This past weekend I attended the 22nd Annual Conference of the Weston A. Price Foundation. Multiple exhibits stressed the harmful effects of Electromagnetic Radiation on Humans including today's guest, Justin Frandson.



You can’t hear, see, or smell them; electromagnetic fields. The earth emits low level electromagnetic fields. The earth, sun and ionosphere are all natural sources of EMF.



However, the subject of this podcast episode isn’t how to block EMFs; it is about learning to live with them. Although, manmade magnetic fields are causing a broad spectrum of dangerous radiation to human health. As mentioned in this podcast episode, full blocking (like sleeping in a Faraday bag) would also cut us off from the good energy emitted by the Earth.



The increase in biological exposure to manmade EMFs is in the billions, so how can we learn to live with them with the least damage?



There are folks who suggest that EMF exposure is not harmful; however, let’s keep in mind that doctors denied cigarettes were harmful to public health in the beginning.



Keep in mind it’s easier to prevent than treat disease, or as I mention in the podcast episode, err on the side of caution without living in fear.



Types of EMFs



On average, there are four types of manmade EMFs in a home.



Dirty Electricity - Itinerant frequencies that create unnatural electromagnetic environments like fluorescent and LED lighting.Radio Frequency/Microwave Radiation - WiFi and Bluetooth devices along with microwave ovens.Magnetic Fields - These occur when electricity is flowing. Frequently used appliances with large motors are typically the worst offenders. (Avoid having these large appliances share an adjoining wall with your bed as the closer you are to these magnetic fields, the stronger. The further you are, the more they fall off.Electric Fields - Emanate from all the wiring in your home. This includes extension cords and power cords.







Considering the four types of manmade EMFs, exposure can come from many sources, such as:



mobile phones, laptops, iPads, bluetooth headphonespower linesx-raystanning beds, microwave ovens, and other electric appliances



The main topic of this podcast conversation will be concerning electronic devices which use WiFi and Bluetooth, however we touch on other types of EMFs briefly.



Where Does EMF Exposure Come From?



Families are exposed to EMFs at school and at home. Children are exposed to electromagnetic fields in many forms from baby monitors to iPads. In American schools, children are often able to use computers as early as preschool.



France banned WiFi in elementary schools years ago. The governments of other countries such as Spain, Germany, and Russia have recommendations to ban WiFi from schools due to potential health challenges.



EMFs influence metabolic processes in the human body and exert various biological effects on cells through a range of mechanisms. 1



EMF exposure intensity decreases as you move away from the object that’s sending out waves.



High-frequency EMFs are the ionizing type of radiation. Scientific literature agrees that large exposures can cause damage. Xray machines, CT Scans, and tanning beds are examples of this low levels of this type of radiation. (National Cancer Institute Fact Sheet.)



Low- to mid-frequency EMFs are considered non-ionizing type of radiation. Examples include hair dryers, power lines, cellphones, and microwave ovens.



EMF Exposure Symptoms



The problem of health effects of RF EMF has not been definitively resolved, however, they suggest it appears necessary to use precautionary principles and ALARA (As Low as Reasonably Achievable) principles.



it is recommended that the interpretation of results from studies on health effects of RF radiation should take sponsorship from the telecom or other industry into account. It is concluded that the ICNIRP has failed to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of health risks associated with RF radiation. The latest ICNIRP publication cannot be used for guidelines on this exposure.



So what are some of the actual adverse health effects of exposure? Again, there is no professional diagnosis but reported symptoms include:



sleep disturbanceschemical sensitivities (fragrances, etc.)headachesanxietysuicide and depressionnauseafatigueloss of libido



Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity



World Health Organization (WHO) has classified radio electromagnetic fields as a potential carcinogen.



Electromagnetic fields can be dangerous not only because of the risk of cancer, but also other health problems, including electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS).



“The few high-quality studies in animals have provided no evidence that Wi-Fi is harmful to health.” 3 (Long term exposure of mobile phone use has not been studied sufficiently.)



Electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS) is sensitivity to electromagnetic fields, which causes negative symptoms but is not a recognized medical diagnosis. Sensitivity to EMF is termed 'Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity or EHS, which in medical literature is also known as idiopathic environmental intolerance.



Dr. Martin Pall states that our kids, kids will be the first to see DNA changes and here’s how to protect them from EMF Exposure.



Tips for Reducing EMF Exposure



We’re all exposed to electromagnetic fields on a daily basis but we can minimize the intensity of this exposure by taking some or all of the following precautions.



Hardwire your home so your wifi is not always on.Go barefoot outside and have Grounding Bags near you.Avoid solar power: Solar in homes causes massive dirty electricity.Put your phone in airplane mode most of the time, check the setting to make sure this turns off bluetooth and wifi.Avoid dimmer switches which contribute to dirty electricity.Eliminate fluorescent lights - frequencies from these lights are terrible.Smart TVs emit EMFs even when they aren’t on.Opt-out of your SMART meter and convert it to analogue.







Other interventions



You can check out Justin’s EMF rocks at his website:



https://emfrocks.com/



Once you put some of these practices in place, you may notice improvement in sleep and health.



The cumulative benefits of at least 3% deeper sleep per night are massive for continued health, cognitive function, and performance. source



EMR can lead to metabolic disorders of monoamine neurotransmitters in the brain, depending on the intensity of radiation exposure, and might in theory result in abnormal emotional behavior. This might explain why children with reduced exposure to EMFs and increased outdoor activity often experience improved behaviors.



Further Reading



The Invisible Rainbow by Arthur FirstenbergEMF*d by Joseph Mercola



Meet Justin Frandson











Justin Frandson is an Athleticism Performance Coach who has worked with amateur and professional athletes for the past two decades. He saw his athletes breaking down from the excessive levels of EMF from their SMART watches, wireless earbuds, and electric cars. He has tested hundreds of homes and clients. The solution? Grounding Bags with hand-mined crystals with moisture and magnetic properties to ground and repel EMF, which contribute to a deeper night's sleep, protecting them from the excess rollout of man-made radiation.





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Rebecca: Oh, this, this should be really a great conversation because anytime I talk to people about grounding or earthing, they're like, Oh gosh, you know, I.



Rebecca: This is some Rebecca's wacky stuff she's into, or if I say anything about EMFs, they're like, Oh, conspiracy theory. So I'm like, Oh, okay. Here's someone who has, I'm sure a lot of things to say about this, actually, if you drive through my neighborhood, I'd say at least half of the people who live in my neighborhood have up signs, no 5g.



Rebecca: So thought.



Justin: I wanna move to that neighborhood. 



Rebecca: Tell me a little bit about yourself, Justin. I mean, what made you decide to start a company helping us to guard our health against these electromagnetic fields?



Justin: Yeah, well, I'm an athleticism performance coach, so athleticism.com started out about 25 years ago working with amateur and professional athletes for sports performance. I do nerve work for sports performance and really looked out of the box to see how I could help facilitate it and these guys to perform at the higher level.



Justin: and obviously one of the easiest things to do to get someone better is to clear the stressor outta their life. So I started seeing EMF as the manmade stuff as one of the biggest invisible stressors that we were facing. And then they just kept getting stronger and stronger and closer and closer to us.



Justin: And so that's what brought me to the emf. 



Rebecca: Wow. So in case people are listening and they don't know what EMFs are, why don't you explain a little bit about them and why they can be hazardous to our health? 



Justin: Yeah, so everybody, let's have a little biology, physics lesson right here.



Justin: We're not just a body in air, like there's a little more to it than. Everything has a wave form resonance. Everything carries a frequency. We are one with the universe as resonance. Let me say that again. We are one with the universe. Okay.