{"id":8987,"date":"2020-10-02T16:29:02","date_gmt":"2020-10-02T23:29:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/annshippymd.com\/?p=8987"},"modified":"2022-01-26T01:58:44","modified_gmt":"2022-01-26T09:58:44","slug":"emfs-health-what-is-electromagnetic-hypersensitivity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/annshippymd.com\/emfs-health-what-is-electromagnetic-hypersensitivity\/","title":{"rendered":"EMFs &amp; Health: What Is Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b>EMFs And Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You\u2019re likely reading this article on your cellphone or laptop. Perhaps you have a few electronic devices around you right now. I certainly do.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In 2013, there were 5.9 billion cellphone users and that number is likely even higher today. It\u2019s been fascinating to witness how quickly technology has expanded over my lifetime and especially the last decade.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">I love the convenience of my cellphone and laptop. It\u2019s how I connect with you, provide education and it allows me to work effectively with my patients. However, there is also a dark side to our wireless world. &#8211; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">electromagnetic hypersensitivity<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As new technologies roll out, very little testing has been done on long-term and synergistic effects when it comes to health. As I caution with toxins, I also must caution with technology as the EMFs- electromagnetic fields- may <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">cause harm to the human body. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">cause <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">electromagnetic hypersensitivity syndrome.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While it\u2019s unlikely that most of us will opt out of technology and totally unplug, it\u2019s worth understanding what EMFs are and the potential dangers. With this information comes empowerment. Hopefully, it is possible to benefit from the convenience and connection the devices in our lives offer, and still do so safely while also protecting our families and ourselves <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">from the ill effects that come with all levels of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">electromagnetic exposure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><b>In this article, you will learn more about:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">EMFs\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity Syndrome\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Health risks of EMF exposure\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Easy action steps to put in place for protection<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Let\u2019s dive in!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Are EMFs?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You\u2019ve likely heard the term, but what exactly is EMF? EMFs are electromagnetic fields. While some EMFs are naturally occurring from the earth, I\u2019m mostly referring to the manmade EMFs, which are much greater in today\u2019s modern environment, both in magnitude and abundance.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">EMFs exist on a spectrum. Some are high frequency with short wavelengths and some are lower frequency with longer wavelengths. All of these are invisible, and often seem unavoidable, so it\u2019s easy to not give them much thought.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Here is a list of some of the places where you\u2019re exposed to EMFs:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Microwaves\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Smart TVs\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fitness and sleep trackers\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cell phone towers\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Electricity towers and lines\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cordless phones\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cell phones\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tablets\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Laptops\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bluetooth devices\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cell phone towers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">X-rays\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">X-rays are considered ionizing because they have the ability to break molecular bonds within cells. The others on the list are considered non-ionizing, but can still carry<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> the risk of causing some level of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">electromagnetic hypersensitivity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">EMFs have increased along with industrialization and first included sources like electricity, radio signals, and then television signals and microwaves. Today we have even more, especially from cell phone service and Wi-Fi.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Electronic devices \u2013 cell phones, tablets, laptops, and smart TVs \u2013 are a part of our everyday lives. Some of us are even close to these devices for almost every hour of the day. These are the devices that have the largest impact in terms of EMF exposure.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity Syndrome (EHS)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Is electromagnetic hypersensitivity real? Well, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">our bodies create an electromagnetic field, so it only makes sense that the invisible waves in our environment impact our health. As a doctor, I\u2019ve seen the impacts of EMFs and they are very real, as are the impacts of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/annshippymd.com\/blog\/air-pollution-and-autoimmune-disease-protect-yourself\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">air pollution<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, water pollution, and other sources of toxin exposure.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Just like some of us are the \u201ccanaries in the coal mine\u201d when it comes to environmental toxins, some are more sensitive to EMFs. Our bodies may be communicating an important warning that shouldn\u2019t be ignored.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s become increasingly common in medicine to see cases where symptoms don\u2019t have an obvious cause. As a Functional Medicine doctor, it\u2019s my nature to seek the root cause, and sometimes what underlies the symptoms is a complex web including genetic, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/annshippymd.com\/blog\/get-better-with-age-the-role-of-epigenetics-and-aging\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">epigenetic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, nutritional, and environmental factors. Increasingly, EMFs are a part of the environmental piece that must be considered.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity Syndrome<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, or <\/span><b>EHS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, is the medical term given to the collection of symptoms caused by EMF exposure in those particularly sensitive.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>According to the World Health Organization and the European EMF Guidelines, symptoms of <\/b><b>EHS<\/b> <b>Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity Syndrome<\/b><b> may include:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Redness, tingling, or burning of the skin<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fatigue\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Difficulty concentrating\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dizziness\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Nausea\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Heart palpitations\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Digestive changes\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Headaches\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sleep disturbance\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Anxiety\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Depression\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Irritability\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Flu-like symptoms\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>EHS encompasses a wide range of non-specific symptoms.<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Electromagnetic hypersensitivity <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">symptoms tend to be common in the general population and associated with other syndromes, including Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome,\u00a0 or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/annshippymd.com\/blog\/post-covid-syndrome-a-functional-medicine-perspective\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">other multi-system illnesses<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Initially, EMS may only occur occasionally but then may increase in frequency and severity. In many cases, symptoms become a significant impact on people\u2019s lives. Over time, some may notice that symptom severity increases as EMF exposure increases, yet others may not make that correlation. Interestingly, those with head injuries and exposure to toxic chemicals, especially <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/annshippymd.com\/reduce-toxicity\/links-between-mold-toxicity-and-cancer-functional-medicine\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">mold<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, may be more susceptible to developing <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">EHS <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">electromagnetic hypersensitivity syndrome.