Clean Electricity
Clean-E
Lonetree Dirty Electricity Filters
for Standard and Solar Systems
Clean-E
Lonetree Dirty Electricity Filters
for Standard and Solar Systems
"Cleaning the dirty electricity in a home is an art and a science". I have cleaned many homes and depending what is running inside of a home it can be a challenge. Ceiling fans create magnetic fields, LED light bulbs produce terrible noise. In fact any light bulb that is not incandescent will produce noise. If you have a home with solar then Clean-E filters are a must. Homes without solar will also benefit because Clean-E filters keep noise from the electric power company out of the home. In some cases just a Clean-E filter takes care of things but many times Greenwave or Stetzer plugin filters are needed in addition to Clean-E filters. Flat Screen TVs are a terrible source of noise as well as computers, modems, etc. So I recommend plugging all the above into a Greenwave plugin filter in addition to the Clean-E Filter which is installed by the home's circuit breaker panel.
Today's solar panels have the inverters which convert DC voltage from the panels to AC voltage a home needs installed in the panels. This creates a high magnetic field which radiates into the room/s beneath the panels. The electrical wiring in your home also acts as an antenna. The wiring will pick up noise from an external source radiating through the air. The magnetic field created by the new solar panels will also be detected by your brain. The magnetic field created by your new solar panels will also couple to the wring in the rooms beneath the panel. It's called Inductive coupling. Just so you know.
I am a retired Electrical Engineer with an additional degree in Electronics. When it comes to electricity and noise of all kinds I have seen it all. As said, this is an art with a science behind it and it can be a challenge. I have never had a home yet I have not been able to clean." --Ben Lonetree
Today's solar panels have the inverters which convert DC voltage from the panels to AC voltage a home needs installed in the panels. This creates a high magnetic field which radiates into the room/s beneath the panels. The electrical wiring in your home also acts as an antenna. The wiring will pick up noise from an external source radiating through the air. The magnetic field created by the new solar panels will also be detected by your brain. The magnetic field created by your new solar panels will also couple to the wring in the rooms beneath the panel. It's called Inductive coupling. Just so you know.
I am a retired Electrical Engineer with an additional degree in Electronics. When it comes to electricity and noise of all kinds I have seen it all. As said, this is an art with a science behind it and it can be a challenge. I have never had a home yet I have not been able to clean." --Ben Lonetree
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There is a gentleman in California who acts as a distributor for my Clean-E filters. (Clean Electricity). He just called to tell me he installed two of my filters at a place where a lady teaches Yoga. He said as soon as he turned the filters on the entire class of Yoga students stopped what they were doing and asked what happened. In their words they all said the atmosphere in the room just became more calm and relaxed.
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Serious inquiry only, pls
There is a gentleman in California who acts as a distributor for my Clean-E filters. (Clean Electricity). He just called to tell me he installed two of my filters at a place where a lady teaches Yoga. He said as soon as he turned the filters on the entire class of Yoga students stopped what they were doing and asked what happened. In their words they all said the atmosphere in the room just became more calm and relaxed.
May 22, 2020· Another nice validation for my Clean Electricity Filters. The rep in California who distributes my filters sent these photos today. The home had a swimming pool, pool pumps with variable speed drives plus solar power. Readings before the filters were installed came in at 852/851. After filter installation readings dropped to 58/59.
Before filters
After Filters are energized
ELECTROMAGNETIC STRESS
We are born, live and die in a force-field. Electro-pathological energy created by modern technology contributes to geopathic stress in the form of high and low frequency energy from telecommunication towers, electricity pylons, transformers, radar and radio towers. As well as electromagnetic fields that emanate from such structures as high tension, or satellite towers, electrical street poles, or circuit breakers.
Guess what frequency falls in the ELF range? You got it.... The power grid.
It is not only cell phone frequencies or Smart Meter frequencies.
It is also 60Hz. power in your home as so many other frequencies ride piggyback on the grid and find their way into the home.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extremely_low_frequency
We are all concerned with Smart Meter radiation, cell phone radiation, etc. EMX technology came and went. EMX technology basically was a chip (Biochip) that created a signal at a specific frequency to tell the sensors in the cellular membranes that surround the nucleus of every cell in our body to ignore offending emf/rfi frequencies. The concept has merit but did not work. Biochip went bankrupt. But rather then telling the cellular membrane sensors to ignore offending signals why not have a device that triggers the appropriate response within our body to counteract the offending signal? In other words trigger our body's own defense mechanism? It's all frequency. And it is magnetic!
Electromagnetic fields (EMF), in both ELF (extremely low frequency) and radio frequency (RF) ranges, activate the cellular stress response, a protective mechanism that induces the expression of stress response genes, e.g., HSP70, and increased levels of stress proteins, e.g., hsp70. The 20 different stress protein families are evolutionarily conserved and act as ‘chaperones’ in the cell when they ‘help’ repair and refold damaged proteins and transport them across cell membranes. Induction of the stress response involves activation of DNA, and despite the large difference in energy between ELF and RF, the same cellular pathways respond in both frequency ranges. Specific DNA sequences on the promoter of the HSP70 stress gene are responsive to EMF, and studies with model biochemical systems suggest that EMF could interact directly with electrons in DNA. While low energy EMF interacts with DNA to induce the stress response, increasing EMF energy in the RF range can lead to breaks in DNA strands. It is clear that in order to protect living cells, EMF safety limits must be changed from the current thermal standard, based on energy, to one based on biological responses that occur long before the threshold for thermal changes. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0928468009000066
We are born, live and die in a force-field. Electro-pathological energy created by modern technology contributes to geopathic stress in the form of high and low frequency energy from telecommunication towers, electricity pylons, transformers, radar and radio towers. As well as electromagnetic fields that emanate from such structures as high tension, or satellite towers, electrical street poles, or circuit breakers.
Guess what frequency falls in the ELF range? You got it.... The power grid.
It is not only cell phone frequencies or Smart Meter frequencies.
It is also 60Hz. power in your home as so many other frequencies ride piggyback on the grid and find their way into the home.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extremely_low_frequency
We are all concerned with Smart Meter radiation, cell phone radiation, etc. EMX technology came and went. EMX technology basically was a chip (Biochip) that created a signal at a specific frequency to tell the sensors in the cellular membranes that surround the nucleus of every cell in our body to ignore offending emf/rfi frequencies. The concept has merit but did not work. Biochip went bankrupt. But rather then telling the cellular membrane sensors to ignore offending signals why not have a device that triggers the appropriate response within our body to counteract the offending signal? In other words trigger our body's own defense mechanism? It's all frequency. And it is magnetic!
Electromagnetic fields (EMF), in both ELF (extremely low frequency) and radio frequency (RF) ranges, activate the cellular stress response, a protective mechanism that induces the expression of stress response genes, e.g., HSP70, and increased levels of stress proteins, e.g., hsp70. The 20 different stress protein families are evolutionarily conserved and act as ‘chaperones’ in the cell when they ‘help’ repair and refold damaged proteins and transport them across cell membranes. Induction of the stress response involves activation of DNA, and despite the large difference in energy between ELF and RF, the same cellular pathways respond in both frequency ranges. Specific DNA sequences on the promoter of the HSP70 stress gene are responsive to EMF, and studies with model biochemical systems suggest that EMF could interact directly with electrons in DNA. While low energy EMF interacts with DNA to induce the stress response, increasing EMF energy in the RF range can lead to breaks in DNA strands. It is clear that in order to protect living cells, EMF safety limits must be changed from the current thermal standard, based on energy, to one based on biological responses that occur long before the threshold for thermal changes. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0928468009000066
http://www.biotele.com/EMI.htm
Concerned about Electromagnetic Pollution?
Solutions are on the way.
My device was created to have one device installed outside on the breaker panel that frees up the outlets in a home. I also feel it is better to keep the problem outside before it gets into a homes wiring rather then filter it at the end on the wiring run in a home. As for airborn emf/rfi in the air from Smart Meters and WIFI there are several approaches. Number one and the best is get rid of WIFI in your home. Did you know Europe is starting to ban WIFI in their public school system as the kids are getting sick? As for other forms of radiation coming into a home or what is already in the air where ever we go it will come down to a device that tells the body to ignore what ever is there in the air. I am working on a device that does that. But in the meantime I think cleaning the home you live in at least gives you a safe place to live free from all the outside stuff.
SYMPTOMS
Concerned about Electromagnetic Pollution?
Solutions are on the way.
My device was created to have one device installed outside on the breaker panel that frees up the outlets in a home. I also feel it is better to keep the problem outside before it gets into a homes wiring rather then filter it at the end on the wiring run in a home. As for airborn emf/rfi in the air from Smart Meters and WIFI there are several approaches. Number one and the best is get rid of WIFI in your home. Did you know Europe is starting to ban WIFI in their public school system as the kids are getting sick? As for other forms of radiation coming into a home or what is already in the air where ever we go it will come down to a device that tells the body to ignore what ever is there in the air. I am working on a device that does that. But in the meantime I think cleaning the home you live in at least gives you a safe place to live free from all the outside stuff.
SYMPTOMS
- depression and depressive symptoms
- tiredness and fatigue
- dysesthesia (a painful, often itchy sensation)
- lack of concentration
- changes in memory
- dizziness
- irritability
- loss of appetite and weight loss
- restlessness and anxiety
- nausea
- skin burning and tingling
- changes in an electroencephalogram (which measures electrical activity in the brain)
SMART METERS HAVE FAILED
http://smartgridawareness.org/2014/12/18/smart-meters-have-failed/
“Many of them said they had never heard of electrical sensitivities before, were developing strange symptoms they never had before, could not use computers, wi-fi or cell phones any more without painful symptoms (even though previously they had been using them heavily with wi-fi in offices and on in homes 24/7). Weeks or months after their symptoms began they first discovered a smart meter on their home. Upon inquiry, they found out it had been installed at the time or just before their symptoms initiated… All this was surprising to me because this device was initiating ES (electrosensitivity) in previously normal, healthy persons who had tolerated wi-fi and cell phones for years with no problems.” --Richard H. Conrad, Ph.D., biochemist
If you have one or two particular circuits in your home that have high readings you can always purchase one or two Greenwave or Stetzer plugins just for those two high reading circuits. I am of the mindset though it is better to clean the entire home at the source (breaker panel, but in a pinch, yes, you can just do the worst circuits. It will help. And in addition, in my opinion, everyone should have one plugin on the power strip that feeds your computer, routers and modem. Even when using my device it helps as all three generate lots of junk on their own.
A bit more after the Clean-E device was installed. Prior to installing the Clean electricity device readings in the bedroom were 75. The one with the flower sticker is a photo is of the power strip which supplies the computer and router for internet. Reading prior to the device was 90. Remember, the wiring in a home is like a big antenna surrounding you with whatever radiation emits from the wiring. The level of radiation in my opinion should be less then 50. The device takes care of lowering levels to 25 to 26. And it is installed at the breaker panel taking care of an entire home rather then having 20 plugin devices installed in the outlets of your home.
These devices only show the "dirty electricity" that is on your wiring not what is broadcast through the air from the neighbors' meters. We can add to the dirty load ourselves by plugging in all sorts of devices. If you measure a copy center, for instance, the dirty load is over 1,000 at the UPS Store in Sedona. Same goes for people with solar panels. http://www.naturalnews.com/035211_dirty_electricity_myths...#
http://smartgridawareness.org/2014/12/18/smart-meters-have-failed/
“Many of them said they had never heard of electrical sensitivities before, were developing strange symptoms they never had before, could not use computers, wi-fi or cell phones any more without painful symptoms (even though previously they had been using them heavily with wi-fi in offices and on in homes 24/7). Weeks or months after their symptoms began they first discovered a smart meter on their home. Upon inquiry, they found out it had been installed at the time or just before their symptoms initiated… All this was surprising to me because this device was initiating ES (electrosensitivity) in previously normal, healthy persons who had tolerated wi-fi and cell phones for years with no problems.” --Richard H. Conrad, Ph.D., biochemist
- insomnia
- headaches
- tinnitus
- fatigue
- cognitive disturbances
- dysesthesias (abnormal sensation)
- dizziness
If you have one or two particular circuits in your home that have high readings you can always purchase one or two Greenwave or Stetzer plugins just for those two high reading circuits. I am of the mindset though it is better to clean the entire home at the source (breaker panel, but in a pinch, yes, you can just do the worst circuits. It will help. And in addition, in my opinion, everyone should have one plugin on the power strip that feeds your computer, routers and modem. Even when using my device it helps as all three generate lots of junk on their own.
A bit more after the Clean-E device was installed. Prior to installing the Clean electricity device readings in the bedroom were 75. The one with the flower sticker is a photo is of the power strip which supplies the computer and router for internet. Reading prior to the device was 90. Remember, the wiring in a home is like a big antenna surrounding you with whatever radiation emits from the wiring. The level of radiation in my opinion should be less then 50. The device takes care of lowering levels to 25 to 26. And it is installed at the breaker panel taking care of an entire home rather then having 20 plugin devices installed in the outlets of your home.
These devices only show the "dirty electricity" that is on your wiring not what is broadcast through the air from the neighbors' meters. We can add to the dirty load ourselves by plugging in all sorts of devices. If you measure a copy center, for instance, the dirty load is over 1,000 at the UPS Store in Sedona. Same goes for people with solar panels. http://www.naturalnews.com/035211_dirty_electricity_myths...#
Microsurge readings using a Stetzer meter are shown in the photos here. Readings above 50 mean the offending energy will penetrate the skin and enter the body. If the offending radiation is less then 50 as read on the meter it will travel around the body. That is why I keep stressing 50 or lower.
Testing results at another home today. Noise coming in from the grid into the home is 76 as shown in the photo on the left. The second photo indicates readings have dropped from 76 to under 50 which was the goal. But they dropped down to 26! Half of the max acceptable limit. Some circuits in the home reached 90 and were lowered to 27 after the Clean Electricity device was installed. The third photo was a quick photo of a Smart Meter transmission located on a neighbor's home. But its radiation reached into the test home. I will acquire better photos as more homes are tested.
I added more to the Smart Meter reading photo to include what the advertised Smart Meter operating frequency range should be. Emissions at that frequency range is also shown but I need to test more homes to see precisely what is what.
Baking bread? Nope. Baking clean electricity! This is my device for ridding a home of dirty power and any thing else that comes in on the electrical wiring. Here I am potting the internal components of the device. When the compound dries, not only will it be water proof but it will also be tamper proof and have a dielectric strength of over 1 million volts. I am leaving nothing to chance. I build only high quality devices like my father taught me. The bread pan is just a mold and will be removed when the potting compound dries. The four bolts sticking out of the top are made of stainless steel and are for mounting the device in a UL approved electrical box. This thing is not going to be cheap but what it does is worth it. How much? That depends on insurance costs but if you can afford a quality big screen TV you can afford this. And this should outlast a TV by 10 to 15 years as I use self healing components. All high quality.
This device is almost finished now and testing. As an example the black potting compound you see is by itself $45 plus shipping. The internal components a lot more. So far I know what it did for the lady with the solar system who is super sensitive to EMF/RFI. She is back living in her home and getting a good night's sleep again after one year of sleeping on the sofa. I ordered a new 40Mhz. oscilloscope and an FFT software (Spectrum Analyzer) package and receiver that goes from 24Mhz. up to 1.8 Ghz. I already have one for 2.4Ghz. and 4Ghz. plus data acquisition to cover from DC up to 1Mhz. The long and the short of it is I have invested about $1,000 to have the equipment to test people's homes. And there is more yet to buy. But when all is said and done we will be able to test for just about anything.
This device SHOULD be installed on every solar panel system on EVERY home with solar. I am not just saying that either. I am also not in this for big money. I set out to try to help people, not capitalize on people's problems. I would like to see is for this get big enough to become more self-sustaining. Retired, I would like my days to be mine with lots of time sitting by Oak Creek day dreaming rather than sitting in a hot garage building clean electricity devices. : )
This device is almost finished now and testing. As an example the black potting compound you see is by itself $45 plus shipping. The internal components a lot more. So far I know what it did for the lady with the solar system who is super sensitive to EMF/RFI. She is back living in her home and getting a good night's sleep again after one year of sleeping on the sofa. I ordered a new 40Mhz. oscilloscope and an FFT software (Spectrum Analyzer) package and receiver that goes from 24Mhz. up to 1.8 Ghz. I already have one for 2.4Ghz. and 4Ghz. plus data acquisition to cover from DC up to 1Mhz. The long and the short of it is I have invested about $1,000 to have the equipment to test people's homes. And there is more yet to buy. But when all is said and done we will be able to test for just about anything.
