It's important to realize that as long as your cell phone is on, it emits radiation intermittently, even when you are not actually making a call. So wearing a cell phone on your hip for 15 hours a day is giving that area of your body nearly continuous radiation exposure.
Previous studies have found that cell phone radiation can affect men's sperm count, and the quality and motility of their sperm, and this may be a far greater issue than its effect on bone density. One such study, published in PLoS One found that:
"RF-EMR in both the power density and frequency range of mobile phones enhances mitochondrial reactive oxygen species generation by human spermatozoa, decreasing the motility and vitality of these cells while stimulating DNA base adduct formation and, ultimately DNA fragmentation. These findings have clear implications for the safety of extensive mobile phone use by males of reproductive age, potentially affecting both their fertility and the health and wellbeing of their offspring."
Men in particular may want to reconsider carrying their cell phones on their belts or in their pocket, in close proximity of their reproductive organs. In addition, you have a number of other sensitive organs in that general area, including liver, kidneys, colon and bladder—all of which are susceptible to radiation.
Male Breast Cancer and Male Breasts
Although breast cancer is rare in men, numerous studies point to a connection between EMR exposure and male breast cancer. A recent literature review on male breast cancer also identifies exposure to EMR as a risk factor."43
In 2001 there cases of male breast cancer showed up in the same office. A law suit was filed – the attorney arguing that the cancers were caused, at least in part, by an electrical vault that was next to the basement office where the men worked. He said that the odds of this happening were a trillion to one.
Another very recent phenomena is the appearance of male breasts. The Sunday Age reported in July 2007 that breast reduction operations on men have sky-rocketed, with approximately a 22 per cent rise over the past 12 months. Whilst hormone residues that get into the waterways are the first thing the mind goes to - one must remember that these have been around for a few decades and cannot in this instance be implicated.
Pollan M, et al, Breast cancer, occupation, and exposure to electromagnetic fields among Swedish men. Am J Ind Med 2001, 39 (3): 276-85
Demers, et al 1991, Occupational Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields and Breast Cancer in Men, American Journal of Epidemiology Vol. 134, No. 4: 340-347
Prostate and Testicular Cancer
An Australian Institute for health and Welfare report shows that rates of prostate cancer have risen 42% in the past five years, pushing up the number of prostate cancer cases by 50% to an estimated 18,700 in 2006."64
"In 2003 prostate cancer was named by the AIHW as one of the most common cancers in Australia. There is a large and coherent body of evidence of biological mechanisms that support the conclusion of a plausible, logical and causal relationship between EMR exposure and cancer, cardiac, neurological and reproductive health effects." Dr Neil Cherry"65
And figures from Europe show a dramatic rise in the incidence of prostate cancer from 1993 and then 1999.
Men’s Health: Cell Phones, Sperm and Fertility
Male fertility has been declining for over 20 years. Whilst oestrogenic chemicals are clearly a factor here, many studies have indicted that EMR is also a likely variable.
A cancer specialist from West Australia, Dr John Holt, had this to say in 1996 in private correspondence on the issue pf communications frequencies: “Within 100 years all men and male animals will be sterile. I believe the current level of EMR is responsible [in part] for male infertility round the world, and this will solve the problem of human beings and their idiocy forever.” An American study from the Reproductive Centre in Cleveland in 2006 shows that men who used a mobile phone had a 25 per cent lower sperm count than men who never used a mobile. Sperm counts in the US have plummeted 29 per cent, attributed by the study’s authors to mobile phone emissions.
Consistent evidence from experimental research, epidemiological studies and in vitro (cells) laboratory, and in vivo (animal) studies shows that the radio frequency exposure from wireless devices is associated with:
Reduced sperm count
Reduced sperm motility and concentration
Damaged sperm DNA
Altered sperm cell structure
Increased erectile dysfunction
Wireless and Erectile Dysfunction
Cell phones have also been linked to erectile dysfunction (ED). Erectile dysfunction is the inability to attain or maintain a penile erection sufficient for successful sexual intercourse. In a study published last year in the Central European Journal of Urology, men who carried switched-on cell phones for longer periods of time (average of 4.4 hours daily) had a notably greater incidence of ED than men who carried switched-on phones for lesser periods of time (averaged 1.8 hours).