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Although recognized in the scientific literature, EHS continues to be highly controversial in medicine, and patients with complaints are often dismissed (even though EHS has ICD-10 medical billing codes!) Let\u2019s take a look at what we know from the research.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>EMFs And Health Risks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">First, we know that children are more susceptible to EMFs. Because of their small size, thinner skulls, and more absorbent brain tissues, children are at a greater risk of the health effects of EMFs. Fetal exposure also presents a risk as exposures may affect the myelin sheath that surrounds the developing neurons. Babies born today will likely have more lifetime exposure than any other generation.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Radiation from cellphones and other devices is considered a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">probable human carcinogen<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, with brain <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/annshippymd.com\/reduce-toxicity\/exercise-each-day-may-keep-cancer-away\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">cancer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> being the most concerning. No other technology has shown such an increased risk with just a decade of data, considering that it often takes several decades for cancer to develop.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We also know that EMFs impact immunity by altering the immune system. Specifically, long-term exposures decrease adaptive immunity. This is the branch of the immune system that identifies new pathogens and creates antibodies to them, which is incredibly important especially as we work as communities to navigate <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/annshippymd.com\/blog\/webinar-replay-be-empowered-against-covid-19\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">COVID-19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Trends between electromagnetic pollution and many diseases are beginning to be identified including <\/span><b>ADD\/ADHD<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, <\/span><b>Diabetes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (Type 1 and Type 2), <\/span><b>Multiple Sclerosis, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and others. Although more research is likely needed to create clear connections, we can\u2019t brush aside the impact our modern, high technology environment plays.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Additionally, EMF exposures may play a significant role in the decline of male fertility as radiation and the heat from wireless devices affects sperm.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A 2018 article deems Wi-Fi as a threat to human health citing that studies specific to the EMFs produced by wireless networks cause oxidative stress, damage sperm, DNA damage, hormone disruption, changes in calcium balance, cell death (apoptosis), and neuropsychiatric effects. I don\u2019t know about you, but this list feels quite concerning considering how Wi-Fi can be hard to escape.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>EMF Health &amp; Safety Steps <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It may seem overwhelming to address EMFs in your life since they are so widespread and pervasive, but I assure you there are some simple, concrete things you can do in your life to reduce your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">exposure.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0 Risk of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">electromagnetic hypersensitivity syndrome<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b> Measure EMF levels<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Many devices and companies provide this service. While measuring levels in your home is certainly the first place to explore, don\u2019t forget the other places where you spend a lot of time, including work and school.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Hardwire the Internet<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. While Wi-Fi is certainly convenient, often you can easily hardwire your computer, TV, and other devices and use ethernet instead of Wi-Fi. If you do use Wi-Fi, turn it off at night or anytime it isn\u2019t in use.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Limit time on your cell phone<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. For calls, instead of holding the phone to your head, choose to use speakerphone or a wired headset which will keep the EMFs further away from your brain. Turn your cellphone off or put it on airplane mode when possible. Consider <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/annshippymd.com\/reduce-toxicity\/digital-detox-working-yourself-to-death-literally-2\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">regular breaks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> from it altogether.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Consider where you live<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Urban areas, apartment buildings, homes under large electrical wires, or near cell or 5G towers may have increased exposures. While we don\u2019t know the extent of newer technology such as 5G, it\u2019s well documented that cancer rates are higher for people who live in close proximity to major electrical wires.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Keep devices out of your bedroom<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. A cellphone on your nightstand or wireless router in the bedroom may disrupt <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/annshippymd.com\/brain-health\/brain-toxins\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">sleep<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and expose you to EMFs during nighttime, which is so important for repair and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/annshippymd.com\/blog\/the-importance-of-detoxification-and-how-to-detox\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">detoxification<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. If you use your phone for an alarm, keep it on airplane mode while you sleep.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Check your distance from devices<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Don\u2019t carry your cellphone in your pocket and keep it away from your body when not in use as much as possible. Switch to airplane mode when you can. Laptops and tablets are meant to be used at least 20 centimeters away from the body so sit at a desk instead of putting them directly on your lap.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Support your health and resiliency<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Along with these simple lifestyle changes to reduce EMF exposures, let\u2019s not forget the basics. Good nutrition, movement, stress management, quality sleep, and reducing toxin exposures are all important for overall health and will support your resiliency when faced with EMFs or other exposures that you aren\u2019t completely in control of.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">My goal as a Functional Medicine doctor is to help you to unlock the healthiest version of yourself. There isn\u2019t a roadmap on this path and everyone\u2019s health journey is quite unique.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 16px\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sometimes we have to look into places that you wouldn\u2019t expect or even consider, such as your relationship to your cellphone or EMF levels in your home. If you\u2019d like more support navigating this piece of your health puzzle, please don\u2019t hesitate to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/annshippymd.com\/contact\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">reach out<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. In the meantime, set down your phone and step outside for some device-free time!<\/span> \u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>References\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Austrian Medical Association. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.magdahavas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Austrian-EMF-Guidelines-2012.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Guideline of the Austrian Medical Association for the diagnosis and treatment of EMF-related health problems and illness (EMF-syndrome): Consensus paper of the Austrian Medical Association\u2019s EMF Working Group<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. 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