As people no doubt have heard, Indiana has been awarded the “privilege” of being one of a handful of states to have this high-tech 5G technology rolled out. Wireless companies would lead you to believe it’s the greatest thing since sliced bread. But before you get too fired up about it, let’s look at the bigger picture.
What about safety? You have a huge amount of uninsulated electromagnetic fields (EMFs) running wild through the already overcrowded atmosphere. Can you imagine being continually bombarded with EMF radiation? You talk about a health epidemic. As they say, “You ain’t seen nothin’ yet.” What about those with pacemakers? There are privacy issues that are too lengthy to be in this letter.
Someone once said, “The best advertisement is word of mouth.” Readers, this has already been rolled out in California, and nobody that knows anything about this has nothing good to say about it.
One can find a plethora of information on the net simply by typing in “the dangers of 5G technology” and look and see what people who are experiencing this right now are saying: extremely dangerous!
Can you imagine your life without your laptop? Well, 90 per cent of the world’s population would say ‘No’. Laptops are the key productive devices used by students, professionals, homemakers and even by kids for entertainment. But at the same time, they are also one of the most
significant sources of Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) radiation, which are declared toxic by the World Health organization.
Like all wireless devices connected to WiFi, laptops use radio frequency (RF) energy. In May 2011, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a body of World Health Organization has stated that radio frequency is “possibly carcinogenic to humans”.
Among all the electronic devices and gadgets like desktops, microwave ovens, laptops are one of the highest sources of EMF
as their underside releases high frequency EMF radiations. Laptops are kept in direct contact with our lap. Its undersides emit
40- 100 milliGauss EMF, which is 40X to 100X higher than the standard limit of EMF exposure. The EMF exposure on a limited
part of the body makes it more hazardous. Take into consideration that the EMF under a high tension power line, which is
statistically proven to increase the number of Leukemia cases, is in the range of 10-70 milliGauss. However, the underside of
the laptop can emit as high as 100 milliGauss radiation. Also, the older the laptop, the higher the EMF.
To reduce the impact of radiation exposure on our body, the Federal Communication Commission (a scientific legislative body
of the US government) has recommended maintaining a minimum distance of 20 cm between the laptop and the user. The
proximity of laptop to human body while in use causes harmful impact on fertility, sleep, body tissues, etc.
Using a laptop on the lap concentrates EMF radiation on the lower abdominal area, which is especially harmful for the
reproductive organs in both males and females. According to the study conducted by the International Institute for Population
Sciences, Mumbai 2010, close to 27.5 million couples are diagnosed with infertility every year and this number is increasing
due to long hours or incorrect usage of laptop. High EMF is empirically proven to cause lower sperm counts and/or more
inactive and less mobile sperms, leading to infertility. However, in females, the laptop usage is harmful for the development of
the foetus that can be seen post-birth of the child.
The age of technology and computing is on and everybody has to match the pace. Nobody can avoid or stop using laptops but
it is recommended to take adequate measures that can make your laptop usage safer. Even a few small steps can be helpful in
reducing the impact of laptop radiation on our body and mind. To begin with, one should always keep the laptop on a desk or a
surface away from their lap. Therefore, always keep in mind to create a space between your lap and the laptop for EMF to
disperse. This reduces the impact of EMF drastically.
A step which can be highly beneficial in reducing the impact of EMF radiation is Laptop EMF Radiation and Heat Shields. These
are targeted for minimizing the harmful exposure of EMF radiation on body. The use of radiation shields while working on our
laptops ensures safety from EMF which might cause serious damage to our body tissues and organs. Many people consider
Laptop radiation shields as a helmet which is mandatory while riding a bike, similarly, these shields are necessary while working
on the laptop.
Many experts and doctors also recommend disconnecting the internet on laptop when it is not required as laptop emits lower
level of radiation than when it’s connected. Even while streaming videos laptop emits high level of radiation, so make sure your
laptop is not on your lap when watching movies or any video.
Public Utility Commission is working with utility companies to force “smart meters” on consumers.
I am writing about the dangers of “smart meters” and the way the state Public Utility Commission is implementing Act 129, working with utility companies not to protect consumers but to coerce them into having these dangerous meters installed on their homes and properties, against their will and without their consent, with the threat of having their electricity shut off if they fail to comply.
The studies showing the harmful effects of the radiation from electromagnetic fields, or EMFs, continue to pile up. These studies are being ignored, and residents are being told these meters are safe and produce less radiation than cellphones or Wi-Fi routers. This is untrue. These meters are an entirely different ballgame, and even though Wi-Fi and cellphones are also harmful, individuals who didn’t notice the effects of these are unable to function in their own homes after a smart meter is installed. There is a very informative TED Talk done by Jeromy Johnson, who describes his health issues that started after a smart meter was installed on his home. Such stories are becoming more common as the smart meter rollout continues across the state.
