hooked up only to my computer and nothing elseand would this reduce/eliminate EMFs and EMIs? I recently had fiber optic internet installed. But does it affect health? However, the power supply in peoples microwave ovens and a couple of other specialized but yet under reported low end induction cooktops are far worse for EMI and EFI. Our health is a FAR heftier price tag than saving a bit of money. https://www.emfanalysis.com/recommended-emf-meters/, How to Use Your EMF Meters: https://youtu.be/_aVINxa2ERA, Why inexpensive EMF meters dont work: https://youtu.be/TFcl05hkVkE. In the wee hours of the morning, military aircraft use the Green Bank valley for ground support practice. If fiber particles are ingested they can cause internal hemorrhaging 2. Hodgkin Lymphoma: The Latest in Treatment and Research, https://www.dana-farber.org/appointments-and-second-opinions/, https://www.dana-farber.org/research/clinical-trials/find-a-clinical-trial/. However, after reading your article, I have two concerns: 1) I think I may need to know where the fiber optic cables are buried underground, in case they run through my yard. The next question will be how to design media converters in the customers home that do not put a lot of EMI both on the data (Ethernet) and electrical systems. Thank you. Obajuluwa AO, et al. You likely wont know if there is an issue until after they connect everything. This comment also explains why staying with cable (co-axial) internet is often your best option. Dont know about using a radio and what is the difference. I thought fiber optics would be cleaner! body can absorb. a step-up in my previously low-level tinnitus to an all-time high and at a very high pitch a pitch that I have not encountered before. We really have to stay on our toes with all the new technologies and keep sharing what we learn. These why oh why does this site move so rapidly from one non disaster to another perfectly safe product to blame for early death, cancer, the end of the Yes, it is possible to use a linear power supply with these units but it would make them unbelievably big and heavy, which is the reason they dont do it. This is the key to safer fiber in my opinion. WebThe most common causes of fiber optic malfunctions Broken fibers because of physical stress or excessive bending. Ive just been informed by Verizon that they will be suspending/disconnecting the current copper (landline) phone network in my community and I will lose my phone service in three weeks if I dont switch to their fiber setup. Bought ten USB active signal converter for the ten PS2 mice. Again, whether that radiation will be harmful for humans depends on various factors. Just this summer we bought a Trifield TF2 EMF meter and have made adjustments and rid the house of more EMFs that we were not previously aware of. Fiber internet uses a newer technology, and therefore tends to be more reliable and faster. I was thinking if I get the line to run to the garage and shield the converter, then run it to my own modem/router, would that result in less DE because I dont have copper running right into the house? There is likely an EMI issue with their fiber optic converters that is impacting your home. The service requires full cookie support in order to view this website. This is because the converters are not designed with low-EMI emissions in mind. Studies have demonstrated a reduced risk of colon cancer when populations with diets high in total fat switched to a diet high in total fiber and certain whole-grain EMI on Ground/Neutral Wire: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zf7N3eOf0co Last medically reviewed on June 22, 2021. This is crucial for people with EMF and RF sensitivity. For a good primer on the 4 types of EMFs, read my book. My phone still gets the 4 networks with 4 bars. But theres no solid evidence that Wi-Fi causes health risks in humans. I think they generate from the same modem. Hence reading your article, on reading comments and came across the YouTube videos on picking up electrical interference! Pressurized head? We believed that fibre optic was a safe option. Thanks for sharing your experience George. 6.) I am so thankful for this information, Jeromy. This inadvertent EMI then piggybacks on the copper cable and phone lines into our homes where it can radiate from every copper wire. Then you just need to have an ONT unit (fiber optic modem) that you can tolerate. Examples of non-ionizing radiation include radio waves that transmit sound and visuals to a radio or television, or when you use the remote control to change the channel on your television. IARC classifies radiofrequency electromagnetic fields as possibly carcinogenic to humans. I am just preparing to go to NBN optic fibre, as I have no choice. Im trying to figure out what to do and what to request from the apartments. Lets explore what the science says about Wi-Fi and cancer thus far. I wasnt aware of some of this information! It feels like I have some superpower to tell such things! It makes my hands burn. These operations This answers the 5-month issue I have had with electrical sensitivity. Indeed, shouldnt be a big issue.. In some cases, there is more EMI created by these high bandwidth activities. Hassanshahi A, et al. 7.) 