DiseasesElectrosmog — invisible radiation that wears us down?
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Igor Dogocki and Nathan S. Bryan point to possible health harms linked to artificial radiation, but Igor Dogocki notes that comprehensive studies confirming its harmful effects are lacking.
- Igor Dogocki lists possible changes to the nervous and circulatory systems, as well as risks to fetal development.
- Nathan S. Bryan lists possible effects on the brain, sleep, sperm, and memory, as well as an increased risk of cancer; Jerzy Jaśkowski describes possible harm caused by long-term exposure to artificial blue light.
- Igor Dogocki and Nathan S. Bryan recommend limiting contact with devices, for example by keeping phone calls short and turning off Wi-Fi at night.
What the authors write
Igor Dogocki
Electrosmog refers to disturbances in the electromagnetic field associated with artificial radiation, and excessive exposure may harm health.
„Electrosmog, or electromagnetic smog, is a term for disturbances in the electromagnetic field associated with the emission of artificial radiation into the environment, for example from Wi-Fi and mobile phone networks. Excessive electromagnetic radiation can have very negative effects on our health.”Elektrosmog czyli smog elektromagnetyczny, to określenie zaburzeń pola elektromagnetycznego związanego z emisją sztucznego promieniowania do środowiska np. z wi-fi, sieć telefonii komórkowej. Nadmierne promieniowanie elektromagnetyczne może mieć bardzo negatywne skutki dla naszego zdrowia.
Igor Dogocki
Electromagnetic radiation may be associated with changes in the nervous and cardiovascular systems and other parts of the body, as well as a higher risk of certain cancers and impaired fetal development.
„However, current studies show that electromagnetic radiation may cause, among other things: functional disorders of the nervous system (a stress-like response), changes in the brain waves, changes in the cardiovascular system, changes in the bone marrow, changes in the cerebral cortex, and changes in the activity of related glands. There is also a higher likelihood of developing cancer (several specific types). It has also been shown that electrosmog may affect fetal development, increasing the likelihood of miscarriage, a child being born ill, and cancer.”Z obecnych już badań wynika jednak, że promieniowanie elektromagnetyczne może powodować m.in.: zaburzenia funkcjonalne układu nerwowego (reakcja jak na stres), zmiany w przebiegu fal wytwarzanych przez mózg, zmiany układu sercowo-naczyniowego, zmiany szpiku kostnego, zmiany w korze mózgowej i działalności gruczołów pokrewnych. Występuje też wyższe prawdopodobieństwo zachorowania na raka (kilka specyficznych odmian). Wykazano także, że elektrosmog może mieć wpływ na rozwój płodu, zwiększając prawdopodobieństwo: poronienia, urodzenia dziecka chorego, zachorowania na raka.
Igor Dogocki
Igor Dogocki notes that there are no comprehensive studies confirming that electromagnetic radiation is harmful.
„Despite the lack of comprehensive studies confirming that electromagnetic radiation is harmful, it is worth using common sense and not putting your health—and especially the health of a fetus—at risk. Where possible, let’s limit the time we spend near high-voltage power lines and avoid talking on a mobile phone for hours.”Pomimo braku kompleksowych badań, które potwierdzałyby szkodliwość promieniowania elektromagnetycznego, warto zachować przy tym zdrowy rozsądek i nie narażać swojego zdrowia – a tym bardziej zdrowia płodu.
W miarę możliwości ograniczajmy nasz czas przebywania wokół linii wysokiego napięcia, czy nie rozmawiajmy godzinami przez telefon komórkowy.
Igor Dogocki
There are no studies that fully confirm the harmful effects of electrosmog.
„There are not yet any studies that confirm the claim that electrosmog is harmful with 100% certainty. As a result, each country sets its own permissible radiation limits. Russia has very strict standards in this regard, having recognized the negative effects of electromagnetic radiation early on.”Nie ma jeszcze badań, które w 100% potwierdzałyby tezę o szkodliwości elektrosmogu. Stąd dopuszczalne limity promieniowania każdy kraj ustala z osobna. Bardzo restrykcyjne normy pod tym względem ma Rosja, gdzie wcześnie dostrzeżono negatywne skutki promieniowania elektromagnetycznego.
Igor Dogocki
Igor Dogocki lists everyday devices, mobile phone stations, and high-voltage power lines among the sources of artificial electromagnetic fields.
