INTERESTING READ: Danger of cell phone radiation: As previously reported, IARC, a division of World Health Organization (WHO), has announced that there is possible brain cancer risk of cell phones use. This revealed after they examined dozens of studies on phones that have been published. “This is the time we start to take mobile phone radiation much more seriously,” says Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., author of best selling book version of the New York Times, Zapped. “Of course, technology is not going away, we just need to educate and develop strategies to reduce our exposure to artificial radiation which have been shown to have biological effects.” Here are some simple tips to reduce your exposure to harmful cell phones radiation: Use speakerphone or text messaging To keep the phone away from your head, use speakerphone or send text messaging instead. Every inch you can get the phone away from your body reduces the amount of radiation you are absorbing. Use wired headset If your cell phone comes with wired headset, you may use it to keep the phone further away from your body. Although the headset may still transmit radiation through the wire – but it is a very low level. If that is a concern, you can buy a ferrite bead for just a few bucks at most electronic stores. It attaches to the wire and it absorbs any radiation traveling through the wire, thus reduce your exposure to cell phone radiation. Do not wear Bluetooth device all the time Bluetooth wireless earphones will emit certain levels of radiation. Even it’s far less than cell phone radiation, but most people wear the bluetooth device all the time. If you use Bluetooth device, switch it from ear to ear so this may reduce your exposure on one side. Take it from your ear when you’re not on the phone. Make the switch If you really want to place the phone near your head, switch ears regularly while talking on the cell. This may limit prolonged exposure on one side, which has been linked to increased risk of brain cancer on the side of the head where the phone is usually held. Go offline mode When the phone is not used, set to offline or flight mode, which will turn off its transmitter. This still allows you to use the phone to play games or listen to music. Avoid using phone in tight space Don’t make or take calls in elevator, train or car. Moreover, using a cell phone while driving will also endanger you and other users’ safety. Notice the phone signal Do not use the phone when the signal is weak, or when you’re traveling at higher speeds in a car or train. Because this will automatically boosts power to maximum as the phone trying to connect to a new relay antenna. Do not put the phone near your bed You probably need phone alarm to help you get up early. But do not put the phone near your bed, particularly near your head position. Electromagnetic fields can reduce the production of melatonin in the body which may lead to an increase risk of cancer and other diseases. Do not put your phone in the pocket A recent study found that men who carried their mobile phone in their pockets had 25 percent lower sperm count than those who did not carry a phone. Different parts of the body absorb different intensities of radiation, and testicular tissue may be more vulnerable. Keep the distance while connecting Do not hurry place cell phone near your ear while your call is connecting. At that time, the phone is sending out a strong signal. Spend even less time on your PDA Gadgets such as BlackBerry, iPhone, and Treo produce higher emissions than cell phones because they are rely on battery to power up things such as e-mail, internet connection and a color screen. Read the phone manual Most cell phones come with safety manual which tell their consumer to not keep the phone next to their head, or even in their pocket. Apple iPhone 4 says keep at least 5/ 8 inch from the body when transmitting. And the BlackBerry Bold suggests at least 0.98 inches from the body when the BlackBerry device is in use. If you keep it less than they suggested, the manufacturer can not guarantee the amount of radiation that you are absorbing will be a safe level. Keep phone conversations as short as possible If your conversation is going to be long, use a landline. One study found that after two minutes, the brain’s electrical activity can be altered for at least an hour. Don’t forget, the risk of brain tumors start at a relatively low level of cumulative lifetime radiation exposure.
Posted on: Mon, 26 Aug 2013 19:33:14 +0000
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