0.1% of the time. + the buildings Internet and phone equipment and their electronically hashed power supplies are in a metallic grounded cabinet. I also want to say that I completely understand the need to for a consultation for the in-depth answers my questions would require. Our community is installing fiber optics with the hopes it will keep 5G out. Thanks for your comment. I dont think SAR values are the best judge of the safety of a phone. I have a hard time reading online, due to severe EHS. Reach out to me via email if you have any specific questions. I also apologize if you have answered any of this elsewhere and I just have not come across it yet (Im reading as much and as fast as I can!). How to check? If you have a specific medical question related to this blog post, we would recommend talking to your doctor or other care provider. In fact it is already at our property line and will be connected to my house by December. At this time, there are no third party fiber modems that we could cherry pick (like we can do with cable providers like Comcast and regional ISPs). Julia- Thank God you and others are on this. Also, your mom likely has a flicker sensitivity. All phones are 10 away from sleeping rooms walls. A disconnected cable. My view is it is best to err on the side of safety rather than to wait until one becomes ill. Due to the high volume of comments we receive, we are usually unable to respond to each person individually. My current method of voice communication is Skype / Zoom from a low-EMF laptop with a grounded Ethernet connection. When I unplug the internet, I can use it as my word processor much longer. So far, there is no consistent evidence that WiFi routers or WiFi-powered devices increase cancer risk. Start with this article and begin to run wire most things in your home: https://www.emfanalysis.com/how-to-install-wired-internet-in-your-home/. I use slow fiber converters that are lower-EMI and then I ground the EMI and low-frequency electric fields to the outside before it gets to my laptop. To summarize, not all OSP fiber networks operate the same way, and what you are describing (HFC design) is rapidly being replaced by larger fiber cables and passive splitter systems (GPON) that operate with no power in between the optical laser at the signal point of origin to the media converter at the end user. I see! The next day woke up with a rash all over. I had heard about fiber optic causing problems but didnt fully understand how until you put the pieces together. Both use forms of radio waves to send signals, but they differ in other ways. You will want the Radio Shack AM radio model 12-467, 12-464 or older AM radio. The primary issue is the equipment that is used. In 2011, the World Health Organizations International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) stated that EMFs are possibly carcinogenic to humans. The label was established by 30 scientists who evaluated studies on EMFs and cancer. However, you can and should ground this before it gets to your laptop. My whole home is all wired and still my health is so effected from Fiber Optics that I am compromised by even being able to use my computer, my landline phone and my grounding mat cant be used anymore by grounding it outside because my lawn area is now compromised. Then it will be to the presses. The fiber converters that you will use with the fiber optic system in your home will have some EMI / electric fields. So many people on YouTube addressing this issue dont really seem to know nearly as much as you do. High Speed Asus AC1900 Eco Router: https://www.jrseco.com/p/jrs-eco-100-wifi-d2-on-asus?c=6680. Sorry to hear you are going through this. I thought I was the only one this happened to. Strangely, my computer said internet access during all this time but windows open in the browser said there was no connection. Such emissions are a by-product of operation, much like those of combustion. I am happy to see this info regrading Fiber Optics because I am very ill from the installation of Fiber Optics underground wiring in my neighborhood (and the whole town) about 5 months ago. The cable and outlet where the powerstrip for the computer is plugged in, which is 2 feet from where I sit, measures 50 V/m, but the chair where I sit is at the 15V/m level. WebAnd because fiber-optic cables are non-metallic, they are not affected by electromagnetic interference (i.e. As for cell towers, antenna search is good. I cut the cord a few years ago (and substituted WiFi for everything from computers to TVs) and now I think were