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The Body Electric Factors in Electrobiology:

Electromagnetic Radiation & Health

Larry Gust, Gust Environmental, Ventura, CAwww.GustEnviro.com • 805-644-2008

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Why study electrobiology?

To understand how our currentenvironment affects our health … Compare today’s environmental

factors to those that existed duringthe majority of human biologicaldevelopment


To understand how our currentenvironment affects our healthconsider… Developmental exposures to toxins were

limited to existing chemicals Developmental exposures to

electromagnetic radiations were limited tothose from Earth and Cosmos


To understand how our currentenvironment affects our health …

Consider significant differences with thepast

Look at research results


To become aware of technologies thatnegatively affect human health

To be able to exercise prudent avoidance

To provide spaces where our bodies canheal themselves

The science of epidemiology:Tracks existence and probable cause of

adverse health conditions

Compares exposed and unexposed groupsholding all other variables constant

Result of the comparison is a risk ratio (RR)If an exposed group shows no difference

versus the unexposed group, the RR = 1.0

If an exposed group shows 50% more illness,the RR=1.5

The Man-madeelectromagnetic environment:

Distortion of the truth occurs at higher levels.

Serious and knowledgeable, working scientistsno longer buy the industry argument that“there is no credible scientific evidence”.

“Bluing” of the world may be causing a broadbased deterioration in health levels makingdetection and proof increasingly difficult.

The science of epidemiology:

The little known secret: Both groups are exposed to EMR So the RR is biased to the low side EMR studies show RR’s of 1.25 to 2.5 The RR’s are really much higher (2.5 to 5?)

It is well known among the people who doepidemiological studies, but not talked about inthe popular press.

The weight of evidence:

Scientific questions are initially resolved onweight of evidence.

A emf consensus is unlikely becausevested interests want conclusive proof(like tobacco).

Little in science is conclusively proven, butwe have the weight of the evidence.

EMR is a significant health problem.

Evidence points to potentiallybroad health impacts:

Particularly immune system impactsEffects are broad

Effects obscured by worldwide electrification

Health associations demonstrated by pioneers: Robert O. Becker, MD Nancy Wetheimer and recently . . . Dr. George Carlo, MD

The evidence from studies continues to build.There ARE documented health issues.

Technologies:

Power System

Transmission lines

Technologies:

Power system localdistribution linesand equipment

Technologies:

Power SystemBuilding Wiring

Technologies:Wireless Communications

Interrelationship BetweenTechnologies:

The Electromagnetic Spectrum defines howthe various radiations fit together on thebasis of frequency.

Frequency: The number of times a specifiedphenomenon occurs within a specifiedinterval.

The electromagneticspectrum:

EMR sources of interest: Power system and components

(wires, dishwasher, fridge, etc.) Communications Natural Radiations Medical:

The Body Electric (1998)Cross Currents (1990)

by Robert O. Becker, MD

Power system fields:

Energies in our homes & Businesses:

Magnetic Fields (milliGauss) from

current flow (amps)

Electric Fields from energized potential (voltage)

Dirty Electricity from electronics

Power system fields:

Plumbing system analogy: Water pressure in pounds / square inch Water flow in gallons

Power system fields:Your electrical system:

Electric pressure is in Volts (Electric Fields) Electrical flow is in amps (magnetic Fields)

Power system Magnetic Fields:

Sources: Utility lines (line source) Wiring faults in the building (line source) Current flow on water & gas pipes, ducts, AC lines (line source) Electrical Devices (point source) Utility transformers (point source)

Sensing methods: Gauss meter – used to measure size of field Buzz stick – used to hear fields

DistanceLine Source

Point Source

Water Pipe

Magnetic Fields from Outside:

• Homes are connected together bymetal

Water & gas pipes Cable & phone ground.

• Current does not belong on these, butis common

• Current on these metal pathways cancome from other homes and from thepower company.

• Current flow causes elevated magneticfields in areas of the home.

Magnetic Fields from outside:

• Current on metal pathways is from Other homes The power company.

• Result: Elevated magnetic fields inareas of the home.


Healthy four year old girl in Marin CA.

Became lethargic, no appetite, rectal bleeding.

Medical exam gave no clue as to the problem.

An 80 milliGauss AC magnetic field found inchild’s bed and play yard.

The child is moved and recovers completely.

Instruments are needed to make unseen visible.


Magnetic Fields & Building Materials

Magnetic field research;epidemiological studies:

National Library of Medicine Compilation (1995 )

8/10 peer reviewed studies: children living neartransmission & distribution lines have a higherrisk of leukemia, lymphoma & brain cancer (RRfrom 1.3 to 4).

24/30 peer reviewed occupational studies:exposed occupations had significantly higherrisk of leukemia, lymphoma & brain cancer (RRfrom 2 to 10).

Magnetic field research;epidemiological studies:

Interest groups produce Non-peerreviewed studies

Controversy exists because non-peerstudies contradict and…

There is no way to establish causeand effect

Research animal studies:

Dogs with lymphoma were 6X more likely to havelived in homes with fields over 2 mG.

