Limit values and long-term exposure
The effects of electrosmog can pose a risk to health under certain circumstances.
This has long been known and has been confirmed in many studies.
For this reason, limit values have long been set to protect people from the effects of electrosmog.
However, these limits are very high and do not take sufficient account of the fact that we are permanently exposed to electromagnetic fields in our environment.
The limits are often based on short-term exposure scenarios and may neglect the cumulative effects of long-term, low-threshold exposure.
Electrosmog is probably not a major problem over a short period of time.
But over a longer period of time, for example years, it can have a significant impact on health.
This chronic exposure is particularly worrying as our modern way of life brings with it an almost constant environment of electromagnetic fields, whether from cell phones, Wi-Fi routers or other electronic devices in the home and workplace.
Electrosensitivity and potential health risks
People with so-called electrosensitivity experience a particularly high number of symptoms.
They report complaints such as headaches, stress, sleep disorders or mood swings – classic effects of electrosmog.
Even burn-outs or depression can occur in those affected.
The symptoms can vary from person to person and range from mild discomfort to serious impairment of quality of life.
Some sufferers even report the need to drastically change their living environment in order to escape the effects of electrosmog.
However, people with lower sensitivity must also be aware of possible risks in the event of prolonged exposure.
For example, there are studies that establish a possible link between electrosmog and DNA damage.
If this is true, electrosmog could increase the risk of disease.
The exact mechanisms of how electromagnetic fields could interact with our genetic material are still the subject of intensive research.
Research findings and protective measures on the effects of electrosmog
Brain damage could also be closely linked to electrosmog.
There are studies on animals that suggest that radiation can make the blood-brain barrier more permeable in the long term.
As a result, harmful substances could penetrate the brain much more easily.
These observations raise important questions about the long-term neurological effects of electrosmog, particularly in relation to neurodegenerative diseases.
Of course, these tests are investigating the effect of very strong radiation, which rarely occurs in everyday life.
In the case of electrosmog, however, we are talking about long-term exposure of unknown intensity.
It is not easy to estimate what effects this will have over a longer period of time.
The challenge is to develop realistic exposure scenarios that take into account the complex mixture of different radiation sources in our everyday lives.
Reason enough to think about radiation protection and shielding!
This is not just about personal protection measures, but also about the need for further research and possibly stricter regulations.
A precautionary approach could be to reduce exposure wherever possible without completely giving up the benefits of modern technologies.
