Talk:Electronic Smog

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Hi, what else can we do to minimise Electronic Smog in our homes? Will it help to switch off all appliances not in use? Or will the wires still generate magnetic fields that will affect us adversely?

[edit] It affects even when nothing is turned on

Wiring creates electrical fields, one component of the smog, even when nothing is turned on. And all electrical equipment - from TVs to toasters - give off another one, magnetic fields. The fields rapidly decrease with distance but appliances such as hair dryers and electric shavers, used close to the head, can give high exposures. Electric blankets and clock radios near to beds produce even higher doses because people are exposed to them for many hours while sleeping.

Perhaps strangest of all, there is increasing evidence that the electronic smog causes some people to become allergic to electricity, leading to nausea, pain, dizziness, depression and difficulties in sleeping and concentrating when they use electrical appliances or go near mobile phone masts. Some are so badly affected that they have to change their lifestyles.