposed.
• that 2 recent research reports have identified elevated risks of breast cancer among women working in jobs with presumed higher than average exposure to EMFs.
• the US Postal Service has agreed to allow installation of 200 foot high towers supporting clusters of cellular phone antennas on the rooftops of 11,500 US Post Offices. By using this federal land, the installers can circumvent local planning boards.
• the electromagnetic radiation from 4 watt walkie-talkies and 0.6 watt cell phones can cause medical life support equipment (such as infant apnea monitors) to malfunction?
• the back of your computer is actually more EMF dangerous than the front? The safe distance from the front of your computer is about 30", while safe EMF levels from the back are about 40"! Think about what this means in schools and offices with rows of terminals. Suggest computer shielding to your employer and school board.
• when shopping for appliances, those with a higher EER (energy efficiency ratio) generally produce lower EMF levels and are therefore safer!
• one study (Ahlbom & Feychting, 1993) reported that at 2 mG and above, exposed children were 2.7 times as likely to develop cancer as unexposed children, and at 3 mG and above, the odds rose to 3.8 times as likely!
• another study (Wertheimer & Leeper, 1986) stated that couples who use either electric blankets or electrically heated waterbeds had a significantly higher miscarriage rate!

NIH Report Labels EMF as "Possible Human Carcinogen."

EMF-L First class internet discussion list on the topic
VitaTech Engineering USA firm specializing in surveys & mitigation solutions, great technical information
Environmental Assay Inc. EMF surveys, shielding and consultation
Living with Electricity U.K. EMF safety resource
EMF Services EMF surveys, active cancellation, mitigation and consultation
ScanTech EMF surveys for SouthWest USA
Stray Voltage Site dedicated to Stray Voltage issues
EMF-Portal web-based information platform regarding the effects of electromagnetic fields on humans

• EMF Meters and Detectors:

• AC & DC Magnetic Field Meters:
• AC Gaussmeters - Measure Powerlines, Appliances, Wiring
• DC Gaussmeters - Measure Magnets, Earth's Field, Magnetized Iron
• Probes & accessories - Electric, Magnetic and RF Probes for your DMM or oscilloscope

• EMF Shielding Materials and Products:

• Computer Shields -Effective Ready-to-Use Designs
• Cell Phone Shields -Reduce Radiation to Your Brain
• Personal Shielding Devices -Shielded Garments, Bedding & Grounding Items
• Wire Shielding -For In-the-Wall & Exposed Wiring Applications
• High Frequency Noise Suppression -Removes RF Noise from Household Wiring

• ELECTRIC Field & Radio/Microwave Shielding Materials:
  • Fabrics
  • Plastics & Glass
  • Paints, Epoxy & Grease
  • Grounding cords, clips, connectors

• MAGNETIC Field Shielding Materials
  • Foils, Ribbons, Plates & Wire

• Hypersensitivity To Electricity:

Electrical Sensitivity & Electrical Pollution Information
Oversensitivity to Electricity Sweden based info & support
EMR Safety Network International Australian resource
Help for MCS or Environmental Illness
Bürgerwelle e.V. German organization of citizens and action groups for protection against E-Smog
BLACK ON WHITE : Voices and Witnesses About Electro-Hypersensitivity (pdf book)
Keep Healthy with Pollution, Computer and Cellphone By Zamir Shalita PhD (pdf book)
AEHF articles on the topic of electrical sensitivity
Electrical Sensitivities Article by Dr. Smith
ElectroSensitivity-UK
Electrical Sensitivity EMF sensitivity newsgroup list and archives
Electrical Sensitivity A Growing Global Concern
Electromagnetic Field Protection for the Electrically Sensitive (ES)
Electrical Sensitivity How wireless technology may impact child development and central nervous system
Dutch Electrical Sensitivity Site Mostly Dutch with some English content
The Largest Biological Experiment Ever Cell phone warning by Arthur Firstenberg
International Workshop on EMF Hypersensitivity (Oct 2004) pdf
VOICES ABOUT ELECTRO-HYPERSENSITIVITY 2002 400 electro-hypersensitive people explain what started their electro-hypersensitivity (pdf)
Electrical Sensitivity (ES) Tips how to tips...for the electrically sensitive
Safer Construction Tips for the Environmentally Sensitive how to tips...for the chemically and electrically sensitive
Overcoming Electrical Sensitivity one man's experience and opinions
Electrical Sensitivity challenge testing from Dr. William Rea of Environmental Health Center, Dallas
Aspartame ELF electromagnetic wave sensitizer, by Dr Bill Deagle MD
ElectroSensitivity UK information to help those who have become electrically sensitive
Living with ElectroHyperSensitivity UK an informative PDF "Survival Guide"