This device SHOULD be installed on every solar panel system on EVERY home with solar. I am not just saying that either. I am also not in this for big money. I set out to try to help people, not capitalize on people's problems. I would like to see is for this get big enough to become more self-sustaining. Retired, I would like my days to be mine with lots of time sitting by Oak Creek day dreaming rather than sitting in a hot garage building clean electricity devices. : )
Two Clean-E devices almost complete. Tomorrow they get wired and potting compound applied once more to seal them in their enclosures.
The filter turned out so well I have to put two more photos up. It turned out professional, uses all UL and CSA listed components in its construction and about the only thing that can destroy it is lightning. And humans if they try to see how I built it. I enjoy taking an idea and making it reality.
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Clean-E device installed today on another home. The device is to the right of the breaker panel. Clear cover and grey conduit. It took the home from Stetzer readings of 800 to 1500 down to 23 to 44. This thing rocks!
There was also a pulsing signal on the line that drove Stetzer readings as high as 2000 at peak pulse. They are gone now. I ran out of time but will stop back and run Oscilloscope readings. The owner says she can feel the difference and that is the best testimony. Her panel also had a magnetic field that radiated through the wall into a bedroom. That too is now gone and all Tri-Field readings are clean. She lives close to Mingus mountain with its microwave towers and I suspect the pulsing was microwave being picked up by the home wiring.
There was also a pulsing signal on the line that drove Stetzer readings as high as 2000 at peak pulse. They are gone now. I ran out of time but will stop back and run Oscilloscope readings. The owner says she can feel the difference and that is the best testimony. Her panel also had a magnetic field that radiated through the wall into a bedroom. That too is now gone and all Tri-Field readings are clean. She lives close to Mingus mountain with its microwave towers and I suspect the pulsing was microwave being picked up by the home wiring.
Number three Clean-E installed. Stetzer readings in home on average now 20. Will test readings over the next few days.
I brightened up the image for clarity, to show the device better. Readings will be taken over the next few days as I am finding the device has a burn-in phase where readings get even better after a few days.
Several days after I installed the Clean-E device on this home owner]s electrical panel they were kind enough to send me results. The Clean-E requires a few days of operation to establish a memory of sorts so it can properly filter incoming dirty power. Prior to its installation the home owner had installed Greenwave filters in the outlets in her home. A bunch have been removed now. Technically companies who make similar devices for the outlets recommend readings below 100. (Stetzer). Personally I use a maximum figure of 50. I like clean energy! Here are the readings in the home as of July 2014:
I just made the rounds in the house and the garage. (I still haven't made it out to the storage room!) Within a few hours I could tell that the noise was much more uniform and more tolerable. Today I could tell that the ambient noise level has noticeably decreased. Before I installed the Greenwaves, the outlets ranged from 150 to almost 500. I still have 11 Greenwaves installed. The outlets are mostly 21-22 now, including the ones in the garage. The outlet opposite the computer (with the computer on) registered 24-25. I have one outlet that is around 49 (laundry room, on the same wall as the refrigerator, & I'll probably install a Greenwave there. The only other outlet that I have found to be above the 20-22ish range is that "bad" outlet on the wall near the electrical junction box, and it is coming in at 36. Four of the outlets were coming in below at 16-17. So, without dragging out a calculator and really counting, it would appear that the average is around 21-22 at this point.
CLEAN-E TESTIMONIAL
I put one of my filters in for a friend in Sedona and 7 months later here is what she has to say!
Ben,
It has now been around 7 months since you installed the Clean-E, so I wanted to give you a follow-up. I just have measured my outlets, and they remain under 50 (Stetzer units), with most coming in under 25. Thank you very, very, very much for inventing the Clean-E. This has been a real life changing experience for me. I didn’t realize that I was sensitive to EMF and RF until smart meters were installed at a couple of the neighboring homes, and I developed severe tinnitus. Other health issues were also exacerbated.
Even though I didn’t have a smart meter, or wi-fi, or blue-tooth, and my emergency cell phone stays sealed up & off, I was affected by the increase in emitting devices near me, and at places where I used to shop. (I can’t support most local businesses now, and I am grateful that Amazon exists for the majority of my shopping.) I tried using Greenwaves alone, but, although I used twice as many as recommended for the size of my house, I still couldn’t relieve the tinnitus enough to sleep at night.
Once the Clean-E was installed, my sleeping problems vanished. For a number of years, I have been plagued with a number of health challenges. Doctors simply attributed many of them to the “aging experience that we all go through”. After several months of having the Clean-E installed, these symptoms that I had attributed to “just getting older” had also begun to subside.
I am less fatigued, my memory has improved, and I feel better than I have felt in the last 20 years. In addition, my Raynaud’s Syndrome issues have disappeared - except for an occasional problem when I accidentally visit a store or area with wi-fi or other electrical issues. For several years, joint stiffness and swelling in my left hand increased until I had difficulty using it. I sought the opinion of multiple doctors, and, after x-rays or other examinations showed that nothing was broken or damaged otherwise, each suggested that I had RA - rheumatoid arthritis, and I should expect it to continue to get worse. However, over the last few months, the pain and swelling lessened and finally disappeared. Last week I played my piano for the first time in more than 5 years......
A couple of weeks ago, I visited Red Rock State Park and realized that I could easily cross an area that I couldn’t enter last year, due to vertigo. Surprisingly, I have also noticed that my food cravings at night have disappeared, too. I don’t know if that is related, but I thought I would mention that! (LOL!) In any case, I wanted to let you know that you have really helped me obtain a new lease on life by helping me to avoid as much dirty electricity as possible. I wish that everyone could understand, even though they may not realize it, their bodies are being affected adversely through the increasing exposure to electrical gadgetry....as they go through the “aging process” more and more quickly. Thank you again!"
I brightened up the image for clarity, to show the device better. Readings will be taken over the next few days as I am finding the device has a burn-in phase where readings get even better after a few days.
Several days after I installed the Clean-E device on this home owner]s electrical panel they were kind enough to send me results. The Clean-E requires a few days of operation to establish a memory of sorts so it can properly filter incoming dirty power. Prior to its installation the home owner had installed Greenwave filters in the outlets in her home. A bunch have been removed now. Technically companies who make similar devices for the outlets recommend readings below 100. (Stetzer). Personally I use a maximum figure of 50. I like clean energy! Here are the readings in the home as of July 2014:
I just made the rounds in the house and the garage. (I still haven't made it out to the storage room!) Within a few hours I could tell that the noise was much more uniform and more tolerable. Today I could tell that the ambient noise level has noticeably decreased. Before I installed the Greenwaves, the outlets ranged from 150 to almost 500. I still have 11 Greenwaves installed. The outlets are mostly 21-22 now, including the ones in the garage. The outlet opposite the computer (with the computer on) registered 24-25. I have one outlet that is around 49 (laundry room, on the same wall as the refrigerator, & I'll probably install a Greenwave there. The only other outlet that I have found to be above the 20-22ish range is that "bad" outlet on the wall near the electrical junction box, and it is coming in at 36. Four of the outlets were coming in below at 16-17. So, without dragging out a calculator and really counting, it would appear that the average is around 21-22 at this point.
CLEAN-E TESTIMONIAL
I put one of my filters in for a friend in Sedona and 7 months later here is what she has to say!
Ben,
It has now been around 7 months since you installed the Clean-E, so I wanted to give you a follow-up. I just have measured my outlets, and they remain under 50 (Stetzer units), with most coming in under 25. Thank you very, very, very much for inventing the Clean-E. This has been a real life changing experience for me. I didn’t realize that I was sensitive to EMF and RF until smart meters were installed at a couple of the neighboring homes, and I developed severe tinnitus. Other health issues were also exacerbated.
Even though I didn’t have a smart meter, or wi-fi, or blue-tooth, and my emergency cell phone stays sealed up & off, I was affected by the increase in emitting devices near me, and at places where I used to shop. (I can’t support most local businesses now, and I am grateful that Amazon exists for the majority of my shopping.) I tried using Greenwaves alone, but, although I used twice as many as recommended for the size of my house, I still couldn’t relieve the tinnitus enough to sleep at night.
Once the Clean-E was installed, my sleeping problems vanished. For a number of years, I have been plagued with a number of health challenges. Doctors simply attributed many of them to the “aging experience that we all go through”. After several months of having the Clean-E installed, these symptoms that I had attributed to “just getting older” had also begun to subside.
I am less fatigued, my memory has improved, and I feel better than I have felt in the last 20 years. In addition, my Raynaud’s Syndrome issues have disappeared - except for an occasional problem when I accidentally visit a store or area with wi-fi or other electrical issues. For several years, joint stiffness and swelling in my left hand increased until I had difficulty using it. I sought the opinion of multiple doctors, and, after x-rays or other examinations showed that nothing was broken or damaged otherwise, each suggested that I had RA - rheumatoid arthritis, and I should expect it to continue to get worse. However, over the last few months, the pain and swelling lessened and finally disappeared. Last week I played my piano for the first time in more than 5 years......
A couple of weeks ago, I visited Red Rock State Park and realized that I could easily cross an area that I couldn’t enter last year, due to vertigo. Surprisingly, I have also noticed that my food cravings at night have disappeared, too. I don’t know if that is related, but I thought I would mention that! (LOL!) In any case, I wanted to let you know that you have really helped me obtain a new lease on life by helping me to avoid as much dirty electricity as possible. I wish that everyone could understand, even though they may not realize it, their bodies are being affected adversely through the increasing exposure to electrical gadgetry....as they go through the “aging process” more and more quickly. Thank you again!"
I love customer testimonials. I received this one this morning from a gentleman in North Carolina. His home does not have solar power but he was concerned with all the new "Smart Appliances" coming out. He wanted to make certain his home would still be clean as we are forced into this new technology.
"Hey, Ben! I wanted to send you a picture of the readings I am getting after installation of the Clean-E filter. I am very pleased".
"Hey, Ben! I wanted to send you a picture of the readings I am getting after installation of the Clean-E filter. I am very pleased".
Another Lonetree Clean-E installed. Two for two solar inverters.
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Have you ever gotten a headache or irritable while running your washing machine? I know it sounds funny but this is the electromagnetic signature of my neighbor's wash machine running. The signature covers the full spectrum of human brainwaves so do not be surprised if washing machines make you irritable.
The modem for internet emitted both a magnetic and electric field pulse. It was high. We will try a shield to enclose the modem and perhaps the wireless router but that may be difficult. If you shield the wireless too much it will no longer work.
This home has opted out of smart meter yet the signals from neighboring home's smart meters are pulsing through waking them up in the middle of the night. We are not against technology, we are asking for safety standard that are sufficient to protect those who are affected. This is the classic case of individual opt out is meaningless.
The modem for internet emitted both a magnetic and electric field pulse. It was high. We will try a shield to enclose the modem and perhaps the wireless router but that may be difficult. If you shield the wireless too much it will no longer work.
This home has opted out of smart meter yet the signals from neighboring home's smart meters are pulsing through waking them up in the middle of the night. We are not against technology, we are asking for safety standard that are sufficient to protect those who are affected. This is the classic case of individual opt out is meaningless.
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Another Clean Electricity filter install today on a home with solar power. The home owners have kept their solar power turned off. The lady of the house was suffering. After the filters were installed I turned the solar back on. I waited an hour and cleaned up my tools and then asked the lady how she felt. Her answer was fine! I didn't tell them I had the solar back on. This home cleaned up so well the electricity in the home looks better than if they had no solar at all. A nice young couple with two little kids. It really does my heart good to help people have a clean place to live. That's why I create what I do. They can now leave the solar on and save money using solar.
I installed two filters on a home who's neighbor had a large solar array powering his home. Noise from his solar inverters were back feeding through the transformer that feeds both homes and this home was being effected. Big time. The lady who owns this home said the neighbor with the solar system was sick all the time. His solar system is the reason why. But she and her husband just bought the place and she does not know her neighbors well enough to attempt explaining why they are sick. When I turned the filters on this lady too came out of the house and asked what I did. She said the pressure in her head went away. I had her stand facing away from me and I turned the filters on and off. I had her raise her hand whenever she felt relief. Her hand raising matched perfectly to my turning the filters on and off. This lady described her problem as a pressure in her head. Another lady where I installed filters said the same thing. So one of the symptoms is feeling a pressure. When I got back home she sent a text that read: "THANK YOU ANGEL"! I am no angel but I dare say I have created something that works incredibly well. I wonder how many people out there are suffering and no one including doctors can figure out why. But Ben knows why. Take a look at the chart that reads two filters. Notice how even ambient background noise is reduced.
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Our brains work like a "Phase Lock Loop". An outside signal source like the wiring in your home which operates at 60Hz. can cause your brain to run at dominantly Beta/Gamma frequencies. That can be a state of agitation. Our brain "locks onto" the grid.
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DEBUNKING THE UTILITY INDUSTRY MYTH ABOUT SMART METER SAFETY:
THE ANTENNA EFFECT
The utility industry's argument that smart (AMR, ERT) meters are safe must be rejected, because it relies on FCC testing for radio frequency (RF) interference, which is not a safety testing protocol, and flawed FCC radiation exposure guidelines. The FCC testing for smart meters is done in an isolated laboratory, divorced from the context in which these meters are intended to be used, connected to the wiring in a home or business.
We present below compelling technical and empirical proof that, when these meters are used as intended, they cause an antenna effect, inflicting great harm to occupants inside their homes and businesses. When used as intended, smart meters that appear to be safe in the testing laboratory are lethal.
1. An RF engineer's technical report confirms that smart meters cause an antenna effect when connected to electrical distribution systems, resulting in extraordinary RF exposures that are significantly higher than those reported in isolated laboratory testing.
Stop Smart Meters New York (SSMNY) hired an RF engineering firm named Isotrope "[t]o evaluate the devices in situ" and to make "a field survey of the various emissions of concern, employing an array of electronic test equipment." Isotrope concluded, among other things, that the radiated- and conducted-emissions testing of electrical meters that was performed by the FCC "does not replicate actual conditions...." By contrast, when Isotrope tested a meter in usage as intended, connected to a home wiring grid, "the conducted emissions from the meter at 915 MHz ISM frequencies in a residence was observed to be substantial,"
This confirms what we refer to as the antenna effect of smart meters, which results in emissions that far exceed those reported when meters are tested in a laboratory setting, disconnected from wiring. The Isotrope Report goes on to state that "if the 915 MHz conducted energy were to be held to the same standard as 30 MHz, the level of the 915 MHz conducted energy from the AMR meter would fail."
The Isotrope report thus substantiates that smart meters cause an extraordinary RF/MW antenna effect on electrical distribution systems when they are used as intended, rather than in the isolation of a testing laboratory.
See Isotrope Report: http://stopsmartmetersny.org/images/Report_on_Examination_of_Selected_Sources_of_Electromagnetic_Fields_at_Selected_Residences_20140301.pdf
Report on Examination of Selected Sources of Electromagnetic Fields at Selected Residences in Hastings on Hudson
THE ANTENNA EFFECT
The utility industry's argument that smart (AMR, ERT) meters are safe must be rejected, because it relies on FCC testing for radio frequency (RF) interference, which is not a safety testing protocol, and flawed FCC radiation exposure guidelines. The FCC testing for smart meters is done in an isolated laboratory, divorced from the context in which these meters are intended to be used, connected to the wiring in a home or business.
We present below compelling technical and empirical proof that, when these meters are used as intended, they cause an antenna effect, inflicting great harm to occupants inside their homes and businesses. When used as intended, smart meters that appear to be safe in the testing laboratory are lethal.
1. An RF engineer's technical report confirms that smart meters cause an antenna effect when connected to electrical distribution systems, resulting in extraordinary RF exposures that are significantly higher than those reported in isolated laboratory testing.
