at an incredible speed. Just 10 years ago, cordless
vary in intensity from mild symptoms to serious
telephones were something used only by big
diseases.
business and an elite few.
Some symptoms of "adio wave sickness" are Now it seems that every kid in middle school packs
insomnia, headaches dizziness, nausea, memory
a cell phone in their backpack. Those Star Trek-like
problems, flu-like illness, fatigue, pressure or pain
communicators are ever present and Im starting to
in the chest, pressure behind the eyes, swollen
get used to people seemingly talking to themselves
throat, dry lips or mouth, fever muscle spasms, pain
everywhere in stores and on the streets. The
in the legs or the soles of the feet, joint pain,
benefits of cellular telephones are undoubtedly
nosebleeds, digestive problems skin rash hair loss
numerous They are especially useful in emergency
and ringing in the ears.
situations as illustrated by the ability of loved ones
to call one last time in the disastrous9/11 planes.
Some of the more serious possible disease
That tragic incident has vastly increased the
connections are asthma, hypertension tinnitis sleep
popularity of cell phones
disorders depression, chronic fatigue, multiple
sclerosis, autism, and thyroid disease.
However, technology that improves convenience
often has a destructive side. Cell phones are no
People with electromagnetic sensitivity experience
exception.
a social stigma that denies their health conditions
as EMR related.
Towers and antennas are sprouting up everywhere,
powering some one billion mobile phones
However, a growing number of doctors and experts
worldwide The radio waves transmit
are listening to the estimated 9 million people in
electromagnetic radiation (EMR) and there seems
the U.S. alone that are reporting problems. 100
to be no where to hide.Wherever cellular phones
physicians and scientists at Harvard and Boston
can work, that area is being irradiated 24 hours a
University Schools of Public Health have called
day. In a very short period of time, we have corn let
digital cellular towers a radiation hazard.
altered our electromagnetic environment, without
regard to possible consequences. If
Neil
As all things on the planet are connected, what
Armstrong had taken a cell telephone to the moon
befalls us also effects nature. A pioneer in the field
in 1968, it would have been the single most
of bioelectromagnetics, Dr. Robert 0 Becker, wrote
powerful source of microwave radiation impacting
the book, The Body Electric. Dr. Becker claims that
the earth at that time next to the sun Today, the
electromagnetic pollution is the greatest threat to
amount of microwaves our planet swims in far
our environment, greater even then global warming.
Towers for mobile phones pagers, and digital
these activist groups are fighting to keep the
Television kill several hundred million birds in the
wireless age out of Mendocino County. Through
U.S. Each year. There have been incidents of
education campaigns and county forums, they have,
thousands of birds at once flying full force into the
so far been successful in keeping corporations from
ground near a radio tower. Some fly into the
building any towers.
tower itself the guide wire that supports it or into
We have had concerned customers ask us to
each other.
make the Market a cell phone-free zone as
One speculation for this catastrophe is a special
numerous other conscientious businesses in the
sensitivity of birds to microwave radiation. Migratory
Bay Area have done. We are considering this now
birds navigate the stars when skies are dear, but
and would welcome any comments or questions
when the sky is dark or overcast; they rely on their
you might have. Please address them to Hope.
ability to sense the earths magnetic field. It is
thought that the towers may disorient or confuse their navigation ability. Scientists are baffled by the phenomenon. One thing is for sure, with hundreds of new towers going up, millions more birds will die. Farmers have observed problems with their animals in fields near towers. Cows are
Cell Phones: A Hidden toxin in your
life.
experiencing still births, spontaneous abortions,
birth deformities, behavior problems, and sudden
by John Kohler
declines in their general health. In some cases, the
entire herd has regained their health immediately after relocation away from the tower.
Many people know that cell phones make life easier,
and are convenient. I see many people that lead a health oriented lifestyle, which includes many raw
There is a growing mobilization worldwide to
educate the public about the dangers of cell phones Switzerland is attempting to get an initiative on the ballot titled, Moratorium on Mobile Telephone Antennas
If passed this law would halt
food friends that still use cell phones. It is my
personal belief, and research has concluded that cell phones will probably cause damage to you, your brain and are highly toxic. Getting rid of your cell phone will probably improve your health.
construction of any new towers. The deadline
for gathering signatures is Sept. 12, 2003.