More importantly, there is evidence that cell phone radiation interferes with sperm production, sperm quality, and sperm vitality. We know that there are millions – in fact, billions – of young people growing up, keeping phones in their front pockets. The fine print warning that comes with the Android says, 'Keep it 2.54 centimeters from the pregnant abdomen or the abdomen of a teenager.' ...Nobody reads it. The iPhone 4S has fine print warnings also to not to put it in your pocket.
Effects of Electromagnetic Energy on Sperm
Modern lifestyle and conveniences such as cell phones and laptop computers may have adverse effects on male fertility. Cell phones emit non-ionizing radiation (electromagnetic energy in waves), a form of energy different from ionizing radiation commonly found in X-rays and radioactive materials.
Not all cell phones have the same electromagnetic radiation output. Even when a phone is on and not in use, it send outs an intermittent signal to connect with nearby cell phone towers.
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has published a comprehensive review on cell phone radiation and the potential damage to sperm. In June 2012, the EWG review identified ten peer-reviewed human studies that have associated cell phone use with changes in sperm. The studies reviewed indicate that exposure to cell phone radiation may lead to decreases in sperm count and motility, as well as altering sperm DNA and morphology (shape of the sperm). Men who carry the cell phones in their pants pocket or attached to their belt may be at the greatest risk.
Top Tips for Cell Phone Safety
It's worth remembering that the telecommunication industry is much larger than the medical industrial complex, and they have far more influence than the drug companies. They're also mirroring many of the same tactics as the tobacco industry to peddle their wares. This includes attempting to discredit researchers who publish unfavorable cell phone studies.
As Dr. Davis shows in her lecture above, the results of any study can be accurately predicted by looking at its sponsorship. According to a review by Dr. Lai in 2008, the probability that a study will find "no effect" is two to three times higher in industry-funded studies, while independently-funded studies into the health effects of mobile technology are TWICE as likely to find a positive result.
So please, be aware that there is already robust scientific evidence that cell phones and other wireless devices pose significant health risks to all of us—especially to children and pregnant women. So while such findings are not being widely publicized as of yet, it makes sense to take action now to protect yourself and your children. You can help to minimize your exposure to electromagnetic radiation from cell phones and other wireless devices by heeding the following advice:
1. Read the Fine Print
All device manufacturers advise that each device should be held at some distance away from human bodies and brains. Turn the Power OFF on phones, tablets, Mp3 players etc, before they are placed in a pants pocket, suit jacket or tucked into clothing.
2. Prefer Non-Wireless Connections
For phone (landline), internet, printer and entertainment gear, connect by cord or cable with all wireless features off. Turning off your Wi-Fi at night reduces your exposure significantly. However if you have Wi-Fi on during the day (especially with the router near your body in your office) you could be getting daily significant exposure. Installing fully wired systems eliminates this source completely. Corded landlines are swifter, safer, and more secure. Cordless phones also emit microwave radiation
3. Increase Distance
Keep wireless devices away from your lap! Do not place your cell phone, laptop or tablet on your lap. Decrease your exposure by increasing your distance from emitting sources. Remember that even if a device is not in use, it will still emit regular short bursts of microwave radiation.
4. Beware of a weak signal
Your phone works harder and emits more radiation into you when the signal is weak or blocked. The weaker the reception, the more power your phone must use to transmit, and the more power it uses, the more radiation it emits, and the deeper the dangerous radio waves penetrate into your body. Ideally, you should only use your phone with full bars and good reception.
5. Protect children, the pregnant abdomen, and men who want to become fathers. Children absorb twice as much radiation as adults. Sperm are especially vulnerable.
6. Protecting Yourself
The most effective technique for protecting yourself against the dangers of cell phone radiation is keeping the phone at a distance from the body. Simply using a hands-free headset is a big step. Headsets keep the cell phone’s antenna at a distance of six to seven inches away from the body, thus eliminating near-field exposure. Wired headsets can act as an antenna to draw some ambient EMR, but not much, so using one is still preferable to holding the phone to your head. Wireless headsets should be avoided, as they draw much more far-field EMR.
