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Now they talk a lot about electromagnetic radiation, which any modern person is inevitably exposed to, especially a resident of a big city. How does electromagnetic radiation affect the human body? How dangerous is it?

What is electromagnetic radiation (EMR)? This is a special form of matter, through which the interaction between electrically charged particles is carried out, a kind of intangible wave propagating in a medium, consisting of an electrical and magnetic component.

Sources of EMP

Sources that create an electromagnetic field can be both natural and artificial.

To natural sources of electromagnetic radiation includes the constant electric and constant magnetic field of the Earth, electrical phenomena in the atmosphere (thunderstorms, lightning discharges), radio emission from the sun and stars, cosmic radiation.

Artificial sources of electricity magnetic field conditionally can be divided into sources electromagnetic radiation high and low radiation levels. It should be noted that, first of all, the radiation level depends on the power of the source: the higher the power, the higher the radiation level. Near the source, the radiation level is maximally high; with increasing distance from the source, the radiation level decreases.

High EMP Sources:

overhead power lines (overhead lines, power lines of high and extra high voltage 4-1150 kV);
electric transport: trams, trolleybuses, metro trains, etc. - and its infrastructure;
transformer substations (TP);
elevators;
television stations;
broadcasting stations;
base stations of mobile radio communication systems (VS), primarily cellular.

Sources of relatively low EMP levels:

personal computers and video display terminals, gaming machines, children's game consoles;
household electrical appliances - refrigerators, washing machines, microwave ovens, air conditioners, hair dryers, TVs, electric kettles, irons, etc.;
cellular, satellite and cordless radiotelephones, personal radio stations;
cable lines;
some medical diagnostic, therapeutic and surgical equipment;
building power supply system.

The impact of EMR on the human body

The human body reacts both to changes in the natural geomagnetic field and to the impact of electromagnetic radiation from numerous and diverse man-made sources. The reaction of the body can vary both with increasing and decreasing EMR exposure, in some cases leading to pronounced changes in health status and genetic consequences.

Experimental data of both domestic and foreign researchers testify to the high biological activity of the electromagnetic field (EMF) in all frequency ranges. The biological effects of EMF exposure on the human body depend on the frequency and wavelength of radiation, intensity of EMF, duration and frequency of exposure, combined and total exposure to EMF, and other factors. The combination of the indicated parameters can give significantly different consequences in the reaction of the body.

No less important is the localization of the impact - general or local, since with a general impact, the risk of negative consequences is higher. For example, the impact from power lines is general for the whole organism, and the impact from a cell phone is local (on certain parts of the human body).

The effect of EMF interaction with the biological environment depends on the radiation dose. It is based on the conversion of field energy into heat; the mechanism that performs such a transformation causes the rotation (displacement) of molecules. This leads to various negative phenomena in the body.

It should be noted that our body is daily exposed to several different electromagnetic fields simultaneously or sequentially.

Such an impact primarily affects the nervous, immune, endocrine and reproductive systems, changes in the functions of which imply adverse consequences for the body.

The biological effect of EMF accumulates under conditions of long-term long-term exposure, as a result, the development of long-term consequences is possible, including degenerative processes of the central nervous system, blood cancer (leukemia), brain tumors, and hormonal diseases.

Especially dangerous EMF can be for children, pregnant women(in particular, for the embryo), people with diseases of the central nervous, hormonal, cardiovascular system, allergy sufferers, people with weakened immune systems. At present, specialists from the USA, Sweden, Denmark have carried out a number of studies within 150 m from substations, transformers, electric lines railways and power lines, which showed that with prolonged exposure to EMF, the risk of developing cancer in children, especially childhood leukemia, increases by almost 4 times.

Effect of EMF on the human body

The earliest clinical manifestations of the effects of electromagnetic radiation on humans are functional disorders of the nervous system. Persons who have been in the zone of electromagnetic radiation (EMR) for a long time complain of weakness, irritability, fatigue, memory loss, sleep disturbance. Often, these symptoms are accompanied by disorders of autonomic functions (respiration, nutrition, gas exchange, excretory function), various disorders of the cardiovascular system. Usually these changes occur in persons who, by the nature of their work, were constantly under the influence of electromagnetic radiation with a sufficiently high intensity (power lines, electric transport, transformer substations, etc.).

Long-term repeated exposure above the maximum allowable EMR standards (especially in the decimeter wave range, for example from television and radio broadcasting stations) can lead to mental disorders.

In the vast majority of cases, exposure occurs with fields of relatively low levels (fields from objects of industrial frequency: electrical wiring, household appliances; computers, cell phones): the consequences listed below apply to such cases.

Effect of EMF on the nervous system. Big number studies carried out in Russia give reason to attribute the nervous system to one of the most sensitive systems in the human body to the effects of electromagnetic fields. In people who have contact with EMF, the highest nervous activity memory deteriorates. These individuals may be prone to develop stress reactions such as headaches, constant fatigue, mood swings, depression, skin rashes, sleep disturbances, and loss of appetite.