It is my prediction that within 10 years, each cell
phone will come with a warning label, much like
Closer to home there is a safe haven from
each pack of cigarettes today.
electromagnetic pollution and Citizens groups
have formed to help keep it that way. Calling, themselves Neighbors Opposed to the Tower (NOT and Wireless Free Mendocino,
Below is my comparison of Smoking and Cell
Phones:
Smoking is addictive and habit-forming.
nausea, and ear aches. Basically Cell Phones put
Cell Phones are addictive and habit-forming.
extra stress on the body, and will manifest
itself in people in different ways. Other articles I
Smoking is voluntary
have read on cell phone dangers talk about tumors,
Cell phone use is voluntary
brain damage, weakening of the immune system
and changes of brain wave patterns. (see links
Smoking is big business
below at the end of this article)
Cell Phone Service is big business
How can I prevent the negative side effects of Smoking was considered "safe"
cell phone use?
Cell Phones are considered "safe"
I have determined, the best way is to get rid of Second hand Smoke is toxic
your cell phone.
Any Radiation from cell phones is toxic.
If I did want to use a cell phone, is there any way Smoking was considered "cool"
to reduce the risk?
Owing a Cell Phone is considered "cool"
There are several ways to reduce the amount of Smoking is expensive
toxic radiation you will absorb from your cell phone.
Cell phone use is expensive
I have listed them in order from most important to
least important.
Smoking is limited to ages 18 and older
Cell Phone use in Europe is discouraged for
Purchase an external antenna. The antenna is
children less than 16 yrs old
where the cell phone emits the most radiation.
By moving the antenna away from you, you will
What makes cell phones so toxic?
reduce the amount of radiation you will absorb.
Cell phones work on a "Cell" system. Your cell
Some cell phones are able to use an external
phone has enough power to transmit a signal to
antenna. Cost: $20-$50.
your local cell tower (up to 7 miles away or more).
This is where the problem lies. It takes alot of power
Purchase a special RF3 Air Tube Headset. The
to transmit the cell phone signal to the cell tower.
air tube headset is a special headset that works
This high power, or radiation is what is toxic about
much like a old fashioned doctors stethoscope
cell phones.
so there is no wire going directly to your ear.
Cost $30
What can happen as a result of using a cell
phone?
Purchase a phone with a low SAR (Specific
Many cell phone users report headaches,
Absorption Rate) - most phones have a SAR level
listed in its instruction manual. The SAR
What about other types of EMF Radiation?
level is a way of measuring the quantity of
Remember, EMF (Electromagnetic Field Radiation)
radio frequency (RF) energy that is absorbed by
is not natural. As little as 150 years ago,human
the body. The lower number the better.
beings and other animals on our planet WERE NOT
exposed to any non natural (minimal) EMF
Purchase a Q-link. The Q-link has been shown
Radiation. I recommend in minimizing the EMF in
to increase your resilience and resistance to the
your life as much as possible. (That's another
effects of stress, which may also help to reduce
article) I have determined the cell phone as the
the effects of EMF. Cost $120
number one way you can significantly reduce the
most harmful EMF exposure.
Minimize use of your cell phone. Keep your calls
short. Just because you pay $50 a month for 500
What's your personal experience with cell
minutes doesn't mean you need to use them all. I
phones?
get 300 minutes a month, and most months, Im
lucky if I use even 5 ! The more time you are on the
I was one of the first on my block to own a cell
cell phone, the more radiation you will absorb.
phone, and this was when they were the size of a
brick. I love technology and gadgets.
Get a one-way pager instead of your cell phone.
A one way pager only receives information, and
When I use a cell phone, or someone near me uses
not transmits. It still allows people to easily get
a cell phone (on an airplane or in a car), I will get a
a hold of you, while drastically reducing your
headache. I feel this is a warning sign from my body
exposure to radiation.
that something bad is going on. I am one to
RARELY get headaches, so when there is a
There are other stick on cell phone "protection
headache, I know there is something wrong. We
devices", Ferrite coils/beads, RF shields as well
need to listen to our intuition, and our body and
as others. I am highly skeptical of these devices. I
honor it.
would say try one, for fun, but don't rely on it.
The above methods are proven ways to reduce
your exposure.. But I still recommend, throwing away your cell phone and ridding yourself of excess toxins.
Do I own a cell phone?
Yes, I do. I own a cell phone for emergency
situations. Its my belief that a cell phone can be very handy in certain emergency situations.