Waves, passing through a living organism, excite electrons in various chemical substances, which begin to destroy body tissues.

In the human body, a lot of electrochemical reactions are constantly taking place, during which different chemicals interact with each other. Such processes also take place at the level of "cellular respiration", when the cells of the body extract energy from these processes. This energy is necessary for the healthy life of a living organism.

The impact of electromagnetic waves violates the mechanisms of such "cellular respiration" in the tissues of the body, irradiates them. First of all, from negative radiation, those tissues in which the most active cell division occurs begin to collapse. These are: the thyroid gland, red bone marrow, gonads, mucous membranes in the gastrointestinal tract, etc. These organs of the body, body tissues are the most vulnerable and you need to know how to protect them from destructive influences.

Characteristics of electromagnetic waves, their sources

Waves have different ranges and different sources:

• radar, radio navigation, etc.;
• devices in physiotherapy rooms;
• tube generators, transmitter units, antennas, especially in radio stations and television studios;
• microwave fields, especially affecting the reflex functions of the body;
• radio waves: decimeter waves affect the internal organs of the body, penetrating 10-15 cm deep;
• illogically affect the waves of the UHF range;
• waves of different frequencies: VHF, HF, HF, UHF, which propagate at almost the speed of light, create unwanted resonance.

In any room, the strength of the electromagnetic field depends on the power of the devices, on the degree of their shielding and on the presence of protective metal coatings.

Human health and electromagnetic radiation

The effect of electromagnetic waves on humans is still being studied. However, much is already known about such a negative, destructive effect on the body:

• dysfunction of the thyroid gland leads to improper metabolism and the destruction of the hormonal background, which is especially dangerous for pregnant women, children and adolescents;
• damage to the red bone marrow leads to the formation of cancerous brain tumors, leukemia. Anemiam;
• damage to the sex glands leads to incurable infertility;
• damage to the mucous membranes of the gastrointestinal tract causes chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, even oncology.

Studies on the effect of electromagnetic waves on living organisms have shown that the destructive effect of these waves provokes the development of diseases, such as:

• mammary cancer;
• tumors in the brain;
• Alzheimer's disease;
• various leukemias;
• diseases of the cardiovascular system;
• destruction of the nervous system;
• hormonal imbalance;
• decrease in the level of immunity, etc.

Typical symptoms of the influence of electromagnetic waves on the human body:

• permanent. frequent headaches;
• high blood pressure;
• various sleep disorders;
• severe severe allergic reactions;
• frequent colds and viral diseases;
• obesity, overweight with a normal diet;
• anorexia with normal nutrition;
• heartburn, nausea, vomiting, etc.

Research into the effects of electromagnetic fields, the search for effective protection against their damaging effects continues.

Low frequency waves and human health

Low-frequency waves (infrasound) cause various kinds of vibrations in the body. The symptoms of exposure are as follows:

• worried about nausea;
• visual acuity decreases;
• ringing in the ears;
• upset digestion;
• impaired brain function;
• the work of the internal organs of a person is disrupted;
• possible cardiac arrest, rupture of blood vessels, which leads to death.

Man does not hear these waves. The lower limit of the low-frequency range has not yet been determined. Infrasound in nature is found everywhere to a greater or lesser extent: in the noise of forests, in the surf, the rustle of waves, in a thunderstorm atmosphere, etc.

It is noteworthy that infrasound propagates even over very long distances and penetrates through the earth's crust. This ability of infrasound is used in predicting natural disasters - earthquakes, tsunamis, etc.

The influence of low-frequency waves on a person

Under the influence of infrasound, a person begins to show incomprehensible anxiety, seemingly groundless anxiety. Headaches begin to torment him, the level of attention, working capacity decreases, the vestibular apparatus does not work well.

Sources of low frequency radiation

These sources are:

• public transport: trams, cars, buses, trolleybuses;
• railway transport;
• ventilation devices in industrial enterprises, in the subway;
• aerodynamic, percussion installations in industry;
• aircraft, especially jets.

This is only a part of infrasound sources of one or another power.

Infrasound and the human psyche

A person perceives these waves with almost his entire body. Science deals with the study of the possibility of influencing thoughts and feelings, emotions and behavior of a person. Some laboratories are trying to work with universal psychotronic weapons. Although medicine is already using devices that act on electromagnetic low-frequency waves: electric shock, ultrasound, infrasound, microwave radiation, lower threshold audiovisual stimulation, etc.