The nervous system of the embryo shows high sensitivity to EMF. The risk of violation of the formation of the nervous system of the fetus increases.

Effect of EMF on the immune system. When exposed to EMF, the processes of immunity formation are disrupted, more often in the direction of their suppression. There may be a change in protein metabolism, there is a certain change in the composition of the blood. Perhaps the formation in the body of antibodies directed against its own tissues.

Effect of EMF on the endocrine system. In the works of Soviet scientists back in the 1960s, it was shown that under the action of EMF, as a rule, stimulation of the most important endocrine gland located in the brain, the pituitary gland, occurred. This leads to an increase in the production of hormones from other glands - the adrenal glands, including the stress hormone - adrenaline, as a result of which the body adapts worse to physical environmental factors (high air temperatures, lack of oxygen, etc.).

Effect of EMF on reproductive function. The sensitivity of the embryo to EMF is much higher than the sensitivity of the mother's organism. Low-intensity EMF, which has a negative effect on the body of pregnant women, can be the cause of premature birth, as well as various congenital pathologies in children. The most vulnerable periods are usually the early stages of embryonic development. This primarily concerns women working in conditions of violated electromagnetic safety standards. The occupational safety engineer at the enterprise should inform you about the electromagnetic safety standards for your workplace. Taking care of safety in the first place is for women working in industries serving powerful sources of electromagnetic radiation - antennas, locators, electrical substations, as well as in industries with large quantity equipment (machine tools, etc.).

Electromagnetic protection

How to protect your family from such a negative impact? First, it should not be forgotten that all the studies described and the negative effects of EMF exposure were given for cases of continuous long-term or periodic long-term exposure. It is also important to remember that maximum harm is caused by combined and total exposure from several sources. General rule for all harmful effects: reduce them as much as possible, minimize the number of sources of exposure, reduce exposure time.

To protect the population in the Russian Federation, there is a sanitary and hygienic regulation of electromagnetic fields, based on many years of research and established by law. First of all, there should be a sanitary protection zone around the sources of the electromagnetic field, if necessary, measures should be taken to reduce the electric field strength in residential buildings and in places where people can stay for a long time by using protective screens. The size of this zone is determined by law depending on the type of source. Within the sanitary protection zone it is prohibited: to place residential and public buildings and structures; suburban and garden plots; arrange areas for parking and stopping all types of transport; locate car service businesses.

Here are the simplest safety and preventive measures to protect against EMF.

Watch out, power lines! Stay away from high voltage power lines. First of all, a sanitary protection zone should be allocated around the sources of the electromagnetic field of industrial frequency. The size of this zone is determined by law and is set depending on the voltage going through the power line, from 10 to 55 m. keep within a radius of 100-150 m. At the same time, one should not be afraid of power lines running along the roads, since all studies indicate the dangers of prolonged exposure to EMF. So you shouldn't sunbathe on a forest clearing under power lines and have a picnic with children there. It is not necessary to cultivate beds directly under the line or within a radius of 150 m and equip garden plots there. After all, the allowable time spent in the EMF coverage area from "high-voltage" is only a few minutes. Do not buy country and garden plots under power lines, in the sanitary protection zone of power lines. If the site borders on the sanitary protection zone of a power line, invite specialists from accredited laboratories to take measurements and determine a safe zone for people to stay for a long time.

The same precautions are given for large transformer substations. If you have a booth of a small transformer substation in your yard, then it is better not to let the baby play within a radius of 10 m from it.

TV towers and transmitting radio engineering objects of various nature. The same works Golden Rule- bypass. It should be noted that these facilities, as a rule, have a much larger sanitary protection zone than power lines. AT this case we can talk about distances of 1.5-6 km.

Electric transport. The most dangerous zones in this case are located in the driver's cabs and near the edge of the platform. Therefore, when waiting for an electric train or a subway train, it is better to move away from the edge of the platform.

Appliances. Since electrical wiring is everywhere in our homes, like a web, we constantly use household appliances, you need to remember simple safety rules: move away the source of radiation, minimize the number of sources, reduce exposure time. One of the main rules of the house is not to turn on all household appliances at once: you should not make an electromagnetic storm. Use household appliances separately if possible. For example, when vacuuming, turn off the TV.

By placing food in microwave and by pressing the "start" button, you can retreat to the room and wait a couple of minutes with the baby while the food is heated.

Also, an electric kettle will perfectly cope with boiling water without your presence. Since it is not always possible to leave the room where household appliances work, it is better to place an electric kettle and a microwave oven at a distance of 0.5-1 m from the dining or cutting table.

A vacuum cleaner during cleaning, we, as a rule, hold the hose and in the process we move quite far (more than 1 m) from the very radiating body of the vacuum cleaner.

Compressor radiating element of conventional refrigerator, is also far enough away from us to harm us. But you can, if necessary, put a dining table at a distance of more than 1 m from the refrigerator.

If a washing machine is not in the pantry or bathroom, where you can safely wash when no one needs the room, practice washing while you are away.

