Remember landlines? You know, that immobile system plugged into your wall. I still have a landline. And, here comes the real shocker: I just rejoined the mobile world – now up to three billion people – a few days ago after a three-year hiatus.
My cell phone and I have a love-hate relationship. I love the convenience it provides me, but I hate being able to be reached all the time. I’m also concerned about the possible health risks.
I’m not fond of long contracts, so I opted for a no-contract provider when selecting a plan for my new phone. The downside is that I didn’t receive all of the bells and whistles that remind me of outings to Toys R Us as a kid.
Anyway, the morning my cell phone arrived in the mail I woke up to a news alert regarding a new study on the safety of mobile phones. What bad timing! Please, just let me enjoy my new toy in peace.
The study, published by Dr. Vini Khurana, an award-winning cancer expert, reveals that cell phones may end up being responsible for more deaths than smoking and asbestos.
After spending 15 months examining the possible link between cell phones and brain tumors, Dr. Khurana concludes that using a cell phone for more than 10 years more than doubles your chance of developing brain cancer.
Dr. Khurana believes that we will begin to see a rise in the rate of people with brain cancer over the next decade.
There have been numerous studies regarding the safety of cell phones, however, and the results have been mixed. For example, this study from 2007 found no link between short-term cell phone use and brain cancer.
The verdict still appears to be out regarding the safety of our beloved cell phones. If you find it necessary (or just really convenient) to continue to use your cell phone, there are some precautions you can take to reduce your exposure to electromagnetic radiation (EMR):
- Reduce use of your cell phone.
- When home, use your landline (if you still have one) instead.
- Purchase a Bluetube Headset, made by Mercola. Unlike standard headsets, this one is made with an air-filled tube. Sound is sent through the air-filled tube, rather than through an electrical wire. This minimizes your exposure to EMR.
- Use your speakerphone.
What do you think? Do you think cell phones pose a health hazard?
(Image courtesy of frogmuseum2.)
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