Empowering EMF Sensitivity: What Skeptical Families Need to Know
Introduction
More often than not, my clients hire me because of my background as a medical doctor who discovered the impact of EMFs (Electromagnetic Fields) through professional experience while treating patients. In other words, my knowledge about EMFs stems not from hearsay but from firsthand discovery of their detrimental effects on my patients. This fact is crucial for my clients because it demonstrates how EMFs can be linked to specific medical conditions, particularly those involving the body’s electrical systems and sleep disorders.
A significant number of my clients find themselves in a similar predicament, suffering personally from chronic conditions like brain fog, memory loss, and symptoms akin to fibromyalgia. Most have learned that traditional medical treatments, often pharmaceutical-based, do not suffice, and EMFs play a critical role in their illnesses. At the same time, their family members often dismiss their concerns.
One of many real clients
About 70% of the time, the client is female. They reach out to inquire about every detail of my procedure for detecting EMFs, as well as the pricing. The underlying reason is their lack of family support, including from their spouses, which forces them to advocate for someone to come to their home, take EMF readings, and handle the expenses involved. Moreover, even after I provide a report, some family members refuse to acknowledge the presence of EMFs, not believing they are real.
Consequently, these family members are also closed off to discussing potential remediation techniques to reduce EMFs in places where they sleep.
How to Address the Situation When the Family is Unaware of EMFs
To effectively raise awareness and possibly convince someone of the issues surrounding EMFs, five key points need to be clearly explained:
- EMFs Are Invisible
If you are skeptical about EMFs, consider this question aloud:
Can I see Wi-Fi?
The answer is universally no.
This question also applies to cellphone signals and other forms of electromagnetic transmission. Just because EMFs are not visible to the naked eye—since they exist outside the visible spectrum—does not mean they aren’t real. They are so tangible, in fact, that you likely accessed this article using a Wi-Fi connection from a device emitting EMF signals that delivered this content to your screen.
2. EMFs Travel Through Air
Consider what you do in a room with poor cellphone reception. Most people instinctively move around with their phone, scanning for a better signal, indicated by more signal bars. This action, though simple, highlights that EMFs are stronger in some places and weaker in others. These two points, while obvious now, might not have been clear to everyone initially but are fundamental for understanding how EMFs are ever-present around us.
3. Visibility Does Not Determine Awareness
Should we ignore something just because it’s invisible? Let’s consider an example to illustrate this point.
Hydrogen sulfide (H2S), a chemical toxin, is invisible but detectable by its odor, often described as resembling “rotten eggs.” It’s produced in industrial processes like oil refining. In the event of a significant spill, people would first become aware of the situation through the odor, detectable even at low concentrations, which alerts them to potential danger. Symptoms of exposure might include eye, nose, and throat irritation, headaches, nausea, and difficulty breathing, which would intensify with greater exposure levels.
In such scenarios, emergency responders and environmental agencies usually get involved following reports of the odor and accompanying symptoms from the affected area.
This example demonstrates that an invisible substance can indeed be detected and acknowledged as a hazard. However, unlike hydrogen sulfide, EMFs cannot be detected by smell, touch, or hearing, presenting a unique challenge in raising awareness about their presence and potential effects.
4. The Importance of Individual Background Exposure
My wife once asked me why some people get sick from EMFs while others in the same environment do not. The answer lies in the cumulative effect of individual exposure.
Imagine a person born in 1972, when fewer telecommunications devices were in use. Suppose this person spent the first eight years of their life living near large power lines, then moved to a house close to an oil refinery. Later, after getting married, they moved to a house with no significant exposure to any known man-made toxins. This person’s experience and susceptibility to chronic illnesses might differ markedly from their spouse’s, despite similar current environments.
Key factors to consider include the cumulative effects of various toxins encountered throughout life. This scenario simplifies a complex reality, where other variables such as the quality of sleep (not everyone who sleeps achieves restorative rest) and genetic factors also play significant roles in how individuals respond to environmental exposures.
5. Interaction of Electric Fields
During medical school, I learned that biochemistry is foundational to understanding human physiology and pathophysiology, and that the human body itself is electrical in nature. I learned to read electrocardiograms, using them as a tool to detect electrical abnormalities in the circulatory systems of my patients. Later, as a resident in Pediatric Neurology, I became proficient in reading electroencephalograms.
However, it wasn’t until a serendipitous discovery that I realized a significant gap in knowledge: many neurologists and medical professionals, though deeply knowledgeable about the body’s electrical systems, often do not fully comprehend the physics involved—specifically, how external electromagnetic waves can impact the body. Chronic exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMFs) has been a topic of discussion since the 1950s, but the complexity of the physics, often described in complex equations, can be daunting for those with a biology-focused education.
One crucial fact, which might seem obvious once stated, is that electric fields interact with other electric fields. This means that the electromagnetic fields from the wiring in your home can directly interact with the electromagnetic fields necessary for the functioning of the human brain, heart, and immune system. These interactions are crucial because they can affect how the body maintains homeostasis within its internal ecosystem.
A summary of the Article would be:
EMFs Are Invisible but Real
Just because electromagnetic fields (EMFs) cannot be seen doesn’t mean they aren’t present. Similar to how Wi-Fi and cellphone signals are invisible yet undeniable parts of our daily lives, EMFs are also a constant, unseen influence.
EMFs Pervade Our Environment
EMFs travel through the air and are all around us. Their presence is evidenced by everyday actions, such as moving to a spot with better cellphone reception, which demonstrates how EMFs vary in concentration and impact depending on location.
Invisibility Doesn’t Mean Harmless
Many harmful agents, like hydrogen sulfide gas, are invisible yet can be detected through other senses, such as smell, and are clearly harmful. While EMFs are not detectable by traditional senses, their effects can be just as significant, influencing health and well-being.
Individual Responses Vary Due to Background Exposure
Differences in how individuals respond to EMFs can often be traced back to their unique histories of exposure. Just as two people might react differently to allergens based on past exposures, so too can their reactions to EMF exposure vary based on their personal and cumulative environmental histories.
Interaction of Electric Fields
The human body is inherently electrical, with vital systems like the brain and heart relying on internal electric fields to function properly. External electromagnetic fields from common sources like house wiring can interact with these bodily systems, potentially disrupting their natural functions and leading to health issues.
This summary encapsulates the main points about EMFs, highlighting both their ubiquitous nature and their potential for impact on individual health, which can help family members understand why this issue is significant and worth considering seriously.