Being within 2 m of a running washing machine is not safe from the point of view of radiation - and it doesn’t matter what a person is doing at that moment. Taking a shower or bath when the washing machine is running in the bathroom is also unsafe from an electrical safety point of view. When connecting a washing machine, grounding conditions must be observed, this and all the connection rules are described in detail in the instructions for its use. To connect large household appliances (washing machine, stove, dishwasher) for your own safety, it is always better to invite a specialist.

electric stove is also a source of industrial frequency EMP. When cooking, do not forget that the higher the power, the greater the radiation level. Therefore, try not to use the maximum heating modes for the burners and the oven, choose medium power modes, and you should not turn on all the burners and the oven at the same time.

Television it is important to look at a distance no closer than 2-3 m, and of course, not to abuse the viewing time. Don't use the TV on as a "background" all day long.

Wiring. It is better if the electrical wiring is shielded, i.e. made using special shielded cables with additional windings that prevent the spread of EMP to the outside, and goes along the floor at a distance of 1-1.5 m from the floor, being just at the level of the head of a sleeping person. It is not necessary to place sockets with sconces constantly included in them at the head of the bed. A bed for night rest is recommended to be as far away as possible from sources of prolonged exposure, the distance to distribution cabinets, power cables should be 2.5-3 m, even if they are behind the wall. Therefore, when arranging furniture, look at the drawings of the house from the developer at the entrance to the new building or at the management company for houses put into operation. If it is necessary to install underfloor heating, it is recommended to choose electrical systems with a low level of magnetic field and multi-level insulation of the heating element of the cable or water-heated floor systems. To make the right choice, you need to compare specifications goods.

Elevator. During the operation of the elevator, a very high intensity electromagnetic field is created. If possible, you should choose an apartment as far as possible from the elevator. If such an opportunity did not present itself, then you need to understand which room and wall in this room the elevator borders on. Do not put a bed near this wall, do not organize a workplace - arrange, for example, a green corner there.

Radio and cell phones. The harmful effect of EMR generated by both mobile and conventional radiotelephones depends on the power of the telephone. More powerful phones have a more negative impact. There are studies that show an increased risk of brain cancer with abuse (more than 3-5 minutes of continuous conversation, more than 30 minutes a day) of a cell phone. Other studies show increased fatigue, nervousness. But in modern world The mobile phone has long been a necessity. Therefore, simple rules are proposed to minimize the impact of electromagnetic radiation of this factor. Try to use a regular phone more often at work and at home, even if it is a radio, but its power is much less than that of a mobile phone. Use a wired headset, thereby removing the radiation source. Do not use your cell phone as an alarm clock and put it nearby during sleep, it is better to turn it off or keep it away. It is better to carry a mobile phone in a bag, not in a pocket.

Personal computers. Video display terminals. When arranging computers in the office, keep in mind that the radiation comes not only from the monitor, but also from the system unit. If the PCs are one after another, then the minimum distance between them should be 2 m, if side by side - 1.2 m. Workplace should not fall into the radiation zone from the back of any monitor, since there it is maximum. It is important to choose a high-quality modern monitor that meets all safety standards. From the point of view of EMR, the LCD monitor is safer for the user, there is radiation from the electrical component from the wall, but it is less. The system unit and monitor should be as far away from you as possible. Do not leave your computer turned on for a long time when you are not using it. Also don't forget to use "sleep mode" for the monitor as there is less radiation in this case.

Try to arrange breaks in work, during which you need to be away from computers.

Game consoles are also a source of EMP.

It remains to be said that poison differs from medicine only in dosage. Thus, EMF are successfully used in medicine for the treatment of many diseases, for example, various tumors, varicose veins, hypertension, treatment of diseases of the upper respiratory tract and respiratory organs, for cosmetic purposes, for the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the muscles, joints, peripheral nervous system, in the treatment of bruises. , fractures, osteochondrosis of the spine, gynecological and urological diseases and many others. Therefore, the main thing is to be prudent and exercise caution.

Technological progress also has a downside. Global use various equipment powered by electricity, became the cause of pollution, which was given the name - electromagnetic noise. In this article, we will consider the nature of this phenomenon, the degree of its impact on the human body and protective measures.

What is it and sources of radiation

Electromagnetic radiation is electromagnetic waves that occur when a magnetic or electric field is disturbed. modern physics interprets this process within the framework of the theory of wave-particle duality. That is, the minimum portion of electromagnetic radiation is a quantum, but at the same time it has frequency-wave properties that determine its main characteristics.

The frequency spectrum of the electromagnetic field radiation makes it possible to classify it into the following types:

radio frequency (these include radio waves);
thermal (infrared);
optical (that is, visible to the eye);
radiation in the ultraviolet spectrum and hard (ionized).

A detailed illustration of the spectral range (electromagnetic emission scale) can be seen in the figure below.

Nature of radiation sources

Depending on origin, radiation sources electromagnetic waves In world practice, it is customary to classify into two types, namely:

perturbations of the electromagnetic field of artificial origin;
radiation from natural sources.

Radiations coming from the magnetic field around the Earth, electrical processes in the atmosphere of our planet, nuclear fusion in the bowels of the sun - all of them are of natural origin.

