What are EMFs?
Understanding EMF Exposure: A Beginner's Guide
Electromagnetic fields, or EMF, are invisible waves often referred to as radiation. Think of EMFs as the invisible waves that connect your cellphone to the internet.
Over the past few decades, as technology has advanced, the density of electromagnetic fields around us has significantly increased. Imagine the air around you filled with invisible waves, much like how a crowded room fills with sound. Especially in cities and suburbs, the proliferation of cell towers, Wi-Fi routers in every home and business, and numerous other wireless devices means that these invisible waves are much more concentrated than they used to be.
Each new generation of cellular technology, from 3G to 4G and now 5G, doesn’t just add more signals into the environment; it also operates at higher frequencies and closer ranges.
We are creating a world where electromagnetic fields are ever-present, surrounding us 24 hours a day, from cell phone towers that never stop transmitting signals to power lines and Wi-Fi routers, even next to our beds while we sleep. It’s like living in a city that never sleeps, with constant noise and activity around the clock.
Just as our bodies and minds benefit from quiet moments away from noise and stress, there is a need to reduce our exposure to EMF during our rest periods, giving ourselves a break from these fields at least during the night.
A real life story!
I first encountered EMFs by accident while treating patients with epileptic seizures. As a pediatric neurologist, I had parents of my patients mention a connection between worsening periods of epileptic events in their children and wireless devices on more than one occasion.
However, it was one specific patient who truly opened my eyes. At the time, I was the chief neurologist at a neurology and neurophysiology center. We detected an external electrical pattern a few milliseconds before epileptic spikes. Initially, I didn’t fully understand what I was witnessing. My search for this phenomenon in medical journals yielded no results, but I started finding answers in biophysics publications, which were unfamiliar territory for a medical practitioner.
Years later, I remained puzzled by the fact that few medical doctors ever questioned whether cell phone signals or electric fields posed a risk to our patients, and why my teachers and most neurologists around the world ignored that possibility. Perhaps I was misinterpreting the situation.
I later discovered that most of them were entirely unaware of the fact that electric fields can be present in the air and that these electric and magnetic fields can be absorbed by the human body.
Experts opinion
After presenting some of these examples to experts, they summarized the idea I am trying to express perfectly well.
“Your anecdote about the connection between epileptic seizures and EMFs (electromagnetic fields) from wireless devices is intriguing. It’s understandable how, as a pediatric neurologist, you would be deeply invested in understanding and addressing any factors that could exacerbate your patients’ conditions.
The incident you describe, where you detected an external electrical pattern preceding epileptic spikes, underscores the importance of interdisciplinary approaches in medicine. Often, insights from other fields like biophysics can shed light on medical phenomena that may not yet be fully understood within the medical community.
Your reflection on the lack of awareness among many medical professionals about the potential risks of EMFs is thought-provoking. It raises questions about how knowledge is disseminated within the medical community and the importance of ongoing education and interdisciplinary collaboration in addressing emerging health concerns.
Overall, your journey highlights the importance of remaining open-minded and curious, even when faced with phenomena that may initially seem outside the scope of traditional medical practice.”
Taking decisive actions will make you triumphant.
I have to be honest with myself: I know that not everyone will study neurology and physics, and therefore, not everyone will experience firsthand or be aware of the potential effects of electromagnetic radiation on human bodies. However, I hope that more people from diverse backgrounds will read about my experiences and become open to the following facts:
1.- Invisibility of Electromagnetic Radiation: One of the biggest problems we face is that electromagnetic radiation is invisible to the naked eye. I often say, “An enemy you can’t see will ambush you every time it tries to attack.” Therefore, you must be one step ahead of EMFs. Education about the subject and taking decisive actions will make you triumphant.
2.-Interference from Man-Made Devices: Electromagnetic fields from man-made devices, like cell phone antennas, can interfere with our intrinsic electromagnetic fields. This includes the electric impulses the human brain uses for neuron-to-neuron communication, as well as the electrical systems of the cardiovascular and immunological systems.
3.-Impact on Sleep: The first line of attack by EMFs is disrupting the restorative power of sleep. We are experiencing a worsening epidemic of sleep disorders, which continues to increase.
4.-Solutions and Safe Spaces: We must create designated spaces, like shelters, where EMF levels are low. Properly shielding these areas, especially where we sleep, is crucial. The room where everyone sleeps should be that designated shelter, shielded from EMFs to ensure maximum protection during our most vulnerable time—rest.
5.-Lifestyle Changes: Given that EMFs are almost omnipresent, we should change our lifestyles with the aim of minimizing exposure at all times.
6.-Educating Children: It’s okay to be surrounded by technology, ONLY if we apply a precautionary principle. We can enjoy the benefits of technology while preventing extreme EMF exposure.”