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Manoj Srivastava elaborates on how vastu can help in reducing stress and health issues caused by modern technology
In the modern world, stress is often synonymous with your professional life. Usually, this part is relegated to working in the office, dealing with bosses and colleagues as well as being productive. At the end of the day, home is where you disengage and relieve yourself from the daily grind. However, home, too, has its own set of stresses, like meeting the expectations of spouse, parents, and children. On top of all this, there are unavoidable invisible energies caused by modern technology at both home and office, which amplifies the stress. This creates a runaway effect where stress spirals out of control, and you end up being burnt out as a result. This is why it’s important to manage both your space and time.
Most of us are used to the electronic conveniences of modern life. However, few of us are aware of the possible health risks presented by the gadgets that make our world work. We are surrounded by electromagnetic radiation, whether at home or office. Electromagnetic frequencies are generated by all electronic and electrical devices. Mobile phones, wi-fi routers, microwave ovens, laptops, televisions, and cordless phones are some of the devices that are now prevalent in every Indian household and that generate EMF radiations as long as they are operational. In offices, servers, UPS, wi-fi access points, and mobile towers are great sources of high EMF radiation to which we are continually exposed.
All subtle energies, be it the energies of Vastu or electromagnetic radiation, have a deeper and prolonged effect on our mind and body. On one hand, while gross energy like sound, light, and wind have acute and temporary effects, subtler energies have chronic and long-term effects. While vastu energies can be good and bad, in different directions and at parts, depending on the design of the building, the EMF energies are uniformly bad in all places.
When exposed to these EMF radiations, different people have different symptoms depending upon their vitality and constitution. The most prominent symptoms are disturbed sleep, anxiety, palpitations, headaches, lethargy, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), and nausea. Most people may define the collection of these diseases as high stress. However, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has coined a new term for people who are more susceptible to the effects of EMF radiation — electromagnetic hypersensitivity. Prolonged exposure can result in lower immunity, reproductive and fertility issues, auto-immune diseases, and some malignant diseases. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mumbai submitted a report to the Government of India in 2010 highlighting the effect of mobile tower radiation, and the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) has also defined protocols and design guidelines to reduce the impact of EMF on residents and workers, and both these documents are easily available on the internet.
These radiations are caused by modern technology, and stopping the use of these gadgets is not practical. These days, our efficiency depends on the use of these gadgets. Even if you stop using them, you will still be continually exposed to mobile tower radiation, radio-frequency waves from microwave and radio towers, and, in some cases, the neighbor’s Wi-Fi routers.
Since avoiding these radiations is not possible, the author suggests prudence in the use of this equipment. For example, you keep your mobile handset more than seven feet from where you sleep and do not install the wi-fi router or television set in your bedroom. In case the television set is already installed in the bedroom, and for some reason, you cannot shift it elsewhere, you should switch off the TV from the mains and not from the remote before you sleep. Do not be near the microwave oven when it is operational. Keep at least 10 feet or more distance from the same. Do not operate the laptop by placing it on your lap. Try to switch off the mobile phone and wireless router during the night by routing your calls on the good old landline phone at your bedside.
If you are hypersensitive to electromagnetic radiation, there are shielding paints available in international markets that can be applied to the outer walls of the building to prevent mobile tower radiation from entering the building. However, the disadvantage is that mobile signals weaken inside the building, causing network connectivity issues. In the modern way of working, this may be unacceptable.
Modern Vastu experts have another way to neutralize the effect of these radiations. Specific materials, angles, and geometric shapes can be installed at strategic locations in the building to harmonize the effect of these radiations on residents.
Irrespective of your sensitivity to electromagnetic radiations, we are all continuously exposed to them, especially in urban cities, and they are affecting our psyche and body energy to one level or another. Some precautions and vastu rectifications will definitely reduce its negative effect.
(The writer is a vastu Acharya with more than 20 years of corporate leadership experience.)
Read MoreIntroduction to 5G Technology and Its Development
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5G technology represents a monumental leap in wireless communication, poised to transform our digital landscape dramatically. Unlike its predecessors, 5G offers unprecedented data speeds and connectivity, facilitating innovations across various sectors. This article delves into the core aspects of 5G, outlining its evolution from earlier communication standards and highlighting the technological enhancements it brings to the table. As we stand on the brink of widespread 5G deployment, understanding its foundational elements is crucial for grasping its potential impacts and benefits.
The Evolution of Cellular Networks
Cellular technology has evolved significantly since the first generation of mobile networks. Starting with 1G in the 1980s, each generation has brought advancements in speed, capacity, and functionality. 5G is distinct not only in its ability to support a massive number of devices simultaneously but also in its low latency and high throughput. These features enable real-time applications such as autonomous driving, augmented reality, and enhanced IoT (Internet of Things) capabilities.
