* 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!
* 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!

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. For other computers use the Monitor Miser to accomplish the same radiation savings.

Your body possesses a remarkable ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments. But when your body is chronically bombarded by man-made EMF (electromagnetic fields), its innate intelligence and energy can become weakened and knocked “out of phase.”
You know why the airline captain tells you to turn off your electronic devices during take off and landing? The EMF generated by your cell phone and laptop wreak havoc on the plane’s navigational system. And they wreak havoc on yours as well.
Some scientists estimate that we are now daily exposed to 100 million times the EMF radiation of our grandparents. Research shows that these fields have a significant disruptive effect on the natural energy levels of your body, triggering stress responses. Both alternative and traditional doctors report that EMF is a co-factor in increasing daily stress levels and stress, as we know can impair the body’s natural ability to heal.

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. 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.
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 hairdryer, vacuum, or electric can opener can emit an amazing 300mG or more!

EMF stands for the ElectroMagnetic Field that is a by-product of generating electricity. It is a fact of our modern life, something our ancestors never had to contend with - and not enough is known about how it interacts with our body’s subtle and complex metabolism. EMF is sometimes called EMR, for ElectroMagnetic Radiation.
We can observe how natural elements and living matter are affected by exposure to EMF in laboratory experiments: growth patterns can be disrupted, the flow of atoms can be altered - and a growing number of experts believe EMF is harmful to the human body.
These experts believe EMF forces our cells to expend more energy to contend with EMF interference. This can result in fatigue at the cellular level, which at worst causes a gradual drain on our energy levels and leads to difficult to diagnose syndromes with mysterious symptoms - at best it simply causes stress to the system.
“Manmade” electricity - created and distributed via power grids and electrical wires - is the most common source of power in the world, and is a relatively recent development. From its creation at the power plant to its delivery via your hair dryer, computer, or alarm clock, the web of electricity - and the web of EMF - surround us.
Every “wired” home, commercial building, and office is awash in interpenetrating, competing electromagnetic fields. Sadly, our new wireless technology and lifestyle is not free from EMF!

Instruments can be used to measure EMF strengths to which people are exposed. The magnetic, electric and radio frequency fields are measured separately as there are different recommended levels for each one. As part of your survey, any hot spots that are raised above these guidelines will be highlighted.

Electromagnetic fields (EMFs) are produced as a result of the flow of electricity from power stations to the power sockets in our homes. Electric appliances, lights and the wiring in our houses all produce EMFs. All frequencies within the electromagnetic spectrum, such as those used for mobile phones, phone masts, T.V and radio can also be referred to as electromagnetic radiation.