Dialogue on Electromagnetic Fields and Health
Redaktion Buergerwelle e.V. (BI Omega-CI Omega)
magnetic radiation and its effects on health. I encourage you to take
part in any or all. The first notice is about an open dialogue on
electro magnetic fields and health which is being held at Brock
University on April 9th.
The main administrative building at Brock University is a tall office
building which is also the highest location in the city. On the top of
this building, are many antennas providing cell phone service and other
broadcasting services. The electro magnetic radiation on the campus is
extremely high and there are several staff members with severe illnesses
which may be caused by the high radiation levels. Some students have
also reported unusual illnesses when attending the university.
Martin
April 9th 2008
Dialogue on Electromagnetic Fields and Health
Dr. Magda Havas and Dr. Tony Muc
1:10 to 2:40 in Room - Pond Inlet, Brock University, St Catherine's, Ontario
Electromagnetic Fields and how they affect humans and other organisms
is addressed from two different perspectives. Dr. Greg Finn will
moderate this town hall meeting - two 15 minute presentations followed
by a Q&A session.
Dr. Magda Havas:
We have been using electromagnetic energy in the form of electricity
since the invention of the light bulb, but our growing reliance on
electronic devices and wireless technology has increased our exposure
to a broad range of electromagnetic frequencies especially during the
past three decades. A growing scientific body of research documents
biological effects and adverse health effects at levels well below the
current Canadian guidelines for both power line frequency (60 Hz)
magnetic fields and radio frequency radiation (kHz to GHz range).
However, neither Health Canada nor Industry Canada have recognized the
need to reduce existing guidelines to reflect the scientific evidence.
Studies show increased risk of various types of cancers with
exposure to both magnetic field (60 Hz) and radio frequency radiation;
miscarriages; increased calcium flux; increased permeability of the
blood brain barrier; DNA breaks; changes in melatonin levels;
increased production of stress protein; increased plasma glucose among
diabetics; and symptoms of electrohypersensitivity (EHS). Those who
suffer from EHS have difficulty when they are exposed to
electromagnetic energy associated with computers, mobile phones,
wireless routers/computers/antennas and certain types of energy
efficient lighting. Their symptoms include any combination of the
following: chronic fatigue, chronic pain, sleep disorders, skin
disorders, neurological disorders, tinnitus, eye problems and/or
digestive problems. With approximately 3% of the population
severely affected and another 35% moderately affected by this energy,
we have a serious environmental/health crisis emerging.
Dr. Tony Muc:
Electromagnetic energy has been an integral part of nature since the
instant of creation of the universe as we know it. Indeed it may well
be that the discharge of electric fields in the atmosphere and
ultraviolet radiation from the sun were instrumental in the creation
of life itself. At the present time humankind's knowledge of and
experience with electromagnetic energy spans a range of 22 orders of
magnitude. That range is only exceeded by those associated with space
and time. Humans have built-in detectors of electromagnetic energy.
The most important such detectors are our eyes (our skin is another).
But our eyes only work over one third of an order of magnitude. That's
only a tiny window on the whole spectrum of electromagnetic radiation
and the fields associated with the generation, distribution and use of
electromagnetic energy in all its forms.
Recent centuries, say since Newton's time, have seen a gradual growth
in scientific knowledge related to electric and magnetic fields, how
they are related to each other in the form of electromagnetic fields
and how all three are related to humans and other organisms. Recent
decades, say since Einstein's time, have seen an explosion in
applications that exploit various properties and features of
electromagnetism to benefit modern society in innumerable ways in
medicine, in communications, in industry, in commerce and, sadly, in
war (yes, waging war effectively is a benefit to a ?hawk?). And, as
with all aspects of human endeavour, along with benefits have come
costs. What are the benefits and to whom do they accrue? What are the
costs and who pays them? The ?eternal? elements of the debates that
rage over occupational and environmental health and safety issues
everywhere be the agents physical, chemical or biological. And,
unfortunately, the debates rage between polarized groups: union vs
management, environmentalist vs industrialist, liberal vs
conservative, ?conventional? medicine vs chiropractic or homeopathic
or ?traditional? medicine and so on. As a consequence, in these primal
societal and often personal power struggles, it is all too often the
case that the baby - science - gets thrown out with the bath water.
One must wonder what form of logic is operating when the foundations
of society's present achievements are dismissed or ignored by those
who claim a crisis? is emerging.
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Information about the forthcoming certificate-granting EMF workshop in
Vancouver next month, is attached.
Please be advised that we have also set the date for the next Toronto
EMF workshop.(attached)
There is a significant discount for early-bird registration of $100.
Registration can be made toll-free at: (888) 639-7730.
Dr. Andrew Michrowski
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Here is some information for you about courses/seminars.
General Website:
http://www.buildingbiology.net/
Most recent seminar and courses:
http://www.buildingbiology.net/20bubico.html
**Rob Metzinger**
www.safelivingtechnologies.ca
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*Item#4*
*Subject:* conference on EM sensitivity
There will be a meeting to discuss electromagnetic sensitivity on March
30th 2008 between 1:00 and 2:30 pm. The speaker is Stéphane Belainsky.
Location - TEVA, 5143 Décarie Blvd, Montréal, Quebec.
Daniel
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