24. Between the Signals: The Hidden Health Risks of EMFs with Tech Wellness' August Brice The Well Drop

Distance is your best friend. That’s a crucial piece of wellness wisdom from tech wellness expert August Brice. She joins host Amber Berger to explore the pervasive impact of electromagnetic fields (EMFs) emitted by our everyday tech devices, especially cell phones. She reveals the potential health risks associated with prolonged exposure to wireless EMFs, emphasizing the critical need to address this issue, especially for children. 
August shares her personal journey of developing electromagnetic sensitivity 25 years ago, leading her to extensive research in the pursuit of understanding and mitigating the health effects of technology. They discuss the three significant dangers associated with EMF exposure: cancer, infertility, and electromagnetic hypersensitivity. The episode provides actionable insights, offering listeners three immediate ways to reduce EMF exposure in their daily lives. Amber shares her efforts to protect her family, including using anti-EMF wraps on devices and reconsidering the use of AirPods. August advises on selecting safer cell phones, opting for those with lower SAR levels, and employing mindful practices such as using devices in airplane mode. She emphasizes the importance of making informed choices, particularly for children's first cell phones, suggesting alternatives like phones with only texting capabilities or those designed for minimal EMF exposure.
They also discuss the significance of maintaining distance from wireless devices, promoting the use of wired connections for tasks like listening to music or taking calls. Practical tips for creating a sleep sanctuary are unveiled by minimizing EMF exposure in the bedroom. August recommends placing the phone at a distance, ensuring it is in true airplane mode, unplugging devices emitting electric EMF, and using analog clocks that don't emit blue light or EMF. 
Episode Highlights: 
-Health Effects of EMFs: The discussion explores how EMFs can negatively affect the human body, including concerns about cancer, infertility, and miscarriages. 
-Wireless Devices and EMFs: Any device powering wirelessly emits EMFs, which are invisible but potentially harmful. 
-Cigarette Analogy for EMF: A comparison is made using a cigarette analogy to illustrate how EMFs spread from their source. 
-Government Studies on EMFs: Mention of government studies, such as the National Toxicology Program, showing evidence of cancer due to exposure to cell phones in rats and mice. 
-Infertility Concerns: A significant focus is placed on the potential link between EMFs and infertility, with global fertility rates reportedly decreasing. 
-Natural vs. Manmade EMFs: The discussion differentiates between natural and manmade EMFs and highlights the body's potential "allergic reaction" to manmade energy. 
-Regulations in France: France's regulations on Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) levels for phones are discussed in comparison to the 
-U.S. SAR Levels and FCC: The FCC's relatively generous SAR levels for phones are mentioned, with concerns about the lack of regular testing once phones are on the market. 
-Parenting and EMF Concerns: Advice is given on choosing safe phones for children, suggesting simple texting phones to minimize Wi-Fi exposure. 
This episode is in partnership with Young Goose Skincare.
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