These EMFs are adversely affecting everyone, even if they are unaware of it. Some members of the population are so sensitive that they are unable to stay in their homes or workplaces because they are so strongly affected.
Residents should not have to fight to stop the utilities from harming them.
Sitting in overgrown gardens, mixed in with beauty products and now even infused into water, crystals are rocking the beauty and wellness world. Not just used as trendy accessories, crystals are believed by many people to hold healing powers that can benefit both spirit and skin.
“People are looking for ways to stay calm and peaceful,” said Jennifer Salness, owner of Crystalline Light, an online crystal shop (crystallinelight.com). “People are really kind of starting to open up to all of these new things and I think the minerals are here to teach us and help support us.”
Celebrities love crystals, too. Adele keeps crystals with her before performances, even citing losing her crystals as the reason behind an off-pitch performance at the 2016 Grammys. Katy Perry carries rose quartz crystal for love. Gwenyth Paltrow’s lifestyle company Goop sells jade eggs and amethyst water bottles.
Crystal culture dates back thousands of years. Ancient Egyptians are said to have anointed tombs with turquoise and topaz and made makeup with lapis lazuli. Chinese cultures associate crystals with “chi” life-energy and the Buddhist concept of chakras, focal points on the body said to be connected to spiritual and physical elements.
The New Age trend, originating in the 1970s, focused on mind, body and spirit as a means of alternative medicine and healing. Crystals were used to “heal” by working with the body’s energy flow to promote positive energy while removing the negative or harmful.
But don’t be quick to swap your aspirin for amethyst.
“They don’t necessarily heal us,” Salness said. “It just helps us remember what we already have within us.”
Crystals are more akin to grounding devices, like zen sand gardens or the popular fidget spinner, said to help reduce anxiety. “It’s all about balance,” Salness said. “Sometimes it’s just a subtle knowing of feeling the energy of it.”
From office decor to dazzling rings, here’s how to incorporate crystals into your daily routine, and where you can find them in the Twin Cities:
For the face: From bath salts to facemasks and gem-infused soaps, the beauty world has turned crystal crazy. Salness said there are a few ways to incorporate crystal energy into beauty products. Some contain finely ground crystal powder while others use crystal essence much like flower essence, soaking the gems in water to extract their energy. You can find body sprays mixed with black tourmaline or fluorite essence at the Future in Minneapolis (thefuturempls.com).
Around the neck: Show off the gems’ natural beauty and adorn yourself with crystal jewelry to promote beauty both inside and out. You can get kyanite necklaces or crystal cuff bracelets at Larissa Loden Jewelry in Minneapolis (larissaloden.com).
On the go: Glammed-up, crystal-infused water bottles, which typically include stones secured to the bottom, are said to imbue the water with the crystal’s energy. You can check out quartz-infused water bottles at Namasté Gifts and Healing in Duluth (namasteduluth.com).
At the office: Stressed at work? Crystal proponents believe that keeping some black tourmaline stones at your desk will block negative energy and limit electromagnetic fields from the computer screen. You can find them at Eye of Horus Metaphysical in Minneapolis (eyeofhorus.biz).
In the garden: Spruce up your outdoor space with natural crystals and stones. The crystal amethyst is known for its purple hue and as a protective stone that creates a shield for its surroundings. Amethyst near your back door or windows is said to guard against intruders or negative energy. Find amethyst and other outdoor stones at Enchanted Rock Garden in Richfield (theenchantedrockgarden.com).
With mobile phones being used to make dinner reservations, Facebook taking friendships to a whole new level, and laptops as light as air, it is almost impossible to live without technology. However, as computers and related technology continue to advance, they can also be a huge hazard to our health. Here are things to look out for before plugging in
1. Hearing loss
While many technological illnesses have arrived in the last 10 to 15 years, it has been more than 30 years since concerns were first raised that people could damage their hearing listening to loud music on personal stereos. France even banned manufacturers from selling gadgets capable of producing sounds above a certain level.
2. Headaches
For years, the debate has raged over whether mobile phones are harmful, but studies have shown there is a link between headaches and mobile use. Research commissioned by phone manufacturers in 2008 found that making a call shortly before going to bed can affect quality of sleep, which can lead to headaches the next day.
