In the humdrum of life, while we are busy running around, it is the comfort of our homes that keeps us going through the day. One of the eternal joys is to relax and unwind and to create this environment companies nowadays are using technology in an unthinkable way. Now most of the houses have some gadgets or another to simplify life. Technology has become entrenched into our lives that it is almost impossible to think our existence without it. However, do we know the implications of these devices on our body.
Very easily, we let our kids play on our tablets, smartphones and all we are concerned about are their eyes. We make sure, the brightness is low, and they are wearing specs and get their eyes regularly checked. The only thing we are unaware of is the harmful radiations, which these gadgets emit. The only reason is their effect is unseen and unfelt. So, what are these radiations? How harmful are they?
By definition, radiation is the emission or transmission of energy in the form of waves or particles through space or through a material medium. Cell phones, PC's, TV, radio and various other electronic gadgets transmit Electromagnetic Radiations (often abbreviated as E-M radiation or EMR). These radiations may not be seen or felt, but they may impact our health in the long run.
The waves which, connect the wireless devices (tower to phone, Bluetooth hands free, Wi-Fi) are systematic, whereas the waves in our body are random, thus the waves from these devices interfere in the frequency of our body and cause stress. This stress leads to various diseases and harms our body.
Home is perceived to be the safest place, but it is quite untrue, as our home is littered with devices that emit these harmful radiations. From PCs to Wi-Fi, tablets to phones, these gadgets are not at all healthy. Many studies have proven that their usage causes a lot of diseases. Numerous scientists from across the world have demonstrated that electromagnetic radiation has significant impact on human well being, especially when they are in close proximity to their electronic gadgets. This effect was acknowledged by a French court and many schools in France have banned the use of Wi-Fi.
Scientists and researchers demonstrated various biological and neurotic impacts of electromagnetic radiation. The World Health Organization (WHO) and International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified radio frequency electromagnetic fields as possibly carcinogenic (cancer causing substance) to humans.
However, the solution to this cannot be to entirely give up on the gadgets. There is always an answer to every problem. There are some ways to reduce and minimalize the harm from these gadgets and make our homes safer.
- The phone shouldn’t be used for more than six minutes in an hour.
- Wired earphones are preferable over wireless ones.
- Try not keeping the phones in the shirt or the pant pockets as radiation is known to reduce the sperm count in men.
Also, many devices have also been introduced in the market, which are proven and certified to help us overcome these radiations.
(The author of the article is the Director of Syenergy Environics Ltd)
