EMFS-the Elephant in the Room
I thought I was doing everything right for my health. I spent more time in the sunshine (and it helped me dramatically), improved the way I ate (not “food guide pyramid” style, but in a way that honored my biology), exercised more and smarter, prioritized sleep, and managed stress better. And while all of these things helped, something still wasn’t right.
I’ve always been a bit of a “canary in the coal mine,” noticing sensitivities others might not.
The Day It Clicked
One afternoon, I was floating in my pool, soaking in the joy of the palm trees overhead. As I drifted on my raft, gazing at a favorite tree, something shifted. A dark shape emerged from behind it—not a bird, not a cloud, but what looked like a big black wolf. It was a loaded power line … and I mean loaded! In that moment, I thought: Could this be the source of my lingering health issues?
I began to research. And wouldn’t you know, the symptoms I couldn’t shake lined up exactly with electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure.
Fatigue and poor sleep quality
Headaches, brain fog, and dizziness
Anxiety, irritability, and mood swings
Ringing in the ears
Tingling, numbness, or skin rashes
Digestive issues
Hormonal disruption
Heart palpitations
Muscle and joint pain
Immune dysfunction
All seem vague but when you’ve done everything else, you look deeper (or, in my case, UP!
I even developed an enlarged liver a few years after using my induction cooktop daily (and, no, alcohol wasn’t the cause). Not sure if it was the cause but I’m currently putting my newfound speciality to work. We’ll soon see.
After extensive research, I do believe that EMF exposure IS the elephant in the room. So, what am I doing about the EMFs? Moving? No, not yet. We’ll see. I’m slowly mitigating my home and arming my body to lower the impact of EMFs from the powerlines, wi-fi, my induction cooktop and much more. Stay-tuned on an article about this! At the same time, I’m helping others lower their risk. I can’t keep this to myself.
Call me if you desire to explore EMFs in your environment, 561-436-6617.
What EMFs Are and Why They Matter
Electromagnetic fields (EMFs) are invisible areas of energy, often referred to as radiation. They surround every device that uses electricity or wireless technology.
There are different categories of EMFs, each affecting the body differently:
Extremely Low Frequency (ELF) EMFs
From power lines, wiring in walls, household appliances.
Can influence circadian rhythms, melatonin production, and even heart rhythm variability (Burch et al., 1999).
Radiofrequency (RF) EMFs
From Wi-Fi routers, Bluetooth devices, smart meters, and cell phones.
Linked to oxidative stress, DNA damage, and altered brain activity (National Toxicology Program, 2018; Yakymenko et al., 2016).
Intermediate Frequencies
From induction cooktops, fluorescent lighting, and “smart” technologies.
Associated with nerve irritation, headaches, and organ stress (de Vocht, 2018).
High Frequency EMFs (Ionizing radiation)
X-rays, CT scans, radiation therapy.
Known to cause direct DNA damage.
Most people focus only on the last one (ionizing radiation), but the truth is, non-ionizing radiation (like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and power lines) is biologically active, too. Studies show it can open voltage-gated calcium channels in cells, leading to oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction (Pall, 2013).
Why We Don’t Hear About This
Here’s the truth: Big Tech and utility companies don’t want us to know. Just like Big Tobacco downplayed the risks of smoking for decades and Big Pharma downplays the risks of many drugs, the technology industry has billions riding on the idea that EMFs are harmless.
And honestly? At first, I didn’t want to know either. Life is easier when you keep your head in the sand. But I’m not a head-in-the-sand kind of gal. Once I saw the connections, I couldn’t unsee them.
Why Kids and “Canaries” Are Hit Hardest
Children absorb more EMF radiation because their skulls are thinner and their nervous systems are still developing. Their rapidly dividing cells make them especially vulnerable (Christ et al., 2010).
For “canaries” like me—people with Electrohypersensitivity (EHS)—the effects can show up faster and louder. The World Health Organization has acknowledged EHS as a real condition characterized by symptoms like headaches, fatigue, and sleep disturbance when exposed to EMFs (WHO, 2005). What others might brush off as “stress” or “aging” hits us as headaches, dizziness, insomnia, or full-body fatigue. But here’s the thing: what affects the canary eventually affects everyone in the mine.
Why Measurement and Mitigation Are Key
You can’t see EMFs. You can’t smell them. But your body can feel them, even if you don’t realize it yet.
That’s why measurement matters. The BioInitiative Report (2012), which reviewed over 1,800 studies, concluded that many biological effects occur at exposure levels far below current safety standards. These include DNA damage, immune dysfunction, and neurodevelopmental impacts.
When I became an EMF Specialist, I learned how to uncover the hidden hotspots in homes, workplaces, and schools. Once we identify where EMFs are strongest, we can take simple, practical steps to reduce exposure and give the body room to heal.
Expanding Horizons Beyond the Obvious
Looking back, I realize I had expanded my horizons in every other area of health: sun, sleep, food, movement, stress. But the real horizon I had to cross was the one no one talks about. EMFs were my elephant in the room. Once I faced them, I could finally step into a fuller picture of wellness.
And that’s why I do what I do now: helping others discover the invisible stressors that might be holding them back. Because health isn’t just about what you eat or how much you exercise. It’s also about the invisible environment you live in every single day.
LISTEN, If you’ve been doing all the right things but still don’t feel your best, maybe it’s time to look at what’s around you, not just what’s within you. I can help measure your exposure, explain the risks in plain language, and guide you through ways to create a safer, healthier space for yourself and your family.
Ignoring the elephant in the room won’t make it go away.
References
BioInitiative Report. (2012). A Rationale for Biologically-based Exposure Standards for Low-Intensity Electromagnetic Radiation.
Burch, J. B., Reif, J. S., Yost, M. G., Keefe, T. J., Pitrat, C. A., Keefe, T. J., & Noonan, C. W. (1999). Melatonin, sleep, and shift work adaptation. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 41(6), 520–529.
Christ, A., Gosselin, M. C., Christopoulou, M., Kuhn, S., & Kuster, N. (2010). Age-dependent tissue-specific exposure of cell phone users. Physics in Medicine & Biology, 55(7), 1767–1783.
de Vocht, F. (2018). Inferring the 1970–2018 impact of mobile phone use on selected brain cancer subtypes using Bayesian structural time series. Environment International, 114, 257–262.
National Toxicology Program. (2018). Cell Phone Radio Frequency Radiation Studies. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Pall, M. L. (2013). Electromagnetic fields act via activation of voltage-gated calcium channels to produce beneficial or adverse effects. Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, 17(8), 958–965.
World Health Organization (WHO). (2005). Electromagnetic fields and public health: Electromagnetic hypersensitivity. Fact Sheet No. 296.
Yakymenko, I., Tsybulin, O., Sidorik, E., Henshel, D., Kyrylenko, O., & Kyrylenko, S. (2016). Oxidative mechanisms of biological activity of low-intensity radiofrequency radiation. Electromagnetic Biology and Medicine, 35(2), 186–202.