3. Repetitive strain injury
It used to be factory workers, dressmakers and musicians who were most at risk from repetitive strain injury. But now office workers can suffer from the condition after spending too many hours using a keyboard. Repeated use of fingers, wrists, arms and shoulders can lead to damage which, over time, the body is unable to repair. That’s why preventative steps, such as regular breaks, are advised.
4. Acne and allergies
Cleansing your face before bed may not be enough to keep pesky acne at bay. Cellphones can be covered in bacteria, causing oils to collect when placed against the face. The result? Unwanted pimples on cheeks and chins. You could also get an allergic reaction such as dermatitis. Just another reason to put the phone on speaker, use a headset, stick to texting, or speak to someone in person.
5. Wrist pain
Carpel tunnel, one cause of wrist pain, can occur from excessive typing. Often shrugged off as a slight cramp, a muscle pull, or a muscle spasm, carpel tunnel syndrome is a serious nerve disorder, depending upon the intensity, which occurs at the wrist leading to pain, sensory changes and loss of function within the hand. Numbness in the fingers, especially thumb, index and middle finger, burning, tingling sensation in the palm, pain radiating in upward direction of the hand, tightening of joints and fingers and poor grip while holding objects are a few lethal symptoms of carpel tunnel syndrome. So, ease up on the tweets and take a break from the computer, or at least keep the keyboard low enough so the wrist doesn’t bend upwards.
7. Phantom ringing syndrome
This is when you think that your phone is buzzing in your pocket. Research shows 70 per cent of people who self-categorise as heavy mobile users have reported experiencing phantom buzzing in their pocket. It’s all thanks to misplaced response mechanisms in our brains. Whenever we feel any tingling in our leg we get a burst of neurotransmitters from our brain that can cause either anxiety or pleasure and prompt us to action. Instead of reacting to this sensation like it is a few wayward tingling nerves, we react as if it’s something we have to attend to right now.
8. Nomophobia
Nomophobia tends to be the anxiety that arises from not having access to one’s mobile device. The term “Nomophobia” is an abbreviation of “no-mobile phobia.” Nomophobia is the marked increase in anxiety some people feel when they are separated from their phones. While phone addiction may sound like a petty first world problem, the disorder is fast penetrating less developed countries causing mental and physical health problems. So much so that the condition has found its way into the most recent edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). You see people pull out their phones and two minutes later do it again even though nothing has taken place. That’s driven by reflex action as well as by anxiety to make sure we haven’t missed out on anything. It’s all part of the FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) reaction.
9. Sleep depriviation
Counting sheep ain’t cutting it? It may be from cuddling up with your phone and laptop in bed. The artificial light from screens can suppress the release of melatonin, which helps us sleep. Swap the computer for a book before hitting the hay and hopefully your sleep will come a bit more easily.
10. Electromagnetic sensitivity
From Wi-Fi to mobile phone signals, we’re surrounded by wireless communications and, for some people, exposure to electromagnetic fields is making them ill. Symptoms range from acute headaches and skin burning to muscle-twitching and chronic pain. Some Americans have been forced to move to areas where wireless communications are tightly controlled.
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Research finds human sweat ducts are antennas for millimeter waves (5G), resulting in high levels of radiation absorption by sweat ducts; presented at NIH/NIEHS sponsored conference
Potential Risks to Human Health Originating from Future Sub-MM Communication Systems, Paul Ben Ishai and Yuri Feldman
presented at Expert Forum: Wireless Radiation and Human Health Hebrew University Medical School, January 23-26 2017
Sponsored by The Israel Institute for Advanced Study and Environmental Health Trust With Support from National Institutes of Health/ National Institutes of Environmental Health Sciences and Dr. Lucy Waletzky
Important video, partial transcript starting about 20:00
And what we see shows us that there’s a change here in this layer, this is true, but there’s something happening over here and over here, which is because of the sweat duct, where it is working truly like an antenna.
We showed this to industry, Professor Feldman showed this to industry in the 2014, was it? 2015 Bio-Wireless conference. And we cannot say they were happy; that would be an understatement. And I think it’s safe to say they’ll sweep this one under the carpet as far as they possibly can.
But, what does it all mean? Experimental confirmation. Have we measured anything similar? Yeah, we have.
We used time domain terra spectrometry[?] to do this, and this is from a real person who we sent out running. And you can see basically what happens. Here he is. So we’ve sent a guy out running Before then, we’ve measured him and we’re showing the reflection coefficient normalized to what we had before he went out running. And this is directly after he comes back, this red line. So right about where we saw an effect, we see a quite strong effect here. This is a differential sequence It looks big instead of looking smaller. And it goes down until we get to about half an hour after he’s come back, and it almost goes back to the straight line of a calm person. So there’s definitely an effect.
