Re: EHS in the UK

Hi Raphael,

Below are a few things to get you started. Take a look through
eSens's Links and Files sections for more information.

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ElectroSensitivity-UK

http://www.electrosensitivity.org.uk

(From the site's title page)
ES-UK is the association for the electrically hypersensitive (EHS).
Charity Commission registered number 1103018. We support those made
ill by electromagnetic fields/RF/microwaves and campaign for
recognition of this illness. We are supported by 'The Foyle
Foundation' as we 'make a difference'.

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Breakspear Hospital

http://www.breakspearmedical.com/breakspear_hospital.htm

Breakspear Hospital is a day patient unit, dedicated to the treatment
of environmental illness. Dr. Jean Munro has a great deal of
experience with ES and has collaborated in studies of ES with Dr.
Cyril Smith. (See Files Section for articles by Dr. Smith.)

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Sunday London Times Report

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2087-1774586,00.html

September 11, 2005

Electrical fields can make you sick
Sarah-Kate Templeton, Medical Correspondent

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British Health Protection Agency Response

http://tinyurl.com/cr7au
(http://www.hpa.org.uk/hpa/news/articles/press_releases/2005/
050912_electrosensitivity.htm)

12 September 2005

Forthcoming Review on Electrosensitivity

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Peace,
Beau



--- In [hidden email], raphael kopel <kopel78@y...> wrote:
> Shalom!
>
> This is Raphael from France..I hope you re fine and happy! I just
wanted you to forward me the article talking about the EHS condition
in the UK that might be recognize as a handicap...is it you who posted
a message about that!? Well that is great news for me as I am now
living in the UK and well struggle to find any doc for my condition.
>
> Anybody living in the UK, please tell me whats going in the country
cz I ve just arrived! Are there any support groups!? cheers.
>
> Take care. raf
>
>
>
> Hillel Wahrman <whillel@h...> wrote:
> Melva,
>
> When I was that bad I also could not sit infront of a screen (or TV,
or use
> a home phone, or go out into the sun, stand next to a stove, or even
put a
> cell phone in my pocket). But as for screens, I seemed to be
sensitive only
> to my new screen, which I now believe was a contributing factor to
my EHS by
> omitting chemicals into the air. Is your screen a new one? if so,
locate in
> in an open space, and let it run for days far away from you, until
most of
> the new chemicals have time to evaporate. after say a two weeks of
this, see
> if you can use it with less discomfort.
>
> Also, work on being generally healthier. If you improve your life,
rest up,
> eat well, go on a vacation, love, laugh, sleep, do yoga, your body
will
> improve. It probably not fully heal, but I found I can now mange the
> symptoms, I sit at the computer longer periods, and hold a cell
phone in my
> hand with not problem ( I speak through the external speaker).
>
> When I get a cold, my symptoms worsen, and when the sun is out
(here in
> Israel that happens often...) I now actually feel better.
>
> You are now at a low peek. Many of us were there, and bounced back
to a
> managble situation.
>
> oh, I suggest that you don't spend a lot of money on remedies. the
core
> health factors are life changes, learning to decrease stress and be
> satisfied with what you do. When one is sick he will search for any
remedy,
> no matter the cost. In the long run, I found that what helped me was
life
> changes that I was willing to make for "free". Changing habits can
prove to sort
> > of monitor) for more than a few minutes without getting blasted.
My
> > WebTV system with remote keyboard used to work for me, but not any
> > longer. I need to know if there are any barriers that work, either
some
> > sort of moon suit for me or something to cover or shield the
computer
> > or TV screen. I experimented with an LCD monitor but it didn't
work.
> > Are there different kinds of LCD monitors, perhaps? Advice about
land
> > line telephones would also be appreciated. I've been using a
> > speakerphone and I'm thinking I have to get a better one because
even
> > after a little while I start getting my usual symptoms (headache,
> > nausea, dizziness, fatigue). My boyfriend is typing this for me,
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> > > of monitor) for more than a few minutes without getting
blasted. My
> > > WebTV system with remote keyboard used to work for me, but not
any
> > > longer. I need to know if there are any barriers that work,
either some
> > > sort of moon suit for me or something to cover or shield the
computer
> > > or TV screen. I experimented with an LCD monitor but it didn't
work.
> > > Are there different kinds of LCD monitors, perhaps? Advice about
land
> > > line telephones would also be appreciated. I've been using a
> > > speakerphone and I'm thinking I have to get a better one because
even
> > > after a little while I start getting my usual symptoms
(headache,
> > > nausea, dizziness, fatigue). My boyfriend is typing this for me,
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> > Message: 10
> > Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2005 04:55:03 -0000
> > From: "quaixemen"
> > Subject: Re: InfraRed or Red Light Sauna's - safe for eSensitives?
> >
> >
> > I have both an infra red sauna and also an infra red coffee table
like
> > sauna that is much cheaper. I use it for mercury detox and don't
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> > Message: 11
> > Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2005 05:05:10 -0000
> > From: "quaixemen"
> > Subject: Re: Is Earthing Furniture a good thing?
> >
> >
> > You might try getting the 16 ounce bulk size oil of cilantro from
the
> > essential oils company. It is cheaper by the bulk. Just a few
> > dollars more for the 16 ounce size than the 4 ounce size. If you
have
> > someone who can rub it in along your spine that may help. I don't
> > know if they ship overseas. They may have the equivalent there in
> > the uk. It gets stuck in customs here for months sometimes. I rub
> > it into the back of my neck and tailbone. I can't reach my back.
It
> > makes a big difference for me.
> >
> > --- In [hidden email], "canaryyuk" wrote:
> > > Hi,
> > >
> > > I have mainly suffered from the effects of RF-EMFs from masts
and
> > dect
> > > phones, but have recently realised i have a problem with other
EMFs
> > too.
> > > I have an Acousti-Com to measure the RF-EMFs from the masts and
> > Dects
> > > around me. The ACom is almost completely silent where I sleep,
but
> > i
> > > still sleep under a silver plated bed canopy, to protect me from
> > the
> > > miniscule amount that is still present.
> > >
> > > However, recently i found that my health was deteriorating
again.
> > I
> > > started switching my electricity off at night which helped. But
I
> > was
> > > still getting very bad aches, especially along my spine and felt
> > very
> > > fluey and headachy all the time. I was told that I should Earth
my
> > bed
> > > canopy and as I have a sprung mattress that I should earth that
> > too. I
> > > have also earthed my sofa which has springs in it.
> > >
> > > I have experienced a noticeable difference in my energy levels
and
> > > clarity since doing this, and the ache in my spine has gone
> > > completely. But instead, at night in bed, i keep getting this
> > horrid
> > > fluttery, surging feeling in my guts and i feel quite weak and
> > > lightheaded for a while after i get up in the morning, and my
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