„Artificial electromagnetic fields occur around radio relay links and are also produced by:
everyday electrical devices (televisions, computers, microwave ovens, phones, etc.),
installations used to communicate via waves (mobile phone stations, radio and television transmitting antennas, CB radios, radar stations),
overhead high-voltage power lines,
power substations.”Sztuczne pole elektromagnetyczne powstaje wokół radiolinii, a także wytwarzane jest przez:
urządzenia elektryczne codziennego użytku (telewizory, komputery, kuchenki mikrofalowe, telefony, itp.),
instalacje służące do komunikacji za pomocą fal (stacje telefonii komórkowej, anteny nadawcze radiowo-telewizyjne, aparaty CB-radio, stacje radarowe),
napowietrzne linie przesyłowe wysokiego napięcia,
stacje elektroenergetyczne.
Jerzy Jaśkowski
Prolonged exposure to artificial blue light can strain the eyes, disrupt sleep, and, in extreme cases, damage the retina.
„Blue light keeps us alert, but prolonged exposure can lead to eye strain, disrupt our sleep rhythm, and, in extreme cases, cause retinal damage and macular degeneration. I looked for scientific studies on this subject.”Światło niebieskie utrzymuje nas w trybie czuwania, jednak jego długotrwałe działanie może prowadzić do przemęczenia oczu, zaburzać rytm snu, a w skrajnych przypadkach prowadzić do uszkodzenia siatkówki i zwyrodnienia plamki żółtej. Szukałem prac naukowych na ten temat.
Nathan S. Bryan
Nathan S. Bryan cites studies linking radiation from phones and Wi-Fi to possible effects on the brain, sperm, and sleep, as well as an increased risk of cancer and memory problems.
„Research shows that cell phone/WiFi radiation can damage the developing brains, sperm and sleep patterns. Research also shows increased cancer risk, headaches, hyperactivity and memory problems from cell phone radiation. Carrying cell phones in the front pocket can affect sperm production and motility and perhaps even causing erectile dysfunction in young men.”Research shows that cell phone/WiFi radiation can damage the developing brains, sperm and sleep patterns. Research also shows increased cancer risk, headaches, hyperactivity and memory problems from cell phone radiation. Carrying cell phones in the front pocket can affect sperm production and motility and perhaps even causing erectile dysfunction in young men.
Nathan S. Bryan
Nathan S. Bryan recommends turning off Wi-Fi at night, not carrying your phone on you, and using speakerphone.
„Turn off your WIFI at night or at least put your phone on airplane mode while you sleep. Don’t carry your cell phone on you and use speaker phone function to avoid putting phone to you head. There are also EMF blockers you can buy for your phone or for your home.”Turn off your WIFI at night or at least put your phone on airplane mode while you sleep. Don’t carry your cell phone on you and use speaker phone function to avoid putting phone to you head. There are also EMF blockers you can buy for your phone or for your home.
Dr Astrid Stuckelberger
Dr Astrid Stuckelberger links EMF technology and microwave radiation to the possibility of triggering symptoms of almost any disease by sending a digital code.
„It is a license from a French who wanted to do good, saying that you can create disease by taking the imprint digital code, biometric digital code, and just sending it, and you create the symptomatology of almost any disease.”It is a license from a French who wanted to do good, saying that you can create disease by taking the imprint digital code, biometric digital code, and just sending it, and you create the symptomatology of almost any disease.
Research from PubMed · Europe PMC
We selected 5 studies with the best, positive results. This is a selection, not a full review of all research.
Total number of studies on this topic in PubMed: 3 584.
A meta-analysis found an association between mobile phone use and more frequent headaches, although the study results varied.
Aim of the study: The effects of electromagnetic fields of mobile phones on headaches have attracted researchers during the last decades. However, contradictory results have been reported so far.
Results: Among 33 eligible studies, 30 eligible studies were included in the meta-analysis. When considering all studies, the pooled effect size of OR = 1.30(95% CI 1.21-1.39) was obtained, while the heterogeneity between studies was significant. Subgroup analyses by considering the age of participants and EMF exposure duration were performed to find the source of heterogeneity. The odds ratios when the age of participants was the variable were 1.33 (95% CI 1.14-1.53) and 1.29 (95% CI 1.20-1.37), for ages > 18 and age ≤ 18 years, respectively. When EMF exposure duration was considered, subgroup analysis obtained the pooled effect size of OR = 1.41(95% CI 1.22-1.61) and 1.23(95% CI 1.12-1.34), for EMF exposure duration > 100 and ≤ 100 minutes per week, respectively. The pooled effect sizes emphasized the effect of mobile phone use on headaches for all ages and exposure durations.
Money for the studynot stated
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Did a manufacturer help with the study?unknown
Type of studycombined analysis of many studies (meta-analysis)
“Not stated” does not mean nobody paid — the database does not always record it.
