What is electrosmog? A simple explanation
- What is popularly called electro-smog, is a Superposition of electromagnetic fields in the human environment. This Superposition is caused by electromagnetic emissions of all kinds.
- Physically, the term is not correct. The word "Smog" is composed of the English words "smoke" and "fog", German for "smoke" and "fog".
- The technical term is "electro Magnetic field" (EMF), there is also the term "Electromagnetic compatibility with the environment" (EMF).
- People are constantly, and by the way, has always been such electromagnetic influences: Each atomic particle has an electromagnetic field. Also the sun and the earth generate electromagnetic fields. However, the influences and pressures increased with the increase in electrification and technological progress significantly.
- Electronic radiation is divided into two categories. The group describes the non-ionizing radiation, to include, for example, of radio or light waves. The other category includes ionizing radiation such as x-ray radiation.
- In contrast to ionizing radiation, such as x-ray radiation - not the non-ionizing radiation enough energy to alter molecules or atoms.
Electro-Smog (Image: Pixabay)
Where are the electromagnetic fields?
The surrounding electro-magnetic fields are both natural and technical.
- As already mentioned, there are plenty of natural electromagnetic fields. These are generated by the sun and the earth.
- The technically-related fields are man-made: As sources-frequency power lines include, in addition to the domestic low-and high-frequency sources such as Radio and radio stations or mobile radio equipment. Also light and x - rays generate electromagnetic fields.
- The low-frequency network consists of the entire path of electricity from the generation to the consumer, so from the power plant and the transformer station and powerful supply cable up to your house for installation. This network is used for the power supply and creates electric and magnetic fields.
- Also all electrical and electronic devices generate low-frequency electro-smog, so also each of your appliances - whether it's a coffee maker, a television or vacuum cleaner.
- In addition to the low frequency power grid the network of high-frequency sources contributes significantly to smog. High-frequency electric and magnetic fields are produced by Radio and radio stations, and by mobile radio systems.
- So whether you in front of the TV or sit with the phone calls: they are always both low-frequency as well as radiofrequency electromagnetic fields exposed..
Electromagnetic pollution: Physical irritation and stress
By electrosmog electric devices interfere each other often. You know, for example, if the cell phone reception is disturbed. However, the electromagnetic radiation also affect the human body. How big is the influence on the organism, depends on the type, frequency and intensity of electrosmog.
- The human being has its own electromagnetic field, the voltage is approximately 100 millivolts.
- In the human body, electricity flows. Through him, nerve impulses are redirected. The current strength of the body 4 Pico is amps - the 4 billionth Ampere. However, the body performs within a second 1 quadrillion electrical Connections.
- We consider mobile and cordless phones, these will work with 0.2 amps, so about 50 billion times stronger power than our body.
- By staying in fields with much higher values, the body must compensate for this influence. The field is confused, what is for the organism to stressful and a lot of energy costs.
Electro-smog: disruption of the hormone balance
- Electrosmog in the bedroom leads to a sometimes drastic reduction in melatonin production. Melatonin is important, however, to be tired and fall asleep. If you have electrical devices in the bedroom or the cell phone on the night table, suffer almost inevitably, to problems in falling Asleep.
- Melatonin is the hormone not only makes people tired. It is also for the complete relaxation of sleep. It also helps in strengthening the immune system.
- It is believed that in the case of a longer-term reduction in Melatonin the risk of cancer can increase.
- In the deep sleep stage, the brain frequency is from 4 to 8 Hz. The electromagnetic frequencies in the environment disturb this frequency constantly, on Hand. So is a healthy sleep in an electromagnetic environment, which actually, unfortunately, hardly possible. It is, therefore, advisable to limit to the essential electrical devices in the bedroom.
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