From offices to homes, room to room, we are repeatedly bombarded by technology, emitting electronic pollution and radiation. Appliances such as computers, televisions, microwaves and clock radios to commodities, for example, electric blankets, lights, phones and remote controls, resulting in a device being permanently switched on in our home.
Even at low levels, accumulative exposure to these pollutants may pose significant health implications including fatigue, infertility, immune disorders and even cancer.
We can, however, effortlessly reduce our exposure levels by only employing these items as and when we actually need them, and ensuring all lamps, lights and other electrical devices are switched off before going out or to bed. Do not use dimmer switches or touch lamps, as they produce more radiation; stick to conventional lights and lamps and have dimmers removed by a certified electrician.
Do not leave electrical items on standby; always make sure that appliances are turned off at the socket.
There is mounting controversy over the safety of microwave ovens; even so, there is no doubt that they do produce radiation. If you must cook with a microwave oven, never stand directly in front of it while it is cooking, never put your face up to the glass and always keep young children and animals out of the kitchen while it is in use.
Bedrooms are designed for rest, relaxation and sleeping and should be electrical-free zones. Remove computers, televisions and mobile phones from the bedroom and replace electric blankets with thick duvets and electrical clock radios with battery-operated alternatives
Finally, make a concerted effort to limit the use of wireless technology; for instance, mobile phones, iPads and tablets, computers, cordless phones, Bluetooth technology and baby monitors.