Over the last few decades, there has been a significant rise in autoimmune diagnoses as well as an increase in many other disease conditions, such as cancer and Lyme disease. Many experts have linked EMF (electromagnetic field radiation) exposure to this rise in chronic illness and believe EMFs exacerbate and even cause a range of problems. Research has consistently shown that EMFs disrupt the way your cells function and can clog detoxification pathways in the body. Numerous studies have linked EMFs to cancers such as glioma, leukemia, breast cancer, and others.

It is well known that radiation causes immunosuppression and inflammation, and this includes EMF sources. Radiation also causes myelosuppression, which means less blood cells are produced. White blood cells are needed for immunity, and a low count can make it harder to protect against illness. In those suffering from chronic diseases such as cancer, autoimmune, and Lyme, there is typically an impaired immune system.  Through chronic exposure, the buildup of EMFs combined with an already weakened immune system can make it even more difficult for the body to fight infection. Research also shows that vitamin D receptor (VDR) pathways are susceptible to interference by EMFs. Functionality of the VDR is fundamental for immunomodulation, a process essential in autoimmune disorders, cancer, and more.

New research shows that EMFs may stimulate the onset and progression of autoimmune disorders.[i]  Studies have also shown that pathogenic microbes multiply more quickly and act more virulently in the presence of EMFs and that healthy, beneficial bacteria that the body needs to fight disease multiply more slowly.  According to renowned Lyme specialist Dr Dietrich Kinghardt, MD, research also implicates EMF exposure to the virulence of mold and mold toxins, and electromagnetic pollution drives the growth of microbes within the body.[ii]  If you have cancer, Lyme disease, autoimmune issues, or any other chronic illness this is important to understand as it means that your recovery can become compromised if you are living in a high-EMF environment.

Further, research shows that like other environmental toxins, EMFs could reactivate the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), which is a major trigger for cancer, autoimmune, and most other chronic diseases. (Please see my new page on EBV.)

Unfortunately, we are all engulfed in a constant state of dangerous EMFs generated by Wi-Fi, electricity, cell phones, and more. These EMFs come from environments all around us, every day. Many people don’t take EMFs seriously, perhaps because they are invisible and their effects upon the body are not always obvious.  Yet it is believed that EMFs are one of the foremost causes of disease today (especially cancer), and one of the factors that can hinder recovery from cancer and other chronic illnesses.

Most experts suggest that the link between EMF and chronic disease is significant, so you may wish to limit your exposure to EMFs as much as possible and take protective measures for when you cannot.

Some of the best ways to protect yourself from the negative impacts of EMFs are:

• Reduce the time you are exposed to EMFs.
• Create distance between you and your electrical devices—keep routers, especially, in another room.
• Use speaker phones or radiation-free headset devices for listening privately.
• Turn cell phones, tablets, and laptops on airplane mode whenever you can.
• Turn off Wi-Fi and use ethernet cables to wire your devices to the internet.
• Eat a diet rich in organic fruits, vegetables and other foods rich in antioxidants.
• Eat iodine-rich foods such as watercress, kale, kelp, broccoli, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts. An iodine supplement can also be helpful.
• Do not to put a cell phone directly to your head, in your bra, on your hip, or in your pocket. If you do store your cell phone against your body, try to limit how much time you do so or use protective devices, see below.  

As time goes on, there will likely be more and more conclusive studies emerge about the effects of devices such as headphones, laptops, cellphones, and WiFi upon human health. Meanwhile, the studies we have are conclusive –you don’t have to wait for the damage to be done to make changes.

Recommended Protective Devices:

Aires Shield series devices were designed to be used with small devices such as cell phones, cordless phones, tablets, and baby monitors.  Aires Defender product range includes devices that provide universal protection for the human body. These devices are designed as personal protectors, which are worn by the individual. Utilizing the full range of devices will help you reduce the harmful effects of electromagnetic radiation that are impacting your health today. Right now AiresTech has a 30% off sale going on. Once this sale is over, enter the code elyn10 to get get 10% off (photos above courtesy of AiresTech).

Energy Dots —The duo pack bioDOT-smartDOT  includes a self-adhesive bioDOT and a self-adhesive smartDOT.  Wear the bioDOT to strengthen and support your energy (I have mine on the back of my watch). Stick the smartDOT to your mobile device, hairdryer, cordless phones, etc. to re-tune the toxic emissions.  Use the two to protect yourself from radiation and increase your energy levels. Use this link and the code energy10 for 10% off all products. (Right now you get 20% off for Father’s Day. Use code LOVEDAD.)

Vibes Up Earth Grounding, EMF Protection and Sleep Aids (they have an excellent selection of remedies for sleep and EMFs).

EMF Detector (There are more expensive versions, for my needs, this works great)

For more information on EMFs, please read Why EMF Exposure is a Big Deal and Groundbreaking Study Shows Shielding EMF Improves Autoimmune Disease.

Elyn

~~If you don’t know your options, you don’t have any~~

Elyn Jacobs is a breast cancer survivor and holistic cancer strategist who helps people make better, healthier, non-toxic choices. She emphasizes the critical nature of addressing the root cause of cancer and not just its presenting symptoms (such as the tumor). Elyn specializes in understanding the role of estrogen in breast cancer and debunks the myths associated. She is a Contributing Editor for The Truth About Cancer and was creator and host of the Survive and Live Well Radio Show on the Cancer Support Network. Elyn is on the Medical Advisory Board for BeatCancer.Org and is on the Advisory Board to the Radical Remission Project. Elyn was the former Executive Director of the Emerald Heart Cancer Foundation. Contact Elyn via her website. Elyn offers consults via Skype, phone or in person.

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[i] https://journal.preventionandresearch.com/materiale_cic/766_3_2/6599_electroma/article.htm

[ii] https://www.prohealth.com/library/the-link-between-electromagnetic-pollution-and-lyme-disease-and-how-to-remediate-your-environment-for-a-faster-recovery-40822

[iii] http://www.powerwatch.org.uk/science/studies.asp