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132. Hacking Your EMF Exposure for Improved Health and Longevity with Brian Hoyer

Mar 1, 2018

01:08:44

Today, Brian Hoyer joins me for an in-depth discussion on EMFs and their health effects. He uses EMF shielding as a primary tool in his wellness practice, and has toured the country doing workshops. In the last year alone, he did EMF inspections in over a hundred homes. In our conversation, he’ll explain what EMFs are, why they’re such a problem, and how you can take steps to reduce exposure and heal yourself.

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In This Episode:

[02:50] - There are a lot of people who have misunderstandings about EMFs, Brian explains. He takes a moment to explain what these misunderstandings are, and what the reality is.
[04:52] - What happens with non-ionizing radiation from cell phones, wifi, and so on? What parts of our body are affected?
[07:31] - Brian discusses whether there are certain frequencies that are more physically damaging than others.
[11:03] - We hear more about the potential impact of EMFs on newborn babies, specifically as it relates to baby monitors.
[14:06] - Brian opts out of getting scanned at the airport, choosing to be patted down instead. He explains why.
[17:07] - Stephan points out that we can’t trust big companies to be looking out for our health when it comes to EMFs. Brian then talks about a frequently unnoticed disclaimer that phone companies include in their manuals.
[19:53] - What does Brian do if he needs to take a cell phone call and doesn’t have his earbuds with him?
[21:52] - Brian talks about where he got the shielded pouch that he uses for his phone.
[23:00] - Would it be better to use a landline with a cord than a cell phone or a cordless phone, if you have that option?
[25:04] - We learn about whether we can reduce our exposure to EMFs in the environment.
[30:17] - Stephan and Brian discuss what to do to make the bedroom a “safe cave” for eight or more hours of nightly healing therapy.
[34:36] - How much does the special paint that Brian has been describing cost?
[37:32] - Brian shares some of the ways he handles day-to-day life, pointing out that the data on your phone doesn’t always need to be turned on.
[40:09] - Brian recommends using an iPhone ethernet adapter.
[40:52] - In terms of EMFs, how are hotel rooms in comparison to the average home? He then explains the solution he’s working on coming up with for traveling.
[43:27] - We hear about the types of conferences that Brian goes to.
[43:54] - Brian discusses magnetic field exposure, which he explains is linked to several serious diseases. He also talks about the home assessments he does.
[47:21] - Last year alone, Brian did about a hundred EMF home assessments.
[48:00] - What frequencies are the most problematic ones? It varies from person to person, Brian answers.
[51:03] - Brian shares some of the incredible ways in which fixing your bedroom can improve your overall health.
[56:33] - Stephan launches into a lightning round with quick questions for Brian. First: what do we do if we’re hooked up to smart meters for electricity?
[57:54] - If you want to reduce your exposure, wouldn’t it be better to get the smart meter out of there and replace it with another meter?
[58:56] - Should we stop using electric toothbrushes? How about hair dryers? What about a blender to make a healthy smoothie in the morning?
[61:40] - In terms of EMF exposure, should people avoid using microwaves?
[63:16] - Is using dimmer switches on your light a good thing or a bad thing?
[64:04] - We reach the last lightning round question: what’s the impact of thermostats?
[65:17] - Brian addresses the topic of Bluetooth, which he recommends avoiding.
[67:13] - How can listeners get in touch with Brian to learn more or work with him for a home assessment?