The most dangerous range for human health and psyche is 6-9 Hz, which includes a frequency of 7 Hz, which is absolutely consonant with the natural vibrations of the brain. By exposure to infrasound of these frequencies of different power, you can completely cripple a person, make him a clinical idiot, even kill him.

Ways to protect against infrasound

Even Julius Caesar fought against the noise, forbidding night travel through the streets in rumbling chariots. Since then, calls have been constantly made not to make noise or to make less noise, especially at night. Noise pollution of the environment is being tried to be reduced or completely eliminated in the development of new car engines, in the construction of roads, residential areas, special screens are installed along busy highways, protective forest belts are planted, and so on.

Methods and means of protection against electromagnetic radiation

Harmful radiation, electromagnetic fields that negatively affect the human body are practically everywhere in the modern world.

Tips for parents and children:

• it is better not to give a mobile phone to a child under 10 years old;
• older children are allowed to use only in the most necessary cases;
• it is better for pregnant women not to use a computer or use it for a short time and rarely, because radiation is the cause of the birth of children with congenital damage to the central nervous system;
• It is advisable for people of reproductive age to use devices and equipment that actively and powerfully emit electromagnetic waves as little as possible - this leads to incurable infertility.

Protection methods

Is it possible to protect yourself and your loved ones, if not completely, then at least minimize the degree of negative influence of electromagnetic fields? The answer is yes.

• You should always try to be at a sufficiently safe distance from working various electrical equipment, electrical appliances;
• it is necessary to reduce or minimize contacts with electrical engineering: do not leave the computer turned on in sleep mode, do not stand next to a working printer, microwave, etc.;
• as little as possible to use a mobile phone or at least talk on the speakerphone;
• stay away from TV, copiers, printers, etc. closer than one and a half meters;

Important for health, keep the necessary distance between yourself and electrical appliances, electrical engineering!

• bed, resting place should not be near wires or appliances, even if they are behind the wall. The wall does not protect against electromagnetic fields.

If it is not possible to protect yourself and your loved ones completely from the influence of electromagnetic radiation, then it is quite possible to try to minimize this impact.

In order not to suffer due to the negative effects of electromagnetic fields, it is quite realistic and within our power to take preventive security measures, try to observe them, and protect the health of oneself and one's relatives. And then everything will be all right. It should be remembered: health is easier and cheaper to maintain than to treat it later, and the outcome of treatment can be unpredictable. Health is much more valuable. Than endless sitting at the computer and constant negotiations on a mobile phone and other modern gadgets.

Continuous industrial progress and the rapid development of science in the modern era lead to the widespread use of various household electrical appliances and electronic equipment. This creates great convenience for people in work, study and everyday life, and, at the same time, causes hidden harm to their health.

Science has proven that all consumer electronics in the process of use generate electromagnetic waves of different frequencies to varying degrees. Electromagnetic waves are colorless, odorless, invisible, intangible, but at the same time they have great penetrating power, so that a person is defenseless in front of them. They have already become a new source of environmental pollution, gradually undermining the human body, negatively affecting human health, causing various diseases.

Electronic radiation has already become a new global environmental disaster.
To date, four International Congresses have been held in the world on the effects of small and ultra-low radiation on human health. The issue is recognized as so urgent that the problem of “electronic smog” has been put in the first place by the World Health Organization (WHO) in terms of the danger of impact on human health. WHO considers "the current level of modern electromagnetic radiation and its impact on the population is more dangerous than the effect of residual nuclear ionizing radiation."

The International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection of the countries of the European Union recommends that the governments of all states take the most effective preventive and technical means and measures to protect the population from the actions of “electromagnetic smog” The following manifestations of the harmful effects of electromagnetic radiation are indicated in special literature published in our country and abroad on the human body:

1. gene mutation, due to which the likelihood of oncological diseases increases;
2. violations of the normal electrophysiology of the human body, which causes headaches, insomnia, tachycardia;
3. eye damage that causes various ophthalmic diseases, in severe cases - up to complete loss of vision;
4. modification of the signals given by the hormones of the parathyroid glands on cell membranes, inhibition of the growth of bone material in children;
5. violation of the transmembrane flow of calcium ions, which prevents the normal development of the body in children and adolescents;
6. the cumulative effect that occurs with repeated harmful exposure to radiation, ultimately leads to irreversible negative changes.

