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Page 28 | Abby's Magazine | instagram.com/abbyshealthfood W H Y A N E N T I R E C O U N T R Y B A N N Since the advent of cellphones, there has been an ongoing debate as to whether electromagnetic fields (EMF) and radiation from consumer electronics, especially those with wireless connections, are harmful to human health. This debate has raged for decades and has gotten more intense with the release of 5G technology. Belgium, for example, banned the use of 5G in the country until further research was completed and proved the system safe. A top Belgian politician who spearheaded the litigation to block 5G stated: "I cannot welcome such technology if the radiation standards, which must protect the citizen, are not respected, 5G or not. The people of Brussels are not guinea pigs whose health I can sell at a profit. We cannot leave anything to doubt" - Celine Fremault Today we're going to help you understand exactly what EMF exposure is, why should we be concerned, how it affects YOU, and some simple steps you can take to limit your exposure and protect your health. YOUR BODY'S ELECTRICAL FIELD When you think of the connection between your body and electricity, what comes to mind may be getting zapped by an outlet or the jolt of static electricity. The facts are far more interesting. In addition to being a biological carbon-energy machine, the human body is operated in no small part by a constant electrical flow, as well as an electrical field that surrounds the body. While this may sound implausible, it is an established medical fact. EKG machines (also known as electrocardiograph machines), for example, measure the electrical impulses of your heart. These systems are vital diagnostic tools used by medical professionals in every country on earth. When a heart stops or goes into a fluttering rhythm, how do doctors restart it? With an AED machine that sends pulses of electricity into the heart muscle – not unlike jumpstarting a car. According to WHO and modern medical science, the human body functions with a multitude of tiny electrical impulses, and these impulses are an integral factor in our internal biological processes. Electrolytes, for example, are minerals that help conduct electrical currents your body needs for a wide range of internal biological and physiological functions. And just like anything that has an electrical current, your body also maintains a very faint but active electromagnetic field surrounding it. So, yes, the electromagnetic fields and radiation from common electronics and cellphones can have a direct impact on your body, despite being touted as "harmless." WHAT ARE EMFS? So, what is EMF exposure? According to the National Institute of Environmental Health Services, electric and magnetic fields (EMFs) are defined as: "Electric and magnetic fields (EMFs) are invisible areas of energy, often referred to as radiation, that are associated with the use of electrical power and various forms of natural and man-made lighting. EMFs are typically grouped into one of two categories by their frequency: • Non-ionizing: low-level radiation which is generally perceived as harmless to humans • Ionizing: high-level radiation which has the potential for cellular and DNA damage You can see an example of various types of EMFs in the below graphic that was published with this definition: EMF EXPOSURE