As for artificial sources, they are a side effect caused by the operation of various electrical mechanisms and devices.

The radiation emanating from them can be low-level and high-level. The degree of intensity of the electromagnetic field radiation completely depends on the power levels of the sources.

Examples of high EMP sources include:

Power lines are usually high-voltage;
all types of electric transport, as well as the accompanying infrastructure;
television and radio towers, as well as mobile and mobile communication stations;
installations for converting the voltage of the electrical network (in particular, waves emanating from a transformer or distribution substation);
elevators and other types of lifting equipment where an electromechanical power plant is used.

Typical sources emitting low-level radiation include the following electrical equipment:

almost all devices with a CRT display (for example: a payment terminal or a computer);
various types of household appliances, ranging from irons to climate systems;
engineering systems that provide electricity to various objects (not only a power cable is meant, but related equipment, such as sockets and electricity meters).

Separately, it is worth highlighting the special equipment used in medicine, which emits hard radiation (X-ray machines, MRI, etc.).

Impact on a person

In the course of numerous studies, radiobiologists came to a disappointing conclusion - prolonged radiation of electromagnetic waves can cause an "explosion" of diseases, that is, it causes the rapid development of pathological processes in the human body. Moreover, many of them introduce violations at the genetic level.

Video: How electromagnetic radiation affects people.
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This is due to the fact that the electromagnetic field high level biological activity, which negatively affects living organisms. The influence factor depends on the following components:

the nature of the radiation produced;
how long and with what intensity it continues.

The impact on human health of radiation, which has an electromagnetic nature, directly depends on the localization. It can be either local or general. In the latter case, large-scale irradiation occurs, for example, radiation produced by power lines.

Accordingly, local irradiation refers to the impact on certain parts of the body. Electromagnetic waves emanating from an electronic watch or mobile phone, a prime example local impact.

Separately, it is necessary to note the thermal effect of high-frequency electromagnetic radiation on living matter. The field energy is converted into thermal energy (due to the vibration of molecules), this effect is the basis for the operation of industrial microwave emitters used for heating various substances. Unlike benefits in industrial processes, thermal effects on the human body can be detrimental. From the point of view of radiobiology, it is not recommended to be near "warm" electrical equipment.

It must be taken into account that in everyday life we are regularly exposed to radiation, and this happens not only at work, but also at home or when moving around the city. Over time, the biological effect accumulates and intensifies. With the growth of electromagnetic noise, the number of characteristic diseases of the brain or nervous system increases. Note that radiobiology is a rather young science, therefore, the harm caused to living organisms from electromagnetic radiation has not been thoroughly studied.

The figure shows the level of electromagnetic waves produced by conventional household appliances.

Note that the field strength level decreases significantly with distance. That is, in order to reduce its effect, it is enough to move away from the source at a certain distance.

The formula for calculating the norm (rationing) of electromagnetic field radiation is indicated in the relevant GOSTs and SanPiNs.

Radiation protection

In production, absorbing (protective) screens are actively used as a means of protecting against radiation. Unfortunately, it is not possible to protect yourself from electromagnetic field radiation using such equipment at home, since it is not designed for this.

in order to reduce the impact of electromagnetic field radiation to almost zero, you should move away from power lines, radio and television towers at a distance of at least 25 meters (you must take into account the power of the source);
for a CRT monitor and a TV, this distance is much smaller - about 30 cm;
electronic watches should not be placed close to the pillow, the optimal distance for them is more than 5 cm;
as for radios and cell phones, bringing them closer than 2.5 centimeters is not recommended.

Note that many people know how dangerous it is to stand near high-voltage power lines, but at the same time, most people do not attach importance to ordinary household electrical appliances. Although it is enough to put the system unit on the floor or move it away, and you will protect yourself and your loved ones. We advise you to do this, and then measure the background from the computer using an electromagnetic field radiation detector in order to visually verify its reduction.

This advice also applies to the placement of the refrigerator, many put it near the kitchen table, practical but unsafe.

No table will be able to indicate the exact safe distance from a particular electrical equipment, since emissions may vary, both depending on the model of the device and the country of manufacture. At the moment, there is no single international standard, therefore, in different countries standards may differ significantly.

You can accurately determine the intensity of radiation using a special device - a fluxmeter. According to the standards adopted in Russia, the maximum allowable dose should not exceed 0.2 μT. We recommend measuring in the apartment using the above-mentioned device for measuring the degree of electromagnetic field radiation.

Fluxmeter - a device for measuring the degree of radiation of an electromagnetic field

Try to reduce the time when you are exposed to radiation, that is, do not stay close to working electrical appliances for a long time. For example, it is not at all necessary to constantly stand at the electric stove or microwave oven while cooking. Regarding electrical equipment, you can see that warm does not always mean safe.

Always turn off electrical appliances when not in use. People often leave various devices turned on, not considering that at this time electromagnetic radiation is emitted from electrical equipment. Turn off your laptop, printer or other equipment, it is unnecessary to be exposed to radiation once again, remember about your safety.

