BY SIMONE J. SMITH
Headaches pound, sleep eludes, hearts flutter erratically – a litany of physical distress that doctors often struggle to diagnose. There is a silent epidemic sweeping across the globe, afflicting millions with an invisible yet agonizing array of symptoms. The culprit? Electromagnetic radiation, a ubiquitous byproduct of our modern, wireless world.
While we embrace the convenience of our devices, a growing chorus of voices argue that the very standards designed to protect us, some dating back to a time before the sleek smartphones and pervasive Wi-Fi of today, are woefully inadequate. Are we sleepwalking into a public health crisis, sacrificing our well-being at the altar of technological advancement? The question hangs heavy in the air, a chilling reminder that the invisible waves that connect us may also be slowly, insidiously, harming us.
Electromagnetic radiation (EMR) is closely related to human life and originates from various electrical systems, such as: mobile phones, microwave ovens, communication base stations, high-voltage lines, electronic instruments and other electromagnetic equipment. EMR produces various electromagnetic waves of different frequencies, resulting in the increasing EMR intensity in human living spaces.
In an article titled, “Effects of Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Radiation on Neurotransmitters in the Brain,” researchers highlight the fact that with the rapid development of electronic information in the past 30 years, technical achievements based on electromagnetism have been widely used in various fields pertaining to human production and life. Consequently, electromagnetic radiation (EMR) has become a substantial new pollution source in modern civilization, and the biological effects of EMR have attracted considerable attention worldwide. The possible interaction of EMR with human organs, especially the brain, is currently where the most attention is focused. Many studies have shown that the nervous system is also an important target organ system sensitive to EMR.
During my research, I also found an article titled, “Impact of Non-Ionizing Electromagnetic Radiation on Male Infertility: An assessment of the mechanism and consequences,” where researchers reveal that rapid technological advancement have resulted in emission of electromagnetic radiations of different frequency which impacts human both biologically as well as genetically. Devices like cell phones, power lines and monitors emit electromagnetic radiation and are a major source of the exposure.
“EMR syndrome is a new unifying name for a 21st-century health crisis.”
Numerous studies describe the detrimental consequence of radiation on physiological parameters of male reproductive system including sperm parameters (morphology, motility, and viability), metabolism and genomic (DNA) instability.
In their study, the researchers noted that EM radiation is emitted from commonly used electronic gadgets (laptop, mobile phone), Wi-Fi as well as from cell phone towers. These radiations may affect normal functioning of various biological systems and the male reproductive system in particular. However, the extent of the negative effect of radiation on male fertility varies depending on exposure time.
According to a press release issued by the OneName Project, EMR Syndrome is a “New unifying name for a 21st-century health crisis.”
“OneName Project” brought together: people living with EMR-related disabilities, leading wireless radiation experts, safe technology advocates and medical professionals to choose one term — a simple, non-stigmatizing term — to label illness from exposure to wireless radiation and electromagnetic fields.
“This decision was the result of a truly collaborative process,” said organizing committee member Kent Chamberlin, Ph.D. “We’ve not only created a unified identity for this condition, but also a renewed sense of hope for those living with it.”
Dr Chamberlin is past chair and professor emeritus of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of New Hampshire. He served on the New Hampshire Commission to Study The Environmental and Health Effects of Evolving 5G Technology, a team of independent experts convened by the state to answer questions about the impacts and safety of cell towers and wireless radiation. He is now president of the Environmental Health Trust (EHT).
People who have EMR Syndrome and their allies are now working to ensure that EMR Syndrome is formally recognized by global organizations, such as the World Health Organization. They are also exposing what can be done to help prevent it.
- Cities can pass ordinances that require cell towers to be at least 1,640 feet from homes, businesses and schools.
- Public awareness of EMR Syndrome can boost these efforts — and help people live healthier lives. Awareness of wireless radiation can be applied as lifestyle medicine provided that patients are motivated and willing to reduce their in-home exposure.
Knowledge is powerful, but applied knowledge is imperative.
REFERENCES:
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/public-health/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2021.691880/full?ref=tome-control-de-su-salud
https://ceps.unh.edu/person/kent-chamberlin
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