Part II - Continuation
Heart Rate Variability
He notes that wireless disturbs Heart Rate Variability.
Cordless phone use can affect your heart According to results of a 2010 Study on EMF and Heart Rate Variability (HRV)
Over the past decade, controversy has been building as to whether radiation from wireless devices like cellular and cordless phones can cause health problems ranging from insomnia to cancer. As a growing number of people are reporting symptoms such as dizziness, heart palpitations and digestive disturbances when exposed to various electromagnetic fields (EMFs), concerns have risen as to whether electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS) is truly a hypersensitivity issue.(1)
VIABLE SOLUTIONS
. EARTHING OR GROUNDING
Dr. Sinatra wrote a chapter in Earthing the book by Clint Ober and Mark Zucker
George N. introduced us to Earthinglast September(2). There is a small clip written by Dr. Sinatras relating his dreadful brush with death. I dont think any of us realize how serious this E/P exposure can be until we read or hear the testimony of those severely affected. The worrisome thing is, we may not realize its the E/P thats causing many of our ailments. Dr. Sinatra loves grounding. He calls it vitamin G and everyone should get their daily dose of vitamin G
shoes off, on the grass or lying on the ground to soak up that beneficial Earth energy.
Grounding attenuates the Sympathetic Nervous System and accentuates the Parasympathetic Nervous System.
Also of interest to afibbers
Grounding increases the zeta potential or the electrical force between red blood cells which means enhances the ability of the RBCs to repel against each other and reduce the tendency for adverse clotting. Obviously, a good thing for afibbers and really for everyone
.especially for people with conditions that promote a tendency toward elevated blood viscosity
those with MS, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, hypertension, Lyme disease, cancer, polycytemia
Dr. Sinatra has a website that is strictly informational/educational and worth viewing. Ive included the links at the end. There is a wealth of information with articles and video clips. Start at the beginning on the left-hand side of this website and begin educating yourself. Its purely informational; nothing is sold there. Rather than make a long post even longer, following are the reference links and some relevant clips Ive gleaned with various searches on this topic.
We should all begin reading and sorting out the facts from what we think we know on this topic so that we can make educated choices. As Dr. Sinatra indicates frequently, there arent enough studies
or really well-designed studies to support his and others observations. Work needs to be done and hes doing his best to create awareness. Of course, there are other dynamics to consider when it comes to disclosing information
. and we know how that works.
Ive been a student of Energy Healing for a number of years and Im now definitely into Grounding, big time. When I have something remarkable to report, Ill be sharing. Earthing or Grounding daily is easy and highly beneficial.
In the meantime
read this with an open mind because it may become a critical issue in your life; especially if you have the perfect storm scenario that Dr. Sinatra describes as so common but often unrecognized. If you are struggling with afib, you should do an assessment of the exposure time you receive from the collective impact of all such devices, not the least of which is WiFi router, cell and cordless phones.
On Cordless Phones
Im told that even though they connect through a land-line phone jack, once they are off the charging station, they will be actively generating wireless signals and pose a definite risk. Dr. Sinatra says that a safe distance for that cordless has to be at least 100 meters away from your body which is obviously possible in most homes. The same would be true for a wireless router in the basement sending signals to your laptop in the upstairs bedroom. Its not safe.
The End sort of My notes are huge. I may add more later.
Jackie
IMPORTANT READING:
The Bible on this topic
The Body Electric Electromagnetism and the Foundation of Life
Robert O Becker, MD
Gary Selden
© 1985
Also author of Cross Currents The Perils of Electropollution The Promise of Electro-Medicine
© 1990
Healing is Voltage The Handbook
Jerry Tennant MD, MD(H), MD(P)
© 2011
Zapped: Why Your Cell Phone Shouldn't Be Your Alarm Clock and 1,268 Ways to Outsmart the Hazards of Electronic Pollution
Ann Louise Gittleman, MS, CNS, PhD
© 2010
Earthing
Clinton Ober, Stephen T. Sinatra MD, Martin Zucker
© 2010
REFERENCES
*Mikes Harris Afib and Cell Phone post
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(1) Heart Rate Variability
Goldman E. Cordless Phone EMFs Trigger Heart Rhythm Abnormalities. Holistic Primary Care, Winter 2010, Vol. 11 No. 4.
Havas M, Marrongelle J, et al.Provocation study using heart rate variability shows microwave radiation from 2.4 GHz cordless phone affects autonomic nervous system. Eur. J. Oncol. Library Vol. 5, 2010.
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Grounding
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1) Theres a lack of any scientific evidence that everyday things like Wi-Fi, cell towers, cell phones, cordless phone, microwave ovens, and even wireless baby monitors, are safe. At this point were all one big human experimentswimming in a sea of invisible technologies that you cant see, smell or hear, but could be harming you.