• EMF Physics and Science:

Electric Magnetic Fields In Your Environment Good primer on EMF
ElectroMagnetic Fields and Home Power Systems
Radiation and Health Physics Univ. of Michigan EMF info site
An Engineer's Guide To Addressing ELF EMF Problems In Commercial Buildings (pdf)
Gasoline and diesel cars EMF discussion on the electrical systems of vehicles
Free PDF poster of electromagnetic spectrum
Cool Experiments with Magnets
Near field vs Far field Scientific discussion on the topic
PDF magnetic field survey facts sheet
Dr C. R. Timmel University study of the fundamental effects of magnetic fields on the behaviour and properties of free radicals
Magnetic Anomaly Map of the World
Magnetic units conversions and flux density calculators

• Cell Phone Hazards:

Antenna Search.com free service for locating cell towers and other antennas in USA
SAR Data SAR comparison of major phone brands
Health101.org : Cell Phones and Cancer
Cell phone radiation levels: Comparison chart, by manufacturer
Safe Wireless Initiative Cell phone radiation information
Associated Bioelectromagnetics Technologists Non-profit forum of independent scientific researchers
A Cellular Phone Tower on Ossining High School? Great article with references
Do cellular phones represent a health risk?
Center for SAR-Compliance Testing of Wireless Devices
Dangers of Cell Phones in Cars A tribute to Morgan Lee Pena who died at age 2 from a crash involving cell phones
Cellular Phone Antennas and Human Health John Moulder's excellent info & graphics
FDA Consumer Update on Mobile Phones
Cell Slayer One lawyer's battle against cell towers
Human Ecological Social Economical Project Multi-lingual cell phone hazard info resouce
Mobile Phones Safety Problems
MOBILE TELEPHONE BASE-STATIONS: EFFECTS ON HEALTH AND WELLBEING
TCO Homepage Swedish standards for computers and cellphones
Cell Phone Wars video Shocking YouTube presentation of the dangers of cell phones
New study finds cell phones disrupt family life people who consistently used a mobile phone or pager during the duration of the study were more likely to report increased levels of "spillover" between work and home, which led to decreased satisfaction with family life.
Science Daily Study Shows Drivers Using Cell Phones Twice As Likely To Cause Rear-end Collisions.
Media Articles/Links Compilation of articles
Cell radiation affected bees UK Telepgraph Magazine article
The Hidden Dangers of Cell Phone Radiation Life Extension Magazine article
Cell Phone Dangers - what they don't want you to see Excellent Youtube video from Australian news agency
Radiofrequency, Wireless, and EMF Risks good resource
Mobile phone radiation wrecks your sleep
Mobiles linked to disturbed sleep
Good overview article on cell phone radiation
Cell phones cook egg but is it real?
cellphone radiation.org
cellphones and children
Microwave Oven Safety
Medical article on Brain Tumors and cellphones by Dr. Vini Gautam Khurana (pdf)
How Stuff Works cellphone radiation
Environment, Health and Safety Online Cell Phones, Cancers and Brain Tumors
Cellular Phone Antennas and Human Health from Cancer-Health.org
Why mobile phone masts can be more dangerous than the phones

• EMF Health Effects:

Summary of research into adverse health effects EM Radiation Excellent, current review article
Cancer Risks from Microwaves Confirmed Ten year study in a German city found cancer risk tripled near cell tower
Cancer Risks from EMF Exposure 30 year study with Swiss Train Workers, 4x risk of certain cancers
Final Report of the California EMF Program Evaluation of the Possible Risks From Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMFs) From Power Lines, Internal Wiring, Electrical Occupations and Appliances
Human Radiation Effects Group
Biological Effects & Therapeutic Medicine of RF/Microwaves
Parents Against Leukemia UK based action group highlighting the connection between EMF & leukemia
RF Radiation and EMF Safety Another good article from the American Radio Relay League
Article describing biological symptoms of EMF exposure
Prolonged exposure to electromagnetic fields may increase Alzheimer's risk
The EMF Potential A personal opinion page
Electro Magnetic Fields and Public Health Amazing list of EMF links
Do High-Voltage Power Lines Cause Cancer? Nice news article
Human Energy Field With some references to EMF effects
ELF Exposure and its effects to mankind Brazilian engineers wrestling with EMF standardization
Electromagnetic Radiation Health Threat Article by Neil Cherry
Save Animals From Electricity A Support Group for Farmers with Power Quality Problems!
ICNIRP International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection
goodHealthinfo.net
Still 'Cooking' With Microwaves? dangers of microwave cooking
Bürgerwelle Images of hands and alleged EMF exposure reactions
Electromagnetic Waves The Cause of Internet and TV Addiction?
Life Energies Nice compilation of EMF research and advice
Biomagnetics according to Milton Hammerly, MD
Health Freedom Resources The Proven Dangers of Microwaves
MOTORCYCLE CANCER? book Are motorcycles KILLING US with cancers of the prostate, colon, kidney, bone, etc?
Effects of EMF On Hormones and Breast Cancer by Sherill Sellman, ND
The BioInitiative Report Biological Standards for Wireless, YouTube interview with Cindy Sage
ICNIRP Committee on Epidemiology: Review of the Epidemiologic Literature on EMF and Health
Radio Waves & Life review article by Tom Jaski
1992 NIEHS Report on Health Effects from EMF
wi-fi in schools report by BBC
3 short videos that describe the problems with W-Fi in schools