Each apartment is fraught with danger. We do not even suspect that we live in an environment of electromagnetic fields (EMF), which a person cannot see or feel, but this does not mean that they do not exist.

From the very beginning of life on our planet, there has been a stable electromagnetic background (EMF). For a long time it was practically unchanged. But, with the development of mankind, the intensity of this background began to grow at an incredible speed. Power lines, an increasing number of electrical appliances, cellular communications - all these innovations have become sources of "electromagnetic pollution". How does the electromagnetic field affect the human body, and what are the consequences of this impact?

What is electromagnetic radiation?

In addition to the natural EMF, created by electromagnetic waves (EMW) of various frequencies that come to us from space, there is another radiation - domestic, which occurs during the operation of a motley electrical equipment that is available in every apartment or office. Each household appliance, take at least an ordinary hair dryer, passes through itself during operation. electricity, forming an electromagnetic field around. Electromagnetic radiation (EMR) is the force that manifests itself when a current passes through any electrical device, affecting everything that is around it, including a person, who is also a source of electromagnetic radiation. The greater the current passing through the device, the more powerful the radiation.

Most often, a person does not experience a noticeable effect of EMR, but this does not mean that it does not affect us. EMW pass through objects imperceptibly, but, sometimes, the most sensitive people feel some tingling or tingling.

We all react differently to EMR. The organism of some can neutralize its impact, but there are individuals who are most susceptible to this influence, which can cause various pathologies in them. Long-term exposure to electromagnetic radiation is especially dangerous for humans. For example, if his house is located near a high-voltage transmission line.

Depending on the wavelength, EMP can be divided into:

visible light is the radiation that a person is able to perceive visually. The wavelength of light varies from 380 to 780 nm (nanometers), that is, the wavelengths of visible light are very short;
infrared radiation is in the electromagnetic spectrum between light radiation and radio waves. The length of infrared waves is longer than light and is in the range of 780 nm - 1 mm;
radio waves. They are also microwaves that emit a microwave oven. These are the longest waves. These include all electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths of half a millimeter or more;
ultraviolet radiation, which is harmful to most living beings. The length of such waves is 10-400 nm, and they are located in the range between visible and X-ray radiation;
X-ray radiation is emitted by electrons and has a wide range of wavelengths - from 8 10 - 6 to 10 - 12 cm. This radiation is known to everyone from medical devices;
gamma radiation is the shortest wavelength (the wavelength is less than 2 10 −10 m), and has the highest radiation energy. This type of EMR is the most dangerous for humans.

The picture below shows the entire spectrum of electromagnetic radiation.

Radiation sources

There are many EMP sources around us that emit electromagnetic waves into space that are not safe for the human body. It is impossible to list all of them.

I would like to focus on more global ones, such as:

high-voltage power lines with high voltage, and a powerful level of radiation. And if residential buildings are located closer than 1000 meters to these lines, then the risk of oncology among residents of such buildings increases;
electric transport - electric trains and subway trains, trams and trolleybuses, as well as ordinary elevators;
radio and television towers, the radiation of which is also particularly dangerous for human health, especially those installed in violation of sanitary standards;
functional transmitters - radars, locators that create EMP at a distance of up to 1000 meters, therefore, airports and meteorological stations try to place as far as possible from the residential sector.

And on simple ones:

household appliances, such as a microwave oven, computer, TV, hair dryer, chargers, energy-saving lamps, etc., which are available in every home and are an integral part of our life;
mobile phones, around which an electromagnetic field is formed that affects the human head;
electrical wiring and sockets;
medical devices - X-ray, computed tomography, etc., which we encounter when visiting medical institutions that have the strongest radiation.

Some of these sources have a powerful effect on a person, some - not so much. Anyway, we both used and will continue to use these devices. It is important to be extremely careful when using them and be able to protect yourself from negative impacts in order to minimize the harm they cause.

Examples of sources of electromagnetic radiation are shown in the figure.

The impact of EMR on humans

It is believed that electromagnetic radiation has a negative impact on both human health and behavior, vitality, physiological functions and even thoughts. The person himself is also a source of such radiation, and if other, more intense sources begin to influence our electromagnetic field, then complete chaos can occur in the human body, which will lead to various diseases.

Scientists have established that it is not the waves themselves that are harmful, but their torsion (information) component, which is present in any electromagnetic radiation, that is, it is torsion fields that have the wrong effect on health, transmitting negative information to a person.

The danger of radiation lies in the fact that it can accumulate in the human body, and if you use, for example, a computer, mobile phone, etc. for a long time, then headache, high fatigue, constant stress, decreased immunity, and also increases the likelihood of diseases of the nervous system and brain. Even weak fields, especially those that coincide in frequency with human EMR, are capable of harming health by distorting our own radiation, and, thereby, causing various diseases.

A huge impact on human health is played by such factors of electromagnetic radiation as:

source power and nature of radiation;
its intensity;
duration of exposure.

It is also worth noting that exposure to radiation can be general or local. That is, if you take a mobile phone, it affects only a separate human organ - the brain, and the whole body is irradiated from the radar.

