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Background Information About Electrical Sensitivity

©2006 Michael R. Neuert
 

While hundreds of research studies have documented a variety of biological effects due to EMFs, the potential health concerns are generally not well recognized by the medical community.  I have worked with many who have reported serious symptoms and sensitivities to EMFs.  The following information is presented from my own professional experience, and therefore is anecdotal at best.  Please search for other up-to-date research information and inquire with other health care professionals for further assistance

(1)  Definition:  It is rather simple to define Electrical Sensitivity (ES).  Basically, it is assumed that if the symptoms can be relieved by simply turning off or getting away from certain electrical sources, then the individual is sensitive to electromagnetic fields.

(2)  Safe Location:  Unfortunately, it can be difficult to find a safe location with few electrical sources and low exposures, because there is so much electromagnetic pollution today.  In extreme cases, some individuals have moved to a more rural location and lived with little or no electricity for a while.  In other cases, the wiring, lights and appliances have been shielded, or turned off to reduce the levels adequately.

(3)  Sensitivity Varies:  One individual may be very sensitive to electric fields, while another person may have problems with magnetic fields, and yet another may be affected by both.  It is always an individual matter.  I usually assume that most people are sensitive to both, and thus need to reduce their exposure to magnetic and electric fields.  (Some people appear to be sensitive to high frequency RF/microwave radiation as well.)

(4)  Magnetic Fields:  People can be sensitive at very, very low exposure levels.  A typical ES client of mine might have symptoms with magnetic fields at only 0.2 or 0.3 milligauss.  Since the “average” house is usually around 0.5 to 1.0 milligauss or more, an individual may need to reduce their home to much less than the “typical” level.

(5)  Electric Fields:  When people are sensitive to electric fields, they often need to reduce their exposure to less than 0.1 Volt AC (skin voltage) to relieve their symptoms.  So again, they may need to reduce their exposure to much less than the “average” home, which is usually between 0.5 to 3.0 Volts AC.  Again, this is an individual matter.

(6)  General Advice:  My usual advice is to reduce all EMF exposures as much as possible, with special emphasis on the bedroom.  Sleep time is the recovery period for the body and the most important time for the immune system.  Studies suggest that EMFs may reduce the natural secretion of melatonin at night.  Lowered melatonin has been linked to suppression of immune function, increased risk for several cancers, and also depression and psychological disorders.

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