You Need to Protect Yourself from EMF Exposure

You might not see them, hear them, or even feel them—but invisible forces could be quietly reshaping your health every single day. With every tap of your phone, hum of your microwave, or late-night Wi-Fi scroll, you’re immersed in electromagnetic frequencies (EMFs). While most shrug off the risks, a growing number of people are sounding the alarm—and new evidence suggests they may be right. Could our modern conveniences be silently tipping us into a health crisis?

Key Takeaways

• Electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS) is real for many sufferers, causing symptoms like headaches, brain fog, fatigue, and heart palpitations—even though it's still not widely recognized by mainstream medicine.

• Global concern is rising, with countries like Austria creating guidelines to protect citizens from EMFs and hotspots like Taiwan reporting alarmingly high rates of EHS.

• Protective steps are possible, from creating EMF-free spaces at home to adopting simple habits like using speakerphone or turning off Wi-Fi at night.

Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity: Real Illness or Modern Myth?

If you’re like most people, you have a bunch of appliances in your home, like a refrigerator, microwave, and dishwasher. And chances are you’re using some kind of electronic device right now to read this.

What all these have in common is that they emit EMFs (electromagnetic frequencies). So does the smart meter installed by your electric company, your hair dryer, and even your wall outlets.

This raises an important question: Is there a point where too much exposure to EMFs becomes dangerous?

The Canary in The Coalmine

There’s a growing group of people who would give you a resounding “yes.” These are folks who suffer from EHS… electromagnetic hypersensitivity.

And no, it’s not all their heads, and they’re not crazy. This is a real problem – and I have evidence it’s about to get much, much worse as 5G wireless networks are installed. I recently heard a retired college professor with a Ph.D. in biochemistry from Caltech offer explosive evidence that we’re all in big trouble. The whole world.

Meanwhile, a small number of people have the misfortune to be the canaries in the coal mine. They’re already sick from EMFs.

People with electromagnetic hypersensitivity experience a variety of unpleasant symptoms whenever they’re exposed to EMFs. These symptoms vary from person to person.

For some, it’s tingling and burning sensations, headaches, dizziness, or brain fog. For others, it’s nausea, digestive trouble, or chronic fatigue. Some people experience sleep problems, heart palpitations, or problems with their memory or concentration.

Unfortunately for these folks, most of the scientific community doesn’t recognize EHS. But for EHS sufferers, it’s a serious problem. Some people’s symptoms are so serious that they can’t tolerate environments where there are cell towers or Wi-Fi use. That makes it almost impossible for them to hold down a job.

Some Countries are Starting to Pay Attention

I am receptive to the small but growing number of scientists who say EHS is real because I’ve been following a related claim for years – that cellphones increase the risk of brain cancer.

Another publication I wrote, Cancer Defeated, was among the first to report on the possible dangers of cellphones. The World Health Organization (WHO) classified EMFs as a Class 2B possible carcinogen, putting it in the same category as DDT and leaded gasoline.

Some large-population studies have found a correlation between brain cancer rates and heavy cell phone use. And they define "heavy use" as only half an hour a day!

Population surveys show 1.5% of Swedes have EHS.  But in Taiwan, it’s a staggering 13.3% of the population.¹ That’s not too surprising given that Taiwan is known to be one of the most heavily WiFi-networked places on earth (it’s the world leader in free Wi-Fi).

There’s only one country that has written guidelines for diagnosing and treating EMF health problems – Austria.  The Salzburg Public Health Department has even officially advised against using Wi-Fi in schools.

There seems to be a tipping point for EHS sufferers when they go from experiencing some symptoms to becoming completely unable to tolerate exposure.  For these folks, even a neighbor with Wi-Fi can be a problem.

“Quiet Zones” for EMF Refugees

People with severe EHS are sometimes called EMF refugees.  The only way they can live comfortably is if they’re in an environment that’s completely free of EMF emissions.  That turns them into virtual social outcasts.  But surprisingly, one of the most talked about EMF-free areas happens to be right here in the US – Green Bank, West Virginia.²

There are no cell towers in Green Bank. The residents use only landlines -- and corded phones at that (cordless phones emit EMFs, too).

When you go to the grocery store in Green Bank, you have to push the door open yourself… no automatic door openers there. And no digital cameras or cars with gasoline engines allowed… they emit EMFs, too.

Green Bank wasn’t designed with EMF refugees in mind. It’s part of a 13,000 square mile area created by the US Congress called the National Radio Quiet Zone.

The Quiet Zone is home to, quite ironically, one of the world’s most powerful, high-tech radio telescopes, which is used to detect electromagnetic signals from outer space. For it to work properly, there can’t be any other radio or electromagnetic signals nearby.

This makes Green Bank the perfect spot for people who suffer from EHS.  As I write these words, over 30 people have already moved there for this reason. And now other communities designed for people with EHS are starting to crop up in other parts of the world, too.

How to Protect Yourself

I’ll make a wild guess that you are not in a position to move to West Virginia, and you may be interested in other ways to reduce your EMF exposure. But eliminating Wi-Fi and your cellphone and tablet use can be a tall order, too (I know, because I’ve thought about it for several reasons, including not only EMFs but privacy, too).

Still, there are some things you can do to help protect yourself from EMFs without completely giving up your modern conveniences.  Consider these steps:

• If you use a laptop, don’t put it directly on your lap.  Put it on a pillow on your lap instead.

• When you use your cell phone, put it on speaker and hold it away from your head.

• If you use a blow dryer, try to use it less.

• Make your bedroom an EMF quiet zone. The best thing to do is to keep your cellphone out of your bedroom. If you must have it near you, turn off the Wi-Fi or put it on airplane mode while you sleep.

• Turn off your home’s Wi-Fi altogether when you go to bed.

• Put a wireline phone in your home and use it when you can, instead of your cell.

• Check with your electric company about replacing your wireless meter with an old-fashioned analog meter (if the numbers on your meter are a digital display, it’s a wireless meter)

If you start to feel some of the symptoms described earlier in this article, see if you can pinpoint them to times when you use products that emit EMFs.  If you can, it may be a good idea to make your entire home an EMF quiet zone.

Summary

In today’s wired world, we’re constantly bathed in invisible electromagnetic frequencies (EMFs) from devices like smartphones, microwaves, and even wall outlets. For some people, this exposure triggers electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS), a real but little-recognized condition causing symptoms like headaches, fatigue, and memory problems. As 5G technology rolls out, concerns about EMFs are escalating, with some countries taking steps to protect citizens and a growing number of individuals seeking refuge in EMF-free communities. Fortunately, there are simple ways to reduce EMF exposure at home and safeguard your health.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS)?

EHS is a condition where individuals experience symptoms like headaches, fatigue, or memory problems when exposed to electromagnetic fields from devices like cell phones and Wi-Fi.

Is EHS recognized by mainstream medicine?

While some studies and organizations acknowledge the risks of EMFs, EHS is not widely recognized by the mainstream medical community.

How can I tell if EMFs are affecting me?

Pay attention to when symptoms like dizziness, brain fog, or heart palpitations occur, especially after exposure to devices that emit EMFs.

What countries are taking EMF risks seriously?

Austria has created official guidelines for diagnosing and managing EMF health problems, and places like Sweden and Taiwan report significant EHS populations.

How can I reduce my EMF exposure at home?

Simple steps like using speakerphone, turning off Wi-Fi at night, avoiding laptops directly on your lap, and keeping cellphones out of your bedroom can make a big difference.