seeing the health effects. I have also found another device that is causing EMI in our homes is the power line communications (PLC) adaptors used to replace the ethernet cables in the home. I am currently a Safe Technology Educator in my town and how ironic that I am now needing to find information to remedy my own ill health. These myths are just that myths. In fact, the American Cancer Society (ACS) says Bluetooth earpieces send out radiofrequency waves at significantly lower levels than even cell phones. Many communities have multiple internet service companies to choose from. I apologize for being so long-winded and all my questions, but Im at the mercy of time, lack of knowledge & adequate understanding. I have recently been having breathing issues where I feel the need to randomly take DEEP INHALES like I am short on air even though Im breathing fine. Please enable cookies on your browser and try again. They never mentioned the MOA. EMI isnt limited to being on electrical wiring. Inhaling long fibers can also lead to lung injuries. It could also be radiating from the infrastructure right outside of your apartment. 2005-2023 Healthline Media a Red Ventures Company. 8.) The ACS says on its website that it does not have any official position or statement on whether or not radiofrequency radiation from cell phones, cell phones towers, or other sources is a cause of cancer. Most U.S. government health agencies, including the CDC, FDA and National Cancer Institute, have stated theres no evidence to support a connection between wireless devices and cancer. The main concern regarding this type of EMF is although These can typically be found on Ebay or elsewhere online for $20-$30. Theres been controversy surrounding the EMF Project. This process of installing cables and Grateful this is valuable to you. Keep all food and beverages out of the work area. Were pretty old-school around hereour home is completely wiredabsolutely no WiFi, cell phones, cordless phones, smart TV or appliances, microwave, etc. Uncle Google, for some reason, cannot answer this, but if you sleep low to the ground, or on a small mattress on the ground,(so like your building floor is about two feet off earth,), on a wooden floor, is it possible theres Less EMF at lower levels than say at 3 feet, or standard bed height? WebFiber Internet uses fiber-optic cable instead of traditional copper cable or satellite signals to provide access to the Internet. This interference is almost identical to the one when I place a wifi-enabled WIFI router next to or on top of a refrigerator, or place the same right next to the mains circuit breaker box of the house. Im not planning on changing this.). Glad the low-EMF steps are working well for you. Even though I still suffer from EHS, which I got after mobile base stations were built around my house, I can now use my computer without getting sick. We are seeing a lot of people who are having effects from cell towers and small cells. Thanks for this great article Jeromy! If that doesnt work, then my next article about putting a home fiber optic system between your computer and the modem should do the trick (#7 above). The other place where the AM radio was extremely noisy (buzzed loudly) was when I held it up to the shielded ethernet cable (Cat 7) where it inserts into the laptop ethernet port. For a summary of how fiber optics can be installed properly, please read my statement here. Do you think Id have the same problem with Direct TV which is a satellite signal? My Mother is insanely affected by things like LED lightingif she sits under an LED light for just 10 minutes she turns from feeling great to literally deathly ill and downright green. Work telephone conferences and Internet use the fiber optic thin plastic cable at the same time. All the connections are on my bedroom window? The short answer is that it depends on what type of system they are putting in. Frankly I would be comfortable with 4G. You will be redirected once the validation is complete. Currently, theres no definite answer to this question. EMI on all bands of AM Radio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eb4CLQRcw7s Thanks for the reference to your article on the analog phone and amplifier. You are likely picking up the electric field from the AC wiring in those parts of the home. Yildirim ME, et al. Julia, I can help with question 2. I talk about the safest fiber system in this comment: https://www.emfanalysis.com/fiber-optics-increasing-electrical-sensitivity/#comment-45837. With your Bluetooth earbuds in, you can listen to an audiobook loaded on your smartphone or crank up your playlist during your daily workout. Meese J, et al. Hi, Im all for getting rid of cell towers and 5G and wifi etc etc but this article is just 100% BS. When I had fibre optic installed, I had to wait a few hours before I got a connection. Additionally, these findings dont explicitly