The Biological Effects of Weak Electromagnetic Fields

The Biological Effects of Weak Electromagnetic Fields
http://omega.twoday.net/stories/3552381/

Hello,

this is only part of information, given by Andrew Goldsworthy, in the
bioelectromagnetics group of Yahoo..
The other preceding part is:
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Hi All,

It has been known for over 30 years that weak electromagnetic fields
remove calcium ions from the cell surfaces of brain tissue. We also know
that the loss of bound calcium weakens cell membranes and would be expected
to increase their tendency to form transient pores under natural mechanical
stresses (they are only 10nm thick!).

We might expect a similar loss if the tissue were to be exposed to a lower
than normal level of calcium in the surrounding medium. This is exactly what
happens to victims of hypocalcemia, where the blood contains a subnormal
level of ionised calcium.

Symptoms of hypocalcemia include skin disorders, paresthesias (pins and
needles, numbness, sensations of burning etc.) fatigue, muscle cramps,
cardiac arrhythmia, gastro-intestinal problems and many others. A more
comprehensive list can be found at http://tinyurl.com/2dwwps , which
corresponds to the website: -
http://www.endotext.org/parathyroid/parathyroid7/parathyroid7.htm.

The symptoms of hypocalcemia are remarkably similar to those of
electrosensitivity and may have a similar origin. In either case, neurones,
whose membranes have been weakened by calcium loss would be expected to
generate spurious action potentials since the resulting unprogrammed entry
of free calcium would trigger neurotransmitter release. This could then
result in the range or neurological symptoms experienced by victims of both
electrosensitivity and hypocalcemia.

Is it possible that at least some forms of electrosensitivity could be due
to the victims having low levels of ionised calcium in their blood that
border on hypocalcemia? Electromagnetic exposure would then remove even more
calcium from their cell membranes to push them over the edge and give
hypocalcemia symptoms. If this is correct, conventional treatment for
hypocalcemia (which is usually caused by a hormone imbalance) may relieve
some if not all of these symptoms.

I have uploaded a file that explains some of the background to this and
also to other related issues. Click on "files" on the left hand side of the
screen and navigate to "Biological Effects of Electromagnetic Fields 2007.
pdf". If you think anyone else may be interested, please feel free tp copy
it and pass it on.

Best wishes

Andrew

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So, accordingly, the symptoms of electrosensibility and hypocalcemia can be
seen as similar.

It is probably advisable to contact you physician for a treatment of
hypocalcemia if you are ES.
I asked Han Stiekema M.D. about it, and he responded, that the normal
calcium carbonate is not good, because the body does not absorb it enough.
The best is calcium chloride 10 %, two spoons a day, but the pharmacies do
not like to fabricate that.
Than there is the available calcium citrate.
(But the treatment is complex and concerns also eating habits.)

In my opinion, Andrew Goldsworthy is one of the key persons, who may come
with a solution for ES.
He has published enormously.

I published some of his postings in *het bitje* english issues October and
December 2006.
http://www.hetbitje.nl/bitjeE2610f.pdf
http://www.hetbitje.nl/bitjeE2612g.pdf
There one may read that they unraveled 90 % of the working mechanism of ES.

Greetings,
Charles Claessens
member Verband Baubiologie
www.milieuziektes.nl
www.milieuziektes.be
www.hetbitje.nl
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From: "Redaktion Buergerwelle e.V. (BI Omega-CI Omega)"
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To: <[hidden email]>
Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2007 09:12
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> The Biological Effects of Weak Electromagnetic Fields
> http://omega.twoday.net/stories/3552381/
>
>

This is an intriguing paper, and the theory about Ca++ is
logical.

Besides:

- my red blood cell test from 'Doctors Data' showed very low Ca++.

- I've experienced higher incidences of "pins and needles".

- experienced terrible muscle pain after consuming valarian root.

- feeling somewhat better these days. Been taking antacids containing
Calcium Carbonate.

Other things that make me feel better:
-hard, steady exercise
-sauna every day
-Chlorella
-milk thistle
-CoQ10
-Lecithin
-B-12 injections
-use a low emission computer/LED backlight monitor, and general
avoidance of EMF.

One more thing. The theory proposed in this paper disproves
those who insist that low frequency EMF is not harmfull.

Eli

hi
where did you get the led backlight monitor
On 11 Apr 2007, at 21:15, jaime_schunkewitz wrote:

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> where did you get the led backlight monitor

heh, heh... I think he made it himself!

