Is Cellphone Radiation a Thing? California Thinks So

9 Ways to Lessen It In Your World

I’m delighted that California is officially releasing Guidelines to Reducing Exposure to Radio Frequency energy, aka RF radiation. This is, after all, what I’ve been trying to tell my husband, my kids, my friends and just about anyone who would listen, for a very long time.

I actually carry around EMF meters to show anyone who might show any interest at all that there are in fact, invisible waves of energy all around us.

It started way back when I got my first cellphone. About 30 years ago actually. Back then the analog phones we’re pumping out energy. The phones used to zap my fingers. I’d throw them down! I was EMF sensitive. And I still am. Even now, when I hold onto my cellphone too long or I don’t have enough signal and the phone’s working really hard, I can feel the energy. Little zzzzaps.

Yes, like other ES or EHS(electro-hyper-sensitivity) individuals, I’ve felt, or can feel other electro-induced symptoms. Things like headaches, anxiousness, a tummy ache or numbing. But, my healing journey has given me the keys to taking care of myself, building up my body and using technology in a way that I’m able to, for the most part, lead a symptom free life.

I like to think of the “energy awareness” that EMF sensitivity brings me as bit of a super-power. A power that has allowed me to be aware of all of that invisible energy. I’m most aware of the high frequency electromagnetic fields of RF radiation and that’s the type I caution folks about most often.

I advocate what’s referred to as the Precautionary Principle. Basically, this means that because there’s research, lots of it actually, saying this RF energy that powers our cellphones–could be causing health concerns-including tumors and cancer, then we ought to take care when using our cellphones and use them mindfully.

That’s why these Guidelines really resonate. Based on my research and working with some of the best experts in the field. This list-with my supplemental tips- really should serve as your best practices guide to minimizing exposure to RF energy from your cellphone.

I’ve been writing about all these things and how to minimize RF from all devices, on my website for years.

Here are the new California Department of Public Health Guidelines via images from CDPH site.

I’ve also talked a lot about how some alleged fixes are really not fixes at all — and the CDPH points out one in particular:

Don’t rely on a “radiation shield” or other products claiming to block RF energy, electromagnetic fields or radiation from cellphones. According to the US Federal Trade Commission, products that interfere with the phones signal may force it to work harder and emit more RF energy to stay connected, possibly increasing your exposure.

I’ve personally tested anti-radiation shields, discs and anti-radiation fabrics and do not recommend them. I’ve used meters on various forms of “radiation-stoppers” and I’ve measured an increase in RF radiation levels from cellphones where the protective material “ends”. The meters demonstrate a magnification of cellphone or smartphone energy around the perimeter of the shields. Although, I may see reduced levels of RF radiation with some cellphone cases, I want to make sure people realize that when the phone is on and using signal or searching for signal, there is RF radiation emitted from the device. That’s how a cellphone works.

Cellphone Distance is the Key to Safe Cellphone Use

The further you are from your cellphone, the less RF radiation or energy you’re exposed to. That’s why The State of California Health Department guidelines recommend:

“Keep the Cellphone Away From Your Body”

“Use Speaker Mode”

When on speaker mode, best to be graceful and not do this in public. We all pretty much know this by now. But, do we all realize that if we’re holding the phone, we’re still exposing some part of our body to cellphone radiation?

I like to utilize something that keeps my phone away from my body, even when it’s on speaker. Sometimes I hold the flap of a cellphone case or hold the phone by straps attached to the case. Sometimes I put the cellphone on the desk, night-stand, kitchen counter-whatever. I am mindful that the radiation doesn’t stop just because the phone is on speaker.

“Use A Wired Headset”

But be aware not all wired headsets actually prevent the RF radiation from going to your head . . . This concept may be hard to grasp, but true. I’ve measured with my meters and usually the higher quality headsets are better, but even the California guidelines caution:

“Remove Headsets from Ears when Not using the cellphone

. . . Because small amounts of radiation are released from headsets even when you’re not using the phone”

Almost always true. Same holds for earbuds and headphones.Some headsets work better than others to prevent RF energy.

Fortunately, there’s one type of headset technology that can stop RF radiation from traveling through the wires up to your head. It’s called Air Tube technology and it was patented over 20 years ago. The technology recently came into public domain.

Here’s how it works

It’s pretty simple actually. That RF energy coming from the phone can travel up the wires of a headset–but with the hollow “air tube” that energy is stopped, dead in its tracks, where the wire meets the tube. Only air and sound flow through that tube and the sound is amplified.

Not all Air-tube headsets are created equal

Loving wellness I do, I’ve understood and appreciated the extra protection that air-tube wired headsets give me from the RF energy, but up until now, the air-tubes I tried were flimsy, they broke easily, didn’t look good, had a microphone issue or messed with my cellphone- something about the wiring would cause intermittent service interruption. It was tough. I had a site years ago called emfreview and I wanted to feature and sell these headsets-but they just were such poor quality I had to take them off my site.

But now, I found some I really love

The sound is nice. The microphone works. The wires are coated. They look really cool.

I actually get compliments when I wear them. And now, I have a site where I do sell them.

Honestly, if you care about your health and want an option that really protects but allows more privacy then a speakerphone, this Tauki Anti RF Headset is a nice solution.

“Carry Your Cellphone in A Backpack, Briefcase or Purse. Keep it out of your pockets, bra’s and holsters”

The CDPH recommendation of carrying your cellphone in purse, backpack, briefcase or man-bag needs a bit of precaution: Purses and briefcases and backpacks do not stop RF radiation. The RF energy dissipates with distance-but the radiation plume or “spray” is pretty thick even 3 or 4 inches from your phone. Check out this video and meanwhile, make sure that phone that’s in your purse, backpack, briefcase etc — isn’t up against or close to your body.

I’m working on a video now that demonstrates how the all the guidelines work. I’ll let you know when it’s up.

If you’d like a copy in PDF form or if you would just like to visit the CDPH link, go here. If you want to visit my website its techwellness.com