confirm that Wi-Fi causes cancer in humans. viewed as harmless. What to check? AT&T wont allow people who purchase a home to maintain the previous owners landline. In Illinois, where I live, if you are a homeowner and planning to do a renovation, you can call a number and they will put flags (different colors for different utilities) to show you where the lines are. Also, is there anyway to predict where future towers might be erected? Consider this EMI issue when choosing your service. I rarely use a landline phone. Gloria Frank here in Reno, Nevada. You are exactly right. Are there solutions you can think of that manufactures can provide? Disconnect the existing cable and telephone lines in your home from the cable provider. Are there any items that must be addressed at the time of installation? Evidence of oxidative stress after continuous exposure to Wi-Fi radiation in rat model. While we dont know exactly how fiber may reduce cancer risk, it likely has to do with the fact that it helps improve some of the common risk factors for cancer. Thanks for writing/asking. The Federal Communications Commission agrees, but suggests consumers may want to take steps to reduce their exposure to electromagnetic radiation, especially from cell phones. I will certainly look into the website you shared. From the O.N.T. Our experts continually monitor the health and wellness space, and we update our articles when new information becomes available. What the paper doesnt tell you is that Green Bank is in an MOA (Military Operations Area). That its rare to have a Faraday cage at home unless youre an engineer, that works with EMI, RFI in AF, IF and RF stages. Optical fibers works on the principle of total internal reflection. Fiber optic cables have much higher bandwidth than copper twisted cables. Ex: L Since its release, thereve been rumors about 5G and its health risks. Because it will be very expensive to get hooked up after they leave our neighborhood, Im inclined to go forward. These are invisible areas of energy that are produced by electricity and are often referred to as radiation. have differing flicker rates. As I mention in the article above, there are ways to reduce any EMI coming into your home. Stopping glasses from fogging is about preventing air from escaping from the top of your mask. Eventually well have products that are designed with low-EMI emissions in mind. When your WiFi router transmits data, it emits EMFs that the You can do the same thing for your cable modem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lw1Tqu_R_sI, I use a Cornet ED88Tplus and listen for any sounds on it, even if ever so faint, I use studio headphones. More research is necessary. 3) It would seem that the system/technology my town is installing is that which Mark Williams talked about in his comment. Learn More, Stay Connected Ionizing radiation is high-level radiation, which is has the potential for cellular and DNA damage. Some forms of this type of EMF include ultraviolet (UV) rays and X-rays. Thank you writing this article on EHS and fiber optic installations, it was very interesting. Those results have also been inconclusive. Hopefully this will help more people understand that EMI does come in from the telecommunications infrastructure so that they can eliminate it. 2) You mentioned that EMI can piggyback on the copper wires and phone lineswhich I presume, makes virtually every wall/room in your house radiate with EMI/EMF. Wow! As someone who is involved in designing outside plant fiber networks I feel some clarification is needed here. I have photocopies of letters from the telephone company to the power commission that they had measured 180 Volts AC on their telephone equipment. The fiber optic communication and the routers themselves are the actual problem, its the type of switch mode power supplies many of them use. I have been enjoying the challenge for 31 years. (fight fiber optics with fiber optics). Of course none of this will solve the EMR problems of 5G as THAT will be wireless radiation. I see that you recommend flip phones are there any smart phones that would be significantly better than the iPhone? Thank you so much for your professional advice back then and now also! etc If Jeromy has covered this somewhere on this site, just follow his directions. Should You Be Worried About EMF Exposure? Unless a cable carrying electrical signals is properly shielded and grounded it by its nature will radiate beyond the cable. Then there is no harm at all. I think there must be 8-10 boxes attached. Thank you for the thoughtful update on the current fiber optic technology / installations. I would like to know if your printed books are available now. Copyright 20112023. Thank you for the article. I just subscribed to your YT channel, thank you for all this information youve taken time to make available! You can buy maps of the MOAs in pilot shops at airports. Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a074b2b7f5c2d3959e7396f7f57937d3" );document.getElementById("e284769192").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Welcome. You can hook as many devices as you want up to a home fiber connection. Whats the difference between Bluetooth and wi-fi? Is it a buzz or a zapping feeling in your body? Then I would keep using a smart phone, but listen to the podcasts and music when the phone is on Airplane mode. Its a part of the EMF spectrum that gets very little attention. In the building, the two phases are accessible at the dryer and at the cooking range. No, not at all. That box sends light along the fiber, and translates it into signals on the copper wiring to it inside your house. Thats it. Not e But a flip phone wouldnt allow me to download anything. Genisco Filters is a company that specializes in this issue. Wi-fi allows devices to connect to the internet. I havent redone my ethernet connection as per your video, so I need to try that first with the better-shielded cable. I have wondered myself whether the conversion back to electricity (and the conversion to light) could potentially be a problem with respect to EMI emissions and electrosensitivity. Most of the available research involves animals. I cant sit at my computer for very long or use my phone without major symptoms. The ice that forms around the fiber optic cables often causes the cables to bend, which affects the signals sent through the cables. The scientists pointed to data showing electromagnetic fields generated by cell phones, wi-fi and baby monitors may impact human health. Can they emit anything if we are not connected to it? This will take good engineering. The mechanisms behind these effects are unclear. When it comes to wireless routers, it is often assumed that We'll tell you what you need to know. If I cant reduce this EMI, I will not be able to use a phone. Also, theres no proof that 5G and EMFs increase your susceptibility to viral infections. I use only a desktop computer hardwired to an old non-WiFi modem using DSL service. Thanks. Please enable JavaScript on your browser and try again. Besides availability, fiber internet has a few other potential issues in addition to its many positive attributes. He believes that it will interfere with the members ability to create a critical scientific assessment. I bought four 32 x 32 aluminum sheets from Home Depot and I placed them on the floor right above the spot where the modem is in the room below. The amount of radiation absorbed from a wireless router is minor compared to the EMFs transmitted from taking a call on a cellphone. Even with unplugging it each night, she became very ill with various maladies both years we vacationed there. It sounds like your phone line is still part of the older network and shouldnt be a big issue. WebThere are two types of fiber: soluble and insoluble. I typically just run long Ethernet or fiber cables in my home. Our Online Second Opinion program lets adult patients from all over the world receive expert second opinions from Dana-Farber oncologists without leaving home. Im not able to feel WiFi or smart meters. This reader comment gets into this issue: Also, beware that fiber can in some cases be used as a trojan horse for small cell development. Its incredible how it makes a difference to the severity of my symptoms. If not what rating of CAT cable would be best for the job in terms of limiting EMF radiation? Is this how 5G will be handled. As the article points out, it can be on the copper cable/internet lines as well. In Europe they dont worry much about the consequences of EMF and I figure that EMI is just known as the nickname of Emily. The main reason I want a smart phone is because I like to listen to podcasts and YT videos. Adults:877-442-3324 Pediatric:888-733-4662. A few resources for you: 1.) What do you think of this idea? An AM radio is also well advised. This is how I work if you want to go that route: Oh, you have helped me immensely! You can do a search for cell towers and antennas here: Thanks Julia! In some instances, the signals are simply slowed down and degraded, but in others, the signals arent able to pass through the fiber optic cables at all. Can WiFi cause cancer? * Remove all 5G antennas I have to keep checking it because they randomly turn it back on. It seems to be dependent on the equipment used by the internet providers, along with multiple other factors including the home and the individual. You could have a low-SAR phone, but still have non-thermal biological effects. I expressed concerns to the United Nations panel (Re: Disabilities) that accessibility for electro sensitive people needs consideration with the rollout of technology. How would setting up my own fiber optic network create an EMI barrier? Required fields are marked *. It could force animals to relocate and plants to die. To go from