Biological effect of electromagnetic fields

Experimental data of both domestic and foreign researchers testify to the high biological activity of EMF in all frequency ranges. At relatively high levels of irradiating EMF, modern theory recognizes a thermal mechanism of action. At a relatively low level of EMF (for example, for radio frequencies above 300 MHz it is less than 1 mW/cm2), it is customary to speak of a non-thermal or informational nature of the impact on the body. Numerous studies in the field of the biological effect of EMF will make it possible to determine the most sensitive systems of the human body: nervous, immune, endocrine and reproductive. These body systems are critical. The reactions of these systems must be taken into account when assessing the risk of EMF exposure to the population.
The biological effect of EMF accumulates under conditions of long-term long-term exposure, as a result, the development of long-term consequences is possible, including degenerative processes of the central nervous system, blood cancer (leukemia), brain tumors, and hormonal diseases. EMF can be especially dangerous for children, pregnant women (embryo), people with diseases of the central nervous, hormonal, cardiovascular system, allergy sufferers, people with weakened immune systems.

Impact on the immune system

At present, enough data has been accumulated indicating the negative effect of EMF on the immunological reactivity of the organism. The results of research by Russian scientists give reason to believe that under the influence of EMF, the processes of immunogenesis are disrupted, more often in the direction of their suppression. It has also been established that in animals irradiated with EMF, the nature of the infectious process changes - the course of the infectious process is aggravated. The emergence of autoimmunity is associated not so much with a change in the antigenic structure of tissues, but with the pathology of the immune system, as a result of which it reacts against normal tissue antigens. In accordance with this concept, the basis of all autoimmune conditions is primarily immunodeficiency in the thymus-dependent cell population of lymphocytes. The effect of high-intensity EMF on the body's immune system is manifested in a depressing effect on the T-system of cellular immunity. EmFs can contribute to nonspecific inhibition of immunogenesis, enhance the formation of antibodies to fetal tissues and stimulate an autoimmune reaction in the body of a pregnant female.

Effect on the nervous system

A large number of studies carried out in Russia, and monographic generalizations made, give reason to classify the nervous system as one of the most sensitive systems in the human body to the effects of EMF. At the level of a nerve cell, structural formations for the transmission of nerve impulses (synapse), at the level of isolated nerve structures, significant deviations occur when exposed to low-intensity EMF. Changes in higher nervous activity, memory in people who have contact with EMF. These individuals may be prone to developing stress responses. Certain structures of the brain have an increased sensitivity to EMF. Changes in the permeability of the blood-brain barrier can lead to unexpected adverse effects. The nervous system of the embryo exhibits a particularly high sensitivity to EMF.

Effect on sexual function

Sexual dysfunctions are usually associated with changes in its regulation by the nervous and neuroendocrine systems. Related to this are the results of work on the study of the state of gonadotropic activity of the pituitary gland under the influence of EMF.

Repeated exposure to EMF causes a decrease in the activity of the pituitary gland

Any environmental factor that affects the female body during pregnancy and affects embryonic development is considered teratogenic. Many scientists attribute EMF to this group of factors.
Of paramount importance in studies of teratogenesis is the stage of pregnancy during which EMF is exposed. It is generally accepted that EMF can, for example, cause deformities by acting at various stages of pregnancy. Although there are periods of maximum sensitivity to EMF. The most vulnerable periods are usually the early stages of embryonic development, corresponding to the periods of implantation and early organogenesis.

An opinion was expressed about the possibility of a specific effect of EMF on the sexual function of women, on the embryo. A higher sensitivity to the effects of EMF was noted in the ovaries than in the testes. It has been established that the sensitivity of the embryo to EMF is much higher than the sensitivity of the maternal organism, and intrauterine damage to the fetus by EMF can occur at any stage of its development. The results of the conducted epidemiological studies will allow us to conclude that the presence of women's contact with electromagnetic radiation can lead to premature birth, affect the development of the fetus and, finally, increase the risk of congenital malformations.

