| Do you use cell phones and computers for extended | | | | solution, but avoidance is always the primary |
| periods of time? Here are a few things you should | | | | intervention.) |
| know about electromagnetic field (EMF) radiation and | | | | * Eyeglass frames should ideally be made from plastic |
| how it can affect the health of your eyes: | | | | with no wires in them, otherwise they can serve as an |
| * In 2001, German scientists found a link between cell | | | | antenna to focus the radio and cellular phone waves |
| phone radiation and eye cancer. The study | | | | directly into your brain and eyes. (Dr. Mercola) |
| investigated a form of eye cancer called uveal | | | | * Take anti-oxidants, particularly SOD, catalase, |
| melanoma, in which tumours form in the layer that | | | | glutathione, and Coq10. Microwave radiation has been |
| makes up the iris and base of the retina. The research | | | | shown to decrease levels of these anti-oxidants in the |
| suggests there is a threefold increase in eye cancers | | | | body. Other supplements you may need are: |
| among people who regularly use the devices. | | | | - Melatonin: a powerful anti-oxidant noted to prevent |
| * According to public health scientist Dr. George Carlo, | | | | DNA breaks in brain cells. Also effective in preventing |
| in 2006 there will be 40,000+ new cases of brain | | | | kidney damage from cell phones; |
| tumors and eye melanoma diagnosed worldwide | | | | - Zinc: protects the eye from oxidative damage and |
| directly attributed to cell phone usage. In 2010, that | | | | helps preserve the levels of anti-oxidants in the blood; |
| number will be an unprecedented 500,000 cases PER | | | | - Gingko Biloba: an herb considered a powerful |
| YEAR. | | | | anti-oxidant which prevents oxidative damage in the |
| * A group of Israeli researchers found a link between | | | | brain, eye and kidney. Also helps support the |
| microwave radiation and the development of | | | | production of SOD, catalase and glutathione; |
| cataracts. The study shows that prolonged exposure | | | | - Bilberry extract: preserves vision and reduces |
| to microwave radiation similar to that used by cellular | | | | oxidative damage to the eyes. (Dr. Gerald Goldberg) |
| phones can lead to both macroscopic and microscopic | | | | * Use scientifically validated EMF protection devices. |
| damage to the lens and that at least part of this | | | | Most recommended are wearable types that |
| damage seems to accumulate over time and does not | | | | effectively reduce the effects of EMF radiation on |
| seem to heal. | | | | your biofield. The biofield is your first line of defense |
| * Ophthalmologic symptoms of electrosensitivity and | | | | against stress. EMF radiation is known to disrupt the |
| electromagnetic hypersensitivity include pain or burning | | | | biofield, place stress on your body and weaken your |
| in the eyes, pressure in/behind the eyes, deteriorating | | | | immune system. The right protective device |
| vision, floaters, cataracts. It is hypothesized that the | | | | strengthens your biofield against this disruption and |
| watery contents of the eye assists the absorption of | | | | maintains its delicate homeostatic balance. |
| radiation. | | | | (Note: This article is shared for educational purposes |
| THINGS YOU CAN DO | | | | only and does not constitute medical advice. If you |
| * Minimize use of computers, cell phones, and other | | | | believe that you have a health problem, see your |
| electrical devices. (Not a practical or convenient | | | | doctor or health professional immediately. |