EMF Protection: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe
All around us, in the air, our phones, computers, and even television sets, electric and magnetic fields buzz. These carry important signals that help us communicate with each other, stay entertained, and even work. But are they dangerous? An increasing movement towards EMF guarding has spread like wildfire in recent years. Should you take this issue seriously, or are you safe? Let’s find out together.
What is EMF?
EMF waves come in many different types, including x-rays, gamma rays, and even ultraviolet rays. These include both natural elements (including sunlight) as well as unnatural ones. Frankly, it’s the man-made types that cause the most concern. Over the last 50 years, they’ve increased exponentially to become almost overwhelming: you basically can’t escape them in many areas.
For example, your cell phone that you love so much? That emits many EMF waves every time you use it. Even while it’s just sitting there benignly, it’s pumping out EMF. Obviously, you don’t feel these waves hit you because they’re invisible and don’t affect people that way. However, hundreds or more hit you every minute, especially if you work in the tech world every day. It’s just part of the world.
Are they a bad thing, though? In a later section, we’ll discuss some of the (potential) dangers of EMF. But are they truly unavoidable? That’s where things get hazier. While you might not avoid them entirely, you can take steps to reduce them in your life. If you’re concerned about EMF exposure for any reason and want to cut back on how much they impact you, you have many options to consider.
Should I Be Worried?
In today’s world, it’s close to impossible to completely avoid EMFs. That doesn’t mean you can’t take steps to protect yourself. After all, scientists are still debating whether they’re truly harmful or not. Some organizations (like the International Agency for Research on Cancer) state that they could be a possible human carcinogen, particularly with extended exposure over long periods.
In similar reports, it’s been found that EMF exposure could cause some neurological and psychiatric problems. Again, though, these are far from conclusive statements. In fact, some questioned their validity because of various potential biases and other factors. So, what exactly should you do in this situation? Well, frankly, there’s no harm in protecting yourself just in case there’s an issue.
For example, if you experience headaches, dizziness, memory loss, sleep problems, concentration issues, or tremors, it’s a good idea to talk with your doctor, companies like Aires, and use the techniques mentioned above to protect yourself. While you probably don’t need to panic, a little caution is never a bad thing where your health is concerned: we only have one life to live.
How Can I Mitigate It?
Even if you live in a wild tech environment (with dozens of screens around you all the time), you can decrease your EMF exposure! The easiest way is to use wired connections (Ethernet) whenever possible. In other words, hook your computer up to the internet directly. You can even turn off your Wi-Fi if you want (such as when others aren’t over) to reduce your exposure further.
When buying these connections, try to buy shielded ones (Cat 7 or higher) to reduce your exposure further. You can even buy them for cell phones and tablets! Of course, sitting close to your internet port with your cell phone can be annoying at home. But at work (or even in many relaxed settings), it’s not a bad idea if you’re concerned about EMF and want to protect yourself as much as possible.
Other steps to consider include:
- Buying “dirty electricity” filters for your home
- Putting up shielding around your devices
- Taking care of your health through multivitamins (fatty acids, Vitamin C and B, magnesium, etc.)
By taking these steps, you proactively defend yourself against potential problems. Thankfully, they’re fairly easy for most people to understand and rarely cost a lot of money. Should everyone try them? Only those individuals seriously concerned about their potential for injury.