2) A cordless cell phone base thats constantly searching for a signal even when not in use is like having a mini cell tower inside your own home or office.
3) Some of the safe choices you can make to limit EMF exposure in your own living environment include: choosing corded phones over cordless, speaker phones over Bluetooth, and DSL over Wi-Fi.
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Clips from his various website links:
What To Remember Most About This Article:The research surrounding cell phone use is shocking, to say the least. New smartphones are now being developed with increased degrees of cell phone radiation emissions. Here are 5 simple tips that you can use to protect the health of you and your family when it comes to wireless communication:
1.Buy a low radiation cell phone.
2.Text instead of talk as often as possible.
3.Use speakerphone or a headset, and keep your phone away from your body.
4.Only use your phone if you have a strong signal.
5.Limit your child's cell phone use.
This last tip is especially important since almost two times as much cell phone radiation can penetrate a child's thinner, softer skull as opposed to an adults to cause serious health risks in the future.
Cell phone radiation emission/ electromagnetic waves
As time passes, newer and more advanced phones, such as the more popular smartphone models, are being developed with increasing degrees of cell phone radiation emissions.
Consult their buyers guide for a low-emission phone and consider replacing yours with one that they recommend. EWG Buyers Guide: [
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Choose texting over talking.
Research has confirmed that during transmission time, a considerable amount of radiation travels inward toward the ear and head of the cell phone user.
Several recent studies show a correlation between cell phone radiation emission and conditions involving the brain or within the region of the head. EWG reports that:
Brain Cancer: Two analyses of 25 original publications identified a 50-90% increase in risk for two types of brain tumors: glioma and acoustic neuroma (Hardell 2009, Kundi 2009).
Salivary Gland Tumors: An Israeli study found an increased risk of 50-60% for salivary gland tumors among people with the highest cell phone use (Sadetzki 2008).
Behavioral Problems: A study of 13,159 Danish children showed an 80% elevated risk for emotional and hyperactivity problems among young children who used cell phones and whose mothers also used cell phones during pregnancy (Divan 2008).
Migraines and Vertigo: A study of 420,095 Danish adults showed that long-term cell phone users were 10-20% more likely to be hospitalized for migraines and vertigo than people who took up cell phones more recently (Schuz 2009).
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Use a headset or speaker. Keep the phone away from the body.
Of the total radiation emitted towards the head, 97-99% is absorbed into the brain hemisphere on the side where the cell phone is used. Which area receives the highest radiation exposure? The temporal lobe. This area is involved in hearing, auditory processing, formation of long-term memory, speech, and vision (Cardis 2008).
If a phone is worn near the waist, as is often the case when a headset is used, the outgoing radiation is absorbed by the soft tissue located there and could also cause health issues (Agarwal 2009; Swiss Federal Office of Public Health 2009c; Whittow 2008).
The latest research is still in debate on whether wireless or corded headsets are better for your health. Recently, a wireless tube headset device was developed. It uses a patented sound delivery process that allows sound to travel through an air-filled wireless tube. There are a few manufacturers that use this technology, and an online search will give you several options for a retail outlet.
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Use only when there is a strong signal.
The base station, or cell phone tower, and the physical objects between the cell phone and the base station, largely affect cell phone transmissions. In order to overcome these physical objects and distance, a cell phone will transmit at a greater power. An extreme, though common, example is a rural area that has few cell towers. Cell phone use in these areas requires transmission at a greater power, meaning stronger cell phone emissions.
If signal bars are low on your cell phone, wait to use your phone until you have a stronger signal.
Note: Radiation shields, such as antenna caps or keypad covers, actually create an interference, reduce the connection quality, and force the phone to transmit at a higher power with higher radiation.
A radiation shield is not the same as hologram-encoded devices that neutralize electromagnetic waves.
Limit your childs phone us
Just say no to letting your child talk on a cell phone! A Swedish study has confirmed that there is the highest risk of brain tumors among people who began using cell phones in adolescence. The research surrounding children and health risks associated with cell phone use is staggering - mainly because cell phone emissions are particularly hazardous to young children, and yet the market is ever-growing toward this generation. The basic idea with children and their parents is that cell phone use is easy and mobile, and therefore a great safety tool. This is true if used only in emergency situations and by also following safety guidelines.
Research by France Telecom scientists showed that under standard conditions of use, twice as much cell phone radiation would penetrate a childs thinner, softer skull than an adults.
These results confirm earlier findings, from 1996 and 2002, that a childs head absorbs more radiofrequency radiation than an adult.
A 2008 study of 13,159 Danish children showed that young children who use cell phones and whose mothers also used cell phones during pregnancy are 80% more likely to suffer from emotional and hyperactivity problems.
