Invisible, odorless, lethal

 

The other day my friend John was visiting his six year old granddaughter. Jessie came home with the news that her school mate Kiki just got a brand new Disney cell ph.one. Of course Jessie wanted one too. Welcome to our new world!

I'm sure her mom feels a sense of safety in giving her six year old a cell ph.one as she starts school.

But, parents don't realize the potentially negative health effects unprotected cell ph.ones have on children.

The bottom line is this. Research indicates that cell ph.ones do pose a short term and long term health risk to our children. They are the first generation that will spend nearly their entire lives exposed to electromagnetic frequency or radiation that emits from cell ph.ones. Stress, concentration problems, autism, lowered sperm count, brain tumors and cancer are all health issues they may face in the future.

"Studies show there has been a 40 per cent across-the-board increase in the number of brain tumors in the past 20 years," explains Senator Lyn Allison of Australia, where brain tumor is n.ow the leading cause of death in children under 15. Senator Allison, who spent a year listening to scientists to find out what the risks are, points out, "That 20 years has coincided with the use of mobile ph.one and many other radio frequencies."

Children and teenagers are at the highest risk because radiation from the cell ph.one penetrates deep into the developing brain.

• In 2002 about 40% of 12 year olds had cell ph.ones.
• In 2004 a study showed that in Buffalo, NY, children between 12 and 17 were on the ph.one over 86 minutes a day and over 2500 minutes a month.
• In 2006 it's estimated that 80-90% of teens own a cell ph.one, and companies such as Disney are marketing directly to preteens.

In 1993 Dr. George Carlo, a leading epidemiologist, was hired by the cell phone industry in US to prove that cell phones are safe. After 6 years of revealing research however, he found compelling evidence that cell ph.one use is NOT safe. Following his conscience, Dr. Carlo became a whistleblower.

One by one, alarming signs appeared in Dr. Carlo's research: that cell phones interfere with pacemakers, that developing skulls of children are penetrated deeply by the energy emitted from a cell phone, that the blood brain barrier which prevents invasion of the brain from toxins can be compromised by the cell phone radiation and, most startling, that radio frequency radiation creates micronuclei in human blood cells, a type of genetic damage known to be a diagnostic marker for cancer.

~ from Cell Ph.ones: Invisible Hazards in the Wireless Age by Dr. George Carlo and Martin Schram

Dr. Carlo proved, and shared in his book, that there is a significant risk of brain tumors for those who use cell phones. In many cases doctors who perform surgery on brain tumors and lesions can tell on which side of the head the patient holds his or her cell phone because the tumor is in the shape of a cell phone antennae.

Children and teenagers are now even sleeping with their cell phones under their pillows waiting for that important call or text message. This results in their heads being awash in radiation for many hours each night.

However, the news is not all bad. As a Feng Shui consultant I've long been concerned with the issue of electro magnetic fields (EMFs) from cell phones, cordless phones and other electrical appliances, but until now the only advice I had for clients was to stay away from them.

Which as we all know is not practical. There is a viable solution that enables families to thrive in this ever increasing wireless age.

September has been declared the very first Cell Phone Safety Awareness Month. This is being supported by the non-profit organization The Safe Wireless Initiative. This issue impacts both adults and children, but the focus of this campaign is children.

We are living in a wireless age, and there are things we can do to protect ourselves and our loved ones.

Tips for Staying Safe in a Wireless Age

Some people experience headaches, 'hot ear' and other symptoms on their cell phones - they are the lucky ones. For most of us this the impact is hidden initially. With studies linking cell ph.ones to high blood pressure, brain tumors, cancer, Alzheimer's and more we cannot afford to wait for disease to show up. The effects are cumulative and precautions need to be taken now.

Here are some steps you can take to minimize the effects of cell-ph.one radiation exposure.

1. Children should use cell phones in emergencies only. A two minute phone call has been shown to break the blood-brain barrier for up to two hours. There are a number of countries n.ow recommending that children to not use cell ph.ones.

2. Do not allow children to sleep with cell phones under their pillows. Their heads will be awash in radiation for many hours.

3. Use an air-tube headset. The regular wired headset has been shown to magnify the radiation, linking the radiation directly into the ear canal and the brain. The regular headset also acts as an antennae attracting EMFs from the surroundings.

4. Use a scientifically validated EMF protection device. EMFs are only a danger when repeated exposure leads to a weakened immune system and prevents the body repairing itself. Being surrounded by EMFs in our environment, even when we are not using a cell phone causes biological stress, so these protection devices are becoming increasingly essential.

5. Do not use cell-phones in vehicles, where more power is needed to establish a connection. The metal enclosure of a car will magnify your exposure by reflecting the radiation back onto the occupants.

6. Do not carry a cell phone in a pocket or on a belt while it's on. The body tissue in the lower body area absorbs radiation even more quickly than the head and this is leading to health issues including a lower sperm count.

7. The latest thing is teddy bears with phones embedded in them so parents can stay in touch with even a 3-year old wherever they are. Cuddly but lethal - avoid these.

Electro magnetic pollution affects us all, but in this Cell Phone Safety Awareness Month the focus is on keeping children and teenagers safe as their brains are still developing and are impacted to a greater degree.

Scientists fear we may be on the verge of a health crisis of epidemic proportions. Please do whatever you can to protect yourself and your loved ones.

For more information see EMF Solutions and let's safely enjoy the benefits of the technology and appliances we've grown so accustomed to.

©2007 All Rights Reserved - Vicky White
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