5G technology and Electromagnetic Field (EMF) radiation have become major talking points in recent years. 5G is the wireless mobile network rolled out across the world in 2019 and has necessitated many infrastructural changes to accommodate this network.
These changes include upgraded cellular towers, lamp and light poles, and in dense urban areas, some cellular-emitting devices are placed on the sides of houses. Canada, like other countries, has recently released its policy statement regarding 5G technology and its varied aspects.
What Are EMFs and How Does 5G Relate?
What are EMFs? An Electromagnetic Field (EMF) is an accelerated field of force of charged particles, equivalent to an electric field.
What is 5G? 5G, or 5th Generation technology, is the latest in wireless systems, yielding higher internet speeds. With respect to EMFs, the presence of 5G in your neighborhood is comparable to leaving the microwave door open in your kitchen. If the "volume" — for lack of a better term — is increased significantly, this may be harmful to those nearby.
Organizations such as the World Health Organization and many fact-checkers state that there is no evidence that exposure to low-level EMF fields is harmful. However, other independent studies conclude otherwise.
What Does Research Say About 5G and Human Health?
5G technology emits higher frequency radio waves and mmWave (millimeter waves), a kind of electromagnetic radiation characterized by short wavelengths. More than 24GHz bandwidth is used in 5G networks. Research indicates that the human body can experience thermal heating and other biological outcomes, including altered gene expression, oxidative stress, and effects on immune and skin functionality.
Furthermore, additional reports have documented adverse effects of RF-EMFs (Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields) on humans. These include damaging tissues in specific body areas such as the cardiovascular, reproductive, metabolic, and nervous systems — and in some cases, damage to DNA as well.
To reduce your exposure to EMFs, consider turning off mobile devices when not in use, going hands-free during calls, and staying educated on the ongoing studies and effects of 5G technology. Do not use wireless earbuds.
Can Grounding Sheets Help Counter the Negative Effects of 5G?
Short answer: Yes. People can walk barefoot outside in their gardens to maintain contact with the earth and ground successfully. As long as you are barefoot on natural ground, you are grounding. However, not all of us can spend a significant amount of time barefoot on the grass, which leads many people to explore alternative options — such as grounding sheets.
You can purchase fully tested grounding sheets to ground while you sleep. Buyer beware: not all grounding products are made the same, and many are little more than a placebo. Nevertheless, high-quality grounding sheets can deliver real benefits from the comfort of your own bed every single night.
Grounding sheets provide unlimited electrons to your body to aid your natural antioxidant system. Research shows that grounding sheets help reduce oxidative stress caused by RF-EMFs, improve immune response, and support the prevention and treatment of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, as well as wound healing. They may also help avert degenerative diseases over time.
How Grounding Sheets Help Neutralize Free Radicals
Oxidative stress occurs when the harmful effects of free radicals cannot be adequately prevented by the body. 5G is believed to worsen this problem due to mmWave and high-frequency waveforms that increase the production of Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS).
An increased number of ROS in the body — stemming from environmental toxins and radiation — can contribute to autoimmune and chronic conditions such as:
- Diabetes
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Cardiovascular disease
- Cancer
- Neurodegenerative diseases like ALS and Alzheimer's
As a result, grounding sheets work by releasing free electrons from the surface of the earth into your body. The longer you remain grounded, the better. This is precisely why earthing sheets are so effective — sleep is the only time most people remain still for 6 to 8 consecutive hours. That means 6 to 8 hours of neutralizing free radicals and restoring your body's natural defenses each night.
For more information about the benefits of grounding sheets and how they compare to other indoor grounding products, click here.