The Electromagnetic Spectrum

The electromagnetic (EM) spectrum is the scientific name for types of photon radiation. Electromagnetic radiation consists of photons (light particles) that travel in a wave-like pattern at the speed of light.

The amount of energy found in these photons forms the various types of electromagnetic radiation in the spectrum, which is expressed in terms of energy, wavelength or frequency.

Frequency is measured in cycles per second (hertz), wavelength is measured in meters, and energy is measured in electron volts. The strength of an EMF depends on its wavelength and frequency. More waves with shorter wavelengths create more energy as you move up the spectrum. Strong artificial EMFs can enter your body and interfere with the natural way your body works. This can affect virtually any system within your body, from your sleep cycles to your stress levels to your immunities to your DNA.

How Are Electromagnetic Fields Dangerous?

Electromagnetic fields affect living organisms at levels well below most international and national guidelines. Effects include increased cancer risk, cellular stress, increase in harmful free radicals, genetic damages, structural and functional changes of the reproductive system, learning and memory deficits, neurological disorders, and negative impacts on general well-being in humans. Damage goes well beyond the human race, as there is growing evidence of harmful effects to both plant and animal life.

What does the research show?

There is an ever expanding amount of research clearly linking health issues with the exposure to radiation at far lower levels than maximum exposure limits set by many governments. Of course there is also research that shows there is no effect, however, most research is funded by the industries that produce this radiation and those studies tend to find less issues than research that was not funded by industry. A good source of research on this subject is the Bioinitiative Report.