ARE YOU KILLING YOUR SELF WITH THE GADGETS THAT YOU KEEP?

First a big Hi to TORRE (http://www.cassadagahotel.net/torre.html) whom I met for a reading on Sat morning.  She’s the best guys so if you’re interested in getting a reading done in Central Florida check out her web site above.                          Torre’

 

 

Recently Nature’s Garden(http://thenaturesgarden.com/) in Maitland gave some classes on “how you can neutralize and harmonize” artificial Electromagnetic Frequencies coming from wireless and electronic devices.

So I decided to look into it and see if our gadgets are Dangerous to our Health:

According to American Cancer Society:

  • Cell phones emit radiofrequency energy, a form of non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation, which can be absorbed by tissues closest to where the phone is held.
  • The amount of radiofrequency energy a cell phone user is exposed to depends on the technology of the phone, the distance between the phone’s antenna and the user, the extent and type of use, and the user’s distance from cell phone towers.
  • Studies thus far have not shown a consistent link between cell phone use and cancers of the brain, nerves, or other tissues of the head or neck. More research is needed because cell phone technology and how people use cell phones have been changing rapidly.

Even the World Health Organization (WHO) is commenting (http://www.who.int/features/qa/30/en/):  Other health effects:  Scientists have reported other health effects of using mobile phones including changes in brain activity, reaction times, and sleep patterns. These effects are minor and have no apparent health significance. More studies are underway to try to confirm these findings.

Electromagnetic interference:  When mobile phones are used very close to some medical devices (including pacemakers, implantable defibrillators, and certain hearing aids) there is the possibility of causing interference with their operation. The risk is much reduced for 3G phones and newer equipment.

Traffic accidents:  Research has shown an increased risk of traffic accidents, some 3-4 times greater chance of an accident, when mobile phones (either handheld or with a “hands-free” kit) are used while driving due to distraction.  

So basically healthwise it’s questionable and not really enough info available to make an informed decision

But let’s face it there’s a lot more out there than cell phones:

Modern technology is affecting our sleep. The artificial light from TV and computer screens affects melatonin production and throws off circadian rhythms, preventing deep, restorative sleep.  New research out of the University of Gothenburg, Sweden reinforces this fact, specifically relating to young adults.  According to   Otolaryngology surgeon; author, ‘Wake Up! You’re Snoring’ at Huffington  Post (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-volpi-md-pc-facs/technology-depression_b_1723625.html)

Persons  (according to a study: e Department of Rehabilitation Sciences of Poly Tech and the Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association have jointly conducted a study on the health effects of using smartphones and portable electronic devices among Hong Kong people and found that many are  overly obsessed with electronic games may suffer from adverse health effects in the long run. If they become accustomed to poor postures…these may become fixed postural habits that would be difficult to correct when they turn adults.  In addition, studies have shown that in some cases, due to excessive texting with mobile phones, inflammation of tendons and articular degeneration in the thumb joint and index fingers have been reported.  (http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/09/130905160452.htm)

THE old TECHNOLOGY  has become the vintage collectible…you might still have some of these:

 

 

1950s David White Realist STEREO 35mm Film Camera Working 

$114.95
Used 1930s WE 202 Rotary Dial Phone with Bell Modular$450.00

and don’t forget my store (click above for lots of good stuff)
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AND THE WORST OF IT:  The technology makes the tiniest windows of time entertaining, and potentially productive. But scientists point to an unanticipated side effect: when people keep their brains busy with digital input, they are forfeiting downtime that could allow them to better learn and remember information, or come up with new ideas.  (http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/25/technology/25brain.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0).

 

The moment of drifting into thought has been so clipped by modern technology. Our lives are filled with distraction with smartphones and all the rest. People are so locked into not being present.  —Glen Hansard

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