Is ElectroMagnetic Field Radiation  (EMFR) Hazardous to Our Health?

Average EMFR levels in Infrared Saunas=

 Peak:             81 mG                    Average:     55 mG                (see test results)

Average EMFR levels in a Far North Wellness Sauna=

 Over 42 Times Lower!!!

Peak :            2.4 mG                  Average:       1.3 mG              (see test results)

What is safe?

Many experts and public officials, as well as the few governments that have made an effort to offer public protection, have adopted the 3 mG cutoff point. The EPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)  has proposed a safety standard of 3 mG. Sweden has also set a recommended safety limit of 3 mG.

The Facts

Many studies have been done on the effect of high levels of EMFR (Electromagnetic Field Radiation) on humans and animals. The following highlights some interesting evidence to warrant limiting your exposure to EMFR.

In a draft report issued in March 1990, the EPA Environmental Protection Agency

• Recommended that EMFs be classified as a Class B carcinogen -- -a "probable human carcinogen and joined the ranks of formaldehyde, DDT, dioxins and PCBs.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) warns

•    “There is reason for concern" and advises prudent avoidance"

In 2002, the California Department of Health produced a report from their California EMF program concluding that increased levels of EMF were responsible for

•                  Increases in incidences of childhood Leukemia.
•                  Increases in incidences of adult brain cancer. 
•                  Increases in incidences of Lou Gehrig’s disease.
•                  Increases in incidences of miscarriages.

      Source: Wikipedia

May 2009 Electromagnetic Sensitivity (EMS) Awareness Month declared in Florida, Connecticut and Colorado

•                  The declarations acknowledge "that the health of the general population is at risk from electromagnetic exposures that can lead to this illness induced by electromagnetic radiations, and that this illness may be preventable though the reduction or avoidance of electromagnetic radiations in both indoor and outdoor environments and by conducting further scientific research."

 Many experts in the field of EMF believe

•                 EMF causes headaches.
•                  EMF causes lack of Energy
•                  EMF causes birth defects, abortions and Alzheimer's disease.
•                  EMF can negatively affect sex life.
•                  EMF causes depression.
•                  EMF causes minor and major illnesses including cancer.
•                  EMF is the main cause of insomnia
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Dr. David Carpenter, Dean at the School of Public Health, State University of New York

•            Believes it is likely that up to 30% of all childhood cancers come from exposure to EMFs.

Dr. Martin Blank, a professor at Columbia University's Department of Physiology and Cellular Biophysics

•            Appeared on Canada AM on Wed. May 27 2009.   He warned about the negative health effects of EMFs, from cell phones and power lines and said that they may lead to brain tumours, Alzheimer's disease, dementia and breast cancer.

In November 1989, the Department of Energy reported that 

•           "It has now become generally accepted that there are, indeed, biological effects due to field exposure."

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University

•            Discovered that telephone workers exposed to low levels of EMF had a greater incidence of leukemia than a control group.

The City Commission of the Nashville suburb of Brentwood, Tennessee

•            Passed an ordinance setting a magnetic field limit at only 4 mG at the edge of a right of way

What is EMF?

EMF is short for electromagnetic fields or sometimes known as electromagnetic radiation (EMR) or electromagnetic energy (EME).  Electromagnetic fields are created when electric current flows, such as using a hair dryer, microwave or cell phone.

 
The Study

Goal-

To test and compare the EMF levels in infrared saunas made by several different manufacturers both from China and North America.

Preface-

Several manufacturers of infrared saunas were contacted and told the consultant was researching saunas for home use. They wanted to confirm that the EMF levels of their infrared saunas were safe. The consultant was provided public display or trial locations and the recommendation to test the units for EMF levels. Each company assured the consultant that their units were protected from EMF using metal shielding over the wires and fell within acceptable standards and they had nothing to worry about.

Procedure-

The consultant traveled to each location and tested each sauna as recommended by the dealer or manufacturer of each unit. The following results were recorded in table format.

Specifics-

All testing was done by the same consulting firm using the same very high quality EMF testing unit manufactured out of the USA by Alpha Lab Inc. called the Tri Field Meter. This is the same unit used by numerous doctors specializing in Environmental Science to help their patients avoid high levels of EMF exposure. Testing was done by a certified journeyman electrician in each case.  Readings were taken at the following locations.

      1) Directly in front of each heater against the backrest in the center of each heater.     (Where your body is likely to be)
      2) Center of the bench, against the back rest.
      3) Center of the sauna. (Half width, depth and height) This is not a very meaningful measurement as nobody stands in the center of their sauna; they sit on the bench. This does tend to be however the spot most manufacturers give as a reference if they will give you readings at all. *Note the reading diminishes exponentially with the distance away from the source so this can be a very misleading reading.
      4) Peak- The sauna is tested all over to find the peak EMF level existing in each unit.

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