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Is Wifi, safe: How to Reduce WiFi Effects: Simple Steps

By on January 8, 2017

Technology has made our life simple. One of such technology is WiFi. Being wireless WiFi prevents the hassle that cables use to create. We can do anything now remotely, for example, turning on the TV. A house WiFi is considered so smart.

Is Wifi, safe: How to reduce WiFi effects: simple steps

Is Wifi, safe: How to reduce WiFi effects: simple steps

But technology, on one hand, is a boon, but on the other hand, it is a misfortune. WiFi exposes us to levels of unprecedented electromagnetic radiation that is emitted by wireless signals all the time.

Now a big question arises is WiFi safe.

This topic is less controversial. There are two extreme opinions related to WiFi. One theory says that such level of rays emitted by WiFi is completely safe. The other theory says that WiFi is killing us slowly.

So, what’s the truth? For this let us get into the details of WiFi effects.
There is no immediate diagnosable illness caused due to WiFi. This is the biggest reason, we ignore the ill effects of it at all. However, Slowly WiFi interferes with the function of the body functions and may result in diseases for example cancer or neurodegenerative disorders on long-term exposure.

According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), The radiations of wireless have been put under class 2B. This means it can be a possible carcinogen, but the evidence is limited. Actually, cancer is a complex disease that progress over decades, thus it is not clear whether direct exposure to wireless radiation is a cause or not.

wireless radiation

wireless radiation

The Lancet article outlines the statement of IARC where studies conducted on humans shows that WiFi and cell phones used by humans for a few years were not found to be harmful. But studies on, rodent showed that WiFi effects on animals throughout the life causes cancer and also worsen the prognosis.

One more study conducted on some Canadian family noticed brain fogs and a headache in the children. This suggests that WiFi is not healthy.
On looking over the above studies one thing is clear that although, there not much evidence to answer the question, Is WiFi safe for human? But we can not deny ill effects of WiFi entirely.

So why not cautiously use WiFi and reduce the risk of possible health problems at least we have complete knowledge of WiFi effects.
In the case of children and fetuses, more precaution should be taken. Their body is soft and is much more endangered to radiations in comparison to the adults.

There are many products that are sold on the market claiming to protect inutero babies from WiFi effects. Some example of these products is belly armor blanket and belly-shielding band. These products are to be used by the pregnant mothers.

Ways to Lessen the WiFi Effects

  • The best you can do to reduce the possible WiFi effects is to reduce the use of WiFi if possible.
    Ways to Lessen the WiFi Effects

    Ways to Lessen the WiFi Effects

  • Better turn WiFi off before you sleep. The reason behind is that the signals of WiFi possibly may interfere with the sleep pattern. So better switch it off before sleeping. This will cut off 34 percent of the exposure. Many people have reported that after they have started switching off WiFi before going to bed they fall to sleep quickly. Also in the morning they feel refreshed and their body rests deeply.
  • Turn off your internet when not in use- According to many experts switching off your Wifi and the internet in the daytime when not in use will also reduce WiFi effects to a great extent.
  • Stop browsing internet at least half hour before sleeping- If you have a habit of browsing the internet mindlessly before sleeping. Stop it at once. This will not only save you from the ill effects of the WiFi radiations, but will also improve your relationship with your spouse and other family members as you will be able to spend more time with him/her.
  • Turn Devices on Airplane Mode while sleeping, travelling in an airplane and when not in use.
  • If possible, hard wire your connections.
  • Use a Dirty Electricity Filter. This will reduce Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Try earthing. It will equalize the negative ions liberated.
  • Pregnant and lactating mothers even children should minimize the use of WiFi.

Prevention is always better than cure. So why not reduce the harmful WiFi effects and prevent any possible health issues.

Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta
Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta:  Professionally a homeopathic doctor and a dietician Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta is passionate about writing health and parenting blogs. She believes in holistic approach towards health and well being.
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