Remember the days before smartphones, tablets, laptops and wifi? These days we have technology at our fingertips to keep up with our fast paced lives, but it may come at a high price to our health and well-being.
Microwave frequency exposure (that of Smartphones, WiFi devices, and more) is a relatively new phenomenon: 100 years ago the background radiation was millions of times lower than it is now, and it is as recent as the mobile phone boom (~1990′s) that the modern, digitally pulsed signals have become ubiquitous in the Western world. Power frequency (50Hz in most of the world, 60Hz in North America) is given off by any appliance or transmission of AC (alternating current) electricity. Electrical wiring creates electric and magnetic power frequency fields throughout houses and other wired buildings, but these levels are usually very low unless there is a wiring fault. Many standard household goods will leak power-frequency EMFs due to poor design. Some older homes have grounded metal conduit which can help shield us from this form of radiation.
Engineers look at radiation exposure in terms of intensity times duration ( I x D ). There are things that you can do to limit both:
Duration may be the easiest to reduce simply by limiting the time we use our cell phones, laptops or stand near an operating microwave oven for example.
Intensity of all the radiation we are exposed to is more complex to measure and understand but some things you can do are listed below:
- Try to use lower radiation producing products. Keep these products away from your body. Radiation levels drop off at the Cube of the Distance so being twice as far from a radiation source reduces your exposure to 1/8th.
- Shield yourself from the sources. Concrete walls and even drywall can reduce the radiation passing through them, metal cladding including metal roofs work well. Glass walls have low shielding in general.
- Make sure your devices are properly grounded. Many have built in shielding that works best when properly grounded.
- Look for Low and Ultra-Low Radiation certified WiFi devices. Many companies now promote the products that they make to these standards. You dont need a wireless router that can cover an entire city block for your home WiFi. Buy the lowest radiation one you can find and locate it centrally.
- Check the SAR rating of the cell phone you want to purchase. Lower numbers, particularly under 0.5, are better.
- Use a headset or even speaker mode and keep your cell phone away from your body.
- Turn off your Bluetooth – Use USB instead.
- Replace Cordless phone with a regular wired phone.
- Additional shielding ideas: In conjunction with the above recommendations, consider the DefenderPad Laptop Radiation Shield.
Many expecting moms have jobs where they are surrounded by computers all day or are glued to their iPad and laptop throughout the day for social reasons. To dramatically reduce your exposure, invest in the DefenderPad Laptop Radiation Shield.
DefenderPad Features:
“The DefenderPad™ is the first and only laptop shield that is capable of blocking both Extremely Low Frequency (ELF) Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR) and Radio Frequency (RF) Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR). This means you are protected from a myriad of health risks that laptop radiation may cause.”
1) All-In-One Protection
Blocking both ELF & RF radiation, DefenderPad™ offers the most complete laptop radiation protection available. Also, radiation & heat protective technology combined with stylish design make DefenderPad™ an ideal replacement for lap desks, lap trays and laptop cooling pads.
2) Ultra-Portable
Perfect size to use at home or on the go. Light and slim profile easily slips into laptop bags, briefcases and backpacks for easy portability.
3) Work and Play in Comfort
Gently rests with the contour of the lap keeping laptops, tablets and other electronic devices stable.
4) State-of-the-Art
Highly advanced, FCC certified lab tested technology merged with strong, durable materials create an ultra-modern shielding device that delivers state-of-the-art patent pending protection.
5) Peace of Mind
Just by placing The DefenderPad™ between your device and your lap, you have protection that no other shielding product on the market can deliver. You can feel secure knowing that The DefenderPad™ minimizes the health risks of direct exposure to radiation and heat from the devices you use every day.
The DefenderPad is ideally designed for all ages, from children and teenagers through to adults. It is the ideal choice for young adults, many of whom spend hours each day with a laptop or tablet glued to their laps. College kids spend the majority of their days with their laptops resting on their laps and are especially encouraged to use a DefenderPad. In addition, we highly recommend that men and women who are preparing to conceive as well as pregnant women utilize the DefenderPad for their electronic devices. Casual as well as business travelers who spend extended time using their laptops and or tablets at airports are perfect candidates as well. The DefenderPad can accommodate PC and Mac® laptops with up to 17″ displays and the iPad fits comfortably on top of it. The DefenderPad is very user-friendly boasting a lightweight and slim design which fits effortlessly into your laptop bag or backpack. Pairing the DefenderPad with your electronic device will soon become habitual and you can rest assured that you are protecting yourself.
The innovative DefenderPad is well designed and features patent pending shielding layers with two outer case materials: a hard bottom – a food grade polyester and a soft top, a polyurethane with a high concentration of silicone both of which are free of PVC, BPA, BPS and other known environmental contaminants. The DefenderPad is proudly made in the USA and we applaud DefenderPad for choosing to manufacture this product locally. We proudly support American made products.
LAB TESTS
For further information about the results of both FCC Certified Testing as well as In-House Testing, please click here.
PURCHASING
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To learn more this innovative and in our opinion essential product, please visit the DefenderPad Website. The Website is easy navigate and features a comprehensive FAQ section to help educate you about radiation exposure.
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