Influence on the endocrine system and neurohumoral response

In the works of Russian scientists back in the 60s, in the interpretation of the mechanism of functional disorders under the influence of EMF, the leading place was given to changes in the pituitary-adrenal system. Studies have shown that under the action of EMF, as a rule, stimulation of the pituitary-adrenal system occurred, which was accompanied by an increase in the content of adrenaline in the blood, activation of blood coagulation processes. It was recognized that one of the systems that early and naturally involves the body's response to the impact of various environmental factors is the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal cortex system. The research results confirmed this position.

The earliest clinical manifestations of the effects of EM radiation on humans are functional disorders of the nervous system, manifested primarily in the form of vegetative dysfunctions of neurasthenic and asthenic syndrome. Persons who have been in the zone of EM radiation for a long time complain of weakness, irritability, fatigue, memory loss, and sleep disturbance.

Often these symptoms are accompanied by disorders of autonomic functions. Disorders of the cardiovascular system are usually manifested by neurocirculatory dystonia: lability of the pulse and blood pressure, a tendency to hypotension, pain in the heart area, etc. Phase changes in the composition of the peripheral blood (lability of indicators) are also noted, followed by the development of moderate leukopenia, neuropenia, erythrocytopenia . Changes in the bone marrow are in the nature of a reactive compensatory tension of regeneration. Usually these changes occur in people who, by the nature of their work, were constantly exposed to EM radiation with a sufficiently high intensity. Those working with MF and EMF, as well as the population living in the area of ​​EMF action, complain of irritability and impatience. After 1-3 years, some have a feeling of internal tension, fussiness. Attention and memory are impaired. There are complaints of low efficiency of sleep and fatigue. Given the important role of the cerebral cortex and the hypothalamus in the implementation of human mental functions, it can be expected that prolonged repeated exposure to maximum permissible EM radiation (especially in the decimeter wavelength range) can lead to mental disorders.

Electromagnetic waves - the inevitable companions of domestic comfort. They pervade the space around us and our bodies: sources of EM radiation warm and light houses, serve for cooking, provide instant communication with any corner of the world. The influence of electromagnetic waves on the human body today is the subject of heated debate. So, for example, in Sweden, "electromagnetic allergy" is considered a disease. Although the World Health Organization still classifies such an organism's reaction as a "possible disease." Among its symptoms are headache, chronic fatigue, memory disorders.

“In my two decades of work, I have not seen any cases of electromagnetic allergy,” says Nina Rubtsova, a doctor, a member of the international expert commission of the WHO Electromagnetic Fields and Human Health program. “But phobias associated with electromagnetic waves have developed in society.” Do we have reasons for them? And how to minimize the likely harm from exposure to radiation?

How does electromagnetic radiation work?

All operating electrical appliances (and electrical wiring) create an electromagnetic field around them, which causes the movement of charged particles: electrons, protons, ions or dipole molecules. The cells of a living organism consist of charged molecules - proteins, phospholipids (molecules of cell membranes), water ions - and also have a weak electromagnetic field. Under the influence of a strong electromagnetic field, molecules with a charge make oscillatory movements. This gives rise to a number of processes, both positive (improvement of cellular metabolism) and negative (for example, destruction of cellular structures).

Everything is ambiguous. In our country, studies of the influence of electromagnetic fields on humans and animals have been conducted for more than 50 years. After hundreds of experiments, Russian scientists have found that most affected are growing tissues, embryos . “It turned out that electromagnetic fields also affect the nervous and muscle tissues, can provoke neurological disorders and insomnia, as well as malfunctions of the gastrointestinal tract - explains Nina Rubtsova. - They are change both heart rate and blood pressure « .

The influence of the electromagnetic field cannot be characterized as unambiguously negative - electromagnetic radiation is used in physiotherapy for the treatment of many diseases: it can accelerate tissue healing and have an anti-inflammatory effect. How exactly the electromagnetic field from ordinary household appliances affects us and how harmful it is to a healthy person is a moot point, therefore it is prudent to shield sources of electromagnetic radiation wherever possible and try to minimize its impact.

