EMF Exposure in Modern Life
EMFs (Electromagnetic fields) are a form of energy emitted by electric appliances, wired and wireless devices, cabling, mobile phones, copper pipes and much more. In our modern society, our daily exposure to EMFs is unavoidable. This is why it is so important to be aware of the ways in which you are being exposed, so that you can make informed choices to reduce your exposure in your daily life.
But, why should we be concerned with reducing our exposure? Well, there is ample research that tells us that excessive exposure to EMFs can have unwanted effects, both short term and long term, on our bodies and health. So let’s break down some of the key research and unpack why it matters to you!
What Has Research Discovered About EMF Exposure?
What we know is that EMFs can disrupt the chemical structures of tissue and therefore exposure to EMFs can damage biological tissues by causing changes, via thermal and non-thermal mechanisms [1]. Thermal mechanisms refer to exposures that raise body temperature, such as the noticeable heat on your face when you take a long phone call. Non-thermal mechanisms, whilst they cannot as easily be felt, increase the production of free radicals in the body. The formation of free radicals is an oxidation process and studies have suggested that EMFs promote free radical activity in cells [2]. Oxidative stress occurs when the body has too many free radicals and not enough antioxidants to neutralise them. The problem for us is that our bodies are being inundated with EMF exposure and, as a result, many of us are experiencing oxidative stress and its related symptoms, without realising one of the most significant possible root causes may be coming from the devices or technology we so heavily rely on. Recent studies have made links between headache, dizziness and sleep disturbance, to EMF exposure [3], as well as life threatening diseases such as childhood leukemia [4], brain cancer in adults [5], depression [6] and Alzheimer’s disease [7].
As scientific research continues to develop, it is important that we are mindful during our daily usage of electronic devices and interactions with the structures that are drenching us in these fields. By focusing on the environments we can control, such as our home, we can lessen the load of exposure on our body effectively.
Contact EMF Safe Australia for a full home assessment and gain a greater understanding of how factors in your own home may be impacting you and your family.