My Favorite EMF Protectors
For many of us, electronic communication has become a bigger part of our lives than ever before. As we sheltered-in-place for months and now find ourselves transitioning to an increasingly virtual world we’re becoming more and more tethered to EMF-filled devices.
There are many compelling reasons to distance ourselves from technology from decreased productivity to privacy concerns to eye strain to compromised sleep. The biggest concern for me and my family, though, is our physical health. Researchers continue to debate the validity of EMF (electromagnetic frequency) dangers. Much like the pharmaceutical industry, tech companies are known to fund their own studies to make sure they have “proof” to fuel their agenda, i.e. sell more technology!
I always go back to the early days of cigarettes and the lack of proof to show that they were harmful to humans’ lungs. Common sense pointed to the obvious link, but until enough proof was disseminated, tobacco companies were happy to supply the cancer sticks to the willing public. Holding phones next to our brains and laptops on our reproductive organs doesn’t seem wise, but so many of us are quick to dismiss any real concerns until society tells us that we need to find ways to protect ourselves.
Other than feeling the heat and getting a headache from holding my cell phone to my ear, I don’t notice immediate detrimental effects from technology. Tuning into my body, though, I have been able to correlate fatigue with excess screen time and brain fog with a lack of connection to nature. Making a few small technology tweaks has led to big changes in my wellbeing. Here are a few of my products and lifestyle tips:
wifi kill switch
For years I fought my teenagers over turning off the WiFi at night. They didn’t want me to turn it off when I went to bed (and disrupt their late night surfing) and walking all the way downstairs to unplug it before going to sleep themselves just never happened.
Enter the remote WiFi kill switch. My older son keeps it by his bed and simply clicks the button to turn off the router when he powers down his cell phone. Best purchase ever!
organic shielding throw blanket
This beautiful lightweight EMF shielding blanket is perfect to keep on my lap when working on my computer and it’s become my go-to nighttime throw. I’m able to protect my internal organs from radiation damage while sleeping. Even though we turn off the WiFi and don’t have a smart meter, there’s no way to avoid the ever-present man made EMFs in our indoor and outdoor environments. I love knowing that I’m sleeping shielded!
air tube headphones
When I noticed that my cell phone felt hot against my ear and ultimately left me with a headache every time I used it that way for more than a few minutes I began to wonder if RF (radio frequency) energy was coming from the phone. Could it travel up the wires of a headset and cause similar symptoms or harm?
With a 2.5cm hollow tube between the speakers and the ear buds, sound is transmitted through the air pocket only of these air tube headphones. This gives you a safe distance between your brain and any extraneous radiation emitted from the phone that could travel up the wiring. Sound is delivered to your ear with almost zero electromagnetic radiation.
I love these stylish pink and gold headphones, but if you’re looking for an extra boost of sound quality you may want to check out the more expensive EMF Radiation-Free Air Tube Stereo Earbud Headphones from Defender Shield. (Tip: I opted to get the Asurion 3-year protection through Amazon. How often do headphones last three years? This totally made them worth the price!)
grounding bed roll
I’m working on an upcoming post about the many benefits of grounding or “earthing".” Stay tuned. In the meantime, directly touching the earth has the profound ability to heal your body.
After years of owning a Earthing half sheet that I never used, I finally discovered this organic and EMF-free version from Intuition Physician. I believe I never benefitted from the imported mass-produced version because the EMFs I was receiving offset the grounding benefits of the sheet! I would wake up sweaty and anxious—not the goal of a grounding sheet!
This grounding bed roll with the optional PureGround EMF filtering cord has made all the difference in my sleep.
smart phone stand
It may seem like a simple product, but I use this pretty pink stand (which is also available in black) all the time. It keeps my cell phone at a distance, has the perfect space for my charger/headphone cord, and makes recipe reading a cinch!
silver fabric face mask
Anyone else have a teen with increasing acne due to wearing a mask 6+ hours per day?
I've recently begun sending my son to school with a spray bottle of silver hydrosol and have stocked his bathroom with all the best Beautycounter skin clearing products.
Well this mask blows my mind! Dr. Laura Koniver thinks of everything. Why not embed antimicrobial silver into a washable, reusable face mask?
While I love these EMF protective products (and all the others I have yet to try on Dr. Laura Koniver’s and August Brice’s websites), there is no substitute for consciously creating space for ourselves away from technology. The more we spend time in nature, foster a prayer or meditation practice, connect with others in person, exercise, rest, play, and align with our passions the more we unlock space in our bodies conducive to restoration and healing.
Disclaimer
This information is intended only as a general reference for further exploration, and is not a replacement for professional health advice.
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