hypothesis to reality as to the existence of fields in living space is simple: measure the fields with a meter tuned to the frequency you are concerned about. Radiation: 5G mobile networks and health. I apologize if I missed this part, but I couldnt find it. Optical glass fiber is just silica glass. Especially, for those who are not savvy with all of it? I have seen several people get better by switching back to their original internet providers (this is with all wireless disabled). All rights reserved. Use it to trace the source, whether in the street or from your own wiring or devices. Indeed Karl. Id think I might have to ground it but IDK if the fiber cable pulls any more of the converter from the power lines juice into the house worse or on some different frequency than the copper cable. With respect to speed specifically bitrate I think that there are many users that simply think higher speed must be better, and so may have signed up to a service that is greatly excessive for their needs. Indeed, PLC communications can be quite problematic from an EMI perspective. I demonstrate this here: This article was originally published on September 2019 and updated most recently in August 2022. However, it doesnt capture most of the newer small 4G DAS/5G antennas. This is all so new that we are seeing what works for electrically sensitive people as we go. Does using fiber optic cable from the modem/router and fiber optic pc network adapter solve the emf problem? Armin Ansari, PhD, a health physicist who leads the radiological assessment team at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) told Insider that people concerned about reducing cell phone radiation should consider wearing a Bluetooth headset or headphones. WebNo. (NO!) Non-ionizing EMF is low-level radiation which is generally Wide-Spectrum EMI from Dimmer Switch: https://youtu.be/7Hwa6prYI9M. I will check with a friend that cables Telecom, what they are installing here out of the doors and at home for optic fiber. WebOptical fiber glass is just silica glass. Thanks! Instead they are pushing VOIP. Can you help me distinguish between the many? Soluble fiber attracts water and turns to gel during digestion, Hardell L. (2017). True story. During WW II, we started using Radar to look for the enemy. Radar operators noticed that if they were cold, they could stand in front o this type of radiation. Yes, if you remind me about your purchase, I will send you the updated version. I am not a techy and tried to glean from answers above the simple answer to this question: whats the safest way to connect to Internet and be able to watch cable television? It will depend on the equipment they use. Why dance around with educated guesses when you just have to turn on a meter and use logic. (2020). Wonderful that you have connected the dots! I fully intend to switch to a different Internet provider, as I am not satisfied with my current one. I was surprised by your statement that: Those electrical signals, which carry our internet data, are not inherently problematic because they are in a very narrow frequency range and dont typically radiate from the cable or phone lines.. The effect of Wi-Fi electromagnetic waves in unimodal and multimodal object recognition tasks in male rats. (2018). Obviously, as you have pointed out in this article, there are options to deal with the negative effects of Fiber Optic after it is installed. Have a voltmeter, would that test if EMI? Thanks for writing. I had not read it before. When I ran the article by a very knowledgeable EE he explained how both the phone line DSL and cable lines are not effective radiators when they are installed properly. We are reliant on our landline, which is in an old fashioned telephone jack. The Military Operations are aircraft. The men answered questions about their Wi-Fi and cell phone use. The quality of fiber internet depends heavily on the construction process that allows it to reach you, which really depends on the provider. Pall ML, et al. Would the phone companies know? The scientific community (too often in revolving doors with the same industries that produce and sell cables phones and modems they should honestly analyze) says its just a conspiracy theory and the 5G is absolutely safe. Question What about the fiber optic junction boxes? Isnt wired fiber optic internet, which uses light to transmit large amounts of data at incredibly high speeds, supposed to be safer and healthier for everyone? If you can use an older cable network, that should be better. Thank you so much, Jeromy, you are a godsend! Most electrically sensitive people do worse with high data / high bandwidth applications such as HD Netflix, Amazon or streaming YT on your laptop. This is separate from the 2011 assessment by the IARC, which labeled EMFs as possibly carcinogenic. The IARC is also part of WHO.

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