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James
i read that having certain plants in your house helps to absorb them but idk if this is true. what else will eliminate household radiation? thanks!
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An electromagnetic field (also called electromagnetic radiation) is a region in space through which energy passes that has been created by electrically charged particles. EMFs are produced by such things as power lines, electric appliances, radio waves, and microwaves.
It is not very likely that the average person has anything to worry about from power lines cell phones, microwave ovens, cordless phones, baby monitors, or Wi-Fi. Most of us do not get that close to power lines to be significantly affected by their EMFs. Our exposure to them, even if they are nearby, is not direct, up close, and constant. The energy emitted by cell phones, cordless phones, and baby monitors (10 milliwatts) is pretty weak. There is more EMF exposure from radio and TV, and the wiring in our homes and the electrical appliances we use, than from our cell phones or Wi-Fi. No one can avoid electromagnetic radiation. It is everywhere. We are constantly exposed to it from light, commercial radio and television transmissions, police 2-way transmissions, walkie-talkies, etc. Furthermore, "while electrical fields are easily screened, magnetic fields make their way unimpeded through most substances" (Pool, 1990). In fact, it is curious that while fear of EMFs is on the rise so is magnet therapy as a panacea and source of positive energy for the healthful-minded New Ager.
An electromagnetic field (also called electromagnetic radiation) is a region in space through which energy passes that has been created by electrically charged particles. EMFs are produced by such things as power lines, electric appliances, radio waves, and microwaves.
It is not very likely that the average person has anything to worry about from power lines cell phones, microwave ovens, cordless phones, baby monitors, or Wi-Fi. Most of us do not get that close to power lines to be significantly affected by their EMFs. Our exposure to them, even if they are nearby, is not direct, up close, and constant. The energy emitted by cell phones, cordless phones, and baby monitors (10 milliwatts) is pretty weak. There is more EMF exposure from radio and TV, and the wiring in our homes and the electrical appliances we use, than from our cell phones or Wi-Fi. No one can avoid electromagnetic radiation. It is everywhere. We are constantly exposed to it from light, commercial radio and television transmissions, police 2-way transmissions, walkie-talkies, etc. Furthermore, "while electrical fields are easily screened, magnetic fields make their way unimpeded through most substances" (Pool, 1990). In fact, it is curious that while fear of EMFs is on the rise so is magnet therapy as a panacea and source of positive energy for the healthful-minded New Ager.
Can this damage your unborn baby?
Holly
I have often worried and wondered about this.
I was told at college that having a laptop directly on your lap can affect fertility because of the radiation - especially if it has wireless internet connection.
So if you are pregnant and have use a laptop on your lap - can it hurt your baby?
Thanks, x
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There really should be no radiation issues associated with you using your laptop or any computer during your pregnancy assuming you have your laptop sitting on your lap (your thighs) and not your abdomen. Laptops do emit a fair amount of heat so not putting them on your abdomen is prudent. Since consumer protection laws have been passed limiting the amounts and types of radiation emissions from these devices (such as electromagnetic or ionizing (x rays) radiation), they can safely be used during pregnancy.
Kelly Classic
Certified Medical Health Physicist
http://hps.org/publicinformation/ate/q4395.html
There is no significant ionizing radiation (x rays) emitted from a computer monitor. The nonionizing radiation or electromagnetic radiation does not represent a reproductive risk either. There are many studies that indicate that neither birth defects nor miscarriage is associated with working at a computer. Probably sitting at the computer (ergonomics) for long periods may be uncomfortable, especially when you are pregnant. You ought to have someone who is an expert with computer monitors tell you how you should position yourself at your workstation. He or she may be able to give you some advice. But don't be concerned about the radiations from the computer. Remember, every pregnant woman has a background risk for birth defects (3%) and miscarriage (15%). No one can change that.
Robert L. Brent, MD, PhD
http://hps.org/publicinformation/ate/q1653.html
That's a little of the info I was able to find, almost everything else pretty much supported this, so I think you are fine to use your laptop. If you are really concerned about it though, run it by your doctor and get his take/advice on it :) I use mine all the time and my kids are fine!! Hope this helps
There really should be no radiation issues associated with you using your laptop or any computer during your pregnancy assuming you have your laptop sitting on your lap (your thighs) and not your abdomen. Laptops do emit a fair amount of heat so not putting them on your abdomen is prudent. Since consumer protection laws have been passed limiting the amounts and types of radiation emissions from these devices (such as electromagnetic or ionizing (x rays) radiation), they can safely be used during pregnancy.
Kelly Classic
Certified Medical Health Physicist
http://hps.org/publicinformation/ate/q4395.html
There is no significant ionizing radiation (x rays) emitted from a computer monitor. The nonionizing radiation or electromagnetic radiation does not represent a reproductive risk either. There are many studies that indicate that neither birth defects nor miscarriage is associated with working at a computer. Probably sitting at the computer (ergonomics) for long periods may be uncomfortable, especially when you are pregnant. You ought to have someone who is an expert with computer monitors tell you how you should position yourself at your workstation. He or she may be able to give you some advice. But don't be concerned about the radiations from the computer. Remember, every pregnant woman has a background risk for birth defects (3%) and miscarriage (15%). No one can change that.
Robert L. Brent, MD, PhD
http://hps.org/publicinformation/ate/q1653.html
That's a little of the info I was able to find, almost everything else pretty much supported this, so I think you are fine to use your laptop. If you are really concerned about it though, run it by your doctor and get his take/advice on it :) I use mine all the time and my kids are fine!! Hope this helps
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