LED backlight monitors are pretty rare, but should become
more popular in the next few years. The cheapest one I
know about is the Samsung XL20, which retails for US$2000.
Probably next year you'll be able to find something for
$1000, and the year after that $500.

Marc

> Other things that make me feel better:
> -Chlorella

If chlorella makes you feel better, I'm interested
in knowing what brand you are taking and what your
dosage is.

Chlorella often makes people feel worse!

Marc

--- In [hidden email], "Marc Martin" <marc@...> wrote:
Right now I'm taking SUN Chlorella "A". Can't recall
the brand prior to using this package. What I do is pop
12 or so 200 mg tablets of Chlorella and two capsules
of milk thistle 15 minutes before going into the
Finnish sauna. Then slowly swill down a crap load of
Poland Spring water. Then sweat my butt off for 30 to
40 minutes. The trick is to heat the sauna up before
going in, then shut down the heater. I tried thysilyn
but it didn't agree with me.

Eli

--- In [hidden email], pete robinson <robbo@...> wrote:
>
> hi
> where did you get the led backlight monitor
> On 11 Apr 2007, at 21:15, jaime_schunkewitz wrote:

Built it myself. It's a Samsung LCD monitor with
an LED backlight, and a remote power supply. Standard
LCD monitors literally burn me up.

Here are a few picks:
http://www.ahappyhabitat.com/LEDMON.JPG
http://www.ahappyhabitat.com/100_0482.JPG

In a message dated 4/12/2007 3:29:24 AM GMT Standard Time,
[hidden email] writes:


> where did you get the led backlight monitor
> On 11 Apr 2007, at 21:15, jaime_schunkewitz wrote:

Built it myself. It's a Samsung LCD monitor with
an LED backlight, and a remote power supply. Standard
LCD monitors literally burn me up.

Here are a few picks:
_http://www.ahappyhahttp://wwwhttp://www_
(http://www.ahappyhabitat.com/LEDMON.JPG)
_http://www.ahappyhahttp://wwwhttp://wwhtt_
(http://www.ahappyhabitat.com/100_0482.JPG)





PAULUK REPLIES - Have you ever established exactly what/why the lcd screen
burns you up is it the cold cathode lights hence replacing them with LEDS.
Also how simple is that/how many leds did you use etc ?

thanks

Paul






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In a message dated 4/12/2007 5:36:53 PM GMT Standard Time,
[hidden email] writes:

It takes a good amount of skill, care and trial and error.
The most time consuming part was designing the power supply
for the LEDs, and filtering the crappy LCD power supply.
Using a soldering iron, working near the electronics was
hell for this ES sufferer. But it was worth it!

Eli



I am no electronics expert but I can apply a little noodle to things, could
I easily extract the power supply board from the monitor casing and attch it
to sheilded cables and then site this a couple of meters from the monitor.
Funnilly enough I get a problem from digital free view settop boxes fo the TV,
crappy components I suppose giving off rf etc.. ?

Thanks

Paul UK






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> PAULUK REPLIES - Have you ever established exactly what/why the lcd
screen  
> burns you up is it the cold cathode lights hence replacing them with
LEDS.  
> Also how simple is that/how many leds did you use etc ?
>  
> thanks
>  
> Paul
>
>

Replacing the fluorescent tubes with LEDs only
marginally relieved my ES symptoms (chest pains/
tinnitus/tremors). It's essential to remove the
power supply board from the LCD case and get it
far away. Shielding components is also vital. So
don't count on commercial LED/LCDs to provide much
relief.

The project required a good amount of skill, care and
trial and error. The most time consuming part was
designing the power supply for the LEDs, and filtering
the crappy LCD power supply. Using a soldering iron,
working near the electronics was hell for this ES
sufferer. But it was well worth it!

Eli
www.ahappyhabitat.com

> So don't count on commercial LED/LCDs to provide much relief.

Yeah, especially since the Samsung XL20 has the AC power plugged
straight into the back of the monitor, which means it has an
AC-DC transformer built into the panel (ouch!).

I suspect that the best solution with LCD monitors is to push
them as far away from you as possible. You may need to look
for a larger sized screens and lower pixel counts so that you
can see them from a distance (most of my coworkers seem to
have their faces within a foot of their hi-rez LCD monitor,
while my low-rez CRT monitor is 3+ feet away!)