When we compare to the actual measurement, – this is the measurement, that’s the simulation – you can see they are pretty similar.
So, it’s not just a algorithmic trick. We measured it. There’s something there, something happening. And it seems to work the way we would expect it to work, if the mechanism for absorption is in the fact the sweat duct in that skin layer.
Now we’re using very low power levels here. So we’re basically just looking at what comes back. We’re probing. We’re not influencing or anything along those lines.
So, what can it tell us? Well, the next thing you have to do, once you look through all this and noted the differences between everything, is to ask yourself: what would it be in terms of SAR? Can you then take the db absorption, change that into a temperature result, and ask what can be done?
With our great luck, it wasn’t long ago that CST brought out a SAR module for the electromagnetic software so we could use that. And we do. So, this is the picture we get. And if we just strip away layers a little bit from this one, here we go, so now we’re trying to actually cut down through the layers and see where the absorption is. Wherever you see a little bit close to the red, that’s where the high absorption is in terms of. In the stratum corneum – that will be where the sweat ducts actually terminates on the skin’s surface — it’s not particularly great. As you go down one layer more, you can see actually the absorption is concentrated in the sweat duct itself, not in the dermal layer or the epidermal layer itself.
As you go down to four, this is the mixture layer before we get to the lower epidermis, you can even make out where the sweat duct is. There’s the twist of the sweat duct in terms of the SAR level, and that simply goes down even more so until eventually there’s a dispersion along the boundary between what we make[?] the dermis and the epidermis – basically the reflection pane itself.
So definitely, the sweat duct is where the absorption is happening. And this actually tallies quite nicely with what Guy Sheperstein[?] has found way back in 2011 as well. So it’s happening there. And this is ignored by industry where they’re making the 5G recommendations. Nobody’s looking at this. Nobody’s even really aware of this.
Okay, let me push a little further for you. If you slice through so you can see the sweat duct, planar now, you can see quite clearly where the absorption is happening.
So it’s concentrated there, it’s pretty clear.
So let’s have a little bit of look at this in terms of db. It’s still very much there, it’s still quite strong. But if we now actually look at the maximum level of absorption we’re got, and this is with no duct – that’s what we should have got — and that’s with a duct. So you can see there is a specific frequency here which actually tallies quite nicely with what would be the end fire mode of an axial antenna of the same dimensions. And it tallies rather too nicely in fact. And you can see the differences is actually quite significant.
[Slide: IEEE 802.15 WPAN Specifications, working group]
Well, that’s the panel that’s making specifications for 5G. What worries me is that is basically an industry panel and it is NOT independent. And as you can see, they are making quite good progress and within two years, you said guys? two years we should have this everywhere, all over us, and this has not been looked at. Nobody’s really considering what health effects could be because of that mechanism which would prove to exist at least there. Nobody’s really considering what it can be.
[Slide; These standards do not consider SkinRad effect when assessing possible health risk issues]
And with that rather frightening message, I will leave you.
During Q&A:
…I didn’t go into the depths of the research we did do. We’ve got about 8 papers published on this.
Mobile phones emit nonionizing electromagnetic fields (EMFs) within the mid-frequency range of 1.9 and 2.2 GHz.1There has been concern that mobile phone use may increase the risk of cancer because EMFs may be absorbed by tissues, and the use of mobile phones is rapidly increasing.2
Although the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classifies radiofrequency fields, including those emitted by mobile phones, as Group 2B — possibly carcinogenic to humans — the data regarding the risk of cancer remain uncertain and controversial.3Interpretations of the current data vary according to the organization or agency, with many US agencies stating either the data are not conclusive or no causal link has been established between mobile phone use and cancer.2To further, and hopefully more definitively, determine whether there is an increased risk of cancer with mobile phone or other wireless technology use, the large, prospective cohort study COSMOS is following nearly 300,000 adults for 20 to 30 years.4Similarly, the MOBI-Kids study is assessing the effect of EMF exposure on children and adolescents.
The current data primarily include case-control studies. Controversy is present, however, as a result of study designs, potential biases, and interpretations of statistical outcomes. Moreover, a clear pathophysiologic link in animal or in vitro studies has not been established, with recent studies finding that EMF exposure does not result in micronuclei formation, a marker of chromosomal instability, or changes in DNA integrity.6-8
The INTERPHONE Study
The INTERPHONE case-control study was conducted in 13 countries and included adults aged 30 to 59 from geographic areas expected to have the longest duration and highest concentration of mobile phone use.9Participants included 2708 cases of glioma and 2409 cases of meningioma diagnosed between 2000 and 2004 and a total of 5634 matched controls. Mobile phone use was ascertained by face-to-face or paper interviews with the patient or a proxy.