Stop Smart Meters New York (SSMNY) hired an RF engineering firm named Isotrope "[t]o evaluate the devices in situ" and to make "a field survey of the various emissions of concern, employing an array of electronic test equipment." Isotrope concluded, among other things, that the radiated- and conducted-emissions testing of electrical meters that was performed by the FCC "does not replicate actual conditions...." By contrast, when Isotrope tested a meter in usage as intended, connected to a home wiring grid, "the conducted emissions from the meter at 915 MHz ISM frequencies in a residence was observed to be substantial,"
This confirms what we refer to as the antenna effect of smart meters, which results in emissions that far exceed those reported when meters are tested in a laboratory setting, disconnected from wiring. The Isotrope Report goes on to state that "if the 915 MHz conducted energy were to be held to the same standard as 30 MHz, the level of the 915 MHz conducted energy from the AMR meter would fail."
The Isotrope report thus substantiates that smart meters cause an extraordinary RF/MW antenna effect on electrical distribution systems when they are used as intended, rather than in the isolation of a testing laboratory.
See Isotrope Report: http://stopsmartmetersny.org/images/Report_on_Examination_of_Selected_Sources_of_Electromagnetic_Fields_at_Selected_Residences_20140301.pdf
Report on Examination of Selected Sources of Electromagnetic Fields at Selected Residences in Hastings on Hudson
Ben Lonetree
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6513191/?fbclid=IwAR1KVo08Y3PiDZ6EColDf6MHaptr5FAcZppQP2j9PtS6S1JX0JzwBvtNmPE
Possible Effects of Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Field Exposure on Central Nerve System
Ju Hwan Kim,1 Jin-Koo Lee,1 Hyung-Gun Kim,1 Kyu-Bong Kim,2 and Hak Rim Kim1,*
AbstractTechnological advances of mankind, through the development of electrical and communication technologies, have resulted in the exposure to artificial electromagnetic fields (EMF). Technological growth is expected to continue; as such, the amount of EMF exposure will continue to increase steadily. In particular, the use-time of smart phones, that have become a necessity for modern people, is steadily increasing. Social concerns and interest in the impact on the cranial nervous system are increased when considering the area where the mobile phone is used. However, before discussing possible effects of radiofrequency-electromagnetic field (RF-EMF) on the human body, several factors must be investigated about the influence of EMFs at the level of research using in vitro or animal models. Scientific studies on the mechanism of biological effects are also required. It has been found that RF-EMF can induce changes in central nervous system nerve cells, including neuronal cell apoptosis, changes in the function of the nerve myelin and ion channels; furthermore, RF-EMF act as a stress source in living creatures. The possible biological effects of RF-EMF exposure have not yet been proven, and there are insufficient data on biological hazards to provide a clear answer to possible health risks. Therefore, it is necessary to study the biological response to RF-EMF in consideration of the comprehensive exposure with regard to the use of various devices by individuals. In this review, we summarize the possible biological effects of RF-EMF exposure.
Keywords: Electromagnetic field, Radiofrequency, Brain, Central nervous system, Stress, Neuron
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6513191/?fbclid=IwAR1KVo08Y3PiDZ6EColDf6MHaptr5FAcZppQP2j9PtS6S1JX0JzwBvtNmPE
Possible Effects of Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Field Exposure on Central Nerve System
Ju Hwan Kim,1 Jin-Koo Lee,1 Hyung-Gun Kim,1 Kyu-Bong Kim,2 and Hak Rim Kim1,*
AbstractTechnological advances of mankind, through the development of electrical and communication technologies, have resulted in the exposure to artificial electromagnetic fields (EMF). Technological growth is expected to continue; as such, the amount of EMF exposure will continue to increase steadily. In particular, the use-time of smart phones, that have become a necessity for modern people, is steadily increasing. Social concerns and interest in the impact on the cranial nervous system are increased when considering the area where the mobile phone is used. However, before discussing possible effects of radiofrequency-electromagnetic field (RF-EMF) on the human body, several factors must be investigated about the influence of EMFs at the level of research using in vitro or animal models. Scientific studies on the mechanism of biological effects are also required. It has been found that RF-EMF can induce changes in central nervous system nerve cells, including neuronal cell apoptosis, changes in the function of the nerve myelin and ion channels; furthermore, RF-EMF act as a stress source in living creatures. The possible biological effects of RF-EMF exposure have not yet been proven, and there are insufficient data on biological hazards to provide a clear answer to possible health risks. Therefore, it is necessary to study the biological response to RF-EMF in consideration of the comprehensive exposure with regard to the use of various devices by individuals. In this review, we summarize the possible biological effects of RF-EMF exposure.
Keywords: Electromagnetic field, Radiofrequency, Brain, Central nervous system, Stress, Neuron
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6513191/?fbclid=IwAR1KVo08Y3PiDZ6EColDf6MHaptr5FAcZppQP2j9PtS6S1JX0JzwBvtNmPE
RISKS
Bioelectromagnetics: Current Risks & Concerns
by James B. Beal
Latest research developments, especially since 1994, indicates that your local power line is not the primary source of electromagnetic health effects. Home and business interior wiring, equipment or appliance motor and small transformer EMF sources, and grounding to metal pipes seem to play a much more important part, especially where we spend hours of our time in one place, working or sleeping. The intensity of the alternating current (a.c.) and associated EMFs present is only one of several factors to consider in a large number of environmental variables!
There appear to be trends in animal, primate, and human research over the years which indicate that continual long-term EMF exposure of individually-specific pulse rates, intensities and waveforms, may produce hypersensitive reactions in the living systems exposed [1-4, 7-10,19,21,25, 26]. Persons already hyperallerginic to many chemicals claim that EMF sources from nearby powerlines, home appliances and small associated transformers, and switches are one more irritating factor to avoid. These trends have caused popular concern, controversy and confusion, stimulating private, industrial and government research, changes in public power company policies, and legal actions regarding the biological effects of power frequency electric and magnetic fields [15-18,24].
Research programs are finally beginning to investigate the biological effects of raw signals (transient spikes & surges) coming in on your local power lines or generated by home appliance and wiring. Interest is being focused on the sharp pulse repetition rates (how many times per second), and what other frequencies or waveforms are present besides the normal 60 cycle [also, called Hertz (Hz)] power line frequency. Information about the length of exposure time, when the exposure occurs (especially at night), the EMF field intensity (milliGauss), and the interactions with people and other living systems in the environment is now being gathered. We are becoming more aware in recent months of the sensitivity of various life forms to EMF via their sensory system reactions [20], immune system effects [8.9], allergy reactions [10,21], etc.
So it is not simply 60 Hz magnetic field strength, as indicated by a.c. milliGauss meters, that determines whether or not a given EMF will have biological effects. Biological effects which may be created by transients on the power line and in the home or business will vary, depending on what is switching on and off, how often, how long and when (day or night, weekdays or weekends). Five recent epidemiological studies in the United States and. Sweden [6,14] have shown weak, but consistent, cancer correlations with the local electrical wiring code and the number of appliances in the home. Because a specific subject EMF sensitivity profile has not been developed yet, it is likely that the weak epidemiological results were diluted by the overall test population chosen, and the variability in human immune system response to irritating stimuli.
Repetitious transients and surges (pulse spikes) are not only conducted from power lines into, but also created by, factors in home and business wiring, appliances and equipment. This repetitious long-term exposure may provide a kind of irritation or suppression factor, posing potential hazards to our health. EMF effects have been discovered, at night, reducing brain pineal melatonin hormone production, which affects immune system efficiency, and sleep, especially in older persons [8,9]. These effects appear to be caused by the sharp rise and fall of the pulse spikes created by motors and switches (electric blanket thermostat switch, for example) turning on and off. That’s the reason for ‘prudent avoidance‘ of operating electric blankets and water bed heaters by children and pregnant women.
Dr’s Wilson and Reiter made these discoveries several years ago at Pacific Northwest Laboratory and University of Texas Health Science Center, respectively [7,8]. This points to a probable irritating or suppressing type of influence which would create symptoms in a variety of confusing ways, due to personal health and immune system factors [4]. Persons at risk would be those exposed for years in constant proximity to power line components (wiring, sub-stations), appliances, power tools, switching systems, and other sources of potential rapid transient (switching) EMF [1]. … And now we have the long-term microwave radiation health effects of cell phones to consider!
There is strong stimulus-response evidence, verified by eye pupil variations, that continual long-term exposure can result in allergic reactions to EMF of particular pulse rates, intensities and waveforms [10,21]. Environmentally ill (EI) persons with compromised immune systems, already hyperallergic to many chemicals, often find that EMF transients are one more irritating factor to avoid.
As more data accumulates on what EMF factors pose the most risk, precision line surge suppressors, isolation and current balancing transformers [23], for control of voltage and current transients, may be helpful. These methods will be beneficial, not only for computers and critical electronic systems, but also in improving our personal long-term health. These devices would be on power lines, in industries and in the home (see EnviraTest site). Motors, switches and switching systems can have built-in rise time suppression circuits so spikes would eliminated or reduced. Proper grounding directly to a copper rod in the ground, complete cut-off (pull the plug or breaker) of unused electrical systems and three-wire grounding of all appliances are approaches now used by EI persons in their business, sleeping and major home activity areas.
Bioelectromagnetics: Current Risks & Concerns
by James B. Beal
Latest research developments, especially since 1994, indicates that your local power line is not the primary source of electromagnetic health effects. Home and business interior wiring, equipment or appliance motor and small transformer EMF sources, and grounding to metal pipes seem to play a much more important part, especially where we spend hours of our time in one place, working or sleeping. The intensity of the alternating current (a.c.) and associated EMFs present is only one of several factors to consider in a large number of environmental variables!
There appear to be trends in animal, primate, and human research over the years which indicate that continual long-term EMF exposure of individually-specific pulse rates, intensities and waveforms, may produce hypersensitive reactions in the living systems exposed [1-4, 7-10,19,21,25, 26]. Persons already hyperallerginic to many chemicals claim that EMF sources from nearby powerlines, home appliances and small associated transformers, and switches are one more irritating factor to avoid. These trends have caused popular concern, controversy and confusion, stimulating private, industrial and government research, changes in public power company policies, and legal actions regarding the biological effects of power frequency electric and magnetic fields [15-18,24].
Research programs are finally beginning to investigate the biological effects of raw signals (transient spikes & surges) coming in on your local power lines or generated by home appliance and wiring. Interest is being focused on the sharp pulse repetition rates (how many times per second), and what other frequencies or waveforms are present besides the normal 60 cycle [also, called Hertz (Hz)] power line frequency. Information about the length of exposure time, when the exposure occurs (especially at night), the EMF field intensity (milliGauss), and the interactions with people and other living systems in the environment is now being gathered. We are becoming more aware in recent months of the sensitivity of various life forms to EMF via their sensory system reactions [20], immune system effects [8.9], allergy reactions [10,21], etc.
So it is not simply 60 Hz magnetic field strength, as indicated by a.c. milliGauss meters, that determines whether or not a given EMF will have biological effects. Biological effects which may be created by transients on the power line and in the home or business will vary, depending on what is switching on and off, how often, how long and when (day or night, weekdays or weekends). Five recent epidemiological studies in the United States and. Sweden [6,14] have shown weak, but consistent, cancer correlations with the local electrical wiring code and the number of appliances in the home. Because a specific subject EMF sensitivity profile has not been developed yet, it is likely that the weak epidemiological results were diluted by the overall test population chosen, and the variability in human immune system response to irritating stimuli.
Repetitious transients and surges (pulse spikes) are not only conducted from power lines into, but also created by, factors in home and business wiring, appliances and equipment. This repetitious long-term exposure may provide a kind of irritation or suppression factor, posing potential hazards to our health. EMF effects have been discovered, at night, reducing brain pineal melatonin hormone production, which affects immune system efficiency, and sleep, especially in older persons [8,9]. These effects appear to be caused by the sharp rise and fall of the pulse spikes created by motors and switches (electric blanket thermostat switch, for example) turning on and off. That’s the reason for ‘prudent avoidance‘ of operating electric blankets and water bed heaters by children and pregnant women.
Dr’s Wilson and Reiter made these discoveries several years ago at Pacific Northwest Laboratory and University of Texas Health Science Center, respectively [7,8]. This points to a probable irritating or suppressing type of influence which would create symptoms in a variety of confusing ways, due to personal health and immune system factors [4]. Persons at risk would be those exposed for years in constant proximity to power line components (wiring, sub-stations), appliances, power tools, switching systems, and other sources of potential rapid transient (switching) EMF [1]. … And now we have the long-term microwave radiation health effects of cell phones to consider!
There is strong stimulus-response evidence, verified by eye pupil variations, that continual long-term exposure can result in allergic reactions to EMF of particular pulse rates, intensities and waveforms [10,21]. Environmentally ill (EI) persons with compromised immune systems, already hyperallergic to many chemicals, often find that EMF transients are one more irritating factor to avoid.
As more data accumulates on what EMF factors pose the most risk, precision line surge suppressors, isolation and current balancing transformers [23], for control of voltage and current transients, may be helpful. These methods will be beneficial, not only for computers and critical electronic systems, but also in improving our personal long-term health. These devices would be on power lines, in industries and in the home (see EnviraTest site). Motors, switches and switching systems can have built-in rise time suppression circuits so spikes would eliminated or reduced. Proper grounding directly to a copper rod in the ground, complete cut-off (pull the plug or breaker) of unused electrical systems and three-wire grounding of all appliances are approaches now used by EI persons in their business, sleeping and major home activity areas.
Research Abstracts on RF/MW Radiation
Worldwide Published Studies Demonstrate Health Impacts of Wireless (RF/Microwave) Radiation Below are summaries of Research Abstracts on RF/MW radiation taken from National Library of Medicine Website (PUBMED : www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?CMD=search&DB=pubmed
The Summaries below are divided by categories of most prominent effects on the human body. The studies are further categorized by type of study: In-Vitro – cellular lab study; In-Vivo – alive subjects in lab studies; Epidemiological – population sampling of real life conditions. Included with each summaries is the citation of the study: title( in italics); authors; research institution; date of study; country of origin; publication
The 3 Bar heading highlights the following information in the study:
Physical area affected &/or symptoms experienced
EMF Device Used
Subject of study
Brain function changes Brain Wave Changes
Mobile Phones
humans
In-Vivo
1) The study finds that 7 frequencies in the human brain wave band from 1-32 Hz are affected by radiation equal to the signal intensity and frequency of mobile phones in talk mode. “Human brain wave activity during exposure to radiofrequency field emissions from mobile phones”. D'Costa H, Trueman G, Tang L, Abdel-rahman U, Abdel-rahman W, Ong K, Cosic I.: School of Electrical & Computer Engineering, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia; Australia Phys. Eng Sci Med. 2003 Dec; 26(4)162 –7 [2]
Brain Wave Changes
Mobile Phones
hypothesis
2) The authors hypothesize that the brain absorbs the RF wave length from digital cell phone transmission at the 1800 Mhz frequency band. “Brain cells and tissues demodulate the cell-phone's audio frequencies from the radio frequency carrier. Low audio in the ranges of alpha and beta waves are affected by these radio waves and thereby influence brain function. This hypothesis states the case for a precautionary policy.”
“Cellular telephones and effects on the brain: The head as an antenna and brain tissue as a radio receiver.” Weinberger Z, Richter ED.; Jerusalem College of Technology, Jerusalem, Israel; Jrnl - Med Hypotheses 2002 Nov;59(6):703-5 [22 ]
In Vitro
Brain damage
cell phones
mice
3) THe study exposed rats brain neural cells (nervous system) to a GSM cell phone ( PCS equivalent) frequency (900 or1800 Mhz) of different power strengths for 2 hrs. It found highly significant evidence for neuronal damage in the cortex, hippocampus, and basal ganglia in the brains of exposed rats. The study did not identify if all power strengths caused the damage.
“Nerve cell damage in mammalian brain after exposure to microwaves from GSM mobile phones;”; Salford LG, Brun AE, Eberhardt JL, Malmgren L, Persson BR.; Department of Neurosurgery, Lund University, The Rausing Laboratory and Lund University Hospital, Lund, Sweden; Jrnl- Environ Health Perspect. 2003 Jun;111(7):881-3; discussion A408. [36]
In_Vivo
Brain slow wave affected
Cell phones
humans
3a) Using an improved method for measuring EEG, the study shows how the slow wave activity of the brain is raised after short period of cell phone use. “Spatial distribution of EMF was especially concentrated around the ipsilateral eye adjacent to the basal surface of the brain.” The effects are more pronounced in children. However the study showed after approximately 15– 20 minutes of non-use the effect had disappeared. This study demonstrates the need for more long term experimental studies. “Effects of high-frequency electromagnetic fields on human EEG: a brain mapping study.” ; Kramarenko AV, Tan U.; Central Clinic Hospital N5, Kharkov, Ukraine; Jrnl - Int J Neurosci. 2003 Jul;113(7):1007-19. [48]
Heart and Circulatory Changes
In Vivo
Brain Blood flow changes
in lab1 ELFs (extreme low frequency) – closer to power line EMFs
depressed humans
4) This study found effects on the cerebral blood flow of depressed patients from EMF (electromagnetic fields) stimulation in the ELFs ( Extremely low frequencies) bands of the frequency spectrum, specifically 1 and 15 Hz. Radio & Microwave frequencies carry an ELF component as part of their communication by-product. In many studies this component of the radio wave has been found to be most troublesome to the body. The study did not state the power level of the signal(frequency), so it may be difficult to correlate to real world exposures.
