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Electrosmog sensitivity and Lyme disease

Electrosmog sensitivity and Lyme disease

Electromagnetic fields (EMF) are waves of energy produced by cell phones, computers, Wi-Fi routers, smart meters, other electronic gadgets, and high-voltage power lines that are invisible to the naked eye yet almost omnipresent in our environment.

While experts claim that EMFs aren't hazardous, a growing body of evidence suggests that they have a variety of effects on human health, including the development of electrosensitivity symptoms. Continue reading to learn how our frequent use of technology may affect our cells, as well as the potential health hazards associated with EMF exposure.

Simple methods for detecting electrosensitivity and reducing your exposure to EMFs are presented.

 

What Are Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs)?

Electromagnetic fields are energy frequencies that range from low to high on a spectrum. EMFs are produced naturally by the earth and the sun, as well as by man-made equipment like as cell phones and Wi-Fi routers. Non-ionizing radiation is produced by low frequency, low energy fields, which is safe for human exposure and accounts for the majority of radiation individuals are exposed to.

The following are examples of low-frequency EMF sources:

  • Mobile phones
  • Radio and television
  • Microwaves
  • Signals from wireless networks
  • Infrared rays are rays that are invisible to the naked eye.
  • Light that can be seen
  • High-frequency waves are powerful enough to harm cells, lower antioxidant levels, and are known carcinogens. Ionizing radiation is produced at these frequencies, which can disrupt chemical bonds and remove electrons from atoms.

The following are examples of high-frequency EMF sources:

  • X-rays
  • UV (ultraviolet) light
  • Gamma rays are a type of gamma ray.
  • Cosmic rays are a type of radiation that comes from the sun.
  • Antioxidants such as glutathione and vitamin C are nature's antidotes to oxidative damage, which is at the root of a slew of functioning issues.

 

How Do Electromagnetic Fields Affect Cells?

While more research is needed to fully comprehend the effects of low-frequency EMF exposure, a rising body of evidence suggests that our constant exposure to EMF may have a greater influence on the body than we know.

EMFs disrupt cellular communication by affecting voltage-gated calcium channels (VGCC), which are a type of signaling channel used by our bodies to convey signals across membranes.

Neurotransmitter function, gene expression, muscular contractions, and a variety of other vital biologic functions are all regulated by VGCCs.

Changes in heart rate and blood pressure

Cognitive impairment

DNA damage can all be connected to a disturbance of this mechanism

Protein expression changes in the skin

Wi-Fi and cellular devices, according to wireless communications corporations, are safe. The

FDA also claims that there is no causal link between EMF and bad health impacts.

Low-level radiation, such as non-ionizing radiation emitted by your cell phone, can have a role in cancer, Alzheimer's, and other illnesses, according to a 2012 report including more than 2,000 studies examining the influence of EMFs on human health.

Because our exposure to EMFs is at an all-time high in modern culture, some argue that the cumulative influence of EMFs from all sources causes electrosensitivity.

Its effect on VGCC, antioxidant state, or other cellular pathways could be the reason for this.

 

Is There Such A Thing As Electrosensitivity?

EMFs may be invisible, but that doesn't mean they don't have an impact on our bodies. Their cumulative effect may be similar to that of pollution or toxin exposure in that the body can mediate the effects up to a point, but once that point is passed, we start to notice unwanted, perplexing symptoms.

EMFs can injure the body by lowering antioxidant levels, which leads to the production of free radicals and oxidative damage.

Despite the fact that the FDA does not believe EMFs to be dangerous, the International Agency for Research on Cancer has classified them as a "possible human carcinogen" based on observational human data and animal research linking low-frequency EMFs to tumor growth.

If you're experiencing any of the symptoms listed below, an integrated medicine approach can help you get to the root of the problem and restore balance.

 

Symptoms of Electrosensitivity

Electrosensitivity can manifest itself in a variety of ways, and it can impact people differently depending on their level of sensitivity. The following are some of the symptoms of EMF sensitivity:

  • Insomnia
  • Fatigue
  • Concentration problems
  • Nausea
  • Heart rhythm changes
  • Dizziness
  • Muscle pain
  • Modifications in mood
  • Depression

 

Children may be more prone to EMF sensitivity than adults because their skin is thinner and they have a higher percentage of water in their tissues, making them more susceptible to EMF effects.

Childhood malignancies have also been linked to closeness to high-EMF places such as radio and high-voltage power lines, according to studies.

Electrosensitivity and Sleep Exposure to EMF has been proven to have a negative impact on natural circadian rhythm function, interfering with quality sleep in several studies.

Whether or whether EMFs affect sleep, the effect of blue light on melatonin production at night makes devices unsuitable for restful sleep. Electronic blue light reduces melatonin production, limiting our ability to have a good night's sleep.

 

EMF Radiation is an Immunosuppressant

EMF radiation is classed as an immunosuppressant, which means it prevents your immune system from responding to a foreign material or poison, sometimes even completely. Toxins, germs, viruses, and pollutants like mold and pesticides can easily invade your body if this is the case.

As part of their therapy procedure, doctors use large doses of radiation to completely suppress cancer patients' immune systems. Daily exposure to low doses of radiation, on the other hand, may unwittingly produce immunosuppression in otherwise healthy persons, which can significantly increase the chance of developing various illnesses and even chronic disease states.