Marc

In a message dated 4/12/2007 5:53:47 PM GMT Standard Time,
[hidden email] writes:


I suspect that the best solution with LCD monitors is to push
them as far away from you as possible. You may need to look
for a larger sized screens and lower pixel counts so that you
can see them from a distance (most of my coworkers seem to
have their faces within a foot of their hi-rez LCD monitor,
while my low-rez CRT monitor is 3+ feet away!)

Marc




KNOWLEDGE IS POWER !






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--- In [hidden email], paulpjc@... wrote: things, could  
> I easily extract the power supply board from the monitor casing and
attch it
> to sheilded cables and then site this a couple of meters from the
monitor.  
> Funnilly enough I get a problem from digital free view settop boxes
fo the TV,  
> crappy components I suppose giving off rf etc.. ?
>  
> Thanks
>  
> Paul UK
>

Not a chance with the 2,000 volts supplied to the
fluorescent tubes! I found that out the hard way.
That's why the low voltage LEDs are part of the
solution. Besides, the pure white light looks great.

I get a bad reaction to cable boxes and TVs (tinnitus)
even when they're switched off. Keep those buggers
unplugged when not in use.

Crappy components indeed. What I really need to do is
replace the crappy LCD power supply all together. Look
at the supposed DC supply signals on a scope. They have
250 mv spikes that'll make you ill just looking at them.
Whereas my LED power supply has only 5 mv ripples.

Eli

In a message dated 4/12/2007 6:55:26 PM GMT Standard Time,
[hidden email] writes:

Not a chance with the 2,000 volts supplied to the
fluorescent tubes! I found that out the hard way.
That's why the low voltage LEDs are part of the
solution. Besides, the pure white light looks great.

I get a bad reaction to cable boxes and TVs (tinnitus)
even when they're switched off. Keep those buggers
unplugged when not in use.

Crappy components indeed. What I really need to do is
replace the crappy LCD power supply all together. Look
at the supposed DC supply signals on a scope. They have
250 mv spikes that'll make you ill just looking at them.
Whereas my LED power supply has only 5 mv ripples.

Eli




pAUL UK REPLIES

Wow thats alot of volts, I too get increased tinitus when using the LCD
amoungst other things. I remember a post here where it was reported about
TV/RADIO broadcast workers working near FM/TV transmitters, they got hearing
impairments many at 4000hz, my records show that I have this at same frequency !!
spooky, but not as spooky as when you put up survival blankets over windows to
block out your neighbours dect and you keep on seeing imgaes trapped in the
semi seethrough silver, the other day I was in the bath and swore I could see
Jesus so I have taken a photo call me mad if you like but its quite
facinating/amusing,

best wishes

Paul






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> Crappy components indeed. What I really need to do is
> replace the crappy LCD power supply all together. Look
> at the supposed DC supply signals on a scope. They have
> 250 mv spikes that'll make you ill just looking at them.
> Whereas my LED power supply has only 5 mv ripples.

Maybe we could encourage one of the more obscure computer
manufacturers to build something with a quality power
supply, shield noisy components, etc. I know that there
are a few unique "green" computer manufacturers out there...

...for example, this one sells computers right along
side EMF protection devices:

http://greenmachineshop.com/

And this one make "biodegradable" computers (!):

http://www.iameco.com/

Marc

I've printed this out to read it properly at home. I take a Calcium
Citrate supplement intermittently (Solgar), and Vitamin D,
Magnesium, etc.., etc.. Haven't found it to be any kind of a
wondercure. But am I absorbing it? that's the question. And then
there's issues, isn't there, with whether - even if you're blood
levels are OK - you're body is actually utilizing it. God i wish i
could afford comprehensive monthly full vit and mineral tests. I
haven't the faintest idea what any of my levels are. I just take a
bit of this that or the other every week or so in order to prevent
potential full-on deficiency. Very scientific, i know. I shall go
and bother my GP again though for this calcium test, who i have no
doubt believes i am a hypochondriac.  

--- In [hidden email], "Redaktion Buergerwelle e.V. (BI Omega-
CI Omega)" <star.mail@...> wrote:
>
> The Biological Effects of Weak Electromagnetic Fields
> http://omega.twoday.net/stories/3552381/
>

--- In [hidden email], "canaryyuk" <asurisuk@...> wrote:
A while ago, to the suggestion of Dr. Rea, I took
a packed red blood cell elements test by 'Doctor's Data'.
The results indicated very low levels of calcium, yet
another test showed that calcium levels in my serum were
normal.