So, all household electrical appliances are sources of electromagnetic radiation, and the higher the power, the more aggressive the field . It is most powerful in microwave ovens, refrigerators with a frost-free system, electric stoves and mobile phones. Relatively harmless is considered low-frequency radiation propagating from the mains of the house. The field radiates from the wires even when the circuit is open and no electricity flows through them, but is largely shielded by grounded conductive materials, such as the walls of a house. The magnetic component of electromagnetic fields is more difficult to shield, but it disappears when the appliance is turned off. The exception is electrical appliances with a transformer that are turned off but remain connected to the network (TV, video, etc.). More dangerous is considered high-frequency electromagnetic radiation, the sources of which are radio and television transmitters, as well as radars.

Electromagnetic radiation at home

“In residential premises, it is enough to correctly arrange household appliances: a bed and sofas, a dining table, that is, those places where we spend a lot of time, should not fall into their field,” explains Dmitry Davydov, an expert at Ecostandard, an independent environmental review company. - When moving away from the source of electrical radiation at a double distance, the field strength decreases by a factor of four. This is the easiest way to minimize exposure to radiation: for example, don't sit too close to the TV."

It is better to place a sleeping place no closer than 10 cm from the wall, especially in houses with reinforced concrete walls. Well, if the wiring has a third ground wire, you can also replace conventional wiring with shielded wiring. It is better if the wires and sockets are closer to the floor, and not at the level of the human belt, as is often the case. Electric heated floors generate a field of up to one meter above the surface, so it is best not to place them under the bed or in the nursery. However, this disadvantage can be compensated for with the help of shielding paints, wallpaper and fabric materials.

Induction cookers generate strong magnetic fields, metal-ceramic hobs are preferable. The most modern models of microwave ovens are relatively safe: now most manufacturers pay special attention to their high tightness. You can check it if you carry a sheet of aluminum foil in front of the door of a working microwave oven: the absence of crackling and sparks will confirm that everything is in order.

Electromagnetic radiation at work

For those who work a lot at the computer, there is a simple rule: there should be a distance of about a meter between the face and the screen. And of course, plasma or LCD screens are safer than cathode ray tubes. Radio and mobile phones are another source of radiation that we can't avoid. These are transmitter-receiver devices that we hold near our ears and allow the radiation to act directly on the brain. “The question of the degree of harmfulness of mobile phones is being discussed,” Ecostandard specialist Alexander Mikheev comments on the problem. – The power of electromagnetic radiation of a mobile phone is a variable value. It depends on the state of the communication channel "mobile phone - base station". The higher the signal level of the station in the place of reception, the lower the radiation power of the mobile phone. As a precautionary measure, you can suggest the following: carry the phone in a bag or briefcase, not on the belt or on the chest, use a handsfree headset, especially when long calls are needed, choose models of phones with the lowest radiation power, especially for children. Children under the age of 12 should not use a mobile phone at all.”

Electromagnetic radiation outdoors

High voltage power lines (HPL) are hazardous to health - it is forbidden to build housing under them, but you can pass under them. “There are many hypotheses that substantiate the harmful effects of power lines on our body,” explains Alexander Mikheev. “According to one of them, power lines ionize dust particles flying nearby, which, getting into the lungs, transfer their charges to cells, disrupting their functions.”

Many of us are frightened by the proximity of cellular antennas, which are sources of ultra-high frequency electromagnetic waves, with power lines. “According to the existing rules, it is recommended to place the antennas of transmitting radio engineering objects on separate supports, but placement on the roofs of buildings, including residential ones, is also allowed,” Alexander Mikheev continues. - The main radiation energy (more than 90%) is concentrated in a rather narrow "beam", and it is always directed away from buildings and above adjacent buildings. This is a necessary condition for the normal functioning of the communication system.”

As Ecostandard told us, although in theory these antennas can have a harmful effect on health, in practice there are no grounds for alarm: studies of the electromagnetic environment in the area where the antennas were located were carried out by specialists from different countries, including Sweden, Hungary and Russia. In 91% of cases, the recorded levels of the electromagnetic field were about 50 times less than the permissible level.

Electromagnetic waves that heal

A whole branch of medicine physiotherapy– successfully uses electromagnetic radiation for the treatment of various diseases. PhD, head of the Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation at the Research Institute of Pediatrics and Pediatric Surgery of Rosmedtekhnologii, physiotherapist Lev Ilyin talks about how this happens.

