Title: EMF Defined

From: www.massage-energetics.com

By: Paula M. Moerland, LMT

All Rights Reserved. 2007.

EMF Defined

All electrical appliances, wires and power lines produce electromagnetic fields called EMF and residentially are generally associated with extremely low frequencies (ELF). Debate still exists over the actual health hazards associated with exposure to EMFs. According to the National Institutes of Health's 1998 press release statement regarding power-frequency fields, EMF associated with residential exposure can only be classified as a "possible", not "probable" human carcinogen. This is because no research body has yet been able to prove that "EMF causes cancer". This is in part due to who is supplying the funding for the studies and the outcome they are hoping for.

However, in at least one report, issued by the US Government and documented by Con Edison's Environmental Safety department, the research scientists, themselves, comment that although they could not determine whether or not EMF fields "caused" cancer, they were very concerned about the changes that took place at the cellular level (in humans) in the presence of EMF, and felt that further study was both necessary and recommended.

In my opinion based upon much reading, research, personal and clinical experience, EMFs can and do cause disturbance on the cellular level which creates a form of cellular dehydration often leading to connective tissue disorders such as fibromyalgia. The strength of an individual's immune system, their genetics, lifestyle and dietary habits will determine the extent of the cellular damage's effect on the connective tissue. In fact, for nearly every client I have worked with who has some form of connective tissue disorder, I have found electrical sensitivities.

For those individuals with compromised immune systems or known sensitivities to EMF, I offer home and office evaluations to help you become aware of your risks, and to advise you on how to reduce and in some cases eliminate your risks. These risks now also include the effects of cell phone towers.