Since I couldn't afford a trip to Dallas the red
blood cell test has gone undiagnosed. Several local
MDs saw the results but never raised a flag since
the RBC cell test is "unconventional".

In retrospect Dr. Rea may have hit the nail on
the head when he suggested the red blood cell
test, especially in light of this theory about
calcium getting booted off the cell membrane
by EMF.

Of course due to the lack of good MDs and general
lame medical system in the U.S. I must fend
for myself in the analysis. For now I'm taking
Ca supplements in liquid form.

The analysis that came with the 'Doctor's Data'
results say:

"A finding of subnormal unwashed packed blood cell
Ca is consistent with cell fragility, fatty acid
abnormalities in the plasma membrane of erythrocytes.
Exposure to toxic chemicals may lessen cell
ability to bind to Ca. Calcium deficiency or vitamin D
deficiency may also feature low packed cell Ca,
but low packed cell Ca is more likely to be related to
cell membrane problems or cell structure."

Any ES sufferers willing to take the same test
to compare results?

Eli

I will take the test if you send information on it to me. I have
been cautiously reading the posts and believe I am also calcium
deficient. Peg

--- In [hidden email], "jaime_schunkewitz"
<jaime_schunkewitz@...> wrote:
>
> --- In [hidden email], "canaryyuk" <asurisuk@> wrote:
> >
> >
> > I've printed this out to read it properly at home. I take a
Calcium
> > Citrate supplement intermittently (Solgar), and Vitamin D,
> > Magnesium, etc.., etc.. Haven't found it to be any kind of a
> > wondercure. But am I absorbing it? that's the question. And
then
> > there's issues, isn't there, with whether - even if you're blood
> > levels are OK - you're body is actually utilizing it. God i
wish i
> > could afford comprehensive monthly full vit and mineral tests.  
I
> > haven't the faintest idea what any of my levels are. I just take
a
> > bit of this that or the other every week or so in order to
prevent
> > potential full-on deficiency. Very scientific, i know. I shall
go
> > and bother my GP again though for this calcium test, who i have
no
> > doubt believes i am a hypochondriac.  
> >
> > --- In [hidden email], "Redaktion Buergerwelle e.V. (BI
Omega-

We're convinced that gut absorption problems have a major part in many ME,
MCS and ES type problems. There can be more than one cause - leaky gut and
candida are examples. For Sue, she was taking lots of high dose
supplements, yet when she did tests it showed she was very low in magnesium
and some other key minerals. Taking these intravenously made a big
difference.  
 
It may be worth adding up how much you spend on supplements and, for one
month, investing the money in doing a suitable wide-range test. Tests need
not be monthly, but one set of comprehensive tests should show what things
are actually low. You can easily find that you save money on supplements
because a lot of levels turn out to be normal after all.
 
There may be a vicious circle - if you're low on some key substances, it may
inhibit the gut wall from repairing itself so that leaky gut continues as a
problem even when eating a healthy diet. Sue seems to absorb some magnesium
orally now that her general system is working better.
 
Ian and Sue

_____  

From: [hidden email] [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of
canaryyuk
Sent: 17 April 2007 19:48
To: [hidden email]
Subject: [eSens] Re: The Biological Effects of Weak Electromagnetic Fields




I've printed this out to read it properly at home. I take a Calcium
Citrate supplement intermittently (Solgar), and Vitamin D,
Magnesium, etc.., etc.. Haven't found it to be any kind of a
wondercure. But am I absorbing it? that's the question. And then
there's issues, isn't there, with whether - even if you're blood
levels are OK - you're body is actually utilizing it. God i wish i
could afford comprehensive monthly full vit and mineral tests. I
haven't the faintest idea what any of my levels are. I just take a
bit of this that or the other every week or so in order to prevent
potential full-on deficiency. Very scientific, i know. I shall go
and bother my GP again though for this calcium test, who i have no
doubt believes i am a hypochondriac.

--- In eSens@yahoogroups. <mailto:eSens%40yahoogroups.com> com, "Redaktion
Buergerwelle e.V. (BI Omega-
CI Omega)" <star.mail@...> wrote:
>
> The Biological Effects of Weak Electromagnetic Fields
> http://omega. <http://omega.twoday.net/stories/3552381/>
twoday.net/stories/3552381/
>



 


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