“Let me remind you that many large molecules of our body are polar, therefore, as a result of exposure to a non-permanent magnetic field, metabolism, enzymatic processes are activated, and cellular metabolism improves. This allows the use of magnetotherapy for edema, treatment of joints and for resorption of hemorrhages. The action of low-power direct current pulses on brain structures contributes to a deeper and more restful sleep. Such electrosleep is an important part of the treatment of hypertension, neurasthenia, sleepwalking and some vascular diseases. In acute inflammatory processes, the well-known UHF is used - a device that generates an electromagnetic field of ultrahigh frequency with a short wavelength. The tissues of our body absorb these waves and convert them into thermal energy. As a result, the movement of blood and lymph is accelerated, the tissues are freed from fluid stagnation (common in inflammation), and the functions of the connective tissue are activated. The apparatus for UHF therapy also allows you to relieve spasms of the smooth muscles of the stomach, intestines, gallbladder, accelerates the restoration of nervous tissue, reduces the sensitivity of terminal nerve receptors, that is, it contributes to pain relief. It also reduces the tone of capillaries and arterioles, lowers blood pressure and reduces the heart rate.

Modern science has divided the material world around us into matter and field.

Does matter interact with the field? Or maybe they coexist in parallel and electromagnetic radiation does not affect the environment and living organisms? Let's find out how electromagnetic radiation affects the human body.

Duality of the human body

Life on the planet originated under the influence of an abundant electromagnetic background. For thousands of years, this background has not undergone significant changes. The influence of the electromagnetic field on the various functions of a wide variety of living organisms was stable. This applies both to its simplest representatives and to the most highly organized beings.

However, as humanity “matureds”, the intensity of this background began to increase continuously due to artificial man-made sources: overhead power transmission lines, household appliances, radio relay and cellular communication lines, and so on. The term "electromagnetic pollution" (smog) was coined. It is understood as the totality of the entire spectrum of electromagnetic radiation that has a negative biological effect on living organisms. What is the mechanism of the impact of electromagnetic fields on a living organism, and what can be the consequences?

In search of an answer, we will have to accept the concept that a person has not only a material body, consisting of an unimaginably complex combination of atoms and molecules, but also has one more component - an electromagnetic field. It is the presence of these two components that ensures the connection of a person with the outside world.

The impact of the electromagnetic web on a person's field affects his thoughts, behavior, physiological functions and even vitality.

A number of modern scientists believe that diseases of various organs and systems occur due to the pathological effects of external electromagnetic fields.

The spectrum of these frequencies is very wide - from gamma radiation to low-frequency electrical oscillations, so the changes they cause can be very diverse. The nature of the consequences is affected not only by the frequency, but also by the intensity, as well as the time of exposure. Some frequencies cause thermal and information impact, others have a destructive effect at the cellular level. In this case, decomposition products can cause poisoning of the body.

The norm of electromagnetic radiation for humans

Electromagnetic radiation turns into a pathogenic factor if its intensity exceeds the maximum permissible norms for a person verified by many statistical data.

For radiation sources with frequencies:

Radio and television equipment, as well as cellular communications, operate in this frequency range. For high voltage transmission lines, the threshold value is 160 kV/m. Exposure to electromagnetic radiation in excess of these values ​​is likely to cause adverse health effects. The real values ​​of the power line voltage are 5–6 times less than the dangerous value.

radio wave sickness

As a result of clinical studies that began back in the 60s, it was found that under the influence of electromagnetic radiation on a person, changes occur in all the most important systems in his body. Therefore, it was proposed to introduce a new medical term - "radio wave disease". According to researchers, its symptoms are already spreading to a third of the population.

Its main manifestations - dizziness, headaches, insomnia, fatigue, deterioration in concentration, depression - do not have much specificity, so the diagnosis of this disease is difficult.

However, in the future, these symptoms develop into serious chronic diseases:

• cardiac arrhythmia;
• fluctuations in blood sugar levels;
• chronic respiratory diseases, etc.

To assess the degree of danger of electromagnetic radiation for humans, consider its effect on different body systems.