The safest headsets have hollow air tubes, similar to those used in stethoscopes, instead of wires. They offer protection against both near-field and far-field exposure. If possible, avoid wearing the phone at your waist, which exposes the hip bones to radiation. Eighty percent of red blood cells are formed in the hip bones. There are also newer cell phones available capable of functioning in speaker phone mode. This enables you to talk on the phone while keeping it at a safe distance from your body. If you are able to conduct most of your conversations using a speaker phone, this could enable you to use a cell phone without encountering the intense radiation exposure that occurs when holding it to your ear..
7. Since there’s no way to easily avoid electromagnetic radiation in today’s world, the only sane solution is getting EMF protection. MHT offers a product that have been tested and proven effective. Click on PRODUCT to learn more to protect you and your family.
Male Breast Cancer and Male Breasts
Although breast cancer is rare in men, numerous studies point to a connection between EMR exposure and male breast cancer. A recent literature review on male breast cancer also identifies exposure to EMR as a risk factor."43
In 2001 there cases of male breast cancer showed up in the same office. A law suit was filed – the attorney arguing that the cancers were caused, at least in part, by an electrical vault that was next to the basement office where the men worked. He said that the odds of this happening were a trillion to one.
Another very recent phenomena is the appearance of male breasts. The Sunday Age reported in July 2007 that breast reduction operations on men have sky-rocketed, with approximately a 22 per cent rise over the past 12 months. Whilst hormone residues that get into the waterways are the first thing the mind goes to - one must remember that these have been around for a few decades and cannot in this instance be implicated.
Pollan M, et al, Breast cancer, occupation, and exposure to electromagnetic fields among Swedish men. Am J Ind Med 2001, 39 (3): 276-85
Demers, et al 1991, Occupational Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields and Breast Cancer in Men, American Journal of Epidemiology Vol. 134, No. 4: 340-347
Prostate and Testicular Cancer
An Australian Institute for health and Welfare report shows that rates of prostate cancer have risen 42% in the past five years, pushing up the number of prostate cancer cases by 50% to an estimated 18,700 in 2006."64
"In 2003 prostate cancer was named by the AIHW as one of the most common cancers in Australia. There is a large and coherent body of evidence of biological mechanisms that support the conclusion of a plausible, logical and causal relationship between EMR exposure and cancer, cardiac, neurological and reproductive health effects." Dr Neil Cherry"65
And figures from Europe show a dramatic rise in the incidence of prostate cancer from 1993 and then 1999.
Men’s Health: Cell Phones, Sperm and Fertility
Male fertility has been declining for over 20 years. Whilst oestrogenic chemicals are clearly a factor here, many studies have indicted that EMR is also a likely variable.
A cancer specialist from West Australia, Dr John Holt, had this to say in 1996 in private correspondence on the issue pf communications frequencies: “Within 100 years all men and male animals will be sterile. I believe the current level of EMR is responsible [in part] for male infertility round the world, and this will solve the problem of human beings and their idiocy forever.” An American study from the Reproductive Centre in Cleveland in 2006 shows that men who used a mobile phone had a 25 per cent lower sperm count than men who never used a mobile. Sperm counts in the US have plummeted 29 per cent, attributed by the study’s authors to mobile phone emissions.
Consistent evidence from experimental research, epidemiological studies and in vitro (cells) laboratory, and in vivo (animal) studies shows that the radio frequency exposure from wireless devices is associated with:
Reduced sperm count
Reduced sperm motility and concentration
Damaged sperm DNA
Altered sperm cell structure
Increased erectile dysfunction
Wireless and Erectile Dysfunction
Cell phones have also been linked to erectile dysfunction (ED). Erectile dysfunction is the inability to attain or maintain a penile erection sufficient for successful sexual intercourse. In a study published last year in the Central European Journal of Urology, men who carried switched-on cell phones for longer periods of time (average of 4.4 hours daily) had a notably greater incidence of ED than men who carried switched-on phones for lesser periods of time (averaged 1.8 hours).
More importantly, there is evidence that cell phone radiation interferes with sperm production, sperm quality, and sperm vitality. We know that there are millions – in fact, billions – of young people growing up, keeping phones in their front pockets. The fine print warning that comes with the Android says, 'Keep it 2.54 centimeters from the pregnant abdomen or the abdomen of a teenager.' ...Nobody reads it. The iPhone 4S has fine print warnings also to not to put it in your pocket.
