Electromagnetic Stress

What is electromagnetic stress?

Over the last few centuries our exposure to electricity has increased by a phenomenal amount. Our houses are increasingly filled with gadgetry, time saving devices, lighting, TVs and stereos. At work a large proportion of people spend the majority of their day on a computer and surrounded by electrical machines. All these electrical appliances give off electrical fields.

1. The effects on the immune system. A reduction in the ability of the circulating white blood cells to kill tumor cells. This has been shown in cell culture work and partially corroborated in animal studies.
2. Effects on fetal development. There is evidence not only from abnormalities but also in psycho-sexual development. Epidemiological work has shown that miscarriages may be linked to electric blanket use and some electrical home heating.
3. The area of the control and regulation of cell growth, including tumour formation.
4. The effects on the central nervous system and the brain in ways which affect very powerful hormonal mechanisms, which in turn have connections to cancer and cancer-related problems."

Symptoms of electromagnetic stress vary considerably
Some people merely experience a feeling of lethargy, lack of concentration and fatigue, particularly when using the computer. Others have much more severe reactions to this form of pollution and studies have even linked Electromagnetic fields to childhood leukemia.

Symptoms commonly experienced are:
Immune dysfunction: colds, flu and increasing ill health
Psychological problems: Inability to concentrate, increased anxiety, depression, aggression, irritability, anguish, apathy, insomnia and memory loss.
Increased instance of epileptic seizures
Dizziness, vertigo, disorientation, breathlessness
Loss of appetite, nausea
High blood pressure, haemorrhage, nosebleeds
Eye problems: damage to cornea, early need for glasses, dry/itchy eyes.
Skin problems: Eczema, dry, red, blotchy skin, dermatitis.
Joint pains: unexplained wrist, arm, shoulder and back pain.
Hearing a buzzing, high pitch vibration, other hearing difficulties
Still birth, lower birth weight, stunted growth
Burning sensation and sweating
Tingling in the fingers, shaking, nervous system agitation

Anyone can react to electromagnetic fields and it is becoming more and more common for people to do so.

Some Sources of electromagnetic fields

"It must be remembered that ALL items connected to the mains electricity supply will give off both electric and magnetic fields when working. At low frequencies (usually the frequency of our mains electricity supply which vibrates 50 times every second), the electric and magnetic components of the fields are not related mathematically to each other and so it is necessary to think about them separately." When an electrical appliance is plugged in at a wall socket, it will give off an electric field, even when it is switched off at the appliance. The further you are away from an appliance, the weaker the field will be, as electric fields decrease with distance."

This means that although most people are completely unaware of it, during most of our day we are passing through electrical fields. For some people this causes no physical symptoms but it is not good for anybody to be exposing themselves to this type of stress.

Measuring fields
BER Testing can measure the Electro-magnetic fields in and around your home or work. In this way you can determine which area in your home/office has the highest levels and move beds and other furniture to accommodate this. This will help you to arrange your house so that the majority of your time is not spent within areas of high electrical and magnetic fields.

Reducing the effects of electromagnetic stress
1. Move furniture, particular the bed and seating arrangements, away from areas of high electrical fields.
2. It is important to bear in mind the items that are used close to the body. Hair dryers for instance produce high electrical fields as do electric blankets, which of course are very close to the body all night long. "Electric under blankets and over blankets give off high magnetic fields that penetrate about 6 or 7 inches into the body." 
3. Avoid the use of electrically operated adjustable beds and furniture, as these give off strong magnetic fields. Link For more info on how to avoid electrical fields Killing fields in the home.
4. Electrical clocks and clock radios should be at least one metre from your head and baby alarms should also be placed at least one metre in distance from the infant.
5. VDUs and TVs are of course a major source of electrical fields. It is a good idea to sit as far away as possible from the monitor and/or use a device to neutralize the electrical fields.
7. The Bio Electric Shield is another item that is very helpful for anyone who is sensitive to electricity. This is a pendant that works by repelling the electrical fields away from the wearer. Based on strong scientific research, this item has been very popular and we have had very positive feedback about it.
8. If you are refurbishing your house or building a new one it would be wise to consider using shielded cable for all your electrical wiring.

Disclaimer
Information included in this website is intended for information purposes only and is not to be used as a substitute for consultation with a medical or health practitioner.

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