subject: About Cell Phone Radiation And Precautions To Take To Lessen Exposure [print this page] Controversial studies have shown that cell phones emit radiation microwave signals that are either of low or high levels depending upon unit and frequency of use, leading to overexposure and cell degeneration or mutation. This issue is somewhat made worse by the fact that cell phone radiation can cause many other conditions such as migraines when used for long periods, leading to the conclusion that lengthened use exposes soft tissues near the ear to microwave signals that can harm cell structure.
Exposure to radiation does not make itself obvious in cell mutation until after twenty years or so, and in many cases mutation may have already been triggered by many other lifestyle factors. Such lifestyle influences could be pollution, radioactive frequency waves from other heavy industrial satellites, and tobacco.
With this being said, it is premature to instantly pinpoint cell phone radiation as the main cause for cell mutation in a person who uses his mobile frequently. Other factors have to be taken into consideration, as indicated above, that could have caused the mutation leading to such ailments as cancer and cellular atrophy.
Controversy or not, this is no excuse to pretend that it does not exist, and the use of these gadgets should be carefully monitored. Exposure to radiation emissions can be relatively reduced if recommended precautions are followed, especially if one has many concerns about the effect of consistent radiation feed into cellular structures.
Many low-radiation emission mobile units can be found on the World Wide Web, and this is an optional precaution for those concerned, if they are willing to switch out their current high-radiation units. This option is a good alternative for those who require mobile phones to function efficiently through their daily routines, yet are cautiously aware and concerned about radiation exposure.
Using the mobile speaker functions on some modern mobile units can greatly reduce the emissions sent out by the phone, and allow for ease of use with less worries. For those whose phones do not have this feature or option, talking with the phone away from the ear will help reduce the radiation exposure.
Accessories such as Bluetooth devices that are wireless can emit microwave signals on their own, outside of the radiation that is already being emitted by the cell phone, so use of this would be feasible only if it is an absolute necessity, and consistent transfer from one ear to another and removal when not in use is recommended. Using wired headset or earphone devices that have plastic hollow tube earpieces is an alternative that greatly reduces the radiation emitted from mobile phone use.
Sending out text messages instead of calling a person to ask how they are or some unimportant, non-urgent matters, this is another choice one can make in order to reduce talk time on the mobile. All cell phones emit a signal when a user talks into the mouthpiece as the unit has to send this transmission out to keep the conversation going.
Avoidance of long distance or overseas phone calls using the mobile phone is also a way of reducing exposure to radiation. A weak phone signal is also cause for a phone to work harder at transmitting a signal, therefore emitting more radiation microwaves. It is best to just refrain from using the mobile during situations when signals are weak.
