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Shielding methods and products against man-made Electromagnetic Fields: Protection versus risk
Dimitris J Panagopoulos1, George P Chrousos2
1National Center for Scientific Research "Demokritos", Athens, Greece; Choremeion Research Laboratory, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece; Radiation and Environmental Biophysics Research Laboratory, Athens, Greece.
The Science of the Total Environment
|March 5, 2019
Summary
Protecting yourself from electromagnetic fields (EMFs) with metal shielding may harm natural EMF exposure essential for well-being. An avoidance strategy is recommended over extensive shielding to mitigate potential risks from man-made EMFs.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Health
- Biophysics
- Electromagnetic Compatibility
Background:
- Increasing human exposure to man-made electromagnetic fields (EMFs) correlates with rising health concerns.
- Electro-hyper-sensitivity (EHS) symptoms are frequently reported, particularly in urban settings.
- Concerns exist regarding the efficacy and safety of commercial EMF shielding products.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the physics of EMF shielding.
- To evaluate the impact of shielding on natural EMFs.
- To assess the safety and effectiveness of current EMF protection methods.
Main Methods:
- Review of scientific literature on EMF shielding principles and effects.
- Analysis of historical experiments on shielded environments.
- Examination of available shielding products and proposed protection strategies.
Main Results:
- Metal shielding attenuates both man-made and natural EMFs, potentially disrupting biological rhythms.
- Some commercial shielding products lack scientific validation and may pose risks.
- Intermittent or minimal shielding use is theoretically safer than permanent solutions.
Conclusions:
- An EMF avoidance strategy is generally safer than extensive shielding.
- Further research is needed on the efficacy and safety of shielding, especially when combined with EMF generators.
- Urgent investigation into EMF shielding methods and their interaction with natural atmospheric resonances is recommended.
Keywords:
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