What Are EMFs?

EMFs are one of the greatest threats to public health in the modern world, and it’s the topic I’ve received the most questions about on Instagram and in The Life Stylist Podcast Facebook Group. So I decided to dedicate this whole episode to addressing your questions, the potential health issues related to EMFs, and what you can do to mitigate them.

My passion for learning about EMF exposure and mitigation is two decades in the making, born in earnest after three years of radiation sickness caused by living directly under two cell towers in a Los Angeles apartment. Despite my many years of deep commitment to health and nutrition, my life became almost unbearable during this period due to the high EMF levels in my home.

I honestly believe that EMF and non-native blue light exposure is as toxic and damaging as a junk food diet. But if you’re going to put all that effort and money into eating right — excluding GMO's, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, MSG, aspartame, other artificial sweeteners, toxic seed oils, trans fats, fried foods, fluoride, etc — and you're not addressing your energetic and light environment, you are missing the key to lasting health and vitality.

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10:42 — So what are EMF's?

• EMF stands for electromagnetic fields or frequencies. 
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• EMF's that naturally occur in the environment—such as solar radiation from the sun and the earth's magnetic field—are universal and supportive of life, generally. The EMFs we're talking about here are known as non-native EMF, created by humans and human-made technology
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• The various types of EMF include: 
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• Radio frequencies or RF (smart meters, cell phones & towers, cordless phones, microwave ovens, bluetooth-enabled devices, X-rays, MRIs, computers, baby monitors, WiFi, aviation radar, motion sensors, radio transmitters, and wireless or “smart” appliances)
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• Electric fields (wiring in buildings, power cables, computers, televisions, light fixtures, wall outlets, and various electronics, especially when plugged in)
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• Magnetic fields (appliances with motors, hairdryers, electric toothbrushes, vibrating sex toys, automobiles, power lines, and faulty wiring in buildings)
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• Dirty electricity (dimmer switches, fluorescent bulbs, faulty wiring, poorly designed or managed power grids, and some appliances and tech devices)
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• Geopathic stress (this is a natural form of EMF that is created by the sun's magnetic field when it meets cracks in the surface of the earth, known as lay lines or fault lines, or underground veins of running water)
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• Blue light (non-native blue light is light outside of the sun's natural spectrum of color, emitting a very narrow range of light, which is disruptive to our circadian biology)
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• Light flicker (junk artificial light produced by LED and fluorescent bulbs, phones, and computers turns on and off too fast to visually interpret, but still damaging to your eyes and brain)
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• Note: Although not technically EMF, I include non-native blue light and light flicker in my EMF mitigation strategy because they are an alien source of biological stress created by modern technology
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• Some proven physical consequences of EMF exposure include: oxidative stress, endocrine (hormones) system disruption, immune system, mineral depletion  (especially magnesium), and the creation of free radicals
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• Some common symptoms of EMF exposure include: sleep disturbances and insomnia, headache, depression and depressive symptoms, tiredness and fatigue, dysesthesia (a painful, often itchy sensation), lack of concentration, changes in memory, dizziness, irritability, loss of appetite and weight loss, restlessness and anxiety, nausea,  skin burning and tingling
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• "Effects of electromagnetic fields exposure on the antioxidant defense system"
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• "Effects of Electromagnetic Fields on Organs and Tissues - Assessment of the Possible Health Effects of Ground Wave Emergency Network"
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• The first thing to remember when learning about EMF is the power of thought. Fear and negativity put a strain on your nervous system, and living in a state of adrenalized paranoia are probably as bad as EMF exposure itself. So the key is to educate yourself and take reasonable steps to limit your EMF exposure little by little over time. 
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• My advice is to use positive intentions and prayer whenever you find yourself falling into a fear trap around EMF exposure. When you see a cell tower, for example, use the inner affirmation:
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• "I am an infinite being of consciousness. No harm can come to me. I am pure energy, temporarily using a body as a vehicle. I love myself, God loves me, I am safe, and I am protected." 

23:19 — Chad asks: What's your favorite/best full-body EMF-protection clothing? Any cost-effective hacks for getting a safe sleep space? I signed up for Luke's EMF course when it comes out!

• It's already out! And you can find it at www.lukestorey.com/emfmasterclass
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• Avoid fear, meditate daily
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• Get a home assessment by a building biologist like Brian Hoyer
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• Lambs, No Choice, and Shield for EMF clothing
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• Move away from high-density populations
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• Use antennasearch.com to find nearby cell towers
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• Supplementing with Vital Reaction Hydrogen, 360 Health's C-60 (Carbon-60), and Magnesium Breakthrough are potent ways to reduce the cellular damage caused by EMFs
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• For your brain do HBOT, Neurofeedback, and/or a Quicksilver Scientific Black Box heavy metals detox.

26:30 — Sheridan asks: Is there a low EMF iPad cover for a toddler? I'm pregnant with twins and my energy to entertain in this season is very low!

• Get the Defender Shield pregnancy belly blanket. Wear it as often as possible
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• Use the Defender Shield pregnancy belly blanket to protect kids from RF once they're born, and for now, keep it over your belly as often as possible
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• Use a Hara Pad or Defender Shield laptop pad whenever it's in your lap, but it’s better to use on a desk when possible
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• Defender Shield also makes great iPad covers

29:46 — Cliff asks: What are your thoughts on low-EMF cooking?

