By: Dr. Steven Sinatra

There’s a provocative book entitled Telephone Russian Roulette- A Historical and Scientific Perspective by Dr. Robert C. Kane, that’s given me pause. In it, Dr. Kane states “you pick up the phone once, twice, ten times a day- or only a few times a month. But every time you’re gambling that this time won’t be the occasion when the radiation causes irrefutable damage to your brain. It only takes a seemingly small trauma at a very small location to result in tissue damage, DNA damage, or chromosome mutations.”

Similar to silent inflammation lurking insidiously and wreaking havoc on our bodies without our knowledge, cell phones can do harm to your brain tissue while you chat unknowingly.   Cellular telephones produce high electromagnetic fields in the brains of users, similar to the biological effects of power lines and microwave ovens. The same processes that heat and cook foods in microwaves are what happens in the human brain when a cellular telephone is pressed to the ear. Many areas of the brain are potential “hot spots.”

Thin men may absorb 30 percent more radiation than other individuals because there’s little subcutaneous tissue in their scalps. The research clearly provides evidence that the absorption of radiation from cell phones is excessive, and that “hot spots” of intense energy absorption in the human brain can cause DNA and chromosome structures to become altered.   To make matters worse, the radiation emitted from the cell phone’s antenna can also bounce off metal, so watch out if you’re wearing medals or jewelry around your neck.   And in addition to possible physical damage, there are psychological disturbances, memory deficits, and losses of motor skills that can result from chronic exposure to radio frequency radiation.

What alarms me most is that the industry has chosen to ignore scientific research. As cell phone technology has advanced to the point that almost everyone now owns one, the industry benefits financially. Yet it fails to institute scientific solutions to the exposure risk. For instance, most cell towers are so far apart, that the signal strength must be cranked up for good reception. Investing in more towers would allow for better reception at lower signal strength, limiting the radiation exposure to the consumer.   I realize that environmental constraints may limit certain options, but the industry’s inaction is very disconcerting.

By now, the thousands of studies and years of research should have made it increasingly clear to the communication industry that both thermal and non-thermal radio frequency radiation can cause brain tissue damage. But the industry is in denial.   Instead of correcting this and other problems related to radiation exposure, the industry invests in a broad and comprehensive public relations campaign to persuade users of cellular telephones that they are safe. When I see television commercials depicting children using cellular phones, my stomach turns. The younger the child, the bigger the risk of radiation damage. Their skulls are so small, so the exposure penetrates more deeply.

With cell phone use so commonplace, it’s reasonable to project that tens of thousands of lives will be compromised. Is the potential harm a reasonable sacrifice to make for the sake of personal convenience and industry profits?

 Enjoy Your Cell Phone AND Stay Out of Harms Way

If you’re a cell phone user (and who isn’t these days?), you have to investigate the specific absorption rates (SAR) value of your device.   The higher the SAR value, the greater the danger to your head and brain. To check your particular phone’s rating go to www.sarshield.com where you can read about your cell phone risk level and purchase protective devices to use with them.

I have been using the “Green 8” Harmonization Foil, a shield that can be inserted in most phones to create a barrier. It’s been developed by a German company, Bauer-Biotec-Bioprotective Systems. I first heard about this technology from one of the top Docs, Dr. Lee Cowden. I purchased several of the “Green 8”’s, placed one on my mobile phone, and handed them out to all my family members. (There are larger ones for your laptop computers as well). In pilot studies performed by the company, a protective effect from the energizing foil protects the user from the impact of electromagnetic radiation. For those of you who want more information on their data, or want to purchase a “Green 8,” contact the American distributor, Future Tech Today, at 866-747-7447 or www.futuretechtoday.net/green8/.

 The Sinatra Cell Phone Solutions

How many of you using your cell phones have felt your ear get hot, “buzz,” or ache? It may sound over the top, but if you can feel the heat, then you should be worried that your brain tissue is on fire. If this is the case, you must put down your phone immediately to minimize your damage.

Let’s face it. As a society we’ll never eliminate cellular phones- they’re here to stay.   They play a vital role in our daily lives. If you must use a cellular phone, and many of you have to, here is what you can do to protect yourself:

Use hands-free hookups so the cellular phone is away from your head and ear. If you have a speakerphone, use it.

• If you must use a cellular close to your ear for privacy, hold it at least 2-3 inches from your ear. Don’t allow the phone to touch the soft tissues or cartilage of the ear.
• Keep your calls as short as possible. I now only answer my cellular phone briefly, and tell the caller that I will call back on a land phone.
• Always use an antenna and pull it out when you’re talking on the cell phone and direct the antenna away from your head. Do not block the antenna because this causes the phone to put out additional radiation.
• Remember to remove metal from around your neck, earrings, wristwatches, and metal glasses as radiation can bounce off of these objects and increase your exposure.
• Try not to use a cell phone inside your car, since more radiation will be bounced off the metal surfaces. If you must phone from the car, use a hands-free unit, a headset, or a new Bluetooth system that utilizes your car’s stereo system for two-way communication. Ask your dealer for details.
• Never allow a young child (under the age of 12) to use a cellular phone.       The data strongly suggest that children will absorb approximately 50 percent more radiation within their heads, as compared to adults. And when head diameter is reduced, “hot spots” become even more pronounced, allowing more radiation to be absorbed into the tissue.
• Purchase a phone with a low SAR (less that 0.5).
• Please protect yourself and loved-ones with the “Green 8” Foil or self-adhesive SAR Shield to reduce the amount of radiation exposure.
• Be aware of your cellular phone placement. For example, do not place it in a baby’s crib, stroller, or around a high chair. Turned on cellular phones in close proximity could place your infant in harm’s way.

I do not wish to frighten you. But the risk is real and significant. To learn more, I suggest you read Dr. Kane’s book. If you must use a cellular phone, please use my guidelines above to minimize your risk. Remember, more available data are showing that the more you use your cellular phone, the greater the risk of brain tumors. That in itself should be incentive for you to take preventive measures today.