Electrical fields can make you sick

[minir]

Hi to all

Long suspected, it appears there is much to it.
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Sarah-Kate Templeton, Medical Correspondent
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A GOVERNMENT agency has acknowledged for the first time that people can suffer nausea, headaches and muscle pains when exposed to electromagnetic fields from mobile phones, electricity pylons and computer screens.
The condition known as electrosensitivity, a heightened reaction to electrical energy, will be recognised as a physical impairment.

A report by the Health Protection Agency (HPA), to be published next month, will state that increasing numbers of British people are suffering from the syndrome. While the total figure is not known, thousands are believed to be affected to some extent.

The report, by the agency’s radiation protection division, is expected to say that GPs do not know how to treat sufferers and that more research is needed to find cures. It will give a full list of the symptoms, which can include dizziness, irregular heartbeat and loss of memory.

Although most European countries do not recognise the condition, Britain will follow Sweden where electrosensitivity was recognised as a physical impairment in 2000. About 300,000 Swedish men and women are sufferers.

The acknowledgement may fuel legal action by sufferers who claim mobile phone masts have made them ill.

In January Sir William Stewart, chairman of the HPA and the government’s adviser on mobile phones, warned that a small proportion of the population could be harmed by exposure to electromagnetic fields, and called for careful examination of the problem.

The HPA has now reviewed all scientific literature on electrosensitivity and concluded that it is a real syndrome. The condition had previously been dismissed as psychological.

The findings should lead to better treatment for sufferers. In Sweden people who are allergic to electrical energy receive government support to reduce exposure in their homes and workplaces.

Special cables are installed in sufferers’ homes while electric cookers are replaced with gas stoves. Walls, roofs, floors and windows can be covered with a thin aluminium foil to keep out the electromagnetic field — the area of energy that occurs round any electrically conductive item.

British campaigners believe electrical devices in the home and the workplace, as well as mobile phones emitting microwave radiation, have created an environmental trigger for the syndrome.

There is particular concern about exposure to emissions from mobile phone masts or base stations, often located near schools or hospitals.

In January Stewart also called for a national review of planning rules for masts. The review was launched by the government in April.

British sufferers report feeling they are being “zapped” by electromagnetic fields from appliances and go out of their way to avoid them.

Some have moved to remote areas where electromagnetic pollution is lower.

The HPA report is eagerly awaited by campaigners. Alasdair Philips, director of the campaign group Powerwatch, said: “This will help the increasing number of people who tell us their GPs do not know how to treat them.”

Rod Read, chairman of Electrosensitivity UK, added: “This will be the beginning of an awareness of a new form of pollution from electrical energy.”


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minir

[Humboldt]

I've believed this for years, especially after reading about the correlation between diseases in neighborhoods and schools their location under heavy duty power lines.

[minir]

I've believed this for years, especially after reading about the correlation between diseases in neighborhoods and schools their location under heavy duty power lines.

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Hi Humboldt


I too feel the same way Humboldt. Too much proof to ignore imho. I've viewed shows where Cattle Farms near power lines have produced deformed Cow births, unexplained Milk loss in production etc.

Now that it has been recognized by the UK perhaps it will be taken more seriously and the needed research extended.

Thanks Humboldt

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minir

[jdblitz]

I've believed this for years, especially after reading about the correlation between diseases in neighborhoods and schools their location under heavy duty power lines.

Ditto(+rep)


JD

[Ghosthunter]

What won't kill you though?

[minir]

Hi jdblitz & Ghosthunter

Ghosthunter

What won't kill you though?

Death is one thing Ghosthunter, but dying a piece at a time and not knowing what the cause maybe is a devastating way to go imho. Many people have over the years been suffering from what could not be indentifed, nor treated. Perhaps this will open the doors a little wider, to enable some hope and help to peek through.

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Thanks Fellas your input is appreciated.

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minir

[Debbie]

EMF frequencies can definately harm the body over time. There are products out there that reduce the harmful effects.

[minir]

Hi Debbie

I agree, going by what I've read and seen on TV. Hopefully Standards can be set that are more stringent in the location of such devices and the manufacturing and usage of them as well. Too much of anything is usually not a good thing over time it seems.

Thanks Debbie & have a lovely day

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minir

[YeOldeStonecat]

I never thought that was officially not known. Incidents of brain tumors are quite high for those who live along power grid towers.

[Ghosthunter]

Sorry Minir I should have been more clearer,


What I meant was why worry about things dont have any direct control.

Most people dont take care of themselves that make the most impact on health on their lives, such as exercise, eating well, smoking, drinking, drugs and so on


So I dont worry about things like this, even though it might be true.

[minir]

I never thought that was officially not known. Incidents of brain tumors are quite high for those who live along power grid towers.