Effects of Electromagnetic Energy on Sperm
Modern lifestyle and conveniences such as cell phones and laptop computers may have adverse effects on male fertility. Cell phones emit non-ionizing radiation (electromagnetic energy in waves), a form of energy different from ionizing radiation commonly found in X-rays and radioactive materials.
Not all cell phones have the same electromagnetic radiation output. Even when a phone is on and not in use, it send outs an intermittent signal to connect with nearby cell phone towers.
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has published a comprehensive review on cell phone radiation and the potential damage to sperm. In June 2012, the EWG review identified ten peer-reviewed human studies that have associated cell phone use with changes in sperm. The studies reviewed indicate that exposure to cell phone radiation may lead to decreases in sperm count and motility, as well as altering sperm DNA and morphology (shape of the sperm). Men who carry the cell phones in their pants pocket or attached to their belt may be at the greatest risk.
Top Tips for Cell Phone Safety
It's worth remembering that the telecommunication industry is much larger than the medical industrial complex, and they have far more influence than the drug companies. They're also mirroring many of the same tactics as the tobacco industry to peddle their wares. This includes attempting to discredit researchers who publish unfavorable cell phone studies.
As Dr. Davis shows in her lecture above, the results of any study can be accurately predicted by looking at its sponsorship. According to a review by Dr. Lai in 2008, the probability that a study will find "no effect" is two to three times higher in industry-funded studies, while independently-funded studies into the health effects of mobile technology are TWICE as likely to find a positive result.
So please, be aware that there is already robust scientific evidence that cell phones and other wireless devices pose significant health risks to all of us—especially to children and pregnant women. So while such findings are not being widely publicized as of yet, it makes sense to take action now to protect yourself and your children. You can help to minimize your exposure to electromagnetic radiation from cell phones and other wireless devices by heeding the following advice:
1. Read the Fine Print
All device manufacturers advise that each device should be held at some distance away from human bodies and brains. Turn the Power OFF on phones, tablets, Mp3 players etc, before they are placed in a pants pocket, suit jacket or tucked into clothing.
2. Prefer Non-Wireless Connections
For phone (landline), internet, printer and entertainment gear, connect by cord or cable with all wireless features off. Turning off your Wi-Fi at night reduces your exposure significantly. However if you have Wi-Fi on during the day (especially with the router near your body in your office) you could be getting daily significant exposure. Installing fully wired systems eliminates this source completely. Corded landlines are swifter, safer, and more secure. Cordless phones also emit microwave radiation
3. Increase Distance
Keep wireless devices away from your lap! Do not place your cell phone, laptop or tablet on your lap. Decrease your exposure by increasing your distance from emitting sources. Remember that even if a device is not in use, it will still emit regular short bursts of microwave radiation.
4. Beware of a weak signal
Your phone works harder and emits more radiation into you when the signal is weak or blocked. The weaker the reception, the more power your phone must use to transmit, and the more power it uses, the more radiation it emits, and the deeper the dangerous radio waves penetrate into your body. Ideally, you should only use your phone with full bars and good reception.
5. Protect children, the pregnant abdomen, and men who want to become fathers. Children absorb twice as much radiation as adults. Sperm are especially vulnerable.
6. Protecting Yourself
The most effective technique for protecting yourself against the dangers of cell phone radiation is keeping the phone at a distance from the body. Simply using a hands-free headset is a big step. Headsets keep the cell phone’s antenna at a distance of six to seven inches away from the body, thus eliminating near-field exposure. Wired headsets can act as an antenna to draw some ambient EMR, but not much, so using one is still preferable to holding the phone to your head. Wireless headsets should be avoided, as they draw much more far-field EMR.
The safest headsets have hollow air tubes, similar to those used in stethoscopes, instead of wires. They offer protection against both near-field and far-field exposure. If possible, avoid wearing the phone at your waist, which exposes the hip bones to radiation. Eighty percent of red blood cells are formed in the hip bones. There are also newer cell phones available capable of functioning in speaker phone mode. This enables you to talk on the phone while keeping it at a safe distance from your body. If you are able to conduct most of your conversations using a speaker phone, this could enable you to use a cell phone without encountering the intense radiation exposure that occurs when holding it to your ear..
7. Since there’s no way to easily avoid electromagnetic radiation in today’s world, the only sane solution is getting EMF protection. MHT offers a product that have been tested and proven effective. Click on PRODUCT to learn more to protect you and your family.