Telecommunication companies are raving about the new 5G technology and the amazing speeds and reliability that we will all be able to experience, but at what cost?
We know that since cell phones first came out there have been health concerns, however, the times were different as few people had cell phones and those concerned about the radiation could simply elect not to have one. Now days, the idea of not owning a cell phone seems next to impossible in our technology filled society. What’s worse is that cell phones are not the only culprit. Computers, household appliances, smart meters, cell phone towers, Wi-Fi hot spots, and more are inundating our world (and our bodies!). It is next to impossible to completely escape our now EMI ridden world. Imagine how much more difficult it may become with virtual reality and autonomous cars on the rise as well.
5G is an entirely new level of concern from the 3-4G we are all experiencing today. Sure, it will be roughly ten times faster than the speeds we are experiencing now but how does it make you feel knowing that it will require thousands more base stations on buildings and utility poles to spread its signal? Researchers estimate that for roughly every 12 homes in urban areas, one base station with be needed. Soon the idea of being able to live where cell phone towers are not, will be just a dream.
So what can you do? Start with distance: keep your phone off your body when you can, use speakerphone or wired earbuds for long calls, charge your phone outside the bedroom, and turn your Wi-Fi off at night. The International Agency for Research on Cancer classifies radio-frequency fields as possibly carcinogenic (Group 2B), and what everyday exposure means for health, 5G included, is still debated. Hedron pieces are designed as anchors for these habits, not replacements for them; they don't block EMF. Read what EMFs are and what the evidence shows.