Multiple studies reported that the brains of young children absorb more radiation than those of adults, making them more susceptible to brain tumors.
Researchers in Sweden found the highest risk of brain tumors among people who started using cell phones during adolescence (Divan 2008; Gandhi 1996; Hardell 2009; Kang 2002; Martinez-Burdalo 2004; NRC 2008b; de Salles 2006; Wang 2003; Wiart 2008).
Health agencies in six nations have recommended reducing childrens exposure to cell phone radiation: France, Germany, Israel, Switzerland, and United Kingdom.
In 2008, European Parliament passed a resolution that urged members to develop lower cell phone radiation emission limits. Legislation introduced in the French Senate would ban marketing and sales of phones for children under 6 years old.
Children are more sensitive to cell phone radiation emissions than adults because their bone tissue is less dense. Additionally, the brain of a child is still developing, and its nervous tissue can absorb a greater amount of radiation than an adult.
In a nutshell: keep your kids away from cell phones. If you are pregnant, considering eliminating cell phone use.
Dietary steps that help mitigate exposure to cell phone emissions. What you eat actually can help alleviate some of the stress put on the body from electromagnetic waves. These foods protect against oxidation:
Foods rich in Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and Vitamin E (tocopherals).
Glutathione, another antioxidant, and herbs, such as cordyceps, which promotes the glutathione recycling process.
Polyphenol antioxidants. These are phytochemical-bearing foods, such as green tea, Body Ecology grains, most berries, green apples, broccoli, cabbage, celery, and parsley.
Vitality SuperGreen is an excellent source of polyphenol antioxidants, which have additionally been fermented.
Probiotic Beverages. Beneficial bacteria used in the fermentation process are naturally found in a healthy gut. These microbes modulate the immune system, break down toxins and carcinogens, create micronutrients and prevent pathogenic bacteria from taking up residence, and help defend the body against oxidative stress.
OBSERVATIONS FROM OTHER WELL-KNOWN EXPERTS
William Rea, MD
Founder & Director of the Environmental Health Center, Dallas
Past President, American Academy of Environmental Medicine
Sensitivity to electromagnetic radiation is the emerging health problem of the 21st century."
Martin Blank, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Physiology and Cellular Biophysics,Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons; Researcher in Bioelectromagnetics
Cells in the body react to EMFs as potentially harmful, just like to other environmental toxins, including heavy metals and toxic chemicals. The DNA in living cells recognizes electromagnetic fields at very low levels of exposure; and produces a biochemical stress response. The scientific evidence tells us that our safety standards are inadequate, and that we must protect ourselves from exposure to EMF due to power lines, cell phones and the like, or risk the known consequences. The science is very strong and we should sit up and pay attention.
Eric Braverman, MD
Brain researcher, Author of The Edge Effect, and Director of Path Medical in New York City and The PATH Foundation. Expert in the brains global impact on illness and health.
There is no question EMFs have a major effect on neurological functioning. They slow our brain waves and affect our long-term mental clarity. We should minimize exposures as much as possible to optimize neurotransmitter levels and prevent deterioration of health."
Paul J. Rosch, MD
Clinical Professor of Medicine and Psychiatry, New York Medical College; Honorary Vice President International Stress Management Association; Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners; Full Member, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences; Fellow, The Royal Society of Medicine; Emeritus Member, The Bioelectromagnetics Society
"Claims that cell phones pose no health hazards are supported solely by Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) limits safety standards written by the telecommunications industry decades ago based on studies they funded. These have made the erroneous assumption that the only harm that could come from cell phone radiofrequency emissions would be from a thermal or heating action, since such non thermal fields can have no biological effects. The late Dr. Ross Adey disproved this three decades ago by demonstrating that very similar radiofrequency fields with certain carrier and modulation frequencies that had insufficient energy to produce any heating could cause the release of calcium ions from cells. Since then, numerous research reports have confirmed that non thermal fields from cell phones, tower transmitters, power lines, and other man made sources can significantly affect various tissues and physiologic functions."
"We are constantly being bathed in an increasing sea of radiation from exposure to the above, as well as electrical appliances, computers, Bluetooth devices, Wi-Fi installations and over 2,000 communications satellites in outer space that shower us with signals to GPS receivers. New WiMax transmitters on cell phone towers that have a range of up to two square miles compared to Wi-Fis 300 feet will soon turn the core of North America into one huge electromagnetic hot spot.
Children are more severely affected because their brains are developing and their skulls are thinner. A two-minute call can alter brain function in a child for an hour, which is why other countries ban their sale or discourage their use under the age of 18.
In contrast, this is the segment of the population now being targeted here in a $2 billion U.S. advertising campaign that views tweens (children between 8 and 12 years old) as the next big cell phone market. Firefly and Barbie cell phones are also being promoted for 6 to 8-year-olds."