Research demonstrates the development of adverse biological effects resulting from exposures to non-ionizing electromagnetic fields. The best way to minimize effects is to reduce exposures. However, because the body tries to respond to stress and heal itself, research also suggests that some nutrients may help us in these basic functions.
This map is an overview of mechanisms which may be influenced by dietary factors and offers links to studies and related maps. No specific recommendations for anyone are intended by this information.
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Around the world bees are disappearing. The best plausible explanation for this rapid, widespread phenomenon is the massive increase in global non-ionizing electromagnetic exposures -- especially in combination with other proposed factors. This maps links observations, studies, articles and organizations around this central serious theme. Article on dying bees was added on 08/11/10.
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This map discusses a newer field of physiologic research. U.C. Berkeley scientist Dr. Bruce Ames, has described what he calls the triage hypothesis. This hypothesis states that our bodies respond to cellular stresses by prioritizing repair/response needs according to available micronutrient resources. While not specifically addressing EMF, this hypothesis suggests that we can assist our bodies to respond to all kinds of stresses with nutrition. Links to presentations, studies, and some material on EMF, are offered.
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This is a set of two maps. The first is on memory dysfunctions caused by non-ionizing electromagnetic fields. The second is on Alzheimer's disease (AD) and the increased risk of it where exposures to non-ionizing electromagnetic fields are higher. While AD is not just a memory problem but a pathologic process, they are often hard to distinguish in the early stages. Links to studies and articles describing various proposed mechanisms are provided. An article on impaired learning and the digital schoolbag added 06/17/10.
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Living tissues are dense with membrane structures. They participate in much of the natural oscillatory activity of cells and organelles within cells. Non-ionizing electromagnetic fields impact physiology in part by affecting membranes and oscillatory activity. The first map is merely an introduction to this complex topic. The second map provides some interesting quotes from researchers in the field. Document on Compensatory Magnetic Oscillation added 07/29/10.
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Electromagnetic fields have been shown in a number of (but not all) studies to damage and/or alter some functions of DNA and RNA. This map is an introduction to information offered by some important researchers in this field. It includes links to audio presentations and articles as well as a large (but not exhaustive) selection of studies. Video link to a presentation by Dr. Martin Blank added 06/17/10.
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The quality of electrical power arriving at our home -- and/or moving through it -- may be poor, which may be deleterious to our health. This map offers links to some simple definitions and overviews of various power quality issues, along with links to articles and presentations on health concerns.
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Electromagnetic fields -- particularly low frequencies and high frequencies modulated at low frequencies -- affect calcium physiology in living tissue in important ways. This map offers overviews of these effects with links to presentations, articles and a selection of informative studies.
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Our physiologic functions are complex. We are exposed, in addition, to complex and multiple artificially-produced electromagnetic fields. Scientific research and policy-making has not taken much of this complexity into account, possibly because it is not well-understood. This map offers some notes and links to discussions and research on the subject of nonlinearity in the responses of living organisms to EMF. Article about interaction of RF and ELF added 06/01/10.
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When I try to describe EMF and my concerns to others, I wish I had in my hand a short document or two which would help provide a clear overview of introductory material. This map has links to a number of excellent and short documents which may be printed and shared (with attribution). It is only a selection and not intended to be inclusive. A number of new links were added 08/30/10.
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The best action we can take to reduce our exposure to sources of EMF is to learn about them and choose to avoid them, distance ourselves from them, select low-EMF products, etc. But many sources are outside of our control.
This map offers basic information and links to companies offering different types of shielding materials for personal use. While information dense, it may omit by accident some valuable resources. As such, it is intended to be an overview document and not a full listing. Icons next to products refer to linked companies listed on a branch on the right of the map.
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Hormesis is a biological phenomenon which is simply stated as a different response to a small dose of something (substance or radiation) than to a large dose. This map offers links to introductory material, some studies, and some ideas about how some of the confusing EMF data may be explained.
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Cryptochrome is a light sensing pigment found in plants and animals. It is used by animals to sense the magnetic field of the earth and by both plants and animals to regulate circadian rhythms and participate in other cellular functions.
Electromagnetic fields have been shown to interfere with cryptochrome functions. This information has been brought to our attention by Dr. Andrew Goldsworthy, so many links are provided to articles and presentations by him. Studies and other explanatory material are also offered. Article about robins seeing magnetic fields added 08/11/10.
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The effects of non-ionizing electromagnetic fields on the environment have not been very well studied. However, some changes in plant and animal health, as well as animal behavior have been observed. These should be seen in the greater context of environmental changes taking place due to many interacting factors at the present time. Links to the dying forest, studies on birds and aspen seedlings added 07/18/10.
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The mitochondria are tiny organelles within all nucleated cells. They make 90% of cellular energy, but perform many other important functions as well. They oscillate naturally. When exposed to non-ionizing electromagnetic fields, studies have reported disturbances in some of their structures and functions. This map offers an overview of some EMF effects, with links to research and articles.
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There have been thousands of studies published on the effects of artificially produced non-ionizing electromagnetic fields on living tissues. These maps offer a glimpse into the range of effects, some of the known and proposed mechanisms, and links to many recent studies. Map reorganized and replaced 07/26/10.
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Melatonin is a powerful antioxidant, neuroprotector, immune enhancer, and more. It is made in the pineal gland when light is absent. Many (not all) studies have demonstrated that melatonin production decreases as a consequence of exposures to electromagnetic fields, increasing the risk of some serious illnesses. This map offers explanatory notes, research overviews and links to a selection of studies on the subject. New link on cell phones and disturbed sleep added 07/18/10.
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Our bodies need to maintain an active balance between necessary free radical activity (destroying pathogens, generating energy from foods, signaling, and more) and its physiologic quenching when not needed. Electromagnetic field exposures interfere with a number of body functions/structures -- which some researchers have observed to be due, in part, to the generation and perpetuation of free radical cascades. This map provides a selection of links to studies and overviews. A new study added 06/01/10 showing ELF and NOS, with potential for wound healing.
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Body Voltage is defined by building biologists as the AC voltage induced on a person's body by electric fields in the environment. It has not been researched as much as other aspects of EMF, but in general it is felt that the lower our BV, especially during sleep, the better. This map is intended to be introductory only, and not to suggest expertise or endorse products. Links are offered for personal study. Inflammation link corrected and Bioelectrical stress link added 07/29/10.
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Groups of sick people may or may not be defined properly as a "cluster". However, there are reports from around the world (made by design or discovered after the fact) about higher than expected numbers of people becoming ill as a consequence of exposure to electromagnetic fields -- particularly to fields surrounding antennas near their homes, places of work, or schools. This map offers a selection of linked reports to demonstrate that concerns are global. A cluster in Taiwan, 19 US states with highest cell phone contracts and related illness, and a group of papers by epidemiologist Dr. Milham added 08/30/10.
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