Cell/Mobile Phone Safety Reminders

by | electromagnetic radiation, EMF, indoor environmental health, mobile phone

Cell/Mobile Phone Safety Reminders

This won't be new to most of you Eco Health Solutions community members, but reminders about mobile phone safety can never go astray! It is also good information for newbies to the topic.

This was listed out in the California Department of Public Health's website with regards to cell/mobile phone safety:

  • Keeping the phone away from the body
  • Reducing cell phone use when the signal is weak
  • Reducing the use of cell phones to stream audio or video, or to download or upload large files
  • Keeping the phone away from the bed at night
  • Removing headsets when not on a call
  • Avoiding products that claim to block radio frequency energy.

Part of the EMF Puzzle

Cell/Mobile Phones emit radiofrequency EMF (on which wireless technology is based. This is a recognised possible human carcinogen (recognised by IARC in 2011.)

But this is just one type of the EMF puzzle.

It is also important to reduce your exposure to other types of EMF, such as

  1. Radiofrequency EMF
  2. AC magnetic fields
  3. AC electric fields and
  4. Dirty electricity

Read more here to discover WHY it is so important to assess all four…

Book a call so I can identify sources of EMF and
provide you with solutions on how to manage your situation.

… and in France

France will ban cell phones in schools for children up to 15 years old

The minister, Jean-Michel Blanquer, is calling it a “matter of public health.”

“These days the children don't play at break time anymore, they are just all in front of their smartphones and from an educational point of view that's a problem.”

Read about it here.

#createchange #makeithappen #EMF

Leak: What Do You Do When You Discover One?

by | building biology, buildings and health, condensation, indoor environmental health, mold, mould, water damage

What Do You Do When You Discover a Leak?

A leak may come from a tap, a water pipe, the roof, a window…

Whatever causes water to come into your home, you need to act quickly.

Why?

Because mould spores are everywhere, and they need moisture to proliferate.

A leak is one of the many causes of water damage.

Water damaged buildings are of great concern due to the impact that they can have on health, particularly in a sensitive individual.

Mould is a Moisture Issue

Moisture can be all that a dormant mould spore needs to become active and start growing.

With mould, there is bacteria and the “microbial stew.”

Moisture can also attract termites, rodents, and other pests that can cause damage to the building and possibly also your health.

Actions If You Discover a Leak:

  1. Fix the leak/hole/pipe
  2. Dry everything within 48 hours
  3. Monitor it to make sure it stays fixed

I also recommend that you create a regular maintenance schedule so that you can keep an eye on things.

Old leaks can still be a source of problems, particularly to those who are sensitive or sensitised to mould.

This is because mould, dead or alive can be a problem. Read more about that here.

Are you worried that you might have a problem? Let's talk.