The Other Opt Out

However much you may have to pay to avoid having an IARC Class 2B carcinogen-burping Smart Meter attached to your home, or even if you don't have a choice in the matter, there are other ways to avoid getting sick from all the man-made electromagnetic radiation bombarding our world at this moment in time.

Government agencies and utilities will try to brainwash you into believing that you are already swimming in RF, so what's a little more? What is critical to understand, and anyone who has already become electrosensitive will tell you, is that even small increases can be debilitating. The bottom line when it comes to radio frequency fields and electromagnetic fields generated by power lines is: the lower the better.

For an easy to understand precautionary guide to both RF and magnetic power fields, download EMWatch's Excel document. Their simple, 4 level chart followed by all the international exposure limits is the quickest way to cut through the confusion and controversy surrounding the dangers of electromagnetic fields. If you can make your home level 1 or 2, especially where you sleep, then your family will be that much stronger to cope with all the other unavoidable emitters out there.

Because EMR is invisible, you'll need a device to measure these fields. For personal protection, Cornet electrosmog meters are excellent. One model in particular (ED75) will measure RF, electric, and magnetic fields. A Trifield 100XE is another great meter, but not as useful for RF. A digital RF meter with a range of at least 6 Ghz will measure almost all common radio signals. For an affordable and accurate wide range meter, the Cornet ED85EX is ideal.

So, what if you don't have the money to spend on a personal EMR measuring device?

1. Unplug your cordless phones. Corded speakerphones or Voice over (wired) IP are so much better for quality and health.

2. Disable the wireless on your computers and modem/router. Use ethernet cables.

3. Move electronics at least 6 feet away from your bed. For an extremely good night's sleep, flip the breaker to your bedroom and use battery-powered alarms and lights.

4. Don't use compact fluorescent light bulbs. If you want to save energy as well as avoid rapid aging syndrome, there are some very nice 25-45 incandescent and halogen bulbs.

5. Unplug things or use a power strip when possible. You'd be surprised how many appliances and devices in your home create an electromagnetic field and draw power even when not in use. Wireless enabled printers and streaming set-top boxes are often designed to pulse every few seconds, much like a Smart Meter.

6. Once a month, turn off your main power breaker for a whole day. Think of it as a power fast. Not only will you save a couple bucks, but it will also help your family prepare for an actual sustained outage and feel what it's like to live in an EMR-free space.