What kind of radiation arises from certain household appliances, and their range, can be seen from the figure.

Looking at this table, you can understand for yourself that the farther the source of radiation is from a person, the less its harmful effect on the body. If the hair dryer is in close proximity to the head, and its impact causes significant harm to a person, then the refrigerator has practically no effect on our health.

How to protect yourself from electromagnetic radiation

The danger of EMR lies in the fact that a person does not feel its influence in any way, but it exists and greatly harms our health. If there is special protective equipment in the workplace, then things are much worse at home.

But it is still possible to protect yourself and your loved ones from the harmful effects of household appliances if you follow simple recommendations:

purchase a dosimeter that determines the intensity of radiation and measure the background from various household appliances;
do not turn on several electrical appliances at once;
keep away from them, if possible, at a distance;
arrange appliances so that they are as far away as possible from places of long-term human stay, for example, a dining table or a recreation area;
in children's rooms there should be as few sources of radiation as possible;
no need to group electrical appliances in one place;
mobile phone should not be brought closer to the ear than 2.5 cm;
keep the telephone base away from the bedroom or desktop:
not be located close to the TV or computer monitor;
turn off appliances you don't need. If in given time you do not use a computer or TV, you do not need to keep them turned on;
try to reduce the time of using the device, do not be near it constantly.

Modern technology has firmly entered our everyday life. We cannot imagine life without a mobile phone or a computer, as well as a microwave oven, which many people have not only at home, but also at their workplace. It is unlikely that anyone will want to refuse them, but it is in our power to use them wisely.

Danger of electromagnetic radiation. How to reduce harm?

The negative impact of electromagnetic fields (EMF) continues to cause controversy around the world. Most dangerous pollution what you're exposed to is an invisible sea of EMF in which your body is immersed every day.

It affects you throughout the day, and not only in public places, but in your own home. Most of the radiation comes from mobile phones, radio towers, computers, smart meters and Wi-Fi.

Although it is almost impossible to completely avoid their effects, there are practical ways to limit it. Given the number of EMFs you're bombarded with all day long, it's imperative to know and understand their negative impact on your well-being.

Especially if you have serious illness, it is worth taking valuable time to minimize EMF exposure as much as possible. If you are told that they are safe and not a threat to humans, you should consider the following:

Telecommunications industry manipulates federal regulators, health authorities and professionals through powerful and sophisticated lobbies, leaving the consumer confused and unaware of the health risks associated with EMF.
Any negative health effects from EMF that are similar to smoking may not be immediately noticeable, but are likely to develop gradually over time. Cell phones are indeed the 21st century equivalent of the public health threat from cigarettes.

What is EMP?

According to the National Institute of Impact Sciences environment On health, EMF are "invisible areas of energy, often referred to as radiation, that are associated with the use of electrical energy."

Most people are aware of the dangers associated with ionizing radiation, which causes a dentist to cover you with a lead apron during x-rays. For the same reason, sunburn can be expected if bare skin is exposed to the sun's UV rays for too long.

It is believed that ionizing radiation has enough energy to break covalent bonds in DNA, but in fact most of the damage is due to oxidative stress, which leads to an excess of free radicals.

The type of EMF that your cell phone emits is in the microwave range of 2 to 5 gigahertz. In addition, mobile and cordless phones, electronic devices such as baby monitors, Bluetooth devices, smart thermostats, and Wi-Fi routers are constantly emitting microwave radiation at levels that can damage your mitochondria.

The level of calcium inside the cells increases under the influence of EMF

Martin Pall, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Biochemistry and Basic medical sciences at the University of Washington, identified and published several papers describing the molecular mechanisms of how EMFs from mobile phones and wireless technologies harm people, animals and plants. Many studies show that the level of intracellular calcium increases under the influence of EMF.

Pall also found a number of studies that show that excess calcium in the cell increases nitric oxide (NO) and superoxide levels. While NO has many health benefits, massive amounts of NO react with superoxide to form peroxynitrite, an extremely powerful oxidative stressor.

Peroxynitrite, in turn, breaks down and forms reactive free radicals, both forms of nitrogen and oxygen, including hydroxyl, carbonate and NO2 radicals - all three of which cause damage. He is also capable of doing damage on his own.

In addition, EMFs are not affected by heat; they don't "fry" your cells as some suggest. The radiation activates VGCC in the outer cell membrane, causing a chain reaction of devastating effects that ultimately:

Destroy mitochondrial function, cell membranes and proteins
Cause severe cell damage
Manifested in DNA damage
Radically accelerate the aging process
Increase the risk of developing chronic diseases

Peroxynitrite, cell phones and a sharp increase in cases of chronic diseases

Once formed, peroxynitrite reacts relatively slowly with biological molecules, making it a selective oxidant. In the body, it modifies the tyrosine molecules in proteins to create a new substance, nitrotyrosine, and nitrate structural proteins. The changes that occur under the influence of nitration are seen in the biopsy of ALS, atherosclerosis, inflammatory bowel disease, myocardial ischemia and septic lung disease.