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Hi YeOldeStonecat & Ghosthunter


YeOldeStonecat
Most of those stories (true as they are) are usually swept under the carpet it seems YeOldeStonecat. now it will be more difficult for those responsible to do that i would think Brian. Nothing like a little news Ink to put pressure on Officials.

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Ghosthunter
I tend not to allow things like that worry me as you say little you can do about it. However i am conscious of such items and will look to see if Powerlines for example are near by when looking at property or a place to call home. No sense in exposing yourself to undo risk imho.

I agree there is much more one can do to improve ones health, but overall awareness is never a bad idea.

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Thanks Guys and have a lovely day

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minir

[ghost]

I wonder if the power companies and co-ops are going to get sued now, like the tobacco companies.

I can hear it now: "You knew all along that electrical fields cause _______ ! You are all evil!"

[minir]

Hi ghost


I know some have been already & successfully at that. Generally it was Farmers of Dairy Cows i heard of that sued Powerline Companies and it generally related to improper Shielding or precautions that caused excessive straying of the power to nearby Farm Buildings etc.


Lord knows what the future holds there, but as long as there are Lawyers...Well you know the rest.

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Thanks ghost and enjoy your day

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minir

[Humboldt]

If it's known that the EMFs are so dangerous, why do we build our public schools under massive power lines. Yes that's where land is cheap but you'd think the ehalth of children would take priority over the costs.

[wee96]

If it's known that the EMFs are so dangerous, why do we build our public schools under massive power lines. Yes that's where land is cheap but you'd think the ehalth of children would take priority over the costs.

Because real scientists know that this form of radiation is non-ionizing and doesnt harm you.

[Humboldt]

Because real scientists know that this form of radiation is non-ionizing and doesnt harm you.

Never googled EMF health risks have you?
This is just some fad for attention that the dumber scientists fall for, while all the "real ones" know better?

Wake up wee, you're dreaming.

[wee96]

Never googled EMF health risks have you?
This is just some fad for attention that the dumber scientists fall for, while all the "real ones" know better?

Wake up wee, you're dreaming.

WTF no wonder im seeing rhinosaruses flying out my window, time to go back to bed.

[downhill]

WTF no wonder im seeing rhinosaruses flying out my window, time to go back to bed.

Well that certianly could explain a few things........

[wee96]

Well that certianly could explain a few things........

*cough*troll*cough*

[downhill]

*cough*troll*cough*

What? You don't know when I'm joking?

[wee96]

What? You don't know when I'm joking?

*cough*trollingagain*cough**sneeze*attemptingtocopysomeone*sneeze*

[downhill]

*cough*trollingagain*cough**sneeze*attemptingtocopysomeone*sneeze*

Wee.....look at this...

http://forums.speedguide.net/showpost.p ... stcount=79


Too lazy to look up the other half dozen or so that are in the same vein.

I was joking......but...I forgot to add the smilie. You too?

May I have another neg please?


Where's that "owned" pic.

[Randy]

Walls, roofs, floors and windows can be covered with a thin aluminium foil to keep out the electromagnetic field

aluminum contributor to alzheimers

I remember a thread back about a year or so where thease people coverd their house in used sheetmetal foil etc.. and the city was furious

[wee96]

Where's that "owned" pic.

*fart*yetanothertrollingcomment*fart*

[BrandonB]

Wee.....look at this...

http://forums.speedguide.net/showpost.p ... stcount=79


Too lazy to look up the other half dozen or so that are in the same vein.

I was joking......but...I forgot to add the smilie. You too?

May I have another neg please?


Where's that "owned" pic.

[wee96]

Brandon, your starting to majorly overuse that pic just so you know.

[minir]

Hi Humboldt, wee, downhill & Randy



Humboldt
Those things now may well be changed. Once the Public are shown Scientifically and backed up by Medical Research, you can be sure those that make such decisions will be forced to rethink such ideas.

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wee
The HPA has now reviewed all scientific literature on electrosensitivity and concluded that it is a real syndrome. The condition had previously been dismissed as psychological.

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Randy
I'm assuming this would be done on the inside? Who knows what solutions they will ultimately adapt, but something will be done I'm sure.

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Thanks everyone

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minir

[BrandonB]

Brandon, your starting to majorly overuse that pic just so you know.

Hey dude, he asked where that pwned pic was, I just posted that. Chill....

[wee96]

Hey dude, he asked where that pwned pic was, I just posted that. Chill....

I was tryin to help you out bud, plus that pic isnt an owned pic it clearly says wtf

[Humboldt]

Hey dude, he asked where that pwned pic was, I just posted that. Chill....

Chill Wiiinstonnnn, man.