“High (15 Hz) and low (1 Hz) frequency transcranial magnetic stimulation have different acute effects on regional cerebral blood flow in depressed patients.” Psychol Med . 2003 Aug;33 (6); 997-1006; Loo CK, Sachdev PS, Haindl W, Wen W, Mitchell PB, Croker VM, Malhi GS. :School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, Australia [3]
Epidemiological
Blood Pressure & Nervous system
Radio equipment
technicians & broadcast workers
5) The study covered workers employed in transformer and distribution stations, medium wave transmitting stations, radio-service and radio and TV multichannel broadcasting stations. Changes in the circulatory system were observed with a significant relationship between exposure parameters and blood pressure and nervous system disorders. The longer the workers worked at those jobs the greater the occurrence of changes in these disorders.
[Article in Polish] “Biological effects and health risks of electromagnetic fields at levels classified by INCRIP as admissible among occupationally exposed workers”. Bortkiewicz A, Gadzicka E, Zmyslony M.; Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine, Lodz, Poland, 2003 [34]
Epidemiological
Heart rate & Blood Pressure Affected
Radio equipment
technicians & broadcast workers
6) The study examined heart rate variability and blood pressure of radio technicians and operators. It found certain groups of radio workers showed significant greater abnormalities in these parameters compared to unexposed populations.
“Evaluation of selected functional circulation parameters of workers from various occupational groups exposed to electromagnetic fields of high frequency. III. 24‑h monitoring of arterial blood pressure.”; Gadzicka E, Bortkiewicz A, Zmyslony M, Palczynski C.; Zakladu Fizjologii Pracy i Ergonomii, Instytutu Medycyny Pracy, Lodzi, Poland; Jrnl - Med Pr. 1997;48(1):15-24.[32]
In-Vivo
Brain Blood flow affected
digital cell phones & cell towers
humans
7) The study examined regional cerebral blood flow ( rCBF) from exposures to 2 different signals: digital cell phone and base station signals for 12 healthy young men. A sham exposure was included. The study found that only cell phone signals induced changes in rCBF because of their pulse modulated wave. They state “ that pulse modulation of RF EMF signals is necessary to induce changes in the waking and sleep EEG, and substantiates the notion that pulse modulation is crucial for RF EMF-induced alterations in brain physiology.” “Exposure to pulse-modulated radio frequency electromagnetic fields affects regional cerebral blood flow.” ; Huber R, Treyer V, Schuderer J, Berthold T, Buck A, Kuster N, Landolt HP, Achermann P.; Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.: Jrnl - Eur J Neurosci. 2005 Feb;21(4):1000-6.[42] DNA, Chromosomal and Cellular Changes
In-Vivo
DNA Damage
in lab cell phone frequencies
mice
8) This study showed that exposure in mice to cell phone frequencies and signal strength can have a detrimental effect on DNA repair mechanisms after a long duration of exposure. The authors comment that the sample size was small and should be repeated. “Effect of exposure to 900 MHz radiofrequency radiation on intrachromosomal recombination in pKZ1 mice.” Sykes PJ, McCallum BD, Bangay MJ, Hooker AM, Morley AA.; Department of Haematology and Genetic Pathology, Flinders University and Medical Centre, Bedford Park, South 2003, Australia 5042..[ 4]
In-Vitro
Cellular stress protein affects
In lab RF/Microwave transmitter
cell culture
9) The study examines the effects of RF/ MW frequency radiation on cell proliferation under higher room temperatures, 35 & 39 degrees centigrade. Those cells exposed to RF/MW radiation showed significant changes, while controls exposed under same room temperature differences showed no change. This study was rejecting the claim that external temperatures effect cell changes and supports the evidence that RF/MW frequencies without higher room temperatures induce cell changes. This study also supports the studies that show heat shock proteins (stress related proteins) in the body are affected when exposed to RF/MW signals.
“The effects of radiofrequency fields on cell proliferation are non-thermal”; S.. Velizarova, P. Raskmarkb and S. Kwee~'; jrnl - Bioelectrochemistry and Bioenergetics Volume 48,, Issue 1, February 1999, Pages 177‑180; Bulgaria, Denmark [13]
In-Vitro
Cellular Gene affects
in lab RF/MW transmitter
newborn rats
10) The study examines exposure of rats to 9.4Ghz frequency at a low 5microwatt/cm2 power levels on gene markers in kidney development of newborn rats. This power level can be found in and around hot spots of broadcast stations, lower than that emitted by cell phones. Although 9.4Ghz is a higher frequency signal than a cell phone, the study suggests cell phone frequencies interfere with certain types of gene expression during early gestation and results in aberrations in the kidney development of the newborn rats.
“Bone morphogenetic protein expression in newborn rat kidneys after prenatal exposure to radiofrequency radiation.”; Pyrpasopoulou A, Kotoula V, Cheva A, Hytiroglou P, Nikolakaki E, Magras IN, Xenos TD, Tsiboukis TD, Karkavelas G.; Laboratory of Pathology, Department of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece; Jrnl - Bioelectromagnetics. 2004 Apr;25(3):216-27. [20]
In- Vitro
cellular brain protein affects
in lab AM signals
rats
11) The study examines certain enzymes in the developing rat brain after exposure to AM frequency band (500 to 1600 KHZ) at power levels found close to AM radio broadcast antennas. A significant decrease in the enzyme level was observed in the exposed group. “These results indicate that this type of radiation could affect membrane bound enzymes associated with cell signaling, proliferation and differentiation. This may also suggest an affect on the behavior of chronically exposed rats.”
“Radio frequency radiation effects on protein kinase C activity in rats' brain.”; Paulraj R, Behari J. ; School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 110067, India.; Jrnl - : Mutat Res. 2004 Jan 12;545(1-2):127-30. [21]
In Vitro
cellular CNS (central nervous system enzyme) affects
cell phone
cell cultures
12)“This paper demonstrates… that radio frequency (RF) radiations irreversibly affect the structural and biochemical characteristics of an important CNS (Central Nervous System) enzyme” in laboratory cell cultures. “These results were obtained by using a commercial cellular phone to reproduce the reality of the human” exposure.
“Structural and kinetic effects of mobile phone microwaves on acetylcholinesterase activity.”Barteri M, Pala A, Rotella S.: Dipartimento di Chimica- Universita degli Studi di Roma "La Sapienza" Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Roma, Italy; Jrnl - Biophys Chem. 2005 Mar 1;113(3):245-53 [25]
Epidemiology
White blood cells higher
radar
human population2
13) The study showed higher white blood cell counts of WWII radar workers exposed to RF/MW radiation at higher levels and longer durations than the average population. The blood counts showed increasingly elevated as the duration of exposure increased.
“Time-dependent hematological changes in workers exposed to electromagnetic fields.”;Marino AA.: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Louisiana State University Medical Center, Shreveport, La. USA 71130-3932.; Jrnl - Am Ind Hyg Assoc J. 1995 Feb;56(2):189-92.U [61]
In Vitro
cellular stress proteins affects
in lab high microwave levels
human cell cultures
14) The study found that certain heat shock proteins (protein level of phosphorylated Hsp27 (78Ser)) were significantly decreased at SAR 10W/kg at 1950 MHZ similar to cell phone frequencies but much higher power levels. However, at lower power levels 1 and 2W/kg similar to cell phone power levels, there was no effect on these proteins. Exposure times were 1 to 2 hrs. Heat shock proteins are related to the stress mechanisms of the body.
“Effects of exposure to a 1950 MHz radio frequency field on expression of Hsp70 and Hsp27 in human glioma cells.”: Miyakoshi J, Takemasa K, Takashima Y, Ding GR, Hirose H, Koyama S.; Department of Radiological Technology, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Hirosaki University, Hirosaki, Japan; Jrnl - Bioelectromagnetics. 2005 May;26(4):251-7.[27]
In-Vitro
DNA damage
in lab higher microwave levels
human blood cells
15) The study evaluated the toxicity of human blood cells from exposure to different power levels in the frequency levels of 837 MHz and 1908 Mhz, analog & digital cellular phones frequencies. Compared to controls it found 4-fold damage to blood cells after 24 hour exposure by both those frequencies at the high power levels (SARs 5 to 10 w/kg), but not at lower power level (SAR 1 w/kg). Most modern cell phones induce SARs between 1 & 2 w/kg. It found no significant differences at any power level between controls and exposed blood cells for shorter exposure durations than 24 hours.
“Genotoxicity of radiofrequency signals. I. Investigation of DNA damage and micronuclei induction in cultured human blood cells.” Tice RR, Hook GG, Donner M, McRee DI, Guy AW.; ILS, Inc., Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709, USA ; Jrnl - Bioelectromagnetics 2002 Feb;23(2):113-26 [67]
In-Vitro
cellular enzyme affects
in lab RF frequency
yeast cells
16) The study demonstrates the protective effect of electromagnetic radiation (40.68 MHz at 15 and 30 Watt) on the survivability of yeast cells. The cells showed greater activity of certain types of intracellular enzymes, as well as greater stability of electrostatic characteristics of the cell surface. “Protective action of electromagnetic radiation (40.68 MHz) on Saccharomyces cerevisiae UCM Y-517”; Podgorskii VS, Voichuk SI, Gromozova EN, Gordienko AS.; Jrnl - Mikrobiol Z. 2004 Sep-Oct;66(5):48-56. Russia [35]
In-Vivo
electrosensitivity affects
in lab RF frequency
predisposed rats
17) Using a specially bred strain of rats the study concludes that electrosensitivity from radio waves is possible and genetically predisposed. “Genetic susceptibility to radiation.”; Hall EJ, Brenner DJ, Worgul B, Smilenov L.; Columbia University Medical Center, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Center for Radiological Research, New York, NY 10032-3795, USA; Jrnl - Adv Space Res. 2005;35(2):249-53.[54]
In-Vitro
cellular stress proteins affects
in lab RF transmitter
chick embryos
18) THe study finds that chick embryos exposed to ELF (extremely low frequency 1- 120Hz ) and RF (radio frequency) EMFs at cell phone power levels induce a decrease in HSP70 ( heat shock proteins) levels. The resulting decline decreases protection against stress and suggests “ a mechanism which could enhance the probability of cancer and other diseases” “Chronic electromagnetic field exposure decreases HSP70 levels and lowers cytoprotection.”; Di Carlo A, White N, Guo F, Garrett P, Litovitz T., Feb 2002; Vitreous State Laboratory, Catholic University of America, Washington, DC 20064, USA. [58]
In Vivo
DNA affects
2 cell phone frequencies MHz & GHz
human blood cells
19) Researchers compared the responses of healthy and hypersensitive people to the old and new cell phone signals. Both groups reacted to the new Ghz UMTS Broadband microwaves, not to the old Mhz GSM signal. The Ghz frequency had an effect on chromatin and inhibited formation of DNA double-strand breaks co-localizing DNA repair foci. However hypersensitive people showed a different response in DNA repair foci from both signals compared to healthy controls.
Microwaves from UMTS/GSM mobile phones induce long-lasting inhibition of 53BP1/gamma-H2AX DNA repair foci in human lymphocytes; Belyaev IY, Markovà E, Hillert L, Malmgren LO, Persson BR.; Department of Genetics, Microbiology and Toxicology, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden..; Bioelectromagnetics. 2009 Feb;30(2):129-41. [102]
In Vivo
Blood cells – stress respons, genotoxic effects
Cell phones
Hypersensitive & normal humans
19a) The study found Microwaves from cell phones affect chromatin conformation and 53BP1/gamma-H2AX foci of human lymphocytes (blood cells) of both proclaimed hypersensitive people as well as healthy subjects. These biological markers are indicative of stress response and genotoxic effects. Healthy people did not show a distinctly different response than hypersensitive people.
Microwaves from GSM mobile telephones affect 53BP1 and gamma-H2AX foci in human lymphocytes from hypersensitive and healthy persons; Markovà E, Hillert L, Malmgren L, Persson BR, Belyaev IY; Department of Genetics, Microbiology and Toxicology, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden; Environ Health Perspect, 2005 Sep 113(9):1172-7 [103]
Organ, Endrocrine and Enzyme changes In-Vitro
Sperm DNA damage
in lab cell phone frequencies
male mice
20) The semen of male mice was exposed to cell phone frequencies and power levels over a period of days. The study “revealed statistically significant damage to both the mitochondrial genome and the nuclear beta-globin locus” in the DNA semen of mice “Impact of radio frequency electromagnetic radiation on DNA integrity in the male germline”. Int J Androl. 2005 Jun 28(3):171-9 Aitken RJ, Bennetts LE, Sawyer D, Wiklendt AM, King BV. : ARC Centre of Excellence in Biotechnology and Development, Discipline of Biological Sciences, and Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle, NSW, Australia. [6]
Epidemiological
Sperm quality affects
occupational RF exposure
human males
21) THe study examined the semen quality of male occupationally RF exposed workers. It measured 33 parameters of semen quality and four serum hormones of 12 male exposed and 34 non- exposed. It observed minor differences and suggests further studies may be warranted.
Grajewski B; Cox C; Schrader SM; Murray WE; Edwards RM; Turner TW; Smith JM; Shekar SS; Evenson DP; Simon SD; Conover DL ; National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Cincinnati, OH 45226, USA.; Jrnl - J Occup Environ Med 2000 Oct;42(10):993-1005 [66]
In Vivo
Kidney damage antioxidant reversal
in lab cell phone frequencies
rats
22) The study finds that propolis (Caffeic acid phenethyl ester), a flavonoid, anti-oxidant, free radical scavenger derived from honeybees, reduces renal (kidney) impairment in rats from cell phone type radiation by 27%.. It does this partially by blocking oxidative processes in the kidneys.
“A novel antioxidant agent caffeic acid phenethyl ester prevents long-term mobile phone exposure-induced renal impairment in rat.”; Ozguner F, Oktem F, Ayata A, Koyu A, Yilmaz HR.; Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Suleyman Demirel University, P. K. 13, Isparta, 32100, Turkey; Jrnl - Mol Cell Biochem. 2005 Sep;277(1-2):73-80 [45]
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In-Vivo
Thyroid affects
in lab cell phone frequencies
rats
23) The study finds that electromagnetic radiation similar to that emitted by 900 MHz cellular phones has significant effects on certain thyroid hormones in a specific breed of rats. New digital phones broadcast at around 1900 – 2400 MHz.
“Effects of 900 MHz electromagnetic field on TSH and thyroid hormones in rats.”; Koyu A, Cesur G, Ozguner F, Akdogan M, Mollaoglu H, Ozen S.; Department of Physiology, Suleyman Demirel University, School of Medicine, 32260 Isparta, Turkey; Jrnl - : Toxicol Lett. 2005 Jul 4;157(3):257-62. Epub 2005 Apr 11; [47]
In-Vivo
Melatonin levels
in lab magnetic fields
2 MS male/female patients
24) The study examines opposite effects on the yawning reflex of two MS patients after administration of yawning drug, ketanserin, and the application of picotesla EMFs. Under the drug the female MS patient stopped yawning after EMF application, while male MS patient yawning increased after EMF application. The study believes EMFs had an effect on melatonin levels, known to effect sleepiness, increasing levels for the male and decreasing them for female. Bidirectional effect of electromagnetic fields on ketanserin-induced yawning in patients with multiple sclerosis: the role of melatonin: Sandyk R.; NeuroCommunication Research Laboratories, Danbury, CT 06811, USA.; Intl J Neuroscience 1996 Mar;85(1-2):93-9. [93]
In-Vitro
Sperm motility changes
cell phones
humans
25) The study examines the effects of sperm degeneration from 27 male volunteers when their sperm was exposed in vitro to EMR from cell phones. THe study found no difference in sperm concentration, but, in contrast to controls, the study found a subtle but statistically significant reduction in sperm motility (movement) in 2 categories, rapid progressive and slow progressive sperm movement. It also showed an increase in the no-motility category of sperm movement in contrast to controls..