Key Technologies Driving 5G
The implementation of 5G technology is underpinned by several key innovations:
- Massive MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output): This technology involves using numerous antennas at both the transmitter and receiver to improve communication performance. Massive MIMO increases the capacity of a network significantly, allowing for more simultaneous users.
- Beamforming: This technique focuses a wireless signal towards a specific receiving device, rather than having the signal spread in all directions as in traditional broadcast transmissions. Beamforming enhances signal quality and energy efficiency.
- Full Duplex: This technology enables devices to transmit and receive signals at the same time on the same frequency, effectively doubling the capacity of wireless networks.
Potential Applications and Impact of 5G
The advent of 5G is set to revolutionize several industries by enabling new applications:
- Smart Cities: 5G can facilitate more connected and automated urban environments, from improved traffic management to energy distribution.
- Healthcare: High-speed, reliable connectivity can transform healthcare through remote surgeries, real-time remote monitoring, and personalized treatment options that rely on rapid data transfer.
- Manufacturing: 5G networks can enhance automation and machine-to-machine communication, improving efficiency and enabling more flexible production techniques.
- Agriculture: Enhanced IoT capabilities can lead to better crop monitoring and management, precision farming techniques, and increased automation.
Challenges and Considerations
Despite its advantages, the rollout of 5G technology faces several challenges. These include infrastructure demands, such as the need for numerous small cell towers due to the shorter range of 5G frequencies. Additionally, there are concerns regarding the environmental and health impacts of widespread 5G deployment, which are subjects of ongoing research and debate.
Global Impact and Future Prospects
As countries around the world begin to deploy 5G networks, the global impact of this technology is becoming increasingly apparent. Not only does it promise to enhance connectivity and services, but it also poses challenges and opportunities for regulatory frameworks, cybersecurity, and digital equity. The future of 5G is likely to involve continued innovation and adaptation as technology develops and new applications emerge.
Conclusion
As 5G technology continues to evolve, it promises to redefine our digital interactions and fuel innovative solutions across industries. The next decade will likely witness a significant transformation in how we connect and communicate, making an understanding of 5G not just beneficial but essential for businesses, policymakers, and consumers alike.
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5G concerns: Citizens call on Kings County councillors to declare moratorium
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Presenters say technology shouldn’t go to market until scientifically proven safe.
According to COLDBROOK, N.S. — “It’s invisible, silent, odourless and you can’t get away from it.” This is how presenters to Kings County council’s committee of the whole meeting describe the radiofrequency electromagnetic field (EMF) radiation from wireless technology that has become a part of most people’s everyday lives.
Andrea Schwenke Wyile of Wolfville Ridge and Glenda Pavelich of Wolfville, representing Atlantic Canadians for Safe Technology, made a presentation to councillors on Jan. 19.
They called on council to exercise the precautionary principle and to join other Canadian and world municipalities in declaring a moratorium on so-called 5G or fifth generation wireless technology in the municipality until it’s scientifically proven safe.
They also called on councillors to do their own research on the topic to better educate themselves on potential negative consequences.
Schwenke Wyile said they aren’t experts, but concerned citizens who have been looking into the matter. She said EMF exposures have increased exponentially since they began raising awareness in the early 2000s.
“I now know many more people with microwave sickness, some of whom can no longer come to the Valley because of already high levels of radiation,” Schwenke Wyile said.
She said 5G raises “alarming concerns” for the health of all living beings and will further erode our privacy. She called wireless an “energy hog” that would consume more and more energy as the technology evolves.
Conflicting studies
Schwenke Wyile pointed to “tens of thousands of independent, peer-reviewed scientific studies”, some dating back more than half a century, “showing clear evidence of harm from non-native and non-ionizing electromagnetic and radio frequencies.” She said this evidence has been “suppressed and dismissed in the name of industry profit.”
She pointed to data compiled by Dr. Henry Lai at the University of Washington that indicates 70 per cent of non-industry studies demonstrate the harmful effects of EMF exposure while 68 per cent of industry studies show no effect.
Schwenke Wyile said precautionary measures should be taken, even if some cause and effect situations aren’t established scientifically.
Invasive infrastructure?
Pavelich said 5G would require hundreds of thousands of small cell towers, one approximately every 150 metres, and pointed to studies showing that property values drop in the vicinity of cell towers.
She said a moratorium should be placed until Health Canada conducts a scientific study of the health and economic ramifications of the technology that demonstrates its safety. Pavelich said the wireless industry also has to take responsibility and prove the technology is safe before it’s released to the market. Therefore, it is important to put Kings County on the map as a municipality willing to step forward advocating for the health of its plants, insects and human residents.