Overall, mobile phone use was not associated with an increased risk of glioma or meningioma — instead, a protective effect was found with an odds ratio (OR) of 0.81 (95% CI, 0.7-0.94) and 0.79 (95% CI, 0.68-0.91), respectively. The authors indicated, however, that the reduced ORs may be a result of participation bias or methodological limitations, such as prodromal symptoms, timing of interviews, and confounding factors. There was no association for those who first used a mobile phone more than 10 years ago.
Individuals with the highest cumulative mobile phone use of 1640 hours or more demonstrated an increased risk for glioma (OR, 1.40; 95% CI, 1.03-1.89), but not meningioma.9Another analysis of the INTERPHONE data included modeling to determine the radiofrequency exposure of participants, which demonstrated that the OR for glioma increased with increasing total cumulative specific energy, with an OR of 1.91 (95% CI, 1.05-1.90) at the highest exposure level.10For ipsilateral tumors, at least 10 years of mobile phone use significantly increased the risk for glioma with an OR of 2.80 (95% CI, 1.13-6.94). Another analysis also found that the intracranial location of gliomas was skewed toward where participants reported their preferred location to be for mobile phone use.11
The Controversy
Given that the results of the INTERPHONE study were not clear and the investigators reported limitations that could have affected the data, controversy followed with different interpretations by experts in the field.12This led to additional analyses that focused on adjusting for some of these limitations, such as a study of Canadian participants from the INTERPHONE study that showed a higher OR of 2.2 (95% CI, 1.3-4.1) of glioma when researchers adjusted the data for selection and recall biases.13Several studies conducted since INTERPHONE attempted to reduce bias or included different populations in the control versus mobile phone user groups.
However, an analysis of glioma incidence from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) program found that the rates of glioma remained nearly unchanged between 1992 and 2008 (-0.02% per year; 95% CI, -0.28%-0.25%).14Low-grade gliomas decreased by -3.02% per year (95% CI, -3.49% to -2.54%), but temporal gliomas increased by 0.73% (95% CI, 0.23%-1.23%). The authors concluded that if mobile phone use was associated with gliomas, a much greater increase in incidence should have been found. They noted that the relative risk of glioma from INTERPHONE is consistent with the slight decrease in incidence of glioma in this study, but not the overall reduction when INTERPHONE compared users versus never users.
Swiss researchers have confirmed the potentially damaging impact of the frequent use of mobile phones among adolescents.
A study found that the so called figural memory performance – the ability to remember abstract forms – can deteriorate if the brain is often subjected to high frequency electromagnetic fields, according to the Tropical and Public Health Instituteexternal link.
The research included more than 700 teenagers from German-speaking Switzerland over 12 months for the first large-scale study of its kind, the institute said in a statement on Thursday.
The results are in line with findings from a 2015 study among more than 400 teenagers, the scientists say.
The latest study found evidence that radiation has had a significant impact on the right half of the brain – where the figural memory is located -, among adolescents who hold the phone to their right ear when making a call.
Sending text messages or surfing the internet has had no noticeable impact, according to the scientists.
However, more research is needed to determine the significance of the research and to exclude other factors, they added.
The study was carried out in cooperation with a European Union research programme, Geronimoexternal link, and was co-funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation.
As people no doubt have heard, Indiana has been awarded the “privilege” of being one of a handful of states to have this high-tech 5G technology rolled out. Wireless companies would lead you to believe it’s the greatest thing since sliced bread. But before you get too fired up about it, let’s look at the bigger picture.
Can you imagine your life without your laptop? Well, 90 per cent of the world’s population would say ‘No’. Laptops are the key productive devices used by students, professionals, homemakers and even by kids for entertainment. But at the same time, they are also one of the most
Public Utility Commission is working with utility companies to force “smart meters” on consumers.
Sitting in overgrown gardens, mixed in with beauty products and now even infused into water, crystals are rocking the beauty and wellness world. Not just used as trendy accessories, crystals are believed by many people to hold healing powers that can benefit both spirit and skin.
With mobile phones being used to make dinner reservations, Facebook taking friendships to a whole new level, and laptops as light as air, it is almost impossible to live without technology. However, as computers and related technology continue to advance, they can also be a huge hazard to our health. Here are things to look out for before plugging in
Mobile phones emit nonionizing electromagnetic fields (EMFs) within the mid-frequency range of 1.9 and 2.2 GHz.1There has been concern that mobile phone use may increase the risk of 