Effects of electromagnetic radiation from a cellular phone on human sperm motility: an in vitro study; Erogul O, Oztas E, Yildirim I, Kir T, Aydur E, Komesli G, Irkilata HC, Irmak MK, Peker AF.; Biomedical and Clinical Engineering Centre, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Etlik, Ankara, Turkey; Arch Med Res. 2006 Oct;37(7):840-3. [94]
Neurological & Well Being Effects( sleep, stress, headaches, tinnitus, etc.)
Epidemiological
Stress hormones & circadian rhythm (sleep/wake cycle) affected
Telecommunication equipment
worker population
26) The study examines certain stress hormones of satellite telecommunications operators. “The long term effect of the exposure to low-level RF EM radiation evoked pronounced stress reaction with changes in the circadian rhythm … and increased variability of catecholamines secretion”. Circadian rhythms are part of our sleep cycles.
“The effect of low level radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation on the excretion rates of stress hormones in operators during 24-hour shifts.” Cent Eur J Public Health 2002 Jun; 10(1-2): 24-8 ; Vangelova K, Israel M, Mihaylov S.; Laboratory of Physiology, Psychology and Ergonomics, National Center of Hygiene, Medical Ecology and Nutrition, 15 Dimiter Nestorov Boul., 1431 Sofia, Bulgaria [8]
Epidemiological
Headaches, Insomnia, amnesia increases
Radio equipment
worker population
27) The study uses VHF ( Very high frequencies - 170 Mhz) , a frequency found in the low FM radio band, to evaluate the health effects of radio operators. It finds “the incidences of symptoms such as headache, insomnia and amnesia etc. was significantly higher in experimental group. Low power levels of VHF radiation can decrease the nervous system function in occupationally exposed personnel and induce increases in some kinds of enzymes and immunoglobulins.” “Effect of low intensity and very high frequency electromagnetic radiation on occupationally exposed personnel” Zhonghua Lao Dong Wei Sheng Zhi Ye Bing Za Zhi: Yuan ZQ, Li F, Wang DG, Wang Y, Zhang P. 2004 Aug 22(4); 267-9 : Epidemic Prevention Brigade, General Logistics Department, PLA, Beijing 100039, China [12]
Epidemiological
Sleep, headaches, depression, dizziness, loss of memory increases
less 300 feet from cell transmitter
human population
28) This is a population study surveying 530 people living in the vicinity of cellular base stations (cell towers), on 18 Non Specific Health Symptoms. Comparisons of health symptom complaints, in relation to gender and the distance from cell site, revealed significant increases as compared to people living > 300 meters or not exposed to cell site: those living less than 300 mtrs for tiredness, less than 200 m for headache, sleep disruption, discomfort, etc., less than 100 m for irritability, depression, loss of memory, dizziness, libido decrease, etc. Women, significantly more often than men, complained of headache, nausea, loss of appetite, sleep disruption, depression, discomfort and visual disruptions.
[Article in French] “Study of the health of people living in the vicinity of mobile phone base stations. I. Influences of distance and gender; Santini R, Santini P, Danze JM, Le Ruz P, Seigne M.; Institut national des sciences appliquees, laboratoire de biochimie-pharmacologie, batiment Louis-Pasteur, 69621 cedex, Villeurbanne, France; Jrnl -Pathol Biol (Paris). 2003 Sep;51(7):412-5. [15]
In-Vivo
Sleep disturbances & heart rate variability increases
digital cell phone
humans
29) The study expounds on 2 prior studies which showed the effects of exposure from digital cell phones (900 Mhz) on sleep parameters and heart rate variability. The phones’ power levels induced SARs of 1 w/kg in the body, a typical SAR found from exposure to most cell phones. The studies showed varying degrees of differences between the non- exposed, and the exposed in the sleep stages and heart rate variability of 9 healthy subjects. “Radio frequency electromagnetic field exposure in humans: Estimation of SAR distribution in the brain, effects on sleep and heart rate”; Huber R, Schuderer J, Graf T, Jutz K, Borbely AA, Kuster N, Achermann P.; Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.; Jrnl - Bioelectromagnetics. 2003 May;24(4):262-76. [42]
Epidemiological
Hearing loss
vicinity radio transmitter
humans
30) The study demonstrates the hearing loss effect in those individuals who work at and live near radio/television transmitter stations, in contrast to control groups of similar work regimes, lifestyles and socioeconomic class.
“Occupational safety: effects of workplace radiofrequencies on hearing function.”;Oktay MF, Dasdag S, Akdere M, Cureoglu S, Cebe M, Yazicioglu M, Topcu I, Meric F.; Department of Otolaryngology, School of Medicine, Dicle University, Diyarbakir, Turkey.; Jrnl - Arch Med Res. 2004 Nov-Dec;35(6):517-21. [46]
In_Vivo
Stress reactions
in lab radio transmitter
rats
31) The study examines stress reaction in rats exposed to RF EMFs. It found exposed rats were less adaptive and had higher stress reactions to stressful situations.
“Changes in reactions in rats during hypokinesia and electromagnetic irradiation of ultrahigh frequency” [Article in Ukrainian]; Temur'iants NA, Chuian OM, Verko NP, Moskovchuk OB, Tumaniants OM, Shyshko OIu, Min'ko VA, Kurtseitova EE., ; Tavritcheskiy University by V.I. Vernadsky, Sympheropol, Ukraine; Jrnl - Fiziol Zh. 2003;49(1):87-93. [49]
In_Vivo
Sleep brain waves & circadian rhythms affect
in lab radio transmitter
humans
32) A Russian study showed how certain frequencies of EMFS rffect brain wave patterns which effect sleep patterns. The abstract does not identify the EMF frequencies or power levels used. It cites only that the frequencies were pulsed in the “ultra-broadband and ultrashort frequency range (somewhere in 900 Mhz & higher frequency band) with a repetition frequency of 6 Hz”. The brain’s theta rhythms and circadian rhythms were disturbed, which affect sleep quality.
Actions of pulsed ultra-broadband electromagnetic irradiation on the EEG and sleep in laboratory animals.; Petrova EV, Gulyaeva NV, Titarov SI, Rozhnov YV, Koval'zon VM.; Institute of Higher Nervous Activity and Neurophysiology, Russian Academy of Sciences, 117865 Moscow, Russia; Neurosci Behav Physiol. 2005 Feb;35(2):165-70; [90]
Epidemiological
sleep, memory, dizziness, depression, tremors, problem solving, attention affected
cell antennas
humans
33) Researchers found 2 to 3 times higher incidence of neurobehavioral disorders in a population 85 people living below and opposite cellular antennas on apartment building roof, versus a control group of 80 people living 2 km away from the antenna site. Exposed group experienced higher incidence of sleep disturbances, memory changes, dizziness, depressive symptoms, tremors, Lower performance was found in problem solving, attention & short term auditory memory tests for the exposed group, especially those living across the antenna site. Power levels varied from 2 to 6 µw/cm2 across antenna, vs .1 µw/cm2 for those inhabitants living in the apartments below antenna. An emission reading .1 µw/cm2 is almost 10 times lower than cell phones and commonly found for those living near cell or broadcast towers.
“Neurobehavioral effects among inhabitants around mobile phone base stations” G. Abdel-Rassoul *, O. Abou El-Fateh, M. Abou Salem, A. Michael, F. Farahat, M. El-Batanouny, E. Salem; Community, Environmental and Occupational Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Menoufiya University; Shebin El-Kom, Egypt; Received October 2005; [99]
In Vivo
Brain dopamine affected
in lab ELF/ EMF application
rats
34) This study on rats shows how extremely low frequency magnetic field (ELF MF) reduce the reactivity of central dopamine D(1) receptors in rats by showing a reduction of irritability and oral activity. The rats had dopamine neurons chemically damaged by 6-hydroxydopamine (6-OHDA). This animal model showed similar dopamine damage exhibited in Parkinson's disease patients.
“Influence of alternating low frequency magnetic fields on reactivity of central dopamine receptors in neonatal 6-hydroxydopamine treated rats”; Sieron A, Brus R, Szkilnik R, Plech A, Kubanski N, Cieslar G.; Clinic of Internal Diseases and Physical Medicine, Silesian Medical University in Katowice, Zabrze, Poland; Bioelectromagnetics 2001 Oct;22(7):479-86. [98]
Epidemiological
Sleep complaints
cell towers
human population
35) A study of 3526 people analyzing the well being responses to cell tower exposures. Questions pertaining to sleep disturbances, headaches, health complaints and mental and physical health were analyzed. A dosimeter measuring different RF-EMF signal strengths was used. There was no difference in health scores between exposure assessments. People who self reported adverse health effects had greater sleep disturbances.
”Mobile phone base stations and adverse health effects: phase 2 of a cross-sectional study with measured radio frequency electromagnetic fields”.; Berg-Beckhoff G, Blettner M, Kowall B, Breckenkamp J, Schlehofer B, Schmiedel S, Bornkessel C, Reis U, Potthoff P, Schüz J; Department of Epidemiology and International Public Health, Faculty of Public Health, University of Bielefeld, Germany; Occup Environ Med. 2009 Feb;66(2):124-30. [100]
Epidemiological
Behavioral affects
cell phones
children population
36) Danish mothers of 13,159 children completed a questionnaire reporting their use of cell phones during pregnancy as well as current cell phone use by the child. Behavioral problems were observed for children who had possible prenatal or postnatal exposure to cell phone use. After adjustment for potential confounders, the odds ratio for a higher overall behavioral problems score was 1.80 in children with both prenatal and postnatal exposure to cell phones.
“Prenatal and postnatal exposure to cell phone use and behavioral problems in children”; Divan HA, Kheifets L, Obel C, Olsen J.; Department of Epidemiology, UCLA School of Public Health, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1772, USA.; Epidemiology. 2008 Jul;19(4):523-9.[103]
Cancer, Lymphomas and Tumor Formations
Epidemiological
Cancers higher: eye, testes, nasal, non - Hodgkin's lymphoma, and breast
Electronic equipment
worker population
37) Technicians with higher levels of RF exposures, between 10 to 100 microwatts/centimeter2 (µw/cm2 ) showed a high incidence of melanoma of the eye, testicular cancer, nasopharyngioma, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and breast cancer. These health effects were also found in the 20-37 age group, an age group that were not on the job as long as would have been expected for those cancers to develop, predicating that high powers levels can shorten the cancer latency period.
Jrnl - Int J Occup Environ Health 2000 Jul-Sep;6(3):187-93; Richter E; Berman T; Ben-Michael E; Laster R; Westin JB; Unit of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Hebrew University-Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem POB 12272, Israel. [23]
Epidemiological
Breast Cancer higher
Radio & Telegraph equipment
worker population
38) The study tabulated the incidence of breast cancer among radio and telegraph workers from 1961 to 2003. The frequency they were exposed to ranged from 405 Khz to 25 Mhz. The under 50 year olds had a lower incidence of breast cancer than those 50 years and older. However both showed a significantly higher incidence than the normal population.
“Follow-up of radio and telegraph operators with exposure to electromagnetic fields and risk of breast cancer.”; Kliukiene J, Tynes T, Andersen A.; The Cancer Registry of Norway, Institute of Population-based Cancer Research, Montebello, NO-0310 Oslo, Norway, 2003 [29]
Epidemiological
Non- Hodgkin's lymphoma higher
telecommunications & transport industry
worker population
39) The study tracked over 2.8 million workers in Sweden from 1971 to 1989 to observe the incidence of Non- Hodgkin’s lymphomas. The highest risk was observed in telecommunications and transport workers. The authors explain the higher risk by their exposure to electromagnetic radiation.
“Non-Hodgkin's lymphomas and occupation in Sweden.”; Cano MI, Pollan M.; Cancer Epidemiology Unit, National Centre for Epidemiology, Carlos III Institute of Health, Madrid, Spain.: Jrnl - Int Arch Occup Environ Health. 2001 Aug;74(6):443-9. [38]
Epidemiological
Melanoma higher
FM Transmitters
human population
40) This study examined the possible link between melanoma and proximity to FM broadcasting transmission sites in 4 different countries. A correlation was found between the higher incidence of melanoma and the number of nearby FM transmitters. “Melanoma incidence and frequency modulation (FM) broadcasting.”; Hallberg O, Johansson O.; Department of Neuroscience, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden; Jrnl - Arch Environ Health 2002 Jan-Feb;57(1):32-40 [40]
In-Vivo
Malignant Tumors higher
in lab cell phone frequencies & levels
rats
41) Increase in various malignant tumors (18 exposed vs 5 controls) in certain strain of rats, exposed to 2450 MHz pulsed, modulated at 8 HZ, SARs .4 to .15W/kg - frequency at power level readings similar to cell phone emissions. They also found 7 to 1 increase in pheochromocytoma tumors for exposed vs controls. The authors negated their positive findings by reinterpreting their conclusions to fit their desired outcomes. They concluded the observations as biologically insignificant due to the lack of an increase in any one malignant tumor type.
“In Vivo 2450 MHz exposure in standard rat 2-year bioassay” Chou CK, Guy AW, Kunz LL, Johnson RB, Crowley JJ, Krupp JH,, Bioelectromagnetics (1992) 13:469-496; Bioelectromagnetics (1984) 5:389-398; USAF Report USAFSAM-TR-83-17 (volume 1 - Design, Facilities & Procedures); United States Air Force Report [98]
Electrical Occupations and Neurodegenerative Disease Trends
Epidemiology
Parkinsons, Alzheimers Dementia
occupational relationship & electrical exposrs
worker population
42) A US epidemiological study observed a hypothesized excess of neurodegnerative diseases; Parkinsons, Alzheimer’s, Dementia was associated with a variety of occupations; teachers, clergy, veterinarians, hairdressers, as well as those working with 60 Hz magnetic fields and welders. “Potential occupational risks for neurodegenerative diseases”; Park RM, Schulte PA, Bowman JD, Walker JT, Bondy SC, Yost MG, Touchstone JA, Dosemeci M.; Education and Information Division, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, MS C-15, 4676 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45226, USA.; Am J Ind Med. 2005 Jul;48(1):63-77 [96]
Epidemiology
Parkinsons, ALS
electrical exposure
worker population
43) A Colorado State study evaluated relation between deaths from certain neurogenerative diseases and electrical occupations. THe study used a 3 tiered method of magnetic field exposures based on a job-exposure matrix. The study observed a positive association for Parkinson’s disease – odds ratio of 1.5. ALS (Lou Gehrig’s) disease was associated with electrical occupations, but not with magnetic field exposure – odds ratio of 2.3. No consistent associations with magnetic fields were observed for Alzheimer's disease. “Occupational exposure to magnetic fields in case-referent studies of neurodegenerative diseases.”; Noonan CW, Reif JS, Yost M, Touchstone J ; Department of Environmental Health, Colorado State University, United States.; Scand J Work Environ Health. 2002 Feb;28(1):42-8 [95]
Epidemiology
Alzheimers, ALS
ELF electrical exposur
worker population
44) A Swedish epidemiological study evaluated the relation between extremely low frequency magnetic fields (ELF – powerline frequency) from occupational exposures and mortality from neurodegenerative diseases. The study found an increased risk of Alzheimer’s and ALS but no evidence of risk was seen for Parkinson's disease or multiple sclerosis. “Neurodegenerative diseases in welders and other workers exposed to high levels of magnetic fields”; Hakansson N, Gustavsson P, Johansen C, Floderus B.; Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.; Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden. [97]
Plants and Wildlife
In Vitro
Plant chlorophyll affected
in lab RF frequency
plant leaves
45) Chlorophylls were studied in the leaves of black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.) seedlings exposed to electromagnetic fields of low power density 400 MHz frequencies. Chorophyll levels decreased for 1, 3 and 8 hour exposure times for 3 weeks, and were enhanced for 2 hour exposure times.
A preliminary study on ultra high frequency electromagnetic fields effect on black locust chlorophylls; Sandu DD, Goiceanu IC, Ispas A, Creanga I, Miclaus S, Creanga DE.