She said they’re also calling for a change to legislation requiring more transparency and notification to local communities — and consent from municipal governments — when it comes to the installation of 5G. According to Pavelich, as far as they know, 5G technology has yet to roll out in Nova Scotia. Schwenke Wyile said they are aware that some small cell antennas have already been installed in Kings County but not activated. However, there are people in the community who have long been negatively impacted by wireless technology.
Schwenke said that there are people who would have presented to council this morning who cannot come into this room, and you’ve been hearing from these people for 20 years.
Feeling the effects
One such individual is Barbara Lake, who sent a letter to council regarding the 5G presentation. The Steam Mill resident said she has been disabled by wireless frequencies. This sensitivity became apparent after a cell tower was placed 1,052 feet behind her family’s Wolfville Ridge property in 2001.
Lake said her two youngest children became extremely ill within months of the tower’s activation. They had to abandon their home and moved 14 times before finding a home “safe enough to live what was left of our lives.”
She said even passing cars with active wireless technology cause her to endure physical and emotional trauma that “anyone would call torture.”
“This torture is sometimes so unbearable that I have to seek emergency medical care and call 911,” Lake said.
She said she experienced two such incidents in 2020 after a cell tower was sited not far from her home, even though she protested the location and provided a letter from her doctor in support of her concerns.
Lake has added her voice to those calling on the municipality to place a moratorium on 5G technology, which she described as “the most powerful and destructive wireless frequencies known to man” and which “have never been proven safe.”
Would a moratorium work?
Mayor Peter Muttart told the presenters that council would take the presentation under advisement and that they would make their own enquiries.
Following the presentation, Muttart said that communications are a federal government jurisdiction. If council were to declare a moratorium on 5G technology, “it would simply be persuasive” in terms of a position to be taken with the federal government. It would not be legally enforceable.
“While it’s clear they ask the municipality to declare a moratorium, I take the application, at the end of the day, to be an application to inspire the councillors of the day to educate themselves as to the science with respect to 5G technology,” Muttart said.
He said it seems that the issue some people have with fifth-generation wireless technology is that it could generate EMF exposures in excess of what is considered safe.
Muttart said the presenters are aware that the Municipality of Kings is actively working to provide wider fibre optic cable connectivity directly to homes and businesses. Since fibre-to-the-premises is not a wireless technology, it doesn’t present the same concerns about overexposure to EMF.
He said if the municipality were to take a position of any sort, it would have to be based upon forming the view after embarking on a great deal of education that the range for safe EMF exposure levels set by the federal government is not low enough.
However, Muttart said they, like the majority of the population, have yet to embark on that education. People tend to rely on senior government decisions and the science behind those decisions.
Safety Code 6
Health Canada’s Safety Code 6 is a document that sets out recommended safety limits for human exposure to radiofrequency electromagnetic fields (EMF) in the frequency range from three kHz to 300 GHz.
According to Health Canada, this range covers the frequencies used by communications devices and equipment that emit radiofrequency EMF, including wi-fi, cell phones, smart meters and “those using 5G technology”.
Read More5G health threats unfounded – CSIR
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“Many of the studies reporting alleged health effects associated with electromagnetic frequency (EMF) levels only observe possible negative effects when the levels are consistently higher than those emitted from 5G equipment and under very specific laboratory conditions.”
“There have been many different studies, some using animal models and some using human population level studies,” he noted, adding that that animal studies show possible carcinogenic effects, but at higher than normal EMF levels and under “very controlled laboratory conditions” which are not necessarily a reflection of real world conditions.
“However, as a precaution, despite the lack of evidence under real world conditions, I think further research is necessary, just to confirm that there is no significant threat to human health,” Suleman commented.
Meanwhile, he dismissed the conspiracy theories surrounding 5G and Covid-19, including that EMF radiation from 5G towers will weaken the immune system; that the roll-out of 5G technologies contributed to the spread and mutation of the Sars-CoV-2 virus; and that 5G chips will be included in the vaccines for governments to spy on and track citizens, besides others.
Suleman said these were false and that there is no correlation between 5G distribution and Covid-19 distribution, and there was no evidence to support any of the claims.
Further, CSIR chief researcher Dr Fisseha Mekuria said that wireless technology standards are highly regulated with checks and balances.
The CSIR, which has undertaken directed research on 5G technologies, assures that the number of checks and balances undertaken before a new technology is commercialised is significant to ensure that health is not compromised.
Health concerns are studied during the standardisation process of any new technology, with the technology also having to go through several research and development phases with innovation labs, universities, industry associations and regulators, besides others, before being peer-reviewed internationally and investigated and tested in depth at worldwide forums.
The long, extensive process is to ensure that all the checks and balances are in place and that any new technology is not harmful to any population before being commercialised.
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