Blogpost 5: Radiation risks

We are using our gadgets especially our cellphones almost the whole day. But are we aware that too much usage of our mobile phones have radiation risks?

I have read an article entitled "Children’s Health Expert Panel: Cell Phones & Wi-Fi―Are Children, Fetuses and Fertility at Risk? written by Dr. Mercola found on Mercola. 





In this article it was said that there is a direct relationship between duration of cell phone use and sperm count decline. Sperm count is reduced by half in men who carry cell phones in their pants pockets for four hours per day. The motility of the sperm is also impaired. The testicular barrier, that protects sperm, is the most sensitive of tissues in the body, and is 100x more absorbent. Besides sperm count and function, the mitochondrial DNA of sperm are damaged 3x more if exposed to cell phone radiation.

DNA mutations have been linked more to damage on the male side in research from Iceland, the assumption being that male sperm is more vulnerable than female eggs, which are more protected. Mutations increase with the age of the father, and more autism and schizophrenia increase with the age of the father.

Dr. Mercola quoted "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"

We should not use our gadgets near our body parts because it releases radiation that will be really harmful to us.

I have read an article entitled "The Hidden Dangers of Cell Phone Radiation" written by Sue Kovach found on Life Extension Magazine.

In this article it was said that today there are more than two billion cell phone users being exposed every day to the dangers of electromagnetic radiation (EMR)—dangers government regulators and the cell phone industry refuse to admit exist. Included are: genetic damage, brain dysfunction, brain tumors, and other conditions such as sleep disorders and headaches.1-9 The amount of time spent on the phone is irrelevant, according to Dr. Carlo, as the danger mechanism is triggered within seconds. Researchers say if there is a safe level of exposure to EMR, it’s so low that we can’t detect it.

The cell phone industry is fully aware of the dangers. In fact, enough scientific evidence exists that some companies’ service contracts prohibit suing the cell phone manufacturer or service provider, or joining a class action lawsuit. Still, the public is largely ignorant of the dangers, while the media regularly trumpets new studies showing cell phones are completely safe to use. Yet, Dr. Carlo points out, None of those studies can prove safety, no matter how well they’re conducted or who’s conducting them.

Sue Kovach quoted "Every day, we’re swimming in a sea of electromagnetic radiation (EMR) produced by electrical appliances, power lines, wiring in buildings, and a slew of other technologies that are part of modern life"

It is true we can observe it in the way we live today. Some of us telling that they can't live without their gadgets.


We must lessen the time that we are spending in our gadgets especially to our mobile phones. That's the first step to avoid or lets just say lessen the Radiation risks to us if we cant really stop using our gadgets. We can play sports outside or bond with our friends as a break in using our gadgets. That will really help and at the same time develop mutual relationships with others.