• A gas stove is best.
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• Remove your microwave oven, and if you can't remove it, at least unplug it. The only thing they're suitable for is storing your phone and devices, as microwaves are faraday cages—meaning they block radiation. 
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• Don't use overhead fluorescent tube lights on stove hoods, as they are high EMF and usually cause additional dirty electricity.
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• If you don't have a gas line into the house, replace your electric stove with a propane-fueled gas stove if you can afford it. Many rural homes run on propane, which is more expensive than natural gas, but unless you're heating a pool, it won't make much difference in monthly expenses.
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• Toaster ovens are safe as long as you keep your distance while they're on. They emit a strong electric field, as do all space heaters. 

31:18 — Jamie Asks: How do you rank the lesser of EMF evils for iPhone: iPhone on speakerphone holding in hand, iPhone with wired headset, or iPhone with bluetooth earbuds

• Here are your cell phone options from best to worst:
• No matter how you are using your phone, always keep it in a Defender Shield case, and once you've dialed or answered, close the case to block radiation coming from the front of the phone.
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• If there is WiFi available, keep your phone on airplane mode, deactivating cellular service and Bluetooth. Then use WIFI to make calls. This way, you're not pinging local cell towers with your phone's antenna and radiating yourself with added RF from the Bluetooth.
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• If you must use cell service, use Air Buds by Defender Shield. These are safer than regular wired headsets, as they do not carry EMF to your ears. Keep your phone as far away from you as possible while using it.
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• Next best is using speakerphone with your phone away from your body, with the Defender Shield case closed.
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• The second worst way to make calls is using wireless Bluetooth earbuds. This radiates your brain. 
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• The very worst way to use your phone is by holding it to your head. I would personally never put Bluetooth or phone near my head unless it was an absolute emergency.

34:07 — Joe asks: How do you guys feel about EMF-blocking phone cases like Defender Shield?

• Phone cases like the one Defender Shield makes are exceptional, but keep in mind they only prevent radiation coming from the face of your phone, so it's still a good idea to keep your phone as far away from your body as possible while using it.
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• Based on my research, Defender Shield makes the best case.

34:55 — Kristina asks: Is EMF like radiation to a certain extent where you could take things like modified citrus pectin or apple pectin to detox your intestines to the effects—of course also using Blushield as well—or is it completely different?

• The radiation from nuclear waste, radiated food products, X-rays, etc. is 'Ionizing Radiation’—the worst kind. 
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• EMF radiation is 'Non-Ionizing Radiation.' So yes, activated charcoal, bentonite clay, apple pectin, and the various binders can bind radioactive isotopes in your GI tract and remove them. 
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• Still, they will not affect radiation in the air, like the type we've discussed here.

36:44 — Joe asks: What does it feel like in your body to be around EMF?

• It depends on each person's nervous system response. People who've experienced a lot of trauma tend to have limbic system damage, which results in higher sensitivity. 
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• Duration and proximity have a massive effect on how your body responds to exposure as well.
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• When I'm exposed to high-level EMF—like in modern automobiles, near cell towers, or high powered WiFi—my symptoms include: ringing ears, brain fog, extreme fatigue/grogginess, and insomnia followed by morning headaches.

38:38 — Kelly asks: What do you do when it feels like there isn’t enough you can do to protect yourself and your family?

• It can be challenging to wade through science and use discernment when knowing who to trust in terms of recommendations. It's also much more challenging to reduce EMF in your home if the family is not on board. 
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• The first thing to do is hire a building biologist like Brian Hoyer. The guesswork is draining. Plus, you might find that your home is not as bad as you had guessed. Of course, sometimes it's much worse. But at least you have a starting point.
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• If your family can see and hear the EMF meters in action, it will likely get them on board more than they are. Seeing is believing, as they say.
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• I would add a harmonizing device like Somavedic or Blushield to the house. No one even needs to know you installed it, and they will still benefit. They won't block EMF, but they help create a more harmonious energy field in the home. 
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• Then, as always, do your best to keep WiFi off at night when people are sleeping. 

48:38 — Sarah asks: I can't sleep on my metal coil mattress anymore without tossing and turning over the microwave of EMF conductive frequencies. I'm looking to get fancy bedding free of metal, but I'm sleeping on an air mattress until then. Anyone with similar bedding hacks?

• This makes perfect sense, as metal coils in mattresses do turn your entire bed into a massive EMF antenna.
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• I did a solo show all about healthy mattresses in Episode 236.
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• The organic or healthy mattress marketing is so confusing and competitive, much like the sauna industry.
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• I still have a Casper and it's fine for me now as it's not incredibly toxic and is comfortable.
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• The ChiliPAD makes sleep amazing.
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• Rather than spend thousands on a super deluxe mattress, I would invest in Magetico Sleep Pads, which creates a natural, Earth-like magnetic field with incredible health benefits. I've been sleeping on one for ten years. They are not cheap, but you only buy them once in a lifetime. 
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• Here are a few mattress brands I've looked into:
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• Avocado mattresses have metal coils.
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• Essentia is one of the best, but expensive.
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• Saatva
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• Zenhaven
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54:20 — Quinton asks: PSA: check your building & surroundings for cell towers. I just discovered this disaster of an EMF nightmare right above my apt. (Been living here five years)

• I've been there. It truly is a nightmare to discover you are living near a cell tower—a rude awakening.
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• Use www.anteneaserch.com to locate towers near any US address before moving or working...