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Just because many governments the world over pretend that there is no new RF research to warrant any rethinking of current exposure limits does not mean that this is true. One of the latest pilot studies from Germany on cell tower radiation and stress hormone levels was discussed in the EMF report by the Standing Committee on the Environment of the European Council, which in May 2011 adopted a resolution on The Potential Dangers of Electromagnetic Fields and Their Effect on the Environment, recommending “to take all reasonable measures to reduce exposure to electromagnetic fields.” In this study from Bavaria (Germany), urine samples of 60 study participants were taken to be analyzed for their adrenaline, noradrenaline, dopamine, and phenylethylamine (PEA) levels before and after the activation of a new GSM base station. After the activation of the GSM base station, the stress hormone levels increased significantly during the first six months while dopamine and PEA levels decreased substantially. Even after one and a half years, the initial levels were not restored. Sleep problems, headaches, allergies, dizziness, and concentration problems occurred more often. Please note that the cutoff for the highest exposure group was only 100 µW/m2, for the lowest exposure group 60 µW/m2. Though the number of participants was small, the findings are very disturbing. PEA levels, for example, continued to decrease over the entire exposure period. Over the past decade not only has the use of wireless devices greatly increased, but the prescription for methylphenidate or Ritalin, whose chemical structure is related to PEA, as well. The complete study by Dr. Buchner and Dr. Eger is now available in English: The original German study is available here: |
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Options to Minimize EMF/RF/Static Field Exposures in Office Environments Offices are abuzz with electromagnetic hazards. Do health regulations protect us? From acute, thermal effects: yes. From long-term effects of low-level exposures: no. In this 150-page paper, find out what the natural background levels are, how much energy the electronic devices you are using emit, and what you can do to lower your exposure (pages 39-66). After taking a closer look at documented health effects and electromagnetic hypersensitivity, it becomes clear why it is so important to follow the precautionary approach. |
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AUVA Report 2009: Nonthermal Effects Confirmed
The Austrian AUVA insurance company commissioned a renowned team of researchers from the Vienna Medical University to take another look at biological effects associated with cell phone radiation. This latest report shows that there are cells that are most sensitive to cell phone radiation and others less so. Sensitive cells respond with a significant increase in protein synthesis, indicating an increased level of cell stress—at SAR levels as low as 0.1 W/kg. Since affected cells include especially those that are metabolically active, children and youth seem to be most susceptible to the possible health effects. English Translation of Report Summary by Diagnose-Funk |
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Electromagnetic Sensitivity Awareness Month – August 2009 This is a first for Canada. The Mayor of Colwood, Dave Saunders, announced August 2009 as Electromagnetic Sensitivity Awareness Month, recognizing the reality of electromagnetic pollution and associated adverse health effects. He calls for reducing radiation exposures to prevent this environmental disease and supporting those who already have developed it. |
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How Susceptible Are Genes? State of the Research – Endorsements of Safety and Controversies – Self-Help Recommendations 2009 In 2007, the Competence Initiative has launched its new brochure series “Effects of Wireless Communication Technologies.” In this third publication, Prof. Franz Adlkofer, Prof. Igor Y. Belyaev, and Vladislav M. Shiroff document DNA and chromosome damages as well as chronic diseases associated with mobile phone radiation exposures, providing over 300 fully indexed references. The discussion of oxidative and nitrosative stress processes is particularly valuable. |
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Environmental Medicine Evaluation of Electromagnetic Fields
This review paper by Dr. Gerd Oberfeld, a pioneering epidemiologist and head of the Salzburg Public Health Department (Austria), is a great introduction to the current state of the science on environmental medicine and electromagnetic fields. In addition to ELF magnetic fields and RF radiation, he also discusses ELF electric and static fields. It is part of the Environmental Medicine Diploma Course by the Austrian Medical Association (ÖÄK). |
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BioInitiative Report
In August 2007, a group of core scientists from the Bioelectromagnetics Society and public health experts released the BioInitiative Report, a review of ca. 2,000 peer-reviewed scientific studies, warning that current exposure limits are not sufficient to protect public health.
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