What are the symptoms of cell phone radiation?

Studies have found links between EMF exposure to everything from minor health concerns such as headaches and skin rashes to more severe conditions, such as fertility problems, DNA fragmentation, cell damage, and cancerous tumors.
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What are the side effects of cell phone radiation?

Brain and central nervous system cancers have been of particular concern because hand-held phones are used close to the head and because ionizing radiation—a higher energy form of radiation than what cell phones emit—has been found to cause some brain cancers.
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How do you treat cell phone radiation?

Steps to Reduce Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure
  1. Reduce the amount of time spent using your cell phone.
  2. Use speaker mode, head phones, or ear buds to place more distance between your head and the cell phone.
  3. Avoid making calls when the signal is weak as this causes cell phones to boost RF transmission power.
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How far away should your phone be when you sleep?

Keep your cell phone at least 3 feet away from your bed to limit radio frequency exposure. Turn your cell phone off before you go to bed (if you don't rely on your phone's alarm clock) Turn your phone on Airplane Mode.
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Where is the safest place to carry your cell phone?

Don't carry your cellphone around in your pocket where it can expose sensitive body parts to EMF waves. It's better to carry your cellphone in a purse or briefcase. If you have to carry it on your body, put the back facing out to minimize radiation exposure.
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What are the dangers of sleeping next to your phone?

It Can Interfere with Your Sleep Cycle

Exposure to blue light so close to bedtime can often interfere with your circadian rhythm. Essentially, blue light messes up your internal clock by delaying the natural release of melatonin before you fall asleep.
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Should I worry about cell phone radiation?

Cell phones emit low levels of non-ionizing radiation when in use. The type of radiation emitted by cell phones is also referred to as radio frequency (RF) energy. As stated by the National Cancer Institute, "there is currently no consistent evidence that non-ionizing radiation increases cancer risk in humans.
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Does turning off phone stop radiation?

Turn it off.

Phones only emit radio-frequency radiation when they're searching for or receiving a signal, so a phone that's off or in “airplane mode” is safe.
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What are the symptoms of EMF sensitivity?

The symptoms most commonly experienced include dermatological symptoms (redness, tingling, and burning sensations) as well as neurasthenic and vegetative symptoms (fatigue, tiredness, concentration difficulties, dizziness, nausea, heart palpitation, and digestive disturbances).
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How far away from cell phone tower is safe?

In general, distances greater than 25 feet from the radiating beam of an antenna are far enough to prevent exposure to RF radiation exceeding safety standards.
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How many hours is safe to use phone?

Experts say adults should limit screen time outside of work to less than two hours per day. Any time beyond that which you would typically spend on screens should instead be spent participating in physical activity.
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How do you test for EMF poisoning?

Tests for EMF exposure

A person can purchase an EMF meter online. By testing the blood, a doctor may be able to identify harmful exposure to ionizing radiation. Typically, doctors conduct these tests in response to an event such as an accident at a nuclear power plant or the detonation of a nuclear bomb.
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What does EMF do to your brain?

It has been found that RF-EMF can induce changes in central nervous system nerve cells, including neuronal cell apoptosis, changes in the function of the nerve myelin and ion channels; furthermore, RF-EMF act as a stress source in living creatures.
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How far should a cell phone be from your head?

Increase your distance from the phone. Putting a few inches (at best four or more feet) between you and your device will considerably reduce the amount of radiation absorbed by your body. Keeping your phone out of your bedroom at night will minimize radiation and promote healthy sleeping habits!
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What are the dangers of mobile phones in bedrooms?

Blue light is harmful to your eyes.

The blue light emitted by your cell phone screen restrains the production of melatonin, the hormone that controls your sleep-wake cycle (aka circadian rhythm). This makes it even more difficult to fall asleep and wake up the next day.
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Does charging your phone give off radiation?

According to research by EMF Academy, wireless chargers emit 0mG of EMF radiation when they aren't charging a smartphone, which - as you might guess - makes them virtually harmless while they aren't being used. When charging a smartphone, however, they emit around 3mG of EMF radiation.
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How far away should your phone be from your face?

Most people tend to hold their cell phones only about 8 inches from their faces. Not good. Try holding yours at least 16 to 18 inches away from your eyes to give your eyes a break. It might feel funny at first but shouldn't take long to get used to.
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Can you get sick from cell phone radiation?

Do cell phones give off (emit) radiation? Yes – cell phones and cordless phones use radiofrequency radiation (RF) to send signals. RF is different from other types of radiation (like x-rays) that we know can be harmful. We don't know for sure if RF radiation from cell phones can cause health problems years later.
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Is cell phone radiation worse than Wi-Fi?

Cell phone radiation is more powerful than that emitted by Wi-Fi devices and the predominant concern is brain cancer, since people tend to hold cell phones against their heads.
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Where should you put your phone when you sleep?

Your phone should be left outside the bedroom when you decide to sleep. However, if you rely on your phone as an alarm clock, place it somewhere as far as possible from the bed, and turn off any notifications unrelated to the alarm clock.
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How much radiation does a phone give off per hour?

The brand of phones they tested that emit the most radiation can put out 1.68 watts per kilogram, as was the case with the 5T from Chinese manufacturer OnePlus. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the United States sets the standard for phones at 1.6 W/kg.
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Does WIFI emit radiation?

The radiofrequency EMF given off by Wi-Fi is a type of non-ionizing radiation. The level of radiofrequency EMF emitted from a Wi-Fi device must comply with the Canadian standards established for radiocommunication devices.
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What are the first symptoms of radiation poisoning?

These symptoms include loss of appetite, fatigue, fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and possibly even seizures and coma. This seriously ill stage may last from a few hours up to several months. People who receive a high radiation dose also can have skin damage.
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