The review found an increased risk of childhood leukemia associated with extremely low-frequency magnetic fields, but no persuasive evidence of risk from radio-frequency fields.
Aim of the study: Electric and magnetic fields are ubiquitous in the modern society, and concerns have been expressed regarding possible adverse effects of these exposures. This review covers epidemiologic research on health effects of exposures to static, extremely low-frequency (ELF), and radio frequency (RF) fields.
Results: More recently, focus has shifted toward RF exposures from mobile telephony. There are no persuasive data suggesting a health risk, but this research field is still immature with regard to the quantity and quality of available data. This technology is constantly changing and there is a need for continued research on this issue. Almost no epidemiologic data are available for static fields.
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Did a manufacturer help with the study?unknown
Type of studydiscussion of other studies
“Not stated” does not mean nobody paid — the database does not always record it.
The review cites a study indicating a link between electromagnetic radiation and the development of malignant tumors in rats, but also notes that the causal role of ELF fields in childhood cancers has not been established.
Aim of the study: There has been an exponential increase in the use of electronic devices over the past few decades. This has led to increased exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF).
Results: A recent study showed a link between EMF radiation and the development of malignant tumors in rats. In light of that study, the American Academy of Pediatrics set out new recommendations to decrease the adverse effects of cellphone exposure on children. [Pediatr Ann. 2017;46(4):e172-e174.].
Money for the studynot stated
Do the authors have ties to companies?not stated
Did a manufacturer help with the study?unknown
Type of studydiscussion of other studies
“Not stated” does not mean nobody paid — the database does not always record it.
The review found that some studies link occupational exposure to ELF fields with cardiovascular problems, but it does not confirm a causal relationship.
Aim of the study: Exposure to extremely low-frequency (ELF) electromagnetic fields can have harmful effects on human health. The present systematic review study aimed to investigate the relationship between occupational exposure to ELF and cardiovascular outcomes.
Results: Seven of fourteen studies (50 percent) showed that there is an association between ELF field exposure and cardiovascular outcomes. However, the available evidence is insufficient to establish causality. Some of the outcomes reported in the studies included acute myocardial infarction, arrhythmia, hematological parameters, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Exposure to ELF fields may be associated with some cardiovascular outcomes. However, the confirmation of this relationship remains ambiguous, and it requires further investigations in future research.
Money for the studynot stated
Do the authors have ties to companies?not stated
Did a manufacturer help with the study?unknown
Type of studyreview of many studies
“Not stated” does not mean nobody paid — the database does not always record it.
The review describes how electromagnetic fields can interfere with pacemakers and cardioverter-defibrillators, although most exposure can be limited through appropriate precautions.
Aim of the study: Magnetic and electromagnetic fields are increasingly encountered in consumer, medical, and industrial environments, creating frequent clinical uncertainty for patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices.
Results: Static fields may activate a device's magnet response when brought close to the generator, whereas time-varying fields may induce lead signals causing oversensing, pacing inhibition, or inappropriate therapy. We integrate physical principles, device behaviour, manufacturer guidance, occupational regulations, and real-world exposure data into a practical clinical framework. Most everyday and occupational exposures are manageable with appropriate separation, task modification, and patient-specific assessment. A mechanism-based approach can support proportionate counselling, avoiding both unnecessary restriction from work and under-recognition of genuine risk.
Money for the studynot stated
Do the authors have ties to companies?not stated
Did a manufacturer help with the study?unknown
Type of studydiscussion of other studies
“Not stated” does not mean nobody paid — the database does not always record it.
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„The properties of the biofield are proposed to be based on electromagnetic fields, coherent states, biophotons and quantum and quantum-like processes that eventually determine the level of health and consciousness (Kafatos, 2015). The perception of the environment or a person's thought process induces distinctive electrical impulses in the brain. These signals travel throughout the body and emit out in the form of electromagnetic radiation which is termed the aura or Biofield Energy (Chhabra Gunjan 2013, Srivastava 2017). The human aura, the energy field that surrounds the body is an example of our quantum energetic state.”The properties of the biofield are proposed to be based on electromagnetic fields, coherent states, biophotons and quantum and quantum-like processes that eventually determine the level of health and consciousness (Kafatos, 2015). The perception of the environment or a person's thought process induces distinctive electrical impulses in the brain. These signals travel throughout the body and emit out in the form of electromagnetic radiation which is termed the aura or Biofield Energy (Chhabra Gunjan 2013, Srivastava 2017). The human aura, the energy field that surrounds the body is an example of our quantum energetic state.
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