EMF IN HOMES AND OFFICES

Electro magnetic fields (EMF) are fields given off by anything that uses electricity or the cables that supply it. The study of EMF came through the work of scientists in observing increased incidence of childhood luekemia close to power lines. Some subsequent research has suggested that long term exposure to EMF could increase the risk of cancer, misscarrage and depression.

From the perspective of chi energy our own natural emotional energy fields will be disturbed by the presence of EMF. We would probably all react differently but I would generalise that this increases feelings of tiredness, lack of concentration, reduced ability to cope with stress and an increased risk of headaches.

I have been using an electronic meter to measure the EMF, electrical radiation and microwaves present in homes and offices. Here are my observations on EMF in homes and offices.

1 Most common sources of EMF only extend about a metre or yard from the source. These could include computers, music amplifiers and speakers, TV, telephones, DVD players, fax machines, small photo copiers, electrical outlets / sockets and computer storage equipement. Low watage lights and their cables do not give off enough EMF to register.

2 Items with motors and heaters give off the greatest EMF. Food blenders, juicers, electric cookers, electric heaters and electric heaters can create large levels of EMF.

3 Old electrical equipment often gives off greater EMF the modern items.

4 Besement flats and offices are at risk from strong EMF from cables running underground close to the building.

5 Wires inside wall do not give out as strong EMF as wires in plastic trunking fixed on the inside of a wall.

WHAT TO DO?

Try to keep yourself at least one meter or yard from household or office electrical equipment.

Plants can help reduce EMF.

Written by Simon Brown feng shui consultant and teacher London UK

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