Faculty of Physics, "Al I Cuza" University, 6600 lasi.; Acta Biol Hung. 2005;56(1-2):109-17, Hungary [101]
Reviews of the Scientific Literature on RF/MW
View Point The authors in this review of the scientific literature claim that the connection between RF radiation and adverse health effects is limited. However, they admit that there is a lack of RF studies examining the long term, low level effects of this radiation on health. They call for more of these types of studies to truly understand correlation of long term exposure. “Health risks of electromagnetic fields. Part II: Evaluation and assessment of radio frequency radiation”; Habash RW, Brodsky LM, Leiss W, Krewski D, Repacholi M.; McLaughlin Centre for Population Health Risk Assessment, Institute of Population Health, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Jrnl - Crit Rev Biomed Eng. 2003;31(3):197-254. [11]
View Point
This paper gives an overview of present scientific knowledge in health research at RF/MW levels to which the general population is typically exposed. The paper claims that long term studies suffer from weak methodologies and are few in number, however the authors support the validity of laboratory human experimental, short term exposure studies which reveal demonstrated biological changes by RF/MW radiation. The authors of this paper conclude “because of the present fragmentary scientific database, a precautionary approach when dealing with radio and microwave frequency radiation is recommended for the individual and the general population”.
[Article in German] “Radio and microwave frequency radiation and health--an analysis of the literature”; Roosli M, Rapp R, Braun-Fahrlander C.; Institut fur Sozial- und Praventivmedizin der Universitat Basel, Switzerland.: Jrnl - Gesundheitswesen. 2003 Jun;65(6):378-92 [16]
View Point
The article presents new literature on the biological effects of RF electromagnetic fields, and explains the cellular and biological interactions occurring during RF/MW exposures. [Abstract does not go into great detail about what they found – need the complete study]
“Biologic effects and health consequences of low and high (radio) frequency electromagnetic fields.” ; Srebro Z, Dziobek K.; Folia Med Cracov. 2003;44(1-2):201-5., Poland [33]
View Point
The article discusses the lack of knowledge by the medical profession in recognizing RF/ MicroWave radiation overexposure symptoms, and points out how to identify those symptoms based on today’s standards. [ Abstract does not point out the identifying markers] .“Medical aspects of radiofrequency radiation overexposure”; Health Phys 2002 Mar;82(3):387-91, USA [51]
View Point
The article is critical of current national and international measurement parameters used to establish safety standards for EMFs from all frequency ranges. It believes the use of SARs (specific absorption rates) is a deficient measurement parameter. The authors support the use of parameters that identify electromagnetic interaction with different cellular functions such as DNA responses.
“Comment: a biological guide for electromagnetic safety: the stress response.”; Blank M, Goodman R ; Department of Physiology, Columbia University, New York, New York 10032, USA. ; Jrnl – Bioelectromagnetics. 2004 Dec;25(8):642-6; discussion 647-8. [55]
View Point
A scientist who tends to side with industry, believes more studies are needed to validate various past epidemiological and cellular studies that find links between cancer and cellular damage by EMRadiation from RF/ and Microwave frequencies. This is a different stance from that taken by industry scientists who announced in 2004 that there is no effect from electro magnetic radiation at current wireless communication levels. “Mobile phones, mobile phone base stations and cancer: a review.”; Moulder JE, Foster KR, Erdreich LS, McNamee JP. ; Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA.; Jrnl - Int J Radiat Biol. 2005 Mar;81(3):189-203 [53]
View Point
A spokesman for the larger military/industrial scientific RF/MW community demonstrates a reversal and admits that research on man has been limited to thermal reactions by RF/MW radiation. More research is needed examining human perception from a variety of RF parameters. “Behavioral and cognitive effects of microwave exposure”; D'Andrea JA, Adair ER, de Lorge JO; Naval Health Research Center Detachment, Brooks City-Base, Texas, USA Bioelectromagnetics. 2003; Suppl 6:S39-62.[69]
Hypothesis
The paper demonstrates inadequacy of RF/MW observation-criteria in lab sleep study procedures. RF/MW lab research is limited to single-channel frequencies procedures rather than real world RF broadband exposures. Results also show that simple sleep monitoring systems based on single-channel EEG analysis, without access to the brain’s original biosignals, are not adequate for sleep studies. [Article in German]
“Investigation of sleep disorders in the vicinity of high frequency transmitters”; Leitgeb N, Schrottner J, Cech R, Kerbl R.; Institut fur Krankenhaustechnik, Technische Universitat Graz.; Jrnl - Biomed Tech Berlin, Germany. 2004 Aug;49(7-8):186-93. [18]
Other sources. Other common sources are wi-fi units or wireless modems and routers found in most homes, offices, apartment buildings and everywhere today. They are on computers, printers, scanners, fax machines, telephone systems and elsewhere. These are generally less powerful than cell phone and smart meter technology, but add more EMFs to the environment.
Other sources include high-voltage power lines and line transformers found on power poles. In addition, fields are found around any electrical and gasoline motors found in appliances such as refrigerators, and in automobiles, aircraft, ship and others.
Other sources are fluorescent lights, light dimmer switches, and television sets, especially flat-screen televisions and computer monitors. These can give off quite large and upsetting electromagnetic fields. Always sit as far away from these as possible.
Other sources are radar installations, usually near airports and military bases, and radio and television transmission towers that are usually located on top of tall buildings or on the tops of hills or mountain areas.
Underground wiring can also emit electrical fields, as can other types of underground installations such as in-floor electric heating wires and in-floor water-filled tubing used to heat homes. Even simple home plumbing and standard electrical wiring emits some stray electrical energies. 220-volt installations are usually worse than 110-volt appliances.
All far infrared saunas and other far-infrared appliances such as heating pads, cooktops, and beds also emit stray EMFs that can be powerful enough to upset some people’s health. In contrast, near infrared lights or heat lamps of the type I recommend for use in saunas do not emit any noticeable fields that I am aware of, or they emit much less.
X-rays. Another type of electromagnetic radiation are x-rays, which are simply a higher frequency of radiation. These are much more damaging to human tissue, and are much more penetrating and permanent in their damage. The major sources are all x-ray machines used in medical and dental offices, airports and perhaps package screening locations.
Other sources include living near nuclear power plants or in areas with naturally occurring x-radiation emissions from radon gas. Living near uranium mining sites or nuclear waste dump sites are other sources of radiation toxicity. The radiation can affect drinking water, for example, and other things like food. Minimize all of these for best health.
Other frequencies of energy are emitted by some electrical and magnetic equpment, even medical equipment, but these are usually of less importance.
Worldwide Published Studies Demonstrate Health Impacts of Wireless (RF/Microwave) Radiation Below are summaries of Research Abstracts on RF/MW radiation taken from National Library of Medicine Website (PUBMED : www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?CMD=search&DB=pubmed
The Summaries below are divided by categories of most prominent effects on the human body. The studies are further categorized by type of study: In-Vitro – cellular lab study; In-Vivo – alive subjects in lab studies; Epidemiological – population sampling of real life conditions. Included with each summaries is the citation of the study: title( in italics); authors; research institution; date of study; country of origin; publication
The 3 Bar heading highlights the following information in the study:
Physical area affected &/or symptoms experienced
EMF Device Used
Subject of study
Brain function changes Brain Wave Changes
Mobile Phones
humans
In-Vivo
1) The study finds that 7 frequencies in the human brain wave band from 1-32 Hz are affected by radiation equal to the signal intensity and frequency of mobile phones in talk mode. “Human brain wave activity during exposure to radiofrequency field emissions from mobile phones”. D'Costa H, Trueman G, Tang L, Abdel-rahman U, Abdel-rahman W, Ong K, Cosic I.: School of Electrical & Computer Engineering, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia; Australia Phys. Eng Sci Med. 2003 Dec; 26(4)162 –7 [2]
Brain Wave Changes
Mobile Phones
hypothesis
2) The authors hypothesize that the brain absorbs the RF wave length from digital cell phone transmission at the 1800 Mhz frequency band. “Brain cells and tissues demodulate the cell-phone's audio frequencies from the radio frequency carrier. Low audio in the ranges of alpha and beta waves are affected by these radio waves and thereby influence brain function. This hypothesis states the case for a precautionary policy.”
“Cellular telephones and effects on the brain: The head as an antenna and brain tissue as a radio receiver.” Weinberger Z, Richter ED.; Jerusalem College of Technology, Jerusalem, Israel; Jrnl - Med Hypotheses 2002 Nov;59(6):703-5 [22 ]
In Vitro
Brain damage
cell phones
mice
3) THe study exposed rats brain neural cells (nervous system) to a GSM cell phone ( PCS equivalent) frequency (900 or1800 Mhz) of different power strengths for 2 hrs. It found highly significant evidence for neuronal damage in the cortex, hippocampus, and basal ganglia in the brains of exposed rats. The study did not identify if all power strengths caused the damage.
“Nerve cell damage in mammalian brain after exposure to microwaves from GSM mobile phones;”; Salford LG, Brun AE, Eberhardt JL, Malmgren L, Persson BR.; Department of Neurosurgery, Lund University, The Rausing Laboratory and Lund University Hospital, Lund, Sweden; Jrnl- Environ Health Perspect. 2003 Jun;111(7):881-3; discussion A408. [36]
In_Vivo
Brain slow wave affected
Cell phones
humans
3a) Using an improved method for measuring EEG, the study shows how the slow wave activity of the brain is raised after short period of cell phone use. “Spatial distribution of EMF was especially concentrated around the ipsilateral eye adjacent to the basal surface of the brain.” The effects are more pronounced in children. However the study showed after approximately 15– 20 minutes of non-use the effect had disappeared. This study demonstrates the need for more long term experimental studies. “Effects of high-frequency electromagnetic fields on human EEG: a brain mapping study.” ; Kramarenko AV, Tan U.; Central Clinic Hospital N5, Kharkov, Ukraine; Jrnl - Int J Neurosci. 2003 Jul;113(7):1007-19. [48]
Heart and Circulatory Changes
In Vivo
Brain Blood flow changes
in lab1 ELFs (extreme low frequency) – closer to power line EMFs
depressed humans
4) This study found effects on the cerebral blood flow of depressed patients from EMF (electromagnetic fields) stimulation in the ELFs ( Extremely low frequencies) bands of the frequency spectrum, specifically 1 and 15 Hz. Radio & Microwave frequencies carry an ELF component as part of their communication by-product. In many studies this component of the radio wave has been found to be most troublesome to the body. The study did not state the power level of the signal(frequency), so it may be difficult to correlate to real world exposures.
“High (15 Hz) and low (1 Hz) frequency transcranial magnetic stimulation have different acute effects on regional cerebral blood flow in depressed patients.” Psychol Med . 2003 Aug;33 (6); 997-1006; Loo CK, Sachdev PS, Haindl W, Wen W, Mitchell PB, Croker VM, Malhi GS. :School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, Australia [3]
Epidemiological
Blood Pressure & Nervous system
Radio equipment
technicians & broadcast workers
5) The study covered workers employed in transformer and distribution stations, medium wave transmitting stations, radio-service and radio and TV multichannel broadcasting stations. Changes in the circulatory system were observed with a significant relationship between exposure parameters and blood pressure and nervous system disorders. The longer the workers worked at those jobs the greater the occurrence of changes in these disorders.
[Article in Polish] “Biological effects and health risks of electromagnetic fields at levels classified by INCRIP as admissible among occupationally exposed workers”. Bortkiewicz A, Gadzicka E, Zmyslony M.; Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine, Lodz, Poland, 2003 [34]
Epidemiological
Heart rate & Blood Pressure Affected
Radio equipment
technicians & broadcast workers
6) The study examined heart rate variability and blood pressure of radio technicians and operators. It found certain groups of radio workers showed significant greater abnormalities in these parameters compared to unexposed populations.
“Evaluation of selected functional circulation parameters of workers from various occupational groups exposed to electromagnetic fields of high frequency. III. 24‑h monitoring of arterial blood pressure.”; Gadzicka E, Bortkiewicz A, Zmyslony M, Palczynski C.; Zakladu Fizjologii Pracy i Ergonomii, Instytutu Medycyny Pracy, Lodzi, Poland; Jrnl - Med Pr. 1997;48(1):15-24.[32]
In-Vivo
Brain Blood flow affected
digital cell phones & cell towers
humans
7) The study examined regional cerebral blood flow ( rCBF) from exposures to 2 different signals: digital cell phone and base station signals for 12 healthy young men. A sham exposure was included. The study found that only cell phone signals induced changes in rCBF because of their pulse modulated wave. They state “ that pulse modulation of RF EMF signals is necessary to induce changes in the waking and sleep EEG, and substantiates the notion that pulse modulation is crucial for RF EMF-induced alterations in brain physiology.” “Exposure to pulse-modulated radio frequency electromagnetic fields affects regional cerebral blood flow.” ; Huber R, Treyer V, Schuderer J, Berthold T, Buck A, Kuster N, Landolt HP, Achermann P.; Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.: Jrnl - Eur J Neurosci. 2005 Feb;21(4):1000-6.[42] DNA, Chromosomal and Cellular Changes
In-Vivo
DNA Damage
in lab cell phone frequencies
mice
8) This study showed that exposure in mice to cell phone frequencies and signal strength can have a detrimental effect on DNA repair mechanisms after a long duration of exposure. The authors comment that the sample size was small and should be repeated. “Effect of exposure to 900 MHz radiofrequency radiation on intrachromosomal recombination in pKZ1 mice.” Sykes PJ, McCallum BD, Bangay MJ, Hooker AM, Morley AA.; Department of Haematology and Genetic Pathology, Flinders University and Medical Centre, Bedford Park, South 2003, Australia 5042..[ 4]
In-Vitro
Cellular stress protein affects
In lab RF/Microwave transmitter
cell culture
9) The study examines the effects of RF/ MW frequency radiation on cell proliferation under higher room temperatures, 35 & 39 degrees centigrade. Those cells exposed to RF/MW radiation showed significant changes, while controls exposed under same room temperature differences showed no change. This study was rejecting the claim that external temperatures effect cell changes and supports the evidence that RF/MW frequencies without higher room temperatures induce cell changes. This study also supports the studies that show heat shock proteins (stress related proteins) in the body are affected when exposed to RF/MW signals.
“The effects of radiofrequency fields on cell proliferation are non-thermal”; S.. Velizarova, P. Raskmarkb and S. Kwee~'; jrnl - Bioelectrochemistry and Bioenergetics Volume 48,, Issue 1, February 1999, Pages 177‑180; Bulgaria, Denmark [13]
In-Vitro
Cellular Gene affects
in lab RF/MW transmitter
newborn rats
10) The study examines exposure of rats to 9.4Ghz frequency at a low 5microwatt/cm2 power levels on gene markers in kidney development of newborn rats. This power level can be found in and around hot spots of broadcast stations, lower than that emitted by cell phones. Although 9.4Ghz is a higher frequency signal than a cell phone, the study suggests cell phone frequencies interfere with certain types of gene expression during early gestation and results in aberrations in the kidney development of the newborn rats.
“Bone morphogenetic protein expression in newborn rat kidneys after prenatal exposure to radiofrequency radiation.”; Pyrpasopoulou A, Kotoula V, Cheva A, Hytiroglou P, Nikolakaki E, Magras IN, Xenos TD, Tsiboukis TD, Karkavelas G.; Laboratory of Pathology, Department of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece; Jrnl - Bioelectromagnetics. 2004 Apr;25(3):216-27. [20]
In- Vitro
cellular brain protein affects
in lab AM signals
rats
11) The study examines certain enzymes in the developing rat brain after exposure to AM frequency band (500 to 1600 KHZ) at power levels found close to AM radio broadcast antennas. A significant decrease in the enzyme level was observed in the exposed group. “These results indicate that this type of radiation could affect membrane bound enzymes associated with cell signaling, proliferation and differentiation. This may also suggest an affect on the behavior of chronically exposed rats.”
“Radio frequency radiation effects on protein kinase C activity in rats' brain.”; Paulraj R, Behari J. ; School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 110067, India.; Jrnl - : Mutat Res. 2004 Jan 12;545(1-2):127-30. [21]
In Vitro
cellular CNS (central nervous system enzyme) affects
cell phone
cell cultures
12)“This paper demonstrates… that radio frequency (RF) radiations irreversibly affect the structural and biochemical characteristics of an important CNS (Central Nervous System) enzyme” in laboratory cell cultures. “These results were obtained by using a commercial cellular phone to reproduce the reality of the human” exposure.
