It is not very likely that
the average person has anything to worry about from power lines cell phones, microwave ovens,
cordless phones, baby monitors, or Wi-Fi. Most of us do not get that close
to power lines to be significantly affected by their EMFs. Our exposure to them,
even if they are nearby, is not direct, up close, and constant. The energy
emitted by cell phones, cordless phones, and baby monitors (10 milliwatts) is
pretty weak. T
here is
more EMF
exposure
from radio and TV, and the wiring in our homes and the
electrical appliances we use
, than
from our cell phones or Wi-Fi.
No one
can avoid
electromagnetic radiation. It is everywhere.
We are constantly exposed to it
from
light, commercial radio and television transmissions, police 2-way
transmissions,
walkie-talkies, etc.
Furthermore,
"while electrical fields are easily screened, magnetic fields make their way
unimpeded through most substances" (Pool, 1990). In fact, it is curious that
while fear of EMFs is on the rise so is magnet
therapy as a panacea and source of positive energy for the healthful-minded
New Ager.