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Low Frequency Radiation
Radiation
Low Frequency Radiation, also known as "Electric Field" is produced by electrical distribution systems, pylons, electrical appliances, as well as internal household electrical wiring.

Electric Field is caused by Voltage, and unless cabling in your home is shielded you will have electric filed emanating everywhere. This electric filed can be detrimental to your health if not shielded against!

The main sources of electric field inside your home are but not limited to the following:

Bedroom:                                                                                     
  1. Side bed lamps
  2. Cell phone charges
  3. Alarm Clocks
  4. Electric beds or Headboards
  5. Electric blankets
  6. Metal in mattresses, bed frames

Office:
  1. Electricity wires inside walls, floor and ceiling
  2. Wire webs underneath desk and out of extension leads
  3. Ungrounded electronics
  4. Ungrounded monitors and laptops.
  5. Un-shielded cables


Building biologist exposure guidelines for Electric Field is:

  • Body voltage: 0.3 - 100mV  
  • Field Strength Potential-Free: 0.3-1.5V/m

Anything in excess of the above figures represents a risk to health (depending on the recorded values) and requires proper investigation.

Good news about Electric fields is that they can be mitigated and shielded against and there are many solutions available for that purpose.
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