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I’ve already added a few posts talking about the harmful effects of microwave radiation emitted by wireless internet connections and mobile phones. We have the group that thinks we can use mobile phones as much as we want and not worry about any adverse effects on our health, and then there’s the group that says that by doing so we are increasing our risk for serious health issues like cancer. Well, I’m sure this is not he last we’ll hear of it. A couple of recent articles captured my attention. One was from Computerworld (18/09/2007) which talked about how frequent cell phone use may slow down brain function. The study cited in this article has been limited to just 300 people conducted by researchers in Australia, England and the Netherlands. While frequent mobile phone users did show a slowing of brain function, the catch was that the “slower function” was still within what is considered to be normal brain functioning. Watch this space though, as these researchers plan to expand th...

Ensure your home is not too close to the following external sources of EMF emissions: High voltage electrical power lines High voltage electric railway line Satellite dishes or satellite decoders that are not earthed Digital TV receptor Ensure your home is not too close to the following external sources of Microwave emissions: Mobile phone masts (base stations) Radars Local Radio communication services Local broadband services (wireless connections) How to protect your home: It is much more difficult to shield your home from magnetic and microwave fields than electrical ones because they can travel through walls. Nevertheless, there are some options out there. You can use aluminum foil on your walls (this must be heavy duty foil and needs to be earthed in order to be effective) Paint (there are certain paints available in the market place such as "Ecos" that shield against microwave emissions). Screens/nets/headnets/bed canopies: these are great for windows, over your bed an...

Having seen from previous posts how much extensive research is now available showing a clear link between compromised health and exposure to EMF's /Microwaves, I thought it would be helpful to give some guidelines around how to keep your home EMF/Microwave safe. This post will focus on things to look out for inside the home: Microwaves: Mobile phones: use as little as possible and never store it anywhere near your body (i.e. pockets, attached to belt, etc...) Microwave ovens: best option is to not have one, however if it must be used ensure you stay far away from it while it is on. DECT cordless phones: these are even more damaging then mobile phones because they are constantly emitting pulses of microwave radiation (whereas a mobile phone only does so when a call is incoming or outgoing). It is best to replace all cordless phones by regular landlines. If it is not feasible, ensure you keep these phones away from any bedrooms (keep in mind microwaves can travel very easily throug...

Here is the continuation to Powerwatche's defense against the criticisms received. Enjoy! 4. What we measured and how it was measured was "bad science". I believe that the science behind our measurements at the Norwich School was absolutely fine. I had put together what I though was a balanced and interesting PowerPoint presentation for the school pupils which had much of relevance for the GCSE KS4 science curriculum. Apparently, according to Goldacre, it was the teacher who decided that I was not going to be allowed to talk to the class - "I've just had to ask a BBC Panorama film crew not to film in my school or in my class because of the bad science they were trying to carry out". My presentation will soon be available from this website (we are currently attaching an audio track to it so it is more than just slides). Instead the science teacher told them about our "bad science" and showed them the Powerwatch and EMFields websites. According to Go...

Hi everyone - Given feng shui consultant's desire to help make people's living environment healthy and harmonious, I felt it important to share the criticisms that the Panorama WIFI program (see summary of program in June 4th post) received and Powerwatch's arguments for each criticism made. Due to the great amount of detail provided, this has been split into a 2 part post. Ben Goldacre's criticisms: 1. Powerwatch is not independent and campaigns to stop WiFi and promote the products of Alasdair Philips' linked EMFields products. 2. Alasdair Philips is not a suitable person to advise or take measurements. 3. The instruments used (especially the COM monitor) were unsuitable. ____________________________________________________________________ Powerwatch's Responses: 1. Powerwatch is not independent and campaigns to stop WiFi and promote the products of Alasdair Philips' linked EMFields products. Powerwatch is independent and attempts to report the science an...

The theme for the blog this week will be Electromagnetic/Microwave emissions and the on going debate about whether or not they are harmful to our health. Recently, BBC 1’s Panorama ran a show about Installing WIFIs in schools across the UK and the potential health affects associated with long term exposure to them. Here is a summary of what was discussed: WIFI is a similar radiation emitted by mobile phones and masts (and we all know the ongoing debate about mobile phones!). Widespread WIFI usage and installations being relatively new on the scene, it is now sparking similar types of debate. What is fascinating about this program is that the UK seems to be blatantly ignoring the advice of its own appointed scientific experts with regards to the potential ill effects of being exposed to these waves. Sir William Stewart (chief scientific advisor to Margaret Thatcher, and later hired by Blair’s government in 2000 to study the effects of mobile phones and masts on health), concluded aft...