“Structural and kinetic effects of mobile phone microwaves on acetylcholinesterase activity.”Barteri M, Pala A, Rotella S.: Dipartimento di Chimica- Universita degli Studi di Roma "La Sapienza" Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Roma, Italy; Jrnl - Biophys Chem. 2005 Mar 1;113(3):245-53 [25]
Epidemiology
White blood cells higher
radar
human population2
13) The study showed higher white blood cell counts of WWII radar workers exposed to RF/MW radiation at higher levels and longer durations than the average population. The blood counts showed increasingly elevated as the duration of exposure increased.
“Time-dependent hematological changes in workers exposed to electromagnetic fields.”;Marino AA.: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Louisiana State University Medical Center, Shreveport, La. USA 71130-3932.; Jrnl - Am Ind Hyg Assoc J. 1995 Feb;56(2):189-92.U [61]
In Vitro
cellular stress proteins affects
in lab high microwave levels
human cell cultures
14) The study found that certain heat shock proteins (protein level of phosphorylated Hsp27 (78Ser)) were significantly decreased at SAR 10W/kg at 1950 MHZ similar to cell phone frequencies but much higher power levels. However, at lower power levels 1 and 2W/kg similar to cell phone power levels, there was no effect on these proteins. Exposure times were 1 to 2 hrs. Heat shock proteins are related to the stress mechanisms of the body.
“Effects of exposure to a 1950 MHz radio frequency field on expression of Hsp70 and Hsp27 in human glioma cells.”: Miyakoshi J, Takemasa K, Takashima Y, Ding GR, Hirose H, Koyama S.; Department of Radiological Technology, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Hirosaki University, Hirosaki, Japan; Jrnl - Bioelectromagnetics. 2005 May;26(4):251-7.[27]
In-Vitro
DNA damage
in lab higher microwave levels
human blood cells
15) The study evaluated the toxicity of human blood cells from exposure to different power levels in the frequency levels of 837 MHz and 1908 Mhz, analog & digital cellular phones frequencies. Compared to controls it found 4-fold damage to blood cells after 24 hour exposure by both those frequencies at the high power levels (SARs 5 to 10 w/kg), but not at lower power level (SAR 1 w/kg). Most modern cell phones induce SARs between 1 & 2 w/kg. It found no significant differences at any power level between controls and exposed blood cells for shorter exposure durations than 24 hours.
“Genotoxicity of radiofrequency signals. I. Investigation of DNA damage and micronuclei induction in cultured human blood cells.” Tice RR, Hook GG, Donner M, McRee DI, Guy AW.; ILS, Inc., Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709, USA ; Jrnl - Bioelectromagnetics 2002 Feb;23(2):113-26 [67]
In-Vitro
cellular enzyme affects
in lab RF frequency
yeast cells
16) The study demonstrates the protective effect of electromagnetic radiation (40.68 MHz at 15 and 30 Watt) on the survivability of yeast cells. The cells showed greater activity of certain types of intracellular enzymes, as well as greater stability of electrostatic characteristics of the cell surface. “Protective action of electromagnetic radiation (40.68 MHz) on Saccharomyces cerevisiae UCM Y-517”; Podgorskii VS, Voichuk SI, Gromozova EN, Gordienko AS.; Jrnl - Mikrobiol Z. 2004 Sep-Oct;66(5):48-56. Russia [35]
In-Vivo
electrosensitivity affects
in lab RF frequency
predisposed rats
17) Using a specially bred strain of rats the study concludes that electrosensitivity from radio waves is possible and genetically predisposed. “Genetic susceptibility to radiation.”; Hall EJ, Brenner DJ, Worgul B, Smilenov L.; Columbia University Medical Center, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Center for Radiological Research, New York, NY 10032-3795, USA; Jrnl - Adv Space Res. 2005;35(2):249-53.[54]
In-Vitro
cellular stress proteins affects
in lab RF transmitter
chick embryos
18) THe study finds that chick embryos exposed to ELF (extremely low frequency 1- 120Hz ) and RF (radio frequency) EMFs at cell phone power levels induce a decrease in HSP70 ( heat shock proteins) levels. The resulting decline decreases protection against stress and suggests “ a mechanism which could enhance the probability of cancer and other diseases” “Chronic electromagnetic field exposure decreases HSP70 levels and lowers cytoprotection.”; Di Carlo A, White N, Guo F, Garrett P, Litovitz T., Feb 2002; Vitreous State Laboratory, Catholic University of America, Washington, DC 20064, USA. [58]
In Vivo
DNA affects
2 cell phone frequencies MHz & GHz
human blood cells
19) Researchers compared the responses of healthy and hypersensitive people to the old and new cell phone signals. Both groups reacted to the new Ghz UMTS Broadband microwaves, not to the old Mhz GSM signal. The Ghz frequency had an effect on chromatin and inhibited formation of DNA double-strand breaks co-localizing DNA repair foci. However hypersensitive people showed a different response in DNA repair foci from both signals compared to healthy controls.
Microwaves from UMTS/GSM mobile phones induce long-lasting inhibition of 53BP1/gamma-H2AX DNA repair foci in human lymphocytes; Belyaev IY, Markovà E, Hillert L, Malmgren LO, Persson BR.; Department of Genetics, Microbiology and Toxicology, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden..; Bioelectromagnetics. 2009 Feb;30(2):129-41. [102]
In Vivo
Blood cells – stress respons, genotoxic effects
Cell phones
Hypersensitive & normal humans
19a) The study found Microwaves from cell phones affect chromatin conformation and 53BP1/gamma-H2AX foci of human lymphocytes (blood cells) of both proclaimed hypersensitive people as well as healthy subjects. These biological markers are indicative of stress response and genotoxic effects. Healthy people did not show a distinctly different response than hypersensitive people.
Microwaves from GSM mobile telephones affect 53BP1 and gamma-H2AX foci in human lymphocytes from hypersensitive and healthy persons; Markovà E, Hillert L, Malmgren L, Persson BR, Belyaev IY; Department of Genetics, Microbiology and Toxicology, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden; Environ Health Perspect, 2005 Sep 113(9):1172-7 [103]
Organ, Endrocrine and Enzyme changes In-Vitro
Sperm DNA damage
in lab cell phone frequencies
male mice
20) The semen of male mice was exposed to cell phone frequencies and power levels over a period of days. The study “revealed statistically significant damage to both the mitochondrial genome and the nuclear beta-globin locus” in the DNA semen of mice “Impact of radio frequency electromagnetic radiation on DNA integrity in the male germline”. Int J Androl. 2005 Jun 28(3):171-9 Aitken RJ, Bennetts LE, Sawyer D, Wiklendt AM, King BV. : ARC Centre of Excellence in Biotechnology and Development, Discipline of Biological Sciences, and Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle, NSW, Australia. [6]
Epidemiological
Sperm quality affects
occupational RF exposure
human males
21) THe study examined the semen quality of male occupationally RF exposed workers. It measured 33 parameters of semen quality and four serum hormones of 12 male exposed and 34 non- exposed. It observed minor differences and suggests further studies may be warranted.
Grajewski B; Cox C; Schrader SM; Murray WE; Edwards RM; Turner TW; Smith JM; Shekar SS; Evenson DP; Simon SD; Conover DL ; National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Cincinnati, OH 45226, USA.; Jrnl - J Occup Environ Med 2000 Oct;42(10):993-1005 [66]
In Vivo
Kidney damage antioxidant reversal
in lab cell phone frequencies
rats
22) The study finds that propolis (Caffeic acid phenethyl ester), a flavonoid, anti-oxidant, free radical scavenger derived from honeybees, reduces renal (kidney) impairment in rats from cell phone type radiation by 27%.. It does this partially by blocking oxidative processes in the kidneys.
“A novel antioxidant agent caffeic acid phenethyl ester prevents long-term mobile phone exposure-induced renal impairment in rat.”; Ozguner F, Oktem F, Ayata A, Koyu A, Yilmaz HR.; Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Suleyman Demirel University, P. K. 13, Isparta, 32100, Turkey; Jrnl - Mol Cell Biochem. 2005 Sep;277(1-2):73-80 [45]
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In-Vivo
Thyroid affects
in lab cell phone frequencies
rats
23) The study finds that electromagnetic radiation similar to that emitted by 900 MHz cellular phones has significant effects on certain thyroid hormones in a specific breed of rats. New digital phones broadcast at around 1900 – 2400 MHz.
“Effects of 900 MHz electromagnetic field on TSH and thyroid hormones in rats.”; Koyu A, Cesur G, Ozguner F, Akdogan M, Mollaoglu H, Ozen S.; Department of Physiology, Suleyman Demirel University, School of Medicine, 32260 Isparta, Turkey; Jrnl - : Toxicol Lett. 2005 Jul 4;157(3):257-62. Epub 2005 Apr 11; [47]
In-Vivo
Melatonin levels
in lab magnetic fields
2 MS male/female patients
24) The study examines opposite effects on the yawning reflex of two MS patients after administration of yawning drug, ketanserin, and the application of picotesla EMFs. Under the drug the female MS patient stopped yawning after EMF application, while male MS patient yawning increased after EMF application. The study believes EMFs had an effect on melatonin levels, known to effect sleepiness, increasing levels for the male and decreasing them for female. Bidirectional effect of electromagnetic fields on ketanserin-induced yawning in patients with multiple sclerosis: the role of melatonin: Sandyk R.; NeuroCommunication Research Laboratories, Danbury, CT 06811, USA.; Intl J Neuroscience 1996 Mar;85(1-2):93-9. [93]
In-Vitro
Sperm motility changes
cell phones
humans
25) The study examines the effects of sperm degeneration from 27 male volunteers when their sperm was exposed in vitro to EMR from cell phones. THe study found no difference in sperm concentration, but, in contrast to controls, the study found a subtle but statistically significant reduction in sperm motility (movement) in 2 categories, rapid progressive and slow progressive sperm movement. It also showed an increase in the no-motility category of sperm movement in contrast to controls..
Effects of electromagnetic radiation from a cellular phone on human sperm motility: an in vitro study; Erogul O, Oztas E, Yildirim I, Kir T, Aydur E, Komesli G, Irkilata HC, Irmak MK, Peker AF.; Biomedical and Clinical Engineering Centre, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Etlik, Ankara, Turkey; Arch Med Res. 2006 Oct;37(7):840-3. [94]
Neurological & Well Being Effects( sleep, stress, headaches, tinnitus, etc.)
Epidemiological
Stress hormones & circadian rhythm (sleep/wake cycle) affected
Telecommunication equipment
worker population
26) The study examines certain stress hormones of satellite telecommunications operators. “The long term effect of the exposure to low-level RF EM radiation evoked pronounced stress reaction with changes in the circadian rhythm … and increased variability of catecholamines secretion”. Circadian rhythms are part of our sleep cycles.
“The effect of low level radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation on the excretion rates of stress hormones in operators during 24-hour shifts.” Cent Eur J Public Health 2002 Jun; 10(1-2): 24-8 ; Vangelova K, Israel M, Mihaylov S.; Laboratory of Physiology, Psychology and Ergonomics, National Center of Hygiene, Medical Ecology and Nutrition, 15 Dimiter Nestorov Boul., 1431 Sofia, Bulgaria [8]
Epidemiological
Headaches, Insomnia, amnesia increases
Radio equipment
worker population
27) The study uses VHF ( Very high frequencies - 170 Mhz) , a frequency found in the low FM radio band, to evaluate the health effects of radio operators. It finds “the incidences of symptoms such as headache, insomnia and amnesia etc. was significantly higher in experimental group. Low power levels of VHF radiation can decrease the nervous system function in occupationally exposed personnel and induce increases in some kinds of enzymes and immunoglobulins.” “Effect of low intensity and very high frequency electromagnetic radiation on occupationally exposed personnel” Zhonghua Lao Dong Wei Sheng Zhi Ye Bing Za Zhi: Yuan ZQ, Li F, Wang DG, Wang Y, Zhang P. 2004 Aug 22(4); 267-9 : Epidemic Prevention Brigade, General Logistics Department, PLA, Beijing 100039, China [12]
Epidemiological
Sleep, headaches, depression, dizziness, loss of memory increases
less 300 feet from cell transmitter
human population
28) This is a population study surveying 530 people living in the vicinity of cellular base stations (cell towers), on 18 Non Specific Health Symptoms. Comparisons of health symptom complaints, in relation to gender and the distance from cell site, revealed significant increases as compared to people living > 300 meters or not exposed to cell site: those living less than 300 mtrs for tiredness, less than 200 m for headache, sleep disruption, discomfort, etc., less than 100 m for irritability, depression, loss of memory, dizziness, libido decrease, etc. Women, significantly more often than men, complained of headache, nausea, loss of appetite, sleep disruption, depression, discomfort and visual disruptions.
[Article in French] “Study of the health of people living in the vicinity of mobile phone base stations. I. Influences of distance and gender; Santini R, Santini P, Danze JM, Le Ruz P, Seigne M.; Institut national des sciences appliquees, laboratoire de biochimie-pharmacologie, batiment Louis-Pasteur, 69621 cedex, Villeurbanne, France; Jrnl -Pathol Biol (Paris). 2003 Sep;51(7):412-5. [15]
In-Vivo
Sleep disturbances & heart rate variability increases
digital cell phone
humans
29) The study expounds on 2 prior studies which showed the effects of exposure from digital cell phones (900 Mhz) on sleep parameters and heart rate variability. The phones’ power levels induced SARs of 1 w/kg in the body, a typical SAR found from exposure to most cell phones. The studies showed varying degrees of differences between the non- exposed, and the exposed in the sleep stages and heart rate variability of 9 healthy subjects. “Radio frequency electromagnetic field exposure in humans: Estimation of SAR distribution in the brain, effects on sleep and heart rate”; Huber R, Schuderer J, Graf T, Jutz K, Borbely AA, Kuster N, Achermann P.; Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.; Jrnl - Bioelectromagnetics. 2003 May;24(4):262-76. [42]
Epidemiological
Hearing loss
vicinity radio transmitter
humans
30) The study demonstrates the hearing loss effect in those individuals who work at and live near radio/television transmitter stations, in contrast to control groups of similar work regimes, lifestyles and socioeconomic class.
“Occupational safety: effects of workplace radiofrequencies on hearing function.”;Oktay MF, Dasdag S, Akdere M, Cureoglu S, Cebe M, Yazicioglu M, Topcu I, Meric F.; Department of Otolaryngology, School of Medicine, Dicle University, Diyarbakir, Turkey.; Jrnl - Arch Med Res. 2004 Nov-Dec;35(6):517-21. [46]
In_Vivo
Stress reactions
in lab radio transmitter
rats
31) The study examines stress reaction in rats exposed to RF EMFs. It found exposed rats were less adaptive and had higher stress reactions to stressful situations.
“Changes in reactions in rats during hypokinesia and electromagnetic irradiation of ultrahigh frequency” [Article in Ukrainian]; Temur'iants NA, Chuian OM, Verko NP, Moskovchuk OB, Tumaniants OM, Shyshko OIu, Min'ko VA, Kurtseitova EE., ; Tavritcheskiy University by V.I. Vernadsky, Sympheropol, Ukraine; Jrnl - Fiziol Zh. 2003;49(1):87-93. [49]
In_Vivo
Sleep brain waves & circadian rhythms affect
in lab radio transmitter
humans
32) A Russian study showed how certain frequencies of EMFS rffect brain wave patterns which effect sleep patterns. The abstract does not identify the EMF frequencies or power levels used. It cites only that the frequencies were pulsed in the “ultra-broadband and ultrashort frequency range (somewhere in 900 Mhz & higher frequency band) with a repetition frequency of 6 Hz”. The brain’s theta rhythms and circadian rhythms were disturbed, which affect sleep quality.