• Political Aspects:

The EMR Network Citizens and Professionals for the Responsible Use of Electromagnetic Radiation
Letter to Mr. Kofi Annan, General Secretary of the United Nations on behalf of the Association for Representation and Protection of Persons Afflicted by Electrosmog.
The EMR Alliance NY based international grass roots activist organization
San Diego's cellular phone controversy
The effects of electromagnetic radiation on the residents of Ouruhia (New Zealand) and their fight to have it investigated
Russian equivalent of ICNIRP
International EMF Project World Health Organization (WHO)
Radiation Research Trust info on mobile phone radiation, UK law and policy change advocates
EMR Safety Network International Australia
Protect Schools Cell Towers and Health Risks to School Children, Virginia organization
Upstate NY Citizens Alliance community opposition to the high voltage direct current powerline project by NYRI
WHO calls for measures to deal with electromagnetic waves
Electromagnetic Pollution Health Risks Part OneLibby Kelly interviews Dr Magda Havas
Electromagnetic Pollution Health Risks Part TwoLibby Kelly interviews Dr Magda Havas

• EMF Community and Legal Issues:

Electric Magnetic Fields In Your Environment
Coordinadora contra líneas de alta tensión e instalaciones de transformación En Español
Cell-Phone Towers and Communities The Struggle for Local Control
Mobile Telephone Health Concerns Registry gathering info from cellular telephone users, particularly those with concerns relating to cell phone use and subsequent health effects

• EMF Mind Control & Paranormal Topics:

Mind Control Forum Home Page
Electromagnetic Manipulation of Humans
Book describing electromagnetic ghosthunting techniques
U.S. Air Force Linked to Electronic Warfare Attack in Tennessee
Environmental War Desk Electronic warfare
Electromagnetics and the Mind
HAARP: The Mysterious 3.39 MHz Signal Very informative HAARP site.
Radiation Health Foundation Resource for electronic and radiation harassment victims
RFID Shield for your pocket How-to project information

• Schumann Resonance:

Dr. Magneto's Q&A: Schumann Resonance

• Government, Industry, & Other Skeptics:

Final Report of the California EMF Program
EMF World Wide Standards from the World Health Organization (WHO)
Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)
Radiofrequency FAQs Page
US Government Answers Your Q's on EMF
EMFRAPID Research Info Contact info for US agencies involved with EMF
HAARP Home Page
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Lists current EMF exposure standards
Sirus Microtech Environmental Control Equipment Specialising in supplying environmental control equipment to protect products and personnel from the hazards of particles, humidity and static electricity.
Power Lines and Cancer: Nothing to Fear

• Collections of EMF Info:

U Michigan's EMF links collection Includes list of useful phone numbers
Bioelectromagnetics Society Interactions of non-ionizing radiation with biological systems
WaveGuide Website
Powerwatch Homepage
Microwave News "The world's most authoritative source on EMF health risks."
Infoventures EMF-Link Home Page
EMF RAPID's EMF Measurement Database
EMFacts Consultancy collection of excellent articles on hazards of EMF
EMF Guru "EMF-L archives"
Aktuelle News zum Thema Mobilfunk und Elektrosmog Information site in German
Hidden Dangers from Communication Towers, Power lines and Cell phones
EMR Safety Network International Australia based information resource
Electromagnetic Fields discussion from tuberose.com
Information working with sources of Non-ionising Radiation from Manchester University

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