The impact of electromagnetic fields and radiation on the human body

1. The human nervous system is very sensitive to electromagnetic effects. Nerve cells of the brain (neurons) as a result of "intervention" of external fields worsen their conductivity. This can provoke severe and irreversible consequences for the person himself and his environment, since the changes affect the holy of holies - higher nervous activity. But it is she who is responsible for the entire system of conditioned and unconditioned reflexes. In addition, memory deteriorates, the coordination of brain activity with the work of all parts of the body is disrupted. Mental disorders are also very likely, up to crazy ideas, hallucinations and suicide attempts. Violation of the adaptive capacity of the body is fraught with exacerbation of chronic diseases.
2. The reaction of the immune system to the effects of electromagnetic waves is very negative. There is not only suppression of immunity, but also an attack of the immune system on its own body. Such aggression is explained by a drop in the number of lymphocytes, which should ensure victory over the infection invading the body. These "valiant warriors" also fall victim to electromagnetic radiation.
3. In the state of human health, the quality of blood plays a paramount role. What is the effect of electromagnetic radiation on the blood? All elements of this life-giving fluid have certain electrical potentials and charges. Electrical and magnetic components that form electromagnetic waves can cause destruction or, conversely, adhesion of erythrocytes, platelets, and cause obstruction of cell membranes. And their action on the hematopoietic organs causes disturbances in the work of the entire hematopoietic system. The reaction of the body to such a pathology is the release of excessive doses of adrenaline. All these processes have a very negative effect on the work of the heart muscle, blood pressure, myocardial conduction and can cause arrhythmia. The conclusion is not comforting - electromagnetic radiation has an extremely negative effect on the cardiovascular system.
4. The impact of an electromagnetic field on the endocrine system leads to stimulation of the most important endocrine glands - the pituitary gland, adrenal glands, thyroid gland, etc. This causes disruptions in the production of the most important hormones.
5. One of the consequences of disorders in the nervous and endocrine systems are negative changes in the genital area. If we evaluate the degree of influence of electromagnetic radiation on male and female sexual function, then the sensitivity of the reproductive system of women is much higher to electromagnetic effects than that of men. This is also associated with the danger of influencing pregnant women. Pathologies of the development of the child at different stages of pregnancy can manifest themselves in a decrease in the rate of fetal development, defects in the formation of various organs, and even lead to premature birth. The first weeks and months of pregnancy are especially vulnerable. The fetus is still loosely attached to the placenta, and the electromagnetic "shock" can interrupt its connection with the mother's body. In the first three months, the most important organs and systems of the growing fetus are formed. And the misinformation that external electromagnetic fields can bring can distort the material carrier of the genetic code - DNA.

How to reduce the negative impact of electromagnetic radiation

The listed symptomatology testifies to the strongest biological influence of electromagnetic radiation on human health. The danger is aggravated by the fact that we do not feel the effects of these fields and the negative effect accumulates over time.

How to protect yourself and your loved ones from electromagnetic fields and radiation? The implementation of the following recommendations will minimize the consequences of the operation of electronic household appliances.

Our everyday life includes more and more diverse technology, facilitating and decorating our lives. But the effect of electromagnetic radiation on humans is not a myth. Microwave ovens, electric grills, cell phones and some models of electric shavers are champions in terms of the degree of influence on a person. It is almost impossible to refuse these blessings of civilization, but one should always remember the reasonable exploitation of all the technology around us.

What would the world be like without the influence of electromagnetic waves? Do not rush to answer this question, because our planet exists for millions of years surrounded by radiation. The natural magnetic field of the Earth, the natural electric field, radio emission from the Sun, atmospheric electricity - these are the electromagnetic waves that have been around us since time immemorial. Living nature is impossible without this physical phenomenon. However, thanks to human activity, such a problem as electromagnetic pollution has appeared, the source of which is household appliances, computers and components, construction power tools, mobile phones, high-voltage power lines, radio stations. What is the impact of anthropogenic electromagnetic waves and how to minimize it?

Comfort zone

For normal life, a person needs environmentally friendly conditions in terms of the influence of electromagnetic fields. Studies have shown that a person experiences the same stress, both in conditions of severe electromagnetic pollution and in the absence of natural sources of radiation (shielding from natural sources of EMF occurs in enclosed spaces limited by metal or reinforced concrete, for example, in transport salons, elevator shafts and other premises ).