Actions of pulsed ultra-broadband electromagnetic irradiation on the EEG and sleep in laboratory animals.; Petrova EV, Gulyaeva NV, Titarov SI, Rozhnov YV, Koval'zon VM.; Institute of Higher Nervous Activity and Neurophysiology, Russian Academy of Sciences, 117865 Moscow, Russia; Neurosci Behav Physiol. 2005 Feb;35(2):165-70; [90]
Epidemiological
sleep, memory, dizziness, depression, tremors, problem solving, attention affected
cell antennas
humans
33) Researchers found 2 to 3 times higher incidence of neurobehavioral disorders in a population 85 people living below and opposite cellular antennas on apartment building roof, versus a control group of 80 people living 2 km away from the antenna site. Exposed group experienced higher incidence of sleep disturbances, memory changes, dizziness, depressive symptoms, tremors, Lower performance was found in problem solving, attention & short term auditory memory tests for the exposed group, especially those living across the antenna site. Power levels varied from 2 to 6 µw/cm2 across antenna, vs .1 µw/cm2 for those inhabitants living in the apartments below antenna. An emission reading .1 µw/cm2 is almost 10 times lower than cell phones and commonly found for those living near cell or broadcast towers.
“Neurobehavioral effects among inhabitants around mobile phone base stations” G. Abdel-Rassoul *, O. Abou El-Fateh, M. Abou Salem, A. Michael, F. Farahat, M. El-Batanouny, E. Salem; Community, Environmental and Occupational Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Menoufiya University; Shebin El-Kom, Egypt; Received October 2005; [99]
In Vivo
Brain dopamine affected
in lab ELF/ EMF application
rats
34) This study on rats shows how extremely low frequency magnetic field (ELF MF) reduce the reactivity of central dopamine D(1) receptors in rats by showing a reduction of irritability and oral activity. The rats had dopamine neurons chemically damaged by 6-hydroxydopamine (6-OHDA). This animal model showed similar dopamine damage exhibited in Parkinson's disease patients.
“Influence of alternating low frequency magnetic fields on reactivity of central dopamine receptors in neonatal 6-hydroxydopamine treated rats”; Sieron A, Brus R, Szkilnik R, Plech A, Kubanski N, Cieslar G.; Clinic of Internal Diseases and Physical Medicine, Silesian Medical University in Katowice, Zabrze, Poland; Bioelectromagnetics 2001 Oct;22(7):479-86. [98]
Epidemiological
Sleep complaints
cell towers
human population
35) A study of 3526 people analyzing the well being responses to cell tower exposures. Questions pertaining to sleep disturbances, headaches, health complaints and mental and physical health were analyzed. A dosimeter measuring different RF-EMF signal strengths was used. There was no difference in health scores between exposure assessments. People who self reported adverse health effects had greater sleep disturbances.
”Mobile phone base stations and adverse health effects: phase 2 of a cross-sectional study with measured radio frequency electromagnetic fields”.; Berg-Beckhoff G, Blettner M, Kowall B, Breckenkamp J, Schlehofer B, Schmiedel S, Bornkessel C, Reis U, Potthoff P, Schüz J; Department of Epidemiology and International Public Health, Faculty of Public Health, University of Bielefeld, Germany; Occup Environ Med. 2009 Feb;66(2):124-30. [100]
Epidemiological
Behavioral affects
cell phones
children population
36) Danish mothers of 13,159 children completed a questionnaire reporting their use of cell phones during pregnancy as well as current cell phone use by the child. Behavioral problems were observed for children who had possible prenatal or postnatal exposure to cell phone use. After adjustment for potential confounders, the odds ratio for a higher overall behavioral problems score was 1.80 in children with both prenatal and postnatal exposure to cell phones.
“Prenatal and postnatal exposure to cell phone use and behavioral problems in children”; Divan HA, Kheifets L, Obel C, Olsen J.; Department of Epidemiology, UCLA School of Public Health, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1772, USA.; Epidemiology. 2008 Jul;19(4):523-9.[103]
Cancer, Lymphomas and Tumor Formations
Epidemiological
Cancers higher: eye, testes, nasal, non - Hodgkin's lymphoma, and breast
Electronic equipment
worker population
37) Technicians with higher levels of RF exposures, between 10 to 100 microwatts/centimeter2 (µw/cm2 ) showed a high incidence of melanoma of the eye, testicular cancer, nasopharyngioma, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and breast cancer. These health effects were also found in the 20-37 age group, an age group that were not on the job as long as would have been expected for those cancers to develop, predicating that high powers levels can shorten the cancer latency period.
Jrnl - Int J Occup Environ Health 2000 Jul-Sep;6(3):187-93; Richter E; Berman T; Ben-Michael E; Laster R; Westin JB; Unit of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Hebrew University-Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem POB 12272, Israel. [23]
Epidemiological
Breast Cancer higher
Radio & Telegraph equipment
worker population
38) The study tabulated the incidence of breast cancer among radio and telegraph workers from 1961 to 2003. The frequency they were exposed to ranged from 405 Khz to 25 Mhz. The under 50 year olds had a lower incidence of breast cancer than those 50 years and older. However both showed a significantly higher incidence than the normal population.
“Follow-up of radio and telegraph operators with exposure to electromagnetic fields and risk of breast cancer.”; Kliukiene J, Tynes T, Andersen A.; The Cancer Registry of Norway, Institute of Population-based Cancer Research, Montebello, NO-0310 Oslo, Norway, 2003 [29]
Epidemiological
Non- Hodgkin's lymphoma higher
telecommunications & transport industry
worker population
39) The study tracked over 2.8 million workers in Sweden from 1971 to 1989 to observe the incidence of Non- Hodgkin’s lymphomas. The highest risk was observed in telecommunications and transport workers. The authors explain the higher risk by their exposure to electromagnetic radiation.
“Non-Hodgkin's lymphomas and occupation in Sweden.”; Cano MI, Pollan M.; Cancer Epidemiology Unit, National Centre for Epidemiology, Carlos III Institute of Health, Madrid, Spain.: Jrnl - Int Arch Occup Environ Health. 2001 Aug;74(6):443-9. [38]
Epidemiological
Melanoma higher
FM Transmitters
human population
40) This study examined the possible link between melanoma and proximity to FM broadcasting transmission sites in 4 different countries. A correlation was found between the higher incidence of melanoma and the number of nearby FM transmitters. “Melanoma incidence and frequency modulation (FM) broadcasting.”; Hallberg O, Johansson O.; Department of Neuroscience, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden; Jrnl - Arch Environ Health 2002 Jan-Feb;57(1):32-40 [40]
In-Vivo
Malignant Tumors higher
in lab cell phone frequencies & levels
rats
41) Increase in various malignant tumors (18 exposed vs 5 controls) in certain strain of rats, exposed to 2450 MHz pulsed, modulated at 8 HZ, SARs .4 to .15W/kg - frequency at power level readings similar to cell phone emissions. They also found 7 to 1 increase in pheochromocytoma tumors for exposed vs controls. The authors negated their positive findings by reinterpreting their conclusions to fit their desired outcomes. They concluded the observations as biologically insignificant due to the lack of an increase in any one malignant tumor type.
“In Vivo 2450 MHz exposure in standard rat 2-year bioassay” Chou CK, Guy AW, Kunz LL, Johnson RB, Crowley JJ, Krupp JH,, Bioelectromagnetics (1992) 13:469-496; Bioelectromagnetics (1984) 5:389-398; USAF Report USAFSAM-TR-83-17 (volume 1 - Design, Facilities & Procedures); United States Air Force Report [98]
Electrical Occupations and Neurodegenerative Disease Trends
Epidemiology
Parkinsons, Alzheimers Dementia
occupational relationship & electrical exposrs
worker population
42) A US epidemiological study observed a hypothesized excess of neurodegnerative diseases; Parkinsons, Alzheimer’s, Dementia was associated with a variety of occupations; teachers, clergy, veterinarians, hairdressers, as well as those working with 60 Hz magnetic fields and welders. “Potential occupational risks for neurodegenerative diseases”; Park RM, Schulte PA, Bowman JD, Walker JT, Bondy SC, Yost MG, Touchstone JA, Dosemeci M.; Education and Information Division, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, MS C-15, 4676 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45226, USA.; Am J Ind Med. 2005 Jul;48(1):63-77 [96]
Epidemiology
Parkinsons, ALS
electrical exposure
worker population
43) A Colorado State study evaluated relation between deaths from certain neurogenerative diseases and electrical occupations. THe study used a 3 tiered method of magnetic field exposures based on a job-exposure matrix. The study observed a positive association for Parkinson’s disease – odds ratio of 1.5. ALS (Lou Gehrig’s) disease was associated with electrical occupations, but not with magnetic field exposure – odds ratio of 2.3. No consistent associations with magnetic fields were observed for Alzheimer's disease. “Occupational exposure to magnetic fields in case-referent studies of neurodegenerative diseases.”; Noonan CW, Reif JS, Yost M, Touchstone J ; Department of Environmental Health, Colorado State University, United States.; Scand J Work Environ Health. 2002 Feb;28(1):42-8 [95]
Epidemiology
Alzheimers, ALS
ELF electrical exposur
worker population
44) A Swedish epidemiological study evaluated the relation between extremely low frequency magnetic fields (ELF – powerline frequency) from occupational exposures and mortality from neurodegenerative diseases. The study found an increased risk of Alzheimer’s and ALS but no evidence of risk was seen for Parkinson's disease or multiple sclerosis. “Neurodegenerative diseases in welders and other workers exposed to high levels of magnetic fields”; Hakansson N, Gustavsson P, Johansen C, Floderus B.; Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.; Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden. [97]
Plants and Wildlife
In Vitro
Plant chlorophyll affected
in lab RF frequency
plant leaves
45) Chlorophylls were studied in the leaves of black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.) seedlings exposed to electromagnetic fields of low power density 400 MHz frequencies. Chorophyll levels decreased for 1, 3 and 8 hour exposure times for 3 weeks, and were enhanced for 2 hour exposure times.
A preliminary study on ultra high frequency electromagnetic fields effect on black locust chlorophylls; Sandu DD, Goiceanu IC, Ispas A, Creanga I, Miclaus S, Creanga DE.
Faculty of Physics, "Al I Cuza" University, 6600 lasi.; Acta Biol Hung. 2005;56(1-2):109-17, Hungary [101]
Reviews of the Scientific Literature on RF/MW
View Point The authors in this review of the scientific literature claim that the connection between RF radiation and adverse health effects is limited. However, they admit that there is a lack of RF studies examining the long term, low level effects of this radiation on health. They call for more of these types of studies to truly understand correlation of long term exposure. “Health risks of electromagnetic fields. Part II: Evaluation and assessment of radio frequency radiation”; Habash RW, Brodsky LM, Leiss W, Krewski D, Repacholi M.; McLaughlin Centre for Population Health Risk Assessment, Institute of Population Health, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Jrnl - Crit Rev Biomed Eng. 2003;31(3):197-254. [11]
View Point
This paper gives an overview of present scientific knowledge in health research at RF/MW levels to which the general population is typically exposed. The paper claims that long term studies suffer from weak methodologies and are few in number, however the authors support the validity of laboratory human experimental, short term exposure studies which reveal demonstrated biological changes by RF/MW radiation. The authors of this paper conclude “because of the present fragmentary scientific database, a precautionary approach when dealing with radio and microwave frequency radiation is recommended for the individual and the general population”.
[Article in German] “Radio and microwave frequency radiation and health--an analysis of the literature”; Roosli M, Rapp R, Braun-Fahrlander C.; Institut fur Sozial- und Praventivmedizin der Universitat Basel, Switzerland.: Jrnl - Gesundheitswesen. 2003 Jun;65(6):378-92 [16]
View Point
The article presents new literature on the biological effects of RF electromagnetic fields, and explains the cellular and biological interactions occurring during RF/MW exposures. [Abstract does not go into great detail about what they found – need the complete study]
“Biologic effects and health consequences of low and high (radio) frequency electromagnetic fields.” ; Srebro Z, Dziobek K.; Folia Med Cracov. 2003;44(1-2):201-5., Poland [33]
View Point
The article discusses the lack of knowledge by the medical profession in recognizing RF/ MicroWave radiation overexposure symptoms, and points out how to identify those symptoms based on today’s standards. [ Abstract does not point out the identifying markers] .“Medical aspects of radiofrequency radiation overexposure”; Health Phys 2002 Mar;82(3):387-91, USA [51]
View Point
The article is critical of current national and international measurement parameters used to establish safety standards for EMFs from all frequency ranges. It believes the use of SARs (specific absorption rates) is a deficient measurement parameter. The authors support the use of parameters that identify electromagnetic interaction with different cellular functions such as DNA responses.
“Comment: a biological guide for electromagnetic safety: the stress response.”; Blank M, Goodman R ; Department of Physiology, Columbia University, New York, New York 10032, USA. ; Jrnl – Bioelectromagnetics. 2004 Dec;25(8):642-6; discussion 647-8. [55]
View Point
A scientist who tends to side with industry, believes more studies are needed to validate various past epidemiological and cellular studies that find links between cancer and cellular damage by EMRadiation from RF/ and Microwave frequencies. This is a different stance from that taken by industry scientists who announced in 2004 that there is no effect from electro magnetic radiation at current wireless communication levels. “Mobile phones, mobile phone base stations and cancer: a review.”; Moulder JE, Foster KR, Erdreich LS, McNamee JP. ; Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA.; Jrnl - Int J Radiat Biol. 2005 Mar;81(3):189-203 [53]
View Point
A spokesman for the larger military/industrial scientific RF/MW community demonstrates a reversal and admits that research on man has been limited to thermal reactions by RF/MW radiation. More research is needed examining human perception from a variety of RF parameters. “Behavioral and cognitive effects of microwave exposure”; D'Andrea JA, Adair ER, de Lorge JO; Naval Health Research Center Detachment, Brooks City-Base, Texas, USA Bioelectromagnetics. 2003; Suppl 6:S39-62.[69]
Hypothesis
The paper demonstrates inadequacy of RF/MW observation-criteria in lab sleep study procedures. RF/MW lab research is limited to single-channel frequencies procedures rather than real world RF broadband exposures. Results also show that simple sleep monitoring systems based on single-channel EEG analysis, without access to the brain’s original biosignals, are not adequate for sleep studies. [Article in German]
“Investigation of sleep disorders in the vicinity of high frequency transmitters”; Leitgeb N, Schrottner J, Cech R, Kerbl R.; Institut fur Krankenhaustechnik, Technische Universitat Graz.; Jrnl - Biomed Tech Berlin, Germany. 2004 Aug;49(7-8):186-93. [18]
Other sources. Other common sources are wi-fi units or wireless modems and routers found in most homes, offices, apartment buildings and everywhere today. They are on computers, printers, scanners, fax machines, telephone systems and elsewhere. These are generally less powerful than cell phone and smart meter technology, but add more EMFs to the environment.
Other sources include high-voltage power lines and line transformers found on power poles. In addition, fields are found around any electrical and gasoline motors found in appliances such as refrigerators, and in automobiles, aircraft, ship and others.
Other sources are fluorescent lights, light dimmer switches, and television sets, especially flat-screen televisions and computer monitors. These can give off quite large and upsetting electromagnetic fields. Always sit as far away from these as possible.
Other sources are radar installations, usually near airports and military bases, and radio and television transmission towers that are usually located on top of tall buildings or on the tops of hills or mountain areas.
Underground wiring can also emit electrical fields, as can other types of underground installations such as in-floor electric heating wires and in-floor water-filled tubing used to heat homes. Even simple home plumbing and standard electrical wiring emits some stray electrical energies. 220-volt installations are usually worse than 110-volt appliances.
All far infrared saunas and other far-infrared appliances such as heating pads, cooktops, and beds also emit stray EMFs that can be powerful enough to upset some people’s health. In contrast, near infrared lights or heat lamps of the type I recommend for use in saunas do not emit any noticeable fields that I am aware of, or they emit much less.
X-rays. Another type of electromagnetic radiation are x-rays, which are simply a higher frequency of radiation. These are much more damaging to human tissue, and are much more penetrating and permanent in their damage. The major sources are all x-ray machines used in medical and dental offices, airports and perhaps package screening locations.
Other sources include living near nuclear power plants or in areas with naturally occurring x-radiation emissions from radon gas. Living near uranium mining sites or nuclear waste dump sites are other sources of radiation toxicity. The radiation can affect drinking water, for example, and other things like food. Minimize all of these for best health.
Other frequencies of energy are emitted by some electrical and magnetic equpment, even medical equipment, but these are usually of less importance.
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Our brains work like a "Phase Lock Loop". An outside signal source like the wiring in your home which operates at 60Hz. can cause your brain to run at dominantly Beta/Gamma frequencies. That can be a state of agitation. Our brain "locks onto" the grid.
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