Sources of electromagnetic radiation, means of radiation protection

Everyone today can read the reports of the researchers reporting on the danger of exposure to electromagnetic radiation (EMR), which the environment is full of, on the human body. In recent years, more and more evidence has been collected and we can now say for sure electromagnetic radiation harmful to human health.

The topic of this article will be the illumination of ways to protect against electromagnetic radiation, the sources of which are already familiar devices and structures. Informed means armed. Compliance with the suggested recommendations will allow you to protect yourself as much as possible from the harmful effects of the uncontrolled action of external electromagnetic radiation.

Keep your distance

Moving away from the source of radiation can greatly reduce its effect on your body. The further you are from the source, the lower the intensity of the electromagnetic radiation reaching you, the lower the health risk. As for everyday life, everything is simple here.If the distance from your computer is more than 30 cm, then you are safe.

The distance from the body to the mobile phone should not be less than 2.5 cm - just do not carry the mobile phone close to you, the outer pocket of the jacket is now a safe place to store the phone - it is safer than carrying it on cord straight across the chest. At home, it's best to use a phone stand somewhere on the table. An electronic alarm clock placed on the bedside table does not threaten anything, here the minimum distance is 5 cm. But it is necessary to move at least 25 meters away from power lines and cell towers.

Limit your proximity to EMP sources as much as possible

Many are used to sitting for hours in front of the TV, standing near the oven while the food is being prepared, waiting for the food to warm up near the microwave oven, standing in an office near a working copier, near a printer and all this in no case is not harmless. Just walk a few steps away from the working EMP source, you don't have to stand near it for long, the bare minimum is enough — you turn it on and walk away and let the device work for itself.

As for the TV, there's nothing wrong with watching it from a distance and zooming in only as needed, especially for CRT TVs (with picture tubes using technology from the last millennium).

Turn on appliances as needed, if not, don't leave them on

Electromagnetic radiation is inherent in many devices that we often leave on unnecessarily. Such devices include printers on standby, chargers left plugged in, computers and televisions that we sometimes turn on in the background.These are all unnecessary sources of the harmful effects of EMP that can easily be avoided by simply turning off the device when not needed. Be responsible in your behavior, consciously approach the formation of the environment around you.

Find large sources of radiation and be careful

Where is your home located? Power lines walk more than 400 meters from your home? Then everything is fine, these lines will not have a serious effect on your health. If in doubt, use a fluxmeter (webmeter) and find the places with the most intense concentration of EMP.

Power lines are sources of significant electromagnetic radiation, as are transformer cabins and substations. It is better not to be at a distance of less than 5 meters from the substation, as well as near other transformer structures, therefore do not let children play near them. Best of all, if the distance from the cell towers is 400 meters or more, then you will definitely be safe.

Stay away from powerful antennas

Look around for powerful TV towers nearby. Studies show that living near powerful antennas contributes to cancer and leukemia, so try to choose an area of ​​residence that is at least 6 kilometers from a TV tower.

Wiring and appliances

Order an expert opinion to assess the level of electromagnetic radiation from the internal wiring in your apartment. Electrical wiring and all electrical appliances connected to it are sources of EMP.

Some common devices have a high level of electromagnetic radiation, they should be kept away from and in contact with them for the minimum time necessary.It is best to replace a frequently used device with powerful radiation with a less harmful alternative, such as a CRT monitor (or TV) to replace it with a flat LCD or LED, which is almost completely EMI safe compared to CRT.

Don't be paranoid. A woman who blows her hair dry or uses some kind of electric hair styling device for a minute or two a day is unlikely to be putting her health at risk. Another thing is a hairdresser who uses a hair dryer for one hour a day .. It is better for the hairdresser to choose a hair dryer with low electromagnetic radiation. The same goes for sewing machines.

Pay special attention to the bedroom, here you spend 8 hours sleeping. If you do not need an electric blanket, turn it off and, if necessary, do not turn it on at high power. Do not place a radio or electronic clock near the pillow. Best for networked devices, such as digital clocks, at a distance of half a meter or more. Do not place them next to your head.

Where is the main distribution box that feeds the cables in your apartment? It should not be in the bedroom, and if it is in the bedroom, the distance from the bed to it should not be less than 1.5 meters. Even if the main distribution box is located on a wall in another room, the distance from it to the bed should still not be less than 1.5 meters, since walls are weak barriers to EMP.

Mobile phones

According to some studies, it is mobile phones that are the main source of biologically dangerous electromagnetic radiation today, a type of weapon as harmful as smoking. It is possible to use a landline - use it.

You don't need to talk long on a cell phone because you keep the EMF source close to your head, so long conversations without a headset increase the health risk.

It is best to resort to using headphones or a speaker, these are very convenient devices that, firstly, free your hands, and secondly, they protect your health (especially while driving).

It will be more beneficial for the child if he starts using a mobile phone as late as possible, because the brain is still forming, and the skull is particularly vulnerable to the penetration of EMF there.

Headphones are a good way out. However, experts say that children under the age of 10 are better off not using mobile phones, and older children are better off using headphones.

Your workplace

When working in an office or production room, one should stay away from powerful electrical appliances such as heaters, air conditioners, servers, printers, etc. A distance of 1.5 meters is just the right thing. The same goes for neon lights and wiring junction boxes.

As mentioned above, computer monitors should be located away from employees' heads and preferably LCD. If an uninterruptible power supply works, then the emission from it turns out to be higher than from the computer alone, so the distance here is not 30 cm, as for the monitor and system unit, but 1.5 meters. It is better to arrange the equipment correctly once in accordance with these rules and work calmly.

If possible, avoid wireless networks such as Wi-Fi, cordless phones, etc. They are, of course, considered safe for humans, but precautions are never superfluous.Microwave radiation is not as harmless as EMP from electrical wiring.

Personal safety calculations

Emissions from low-frequency sources such as wiring can be a daily risk factor, so it is necessary to measure the level of EMF you are exposed to at work and at home. A low-frequency EMP (mains frequency) level of 1 milligauss, no more, is allowed, which corresponds to 24 milligauss-hours per day. The optimum is 20 mg-h.

To correctly reflect the real picture, it is necessary to summarize the levels of all EMF from all low-frequency sources that form the basis of the most harmful EMF (including background).

For example, the same hair dryer working at a distance of 30 cm gives 100 mg per minute, that is, if you use the hair dryer every morning for a minute, you get 1.67 mg-h per day. An electronic watch near the head for 8 hours with its 4 mg will give 32 mg-h during sleep, that is, you will already overlap the limit while sleeping, and what you fall under during the waking day will become unnecessary and more - harmful...

Make a detailed list of the electrical appliances you use throughout the day. Record the duration of contact with each of the devices and the value of the magnetic induction. Multiply the induction in milligauss by the time in hours (1 minute = 0.0167 hours!), get a milligauss hour for each instrument, then add.

Consider proximity to power lines and other factors. This method is certainly very rough, although it allows you to make a rough estimate of the low frequency waves and see the risks.After such an approximation, make adjustments to your lifestyle so that the total dose of EMR radiation does not exceed, say, 30 milligauss-hours per day.