Repeated exposure to low-level non-ionizing radiation impaired the immune system in mice, according to one study. Another set of scientists discovered that exposure to these energy waves had the same immunosuppressive effects as a single dose of Diclofenac, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicine.

A weakening immune system weakens your force field, making you more vulnerable to environmental chemicals, germs, and viruses, which can cause everything from a regular cold to a variety of chronic disorders. EMFs have been related to the onset of a variety of long-term ailments, including: Autism, Cancer, Insomnia and other sleep issues, Depression, Anxiety, and other mental health issues, ADHD, Obesity, Asthma, and the list goes on.

Not only that, but studies suggests that EMFs may be causing an increase in antibiotic-resistant pathogens in the body, as well as a decrease in good bacteria and an increase in harmful bacteria.

Chronic disease is the largest cause of death and disability worldwide, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), yet it is also the most avoidable sickness due to the myriad environmental poisons involved.

 

EMFs and Lyme Disease

Every year, more than 300,000 people in the United States are bitten by a tick and infected with the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi, which causes an infection and Lyme Disease. Lyme disease is the most frequent vector-borne disease (one spread by animal bites) in the United States.

Fever, headache, bodily aches, exhaustion, and a skin rash are among the first symptoms. The symptoms are generated by the illness's inflammatory reaction, not by the infection itself.

Antibiotics are usually administered to address the symptoms. Symptoms can progress to severe headaches and neck stiffness, Arthritis, facial palsy, body pain, heart palpitations, dizziness or shortness of breath, inflammation of the brain and spinal cord, nerve pain, numbness or tingling in the hands or feet, and problems with short-term memory if left untreated.

Lyme disease is frequently ignored in its early stages—people may not even recognize they've been infected—leading to the disease's progression.

There's a potential that symptoms of Lyme Disease will continue even if it's treated early on with the right treatments. According to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, 10% to 20% of Lyme Disease patients continue to have symptoms, which can last up to six months or more. Fatigue, joint or muscular discomfort, and cognitive difficulties are common symptoms. Post-treatment Lyme disease (PTLDS), also known as Chronic Lyme, is the name given to the condition at this phase.

Medical practitioners are still baffled by Lyme Disease. However, there appear to be some important environmental factors that influence the severity of the condition.

EMFs and mold are two of the most important culprits.

Lyme disease is an inflammatory infection, as we all know. Inflammatory proteins are found in increased concentrations throughout the body, including the bloodstream and the brain, in people with PTLDS, and these levels persist after antibiotic treatment.

We also know that EMFs have an impact on the immune system and can promote inflammation in the body. The Lyme infection can remain due to a compromised immune system, which leads to ongoing inflammation.

For someone with Lyme disease, this is an extremely undesirable combination.

Mold is the second environmental poison to be discussed. Mold is a microscopic creature that can be found in almost every home. People who are exposed to mold may have hay fever-like symptoms (runny nose, sneezing, red eyes, and skin rash), as well as Asthma attacks and irritation of the eyes, skin, nose, throat, and lungs.

Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, or CIRS, is a multi-faceted sickness caused by mold. It can not only be caused by Lyme (because to the weaker immune system), but it can also prolong a Lyme infection and make therapy ineffective.

Mold infection, according to some specialists, could be the cause of half of all unresolved Lyme cases.

The fact that EMF radiation promotes mold growth further complicates the situation!

EMFs may not only have a direct impact on the body's response to Lyme disease, but they may also be exacerbating another environmental component affecting the disease's severity.

EMFs and mold are two common environmental factors that exacerbate the effects of Lyme disease and other chronic illnesses.

 

Electrical Hypersensitivity Syndrome Can Be Caused by Chronic Illnesses (EHS)

Exposure to EMFs causes a variety of non-specific symptoms known as Electrical Hypersensitivity Syndrome (EHS).

EHS can be thought of as an allergy to electromagnetic fields. Everyone's "allergic response" may be different.

Sleep disruptions, exhaustion, depression, headaches, concentration problems, learning difficulties, limb and joint pains, numbness or tingling sensations, Tinnitus, hearing loss, impaired balance, and other bodily system disorders are some of the symptoms that can occur.

People with chronic illnesses, such as PTLDS, are more prone to be affected by EMFs because their biological processes are disrupted. EMF radiation exposure can cause further stress and a further deterioration of immune system function, potentially leading to hypersensitivity to gadgets emitting EMF radiation.

 

EMF Reduction for Illness Treatment

EMFs are detrimental for us in some manner, shape, or form, according to the data.

They have the potential to exacerbate many chronic diseases or to establish a biological milieu that invites them in and makes it simpler to become ill.

Reducing EMF exposure can aid the body's recovery from a dysfunctional and stressed state, allowing it to fend off additional pollutants. link between the growing severity of Lyme disease in his patients and the rise in Electromagnetic Fields and microwave radiation. By removing cordless cellphones and shutting off fuses at night, Dr. Klinghardt helps his patients reduce sources of EMF radiation in their homes.

He discovered that lowering EMFs was more effective than any drug in curing Lyme disease.

Detoxing from EMFs is both an excellent holistic treatment for illnesses and a terrific preventative approach to help guard against this unseen threat.

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