Ideal conditions from this point of view are far from populated areas, in places where no electrical appliances are used. And since most of the inhabitants of the planet cannot provide such living conditions for themselves, a situation arises when each of us, to one degree or another, experiences the influence of electromagnetic waves of anthropogenic origin.

In some cases, this effect does not go beyond the norm and is compensated by the body. In other situations, the influence of electromagnetic waves on the body can lead to the development of unpleasant consequences from harmless ones, such as increased skin blood flow, to a number of symptoms.

The negative impact of electromagnetic waves on the body

According to various studies, exposure to electromagnetic pollution can cause the following symptoms in a person:

• From the side of the nervous system: changes in the electroencephalogram, neurasthenia, tremor of the fingers, dysfunctions of the central and autonomic nervous system, sweating;
• From the side of the cardiovascular system: unstable blood pressure and pulse, cardiovascular and vagotonic disorders;
• General symptoms: headache and dizziness, weakness, decreased efficiency and concentration, fatigue, superficial sleep that does not bring vigor, decreased potency, a feeling of internal emptiness, unstable body temperature, allergic reactions.

The influence of electromagnetic waves on a person is noted at the level of cells, organ systems and the body as a whole. It is believed that the nervous, immune, endocrine and reproductive systems react to this kind of pollution, and the range of diseases also affects such serious ailments as leukemia and the appearance of tumors. However, to date, fundamental studies proving the direct carcinogenic effect of electromagnetic waves on the body have not been conducted.

Some experts are inclined to believe that chronic fatigue syndrome is associated with an increase in electromagnetic pollution. And although the causes of this phenomenon are not fully understood, it is noted that the disease is typical for developed countries and its prevalence is increasing every year.

Are the changes caused by the influence of electromagnetic waves on the body reversible? Symptoms from the nervous and cardiovascular systems, as a rule, disappear after the influence of EMF is eliminated, but with constant exposure to a harmful factor, the disturbances become stable and lead to diseases.

However, the situation is not without irony, and one of the results of the negative influence of electromagnetic waves on a person is electromagnetic phobia. An obsessive sense of threat makes people avoid antennas, even those that are used not for broadcasting, but for receiving radio broadcasts, and also to attribute properties of radiation to electromagnetic waves, to buy devices for supposedly decontaminating premises and territories, etc. However, competent explanations of specialists, corresponding to the level of education of the patient, can help people with such phobias.

Be that as it may, the influence of electromagnetic waves on a person is considered potentially disease-causing. The symptoms caused by this factor are united by the term "radio wave sickness".

The influence of electromagnetic waves within the apartment

The greatest concerns of environmentalists and medical specialists are caused by high-voltage equipment - power lines, transformer stations and substations. However, the level of their electromagnetic impact on the environment is regulated by SanPiN norms, moreover, such structures are usually located at a distance from residential areas, due to which the influence of electromagnetic waves on a person is minimized. Of much greater interest to all of us are household appliances that are in our apartment.

The modern lifestyle involves a high concentration of household appliances in a limited living area. Electric heaters, fans, air conditioners, additional lighting system, computer equipment, vacuum cleaners, hair dryers, blenders, a constantly on refrigerator and microwave oven and many other devices that are in close proximity are quite capable of creating a powerful electromagnetic background. Do not forget about household power distributors, which, like a web, entangle the entire apartment. When household appliances are turned off, this network creates an electric field; when the equipment is running, a magnetic field of industrial frequency arises. Moreover, the influence of electromagnetic waves from such devices is felt, even if they are in a room behind a wall.

How to protect yourself from the influence of electromagnetic waves

With a modern lifestyle, it is impossible to completely isolate yourself from the effects of anthropogenic radiation, but you can minimize them. For example, stay as far away as possible from a microwave or electric oven when they are in operation, as well as from office equipment, washing machines, etc. Turn off appliances when not needed. In this case, it is advisable to completely de-energize the device, and not leave it in sleep mode.

It is difficult to limit the influence of electromagnetic waves from phones, which act as alarm clocks, means of communication, navigation and many other functions. However, experts recommend not giving phones to children under the age of 5-8 years. When buying this gadget, choose models that use the GSM 1800 communication standard, use a headset to reduce the amount of radiation, do not put the phone near your head when you go to bed. The less you are near working electrical appliances, the less impact they have on your body.