Once you understand that cell phones can contribute to these chronic diseases - not just brain tumors - you will be motivated to limit their exposure.

While cardiovascular disease, cancer, and infections continue to be a major health threat, the increase in the following diseases and disorders is striking. Some of them were not even known to the general public until 1980.

Disease or disorder / Increase since 1990

ADHD - 819 percent
Alzheimer's disease - 299 percent
Autism - 2094 percent
Bipolar disorder at a young age - 10833 percent
Celiac disease - 1111 percent
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - 11,027 percent
Depression - 280 percent
Diabetes mellitus - 305 percent
Fibromyalgia - 7727 percent
Hypothyroidism - 702 percent
Lupus - 787 percent
Osteoarthritis - 449 percent
Sleep apnea - 430 percent

Have you been affected by any of the EMF-related illnesses?

Since the biological damage from EMF is triggered by the activation of VGCC, it goes without saying that tissues with its highest density are at greater risk. Body tissues with a high concentration of VGCC (and therefore most susceptible to EMF damage) include:

Testicles (in men)
nervous system
Sinus node of the heart, leading to arrhythmias
retina

When VGCCs are activated in the brain, they release neurotransmitters and neuroendocrine hormones. Increased VGCC activity in some parts of the brain produces a variety of neuropsychiatric effects. The most common effects of chronic EMF exposure on your brain are:

Alzheimer's disease
Anxiety
Autism: One of my longtime mentors, Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt, has linked autism in children to excessive EMF exposure during pregnancy.
Depression

The most common heart problems that have been associated with EMF exposure are:

Fibrillation / atrial flutter
Bradycardia (slow heartbeat)
Cardiac arrhythmias (due to sudden cardiac death)
Cardiopalmus
Tachycardia

EMF adversely affect reproductive health

If you are a man, EMF exposure can increase your risk of infertility, especially if you regularly carry your cell phone in your trouser pocket near your groin and/or keep your laptop on your lap. Research has linked low-level exposure to electromagnetic radiation from mobile phones to an 8% decrease in sperm motility and a 9% decrease in sperm viability.

If you are a woman, your risk of developing breast cancer is higher if you regularly wear your cell phone in your bra. Generally, the most common site for breast cancer is the upper outer quadrant. When the cancer is in the upper inner quadrant, it is more likely to be due to phone radiation (if you wear it in a bra).

Ways to reduce the impact of EPM

The following are some tips to help reduce EMF exposure:

Connect your desktop computer to the Internet via a wired connection. Wireless keyboards, trackballs, mice, game consoles, printers, and home phones should also be avoided. Choose the wired version.
If you must use Wi-Fi, turn it off when not in use, especially at night when you are sleeping. Ideally, it's better to wire your home to turn off Wi-Fi once and for all. If you have a laptop without Ethernet ports, get a USB adapter that will allow you to connect to the Internet without a wireless connection.
Turn off the electricity in the bedroom at night. This usually helps to reduce the electric fields from the wires in the wall if there is no room next to your bedroom. In this case, you will need to use the instrument to determine if the power in the next room also needs to be turned off.
Use a battery powered watch, ideally without a backlight. I use a talking clock that allows you to just press a button to tell the time and turn off the lights at night.
If you're still using a microwave, replace it with a steam convection oven, which will heat food faster and much more safely. After the induction cooktop, microwave ovens are probably the most polluting EPMs in your home.
Avoid using "smart" appliances and thermostats that depend on a wireless network. This applies to all new "smart" TVs. They're called smart because they emit Wi-Fi, and unlike a computer, you can't turn it off. Consider using a large monitor as a TV as it will not emit Wi-Fi.
Eliminate smart meters or cover them with a screen, which will reduce radiation by 98-99 percent.
Consider moving your baby's crib into your room instead of using a baby monitor, or make it wired. In any case, avoid any wireless baby monitors if you can buy a wired one.
Replace fluorescent light bulbs with incandescent bulbs. Ideally, get rid of all fluorescent lights in your home. Not only do they emit unhealthy light, but more importantly, they actually transmit current to your body when you are simply near them.
Don't carry your cell phone on your body unless it's in flight mode, and never sleep with it in the bedroom (let alone under your pillow). Even in flight mode, it can emit signals, so I put mine in a Faraday bag.
When using a mobile phone, turn on the speaker and keep it at least 3 feet away from you. Try to minimize the time spent with him. I have reduced my phone usage to 30 minutes per month, mostly while traveling. Instead, use VoIP phones that work even when connected to the Internet via a wired connection.

Some nutrients may help protect the body from EMF damage.

Magnesium- As a natural calcium channel blocker, magnesium can help reduce the effects of EMF on VGCC. Since many are deficient, it would be helpful to take 1-2 grams of magnesium per day.
Molecular hydrogen- Studies have shown that molecular hydrogen can mitigate about 80 percent of EMF damage because it targets free radicals produced in response to radiation, such as peroxynitrites. You can take molecular hydrogen tablets while flying to protect yourself from gamma rays. This is one of the tips I gave on how to minimize jet lag.
Nrf2- An increase in Nrf2, which is a biological hormetic that activates superoxide dismutase, catalase and all other beneficial intercellular antioxidants, also reduces inflammation, improves mitochondrial function and stimulates mitochondrial biogenesis.
Spices- Some spices may help prevent or recover from peroxynitrite damage. Spices rich in phenols, in particular cinnamon, clove, ginger root, rosemary, and turmeric, show some protective effects against damage caused by peroxynitrite.

