Biological EMF-Safe Homes
Wellness begins with the principles of life. Electromagnetic fields, water, and light — the “invisible fields” — are fundamental to our biology.
This section introduces the types of electromagnetic fields that are assessed during an EMF consultation.
We are bio-electric beings.
Every living cell, not just neurons, generates electric potentials across the cell membrane. The earth and all living things pulsate with electromagnetic energy. Our brains and hearts produce, and are regulated by, bioelectrical signals. It is the basis of how life functions.
Electromagnetic fields (EMFs) are a byproduct of an electrical current. These waves are placed on an electromagnetic spectrum.
While non-ionising radiation are weaker, they can still alter cells on a biological level. These EMFs include visible light, infrared, microwaves, and extremely low frequency (ELF) and the radio frequency (RF) waves.
Today we live in a swamp of artificial electromagnetic fields (EMFs). These have completely different intensities, pulsing patterns, and wave forms that do not exist in nature. They negatively interact with our biological processes and impact our ability to function optimally. Brain fog (inability to concentrate or connect thoughts), ADD/ADHD, muscle cramps/spasms and tingling/numbness can be the symptom of a "low battery" — lacking the electrical impulse stimulus necessary to perform nerve and muscle functions.
We’re living in electrosmog—the 21st C. invisible pollutant.
In an age of wireless technology and devices, much of the media attention has been on "WiFi radiation", or radio frequency (RF) radiation. It is probably the greatest technological leap in the past 100 years — and it has changed our EMF landscape. But other types of artificial EMFs are increasing in our environment too.
Radiation has typically been classified as ionising and non-ionising radiation: the former, X-ray and gamma-rays, consist of photons with sufficient energy to break molecular bonds, while non-ionising radiation that do not have this ability were once thought of as “harmless”. However, while they do not have the strength to break apart bonds, non-ionising radiation have been proven to have biological impact on the body.
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Electrical Fields
Anything that uses electricity creates an electric field. Electrical fields are created by voltage, or the potential difference in charge between two points in an electrical field. It exists even when there is no current flowing, i.e. when your television or lights are not turned on for use. Higher voltages create stronger electric fields. Electrical fields tend to attract to the human body.
Magnetic Fields
Magnetic fields are created by the flow of an electric current. The intensity or strength of the magnetic field is directly related to the power consumption of the device. These fields usually remain close to their source, but can travel a few hundred metres, such as in the case of high voltage power lines.
Dirty Electricity
Dirty electricity (DE) is the frequencies that travel on your home wiring from things like solar power inverters, fluorescent lighting, dimmer switches and wireless “smart” meters.
Radio Frequencies
As electric and magnetic fields approach higher frequencies, they become airborne and become radio waves. Everyday sources of radiofrequency electromagnetic fields are radio and television broadcasts, radar, satellite navigation, broadcasting antennas, and microwave ovens. These airborne waves can travel a huge distance.
Our biology thrives in a supportive electromagnetic environment.
Electromagnetic radiation is the ultimate pollutant because you cannot see, smell or hear it. But you can feel it if you become sensitised to it. Today, there is 1 quintillion times (that’s with 18 zeros) more radiation in our general environment than just a generation before.
Do you have these symptoms of Electrohypersensitivity (EHS)?
Did you know? In 2015, the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), a globally used diagnostic tool maintained by the WHO, added a new code for health effects caused by non-ionising radiation.
Assessing your home for EMFs
More and more people are becoming aware of the health impacts of EMFs and are taking steps to secure their environment. Any electromagnetic field assessment requires:
a good understanding of electrical principles,
the ability to identify and quantify various EMFs that impact the environment using technical equipment,
an understanding of how the building materials in a home may affect exposure to radio frequencies,
understanding of how shielding solutions modify and impact the environment.
Preventing or reducing EMF exposure with a Building Biologist can help:
a) to prevent and reduce risks to the individual and to public health,
b) to treat the causes of EMF syndrome and
c) to aid in identifying any links to health problems.
All information in this section is adapted from published studies by independent research bodies and from the World Health Organisation (WHO). Guidelines are from The International Institute for Building-Biology® & Ecology.