Monday, July 25, 2016


CAN YOUR CELL PHONE CAUSE CANCER?

You may have heard that cell phones have been linked to cancer but wondered if that could really be true.  A new study offers strong evidence that this IS the case- cell phones and other wireless devices emit a type of microwave radiation termed radiofrequency radiation (RFR) that can cause brain cancer and other cancers.  

This information is from Devra Davis, PhD, MPH, president of Environmental Health Trust.  Also former sr. advisor to the Assist. Secretary for health in the Dept. of Healt and Human Services.  Author of Disconnect: The Truth about Cell Phone Radiation.

Space will not allow the length of this article that appeared in Bottom Line Personal, Aug. 1, 2016.  Article discussed the scientific studies on toxins to see how they might affect health of Americans. More than 90 studies show that the radiation emitted by cell phones and other wireless devices can damage DNA, the first step on the road to cancer.  Studies did reveal  that on animals exposed to daily, frequent doses of cell phone radiation from birth developed GLIOMA, a rare aggressive type of brain cancer already linked to cellphone use in people. There were other types of tumors mentioned in this article.

More dangers: Meningioma, cancer in protective coverings that surround the brain.
Salivary gland tumors,  Acoustic neuroma, Breast cancer, tucking cell phones into their bras for up to 10 hours a day for several years,  Male infertility and potency, wearing cell phone on the hip or using a laptop computer on the lap, Sleeping problems, cell phone users in the hours before bedtime have more trouble falling asleep and staying asleep.

How to protect yourself:  Devices to be concerned about include cell phones, cordless phone handsets and bases, Wi-Fi routers, wireless computers, laptops, iPads and other tablets, smart watches, wireless fitness bands, iPods that connect to the internet, wireless speakers, cordless baby monitors, wirelesss game consoles and any other type of wireless device or equipment such as thermostats, security networks, sound systems and smart meters.

Keep devices at a distance - Never put phone next to your heard. Use a speaker phone function or an earpiece.
Never place turned on device in a pocket or jacket or tucked into clothing.  Keep laptops and tablets off your lap.
Never fall asleep with your cell phone or wireless tablet in bed or under your pillow.  People fall asleep streaming radiation into their bodies.
Turn it off -  Put phone in airplanemode to stop radiation.  (To be continued.)

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