EMFs are more dangerous for children than for adults

Unfortunately, the majority of young people have fallen under the influence of the wireless revolution, and your responsibility is to teach your children its dangers. Many have mobile phones and wireless tablets under the age of 5 and sleep with them under their pillows. This exposes them to a far greater health risk than their great-grandfathers smoking as teenagers.

The possibility of experiencing great damage to mitochondria over time is exponentially greater for children than for adults. Many today are growing up completely shrouded in technology. They receive mobile phones at an increasingly young age, use computers and tablets from their early school years, and play video games online, all of which are linked to EMF exposure.

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Electromagnetic radiation refers to the divergence of electric and magnetic fields. The propagation of an electromagnetic field occurs with the help of electromagnetic waves, which in turn emit charge particles, molecules, atoms and other components. The harm of electromagnetic radiation has been officially proven and confirmed by relevant research by scientists, therefore, as far as possible, its effect on the human body should be limited.

Formation and use of electromagnetic radiation

Electromagnetic fields that are formed by radiations of the same name are usually divided into natural, that is, those that exist independently and anthropogenic (arise due to the human factor).

Part natural factors includes magnetic and electromagnetic radiation that is generated by the nucleus the globe. Man-made forms of radiation include high-frequency and ultra-frequency waves, as well as light beams and laser radiation. Human exposure to electromagnetic fields and radiation of both natural and anthropogenic origin tends to have a negative impact on almost all organs and systems, as well as the body as a whole.

How electromagnetic radiation affects a person, as well as what consequences it leads to, has been known for a long time, but it is almost impossible to limit its use. This is due to the fact that this type of radiation underlies the activity of television and radio communications, since it is thanks to electromagnetic impulses that the visualization of the transmitted image from the television center to each television becomes possible.

This type of radiation is also widespread in the operation of mobile phones, since connections between subscribers occur using electromagnetic pulses. The impact of electromagnetic networks on the human body also takes place when using computer technology, connecting to the Internet and much more.

The generated electromagnetic radiation is widely used in modern society, because thanks to its generation we have access to radio and telecommunications, mobile communications, computer technology and much more.

The area of contact with the field (which has a detrimental effect on a person), the body's ability to resist and resist is also taken into account. A circumstance worth paying attention to when defining such a phenomenon as electromagnetic radiation is the consequences of such influence.

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The influence of electromagnetic radiation on the human body

The influence of electromagnetic fields on the human body is manifested in a number of negative consequences for the body as a whole, as well as for its individual components.

The consequences of such an impact depend on a number of external and internal factors, but even the smallest of its effects disrupts homeostasis at the atomic and molecular level. With an increase in the intensity of influence, such changes can be expressed at the cellular, systemic or even organismal levels.

The nervous system suffers the most, as well as the cardiovascular system. First, there are signs such as headache and dizziness, general weakness, sleep disturbance, etc. Pressure suffers, changes are also manifested in an increase or decrease in blood pressure. This is followed by a slowing of the pulse, pain in the heart (may be accompanied by tachycardia or bradycardia), hair loss and fragility of the nail plates. In the early stages of damage, the consequences of electromagnetic radiation are reversible. It is possible to get rid of such consequences by stopping the impact of the negative factor, as well as after symptomatic therapy.

If the influence of the electromagnetic field on the human body had a direct connection with the violation of the main and medulla oblongata, which are especially sensitive to such radiation, changes in nervous system are considered irreversible and are not subject to leveling. They can manifest themselves in impaired coordination of movement, rarely cause deviations in the work of muscle tone like a convulsive attack, etc.

In addition to the detrimental biological effects on the body, which manifests itself in a number of systemic disorders, the influence of an electromagnetic field on a person also contributes to the appearance of charges when the body contacts a metal object.

This can manifest itself when a person (who is not touching the ground) touches a metal object (which is in direct contact with the ground). It can lead to unpleasant pain or even minor convulsive seizures.

If you notice symptoms from exposure to electromagnetic radiation, you should immediately seek specialized medical attention. Termination of exposure to a negative source and self-administration of drug therapy will improve the patient's condition, but in any case, you should consult a doctor.

Methods of protection against electromagnetic radiation

The action of the electromagnetic field on the human body, as already noted, has a significant tendency to negative impact. Therefore, the desire of people to protect their body from such radiation is fully justified.

The main methods of protection are:

So, we figured out how the electromagnetic field affects human health and what consequences the interaction of the body with radiation sources can lead to.

Answering the question of how to protect yourself from excess in the apartment, it is worth noting that compliance with all safety conditions and minimizing contact with sources of this type of negative impact will help reduce the risk of consequences.