Protecting yourself against EMF (Electromagentic Frequencies)

EMF is the abbreviation for the electromagnetic frequency. It's a pretty in depth idea, but here are the basics: Electromagnetic waves are made by the movement of electrically charged particles. Makes for an interesting science experiment. These electromagnetic waves are known as "electromagnetic radiation" because they radiate from those electrically charged particles. They can go through air, empty space and other substances, so essentially, just about everything. The waves don't stop when they come across a human body and say, "Oh sorry, carry on." They're everywhere, emanating from microwaves, radios, televisions, power lines and just about everything else.

EMF is everywhere, but is it harmful? Health concerns from scientific studies range from cancer clusters in neighborhoods with hi-voltage power lines, allergies, mood disorders, to fatigue and stress from use of computers or any electrical tool or machine. There is a lot of evidence that this radiation can be extremely harmful. A more recent example is from studies that show that EM radiation from cell phones can cause or speed tumors in the head. And while it hasn't been thoroughly studied yet, some believe that EM radiation can have something to do with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). A study by The Cleveland Clinic linked cell phone radiation and lower sperm count.

Because EMF radiation is everywhere and in all of our most popular tools and devices, there is a lot of interest in proving that EMF is not harmful. The studies to date however seem to show that it is in many cases.

Electric fields are not very strong in most parts of a house. High electric-field areas are found near TVs, computer monitors (including laptop computers), fluorescent lights, light dimmer controls, and improperly grounded equipment. Field strength drops off rapidly if at least 3 feet away. Electric fields are high near high-voltage power lines, but these fields rarely penetrate into the house.

The strongest source of microwaves in a home is a microwave oven with a damaged door seal. You should periodically check the door to make sure it is not dented and that it latches shut fully parallel to the oven body. Correctly-functioning microwave ovens emit somewhat less microwave power. Cellular phones also produce microwaves. (Regular radio phones emit a negligible amount of radio power.) Cellphones and other radio sources sometimes produce interference which can cause sensitive equipment, such as computers, to malfunction.

Ordinary screen-door aluminum wire mesh (but not the plastic kind) can shield computers, etc. quite well if the screen is placed between the radio source and the computer. The screen should be connected to the ground. The more of the computer's area that is covered, the better the shielding. Also, the use of a power-conditioning outlet strip (one which is specified to reduce "EMI" or electromagnetic interference) is recommended to avoid radio waves being picked up from the power line by the computer.

Human exposure to artificial (AC) electric and magnetic fields has increased markedly in the past few decades. Obviously, these oscillating fields and radio waves did not exist on Earth more than a century ago.

Electromagnetic (EM) field risks are difficult to study because fields can exist in many different frequencies and waveforms and can change rapidly. However, reducing exposure to EM fields can be much easier than reducing exposure to other common hazards like chemical pollution. Exposure reduction is accomplished by locating EM field sources and placing often-used furniture a specified minimum distance away from those sources. Inside a typical U.S. home, the AC magnetic field averages about 2 milligauss (somewhat higher in the early evening and lower in the early morning). Electric fields in the home range up to about 2 kilovolts per meter.

An improperly grounded appliance produces AC electric fields, which creates currents in your body by proximity, even if you are not touching the appliance. You can sometimes detect improper grounding by lightly sliding a fingertip across the surface using very little pressure. You will usually feel a weak vibration if the surface is "hot". You can also use an AC voltmeter (connected between a known ground and the appliance case) or an AC electric field meter (like the TriField Meter) to determine if the case is hot. It is very important to ground or polarize your electric appliance. Some appliances do not have a ground plug and are UL approved. Some experts feel that a ground is necessary for every electrical appliance, but currently some do not require it according to UL.

Shielding strong electrical fields can be done by using any type of conductive sheet material, such as aluminum window screen,in front of an indoor appliance. The shield should be connected to electrical ground for maximum efficiency. This will only shield the area of coverage. To neutralize EMF a unit such as the Peacemaker is very effective.

EMF protection devices are known to increase productivity, reduce fatigue, increase comfort, and help develop a positive attitude. The plug in the wall units emit a harmonizing frequency that is known to eliminate the negative effects EMF has towards people. OR you can wear a necklace or wrist band that strengthens or energizes your own body energy.

Promolife offers many different types of EMF protection devices.

We have plug in the wall units or Home and Office Neutralizers that emit a silent harmonizing frequency. These devices cover an area the size of your home, office of place of business. We also offer necklace types of protectors (Bio Electric Shield) that while worn help to increase the energy already around your body and helps eliminate or negate the harmful EMF or negative energy from other people and other energies you may have negative reactions too.

With all of the health hazards we are made aware of today, we also need to be concerned that our appliances, computers, power lines, and cars emit unhealthy electromagnetic frequencies. To monitor or to determine if your electric appliances are the problem, Promolife offers two types of EMF sensors or Gauss Meters.

One of our most popular products is the Green 8 Radiation Neutralization Foil to reduce radiation from cell phones, microwaves, CD players, laptops, circuit breaker boxes and more.