How do I get rid of EMF in my house?
Proven ways to stay away from the EMF radiation.
With the rise in technological equipment, we are getting increasingly exposed to EMF radiation. While all living and non-living things have their own electromagnetic field, the sudden rise in the exposure to EMF because of technology has left everyone wondering about its health impacts.
Many scientists around the world have shown concerns about the probable health damage because of EMF exposure and are conducting continuous research. According to WHO 1-3% of the world population already suffers from Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity (EHS).
While it is neither possible nor advisable to ditch our smartphones, laptops, microwaves, and other such equipment; you can surely take some simple measures in your homes to reduce the EMF exposure significantly.
Read along this list to find out how you can get rid of EMF in your house:
· Use EMF blocking paints
Not only the gadgets inside your house put you at risk of EMF exposure but also the EMF radiation from outside poses a considerable threat. Especially if you have a radio tower near your house most of the EMF radiation comes from the outside of the house itself. The EMF block paint is an effective way to secure your house against EMF radiation. This paint is easily available in the market and can be applied to both the internal and external walls. You can even apply it to the ceilings and floor before the tiles or wood is laid out.
· Make your bedrooms safe
Bedrooms are the places where you end up spending most of your time. The body gets more susceptible to EMF threats while sleeping. The best way to block out EMF radiation from your bedrooms is to keep the gadgets away while sleeping. You can set the morning alarm on battery clocks. If you have small babies in your homes then you must use an RF blocking canopy. RF shielding canopy is a cloth of net with EMF shielding that keeps out the radiation outside the bedroom.
· Use EMF shields on the gadgets
EMF shields can mitigate the harmful radiations from gadgets like smartphones, laptops, and other such devices. With your smartphone kept close to your body, it exposes your body to harmful radiations on the constant. Products like Smartdot are small patches that stick easily at the back of your gadgets. You can check the completer Smartdot review to explore its features and benefits. It is interacts with the harmful radiation at its very source and lowers it down to the frequencies of safer levels.
· Get rid of the wireless
While it is difficult to reduce the usage of gadgets, switching over to the wired mode of operation will make sure your EMF exposure is low. You can directly plug your work laptop and other devices into the WiFi router via Ethernet cable and switch cordless gadgets to the cord ones. Landlines, wireless mouse, keyboards, and other such devices can be easily replaced with wired ones without causing any inconvenience.
· Use EMF blocking films on the windows
If there is a radio tower near your house then the EMF radiations can make inside your homes even through windows. The normal curtains are not enough to block out the radiation. Make sure to use EMF blocking films on the windows. These sheets are transparent and are easy to apply to make sure your view is not blocked while you also get protection from the EMF radiations.
· Use your smartphones cautiously
Listening to music, watching television, and surfing through social media feeds on the smartphone has become a routine for many people. And if this sounds like you too, it is not advisable to be careless about that. Avoid keeping your smartphones in your pockets or bras for long. You can also make sure to text more rather than calling. And make sure to keep the phones in speaker mode while you attend calls. The more the smartphones remain in touch with your body the more you are susceptible to EMF exposure.
Conclusion
While you cannot let go of modern technology and nor is it recommended, you can take these simple measures in your daily life and reduce the EMF exposure massively. If inculcated, these habits will not be any hassle and you will very smoothly slide into a healthier lifestyle.
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