Monkeys: Circadian rhythm altered, serotonin &dopamine significantly depressed

Rats learn more slowly & make more mistakes

Mini Pigs: Night melatonin production reduced,significant loss in serum testosterone

Karolinska Institute, Sweden (1992)Microwave News, Sept/Oct 1992

Over 300,000 people 1960 to 1985

Living within 300 m of power lines

Excellent tracking of power levels

Statistically significant increase inchildhood cancers:

• Over 1 mG Doubling• Over 2 mG Tripling• Over 3 mG Quadrupling

Henry Lai and Narendra P. SinghStudy (January 2004):

Magnetic field-induced DNA strand breaksin brain cells of the rat

100 mG exposure to mice for 24 hours

Significant increase in single and doublestrand breaks in brain cells

Henry Lai and Narendra P. SinghStudy (January 2004):

48 hours = much larger increase

Effect is cumulative

Severe magnetic field exposureincreases cell disintegration

Connecticut Siting Council(January 2006)

Based on epidemiology studies done

Recommend 3 to 4 milliGauss to avoidleukemia risk to children

Epidemiologists Carpenter, Neutra,Wartenberg testify in support ofprudent avoidance

Biological Concern Levels:

Over 10 mG Extreme Concern

1 to 10 mG Severe Concern

0.2 to 1.0 mG Slight Concern

Under 0.2 mG No Concern

Most houses without wiring errors:

0.2 to 0.5 mGauss

Keep distance from point sources.

Fix wiring problems causing unequal current flow.

Sleeping place needs to be low stress environment: Good air quality Equipment free: its not an entertainment center Low magnetic fields

Best is 0.2 mG or less

Magnetic Field Prudent Avoidance:

• No magnetic field sources near bed

• Or the other side of a wall or floor from a bed.

• Avoid electric blanket, water bed, heating pad

• Move clock away or get battery powered clock

• Use flat screened TV and monitor that reduce magneticfields (no Plasma TV)

Magnetic Field Prudent Avoidance:

Electric Fields

Power system electric fields:

• Sources: Energized wires Lamp, appliance, and extension cords Electric blanket, water bed heater Energized wiring in the walls, ceiling, floor

• Our body acts as an antenna.

• An alternating voltage is placed on our body

• Its easier to measure Body Voltage

The closer to source the higher the BVBV ranges from 1000 mV to 50,000 mV

Research on power systemelectric fields:

Few epidemiological studies conducted

Most were done on well people.

Research on power systemelectric fields:

University of Toronto on Ontario HydroWorkers (American Journal of Epidemiology,July 10, 1996): 30,000 current and former workers Increased risk of Leukemia for both magnetic

and electric fields Risk highest for electric fields Electric field was dominant risk factor High exposure to both fields showed 11 times

the risk of Leukemia

Electric Field Health effectsfrom scientific observation(>10,000 inspections):

Aggravates allergies

Disturbed sleep (the man in Marin)

Night sweats

Heart palpitations

Electric Field Health effects from scientificobservation (10,000 inspections):

Muscle and nerve pain (the doctor)

Waking tired

Daytime irritability

Bed wetting in children (the 13 yr. old boy)

Laptop Computer

• Electric field up to 1000V/m at the keyboard

• Ground the laptop

• Use an external keyboard

Sensing/measuring methods: Electric Field (EF) Sensor

IBE, $20

Gardner-Bender,GVD-505A, $23

Sensing/measuring methods:

Body voltage meter

Earthing Rod Hand Grip

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Biological riskLevels:

Over 1,000 mV Extreme Concern

100 to 1,000 mV Severe Concern

10 to 100 mV Slight Concern

Most Bedrooms: 1000 mV to 5,000 mV

Average ~ 2000 mV

What You Can Do:

Unplug all electrical devices near bed (within 6feet).

Eliminate electric blanket, pads, waterbed heater(plug in the waterbed heater during the dayand unplug it at night).

No live extension chords, power strips near bed.

Find circuits that raise body voltage and turn off.

Turn off bedroom circuit breaker & adjoiningrooms

Other Sleeping AreaRecommendations. . .

Sleep in a bed without springs

or other metal parts.

Open windows at night:

- Ionization of air is very important to mood and health

- Need to avoid CO2 build up

Dirty Electricity

Depression Headaches Memory Loss Impaired sleep

Dr. Magda Havas, University of Trent.Ontario Canada

• Caused by all electronic devices

• Studies link this to Asthma Behavioral problems Tinnitus Diabetes Neuromuscular –

chronic fatigue, multiple sclerosis

What is Dirty Electricity?

• Electricity was like a meadow in the country, gently

varying, quiet, harmonious and clean.

• Today its filled with abrupt, noisy changes.

• Much like static on a radio playing classical music.

The underlying music is there and it could be

beautiful and relaxing, but all that static is irritating.

Dirty Electricity Sources

• Computers

• Variable speed motors

• Television sets

• Entertainment units

• Energy efficient lighting

• Energy efficient appliances

• Dimmer Switches

• Power tools

• Arcing on utility wires

• Your house

• The neighbor’s house

• Offices

• Factories

Handling Dirty Electricity

• Electrical devices called filters

• Made to remove certain vibrational levels

• Installed according to a protocol

Radio FrequencyEM Radiation

Radio frequency EMR:

Wireless communication technologies Pagers

Digital (high definition) broadcast TV

Wireless mp3 players

Cellular phones Cellular Antennas Cordless phones Wireless internet links (Wi-Fi)

Cellular Communications Energy:

Cell Phone Technology:

The need to carry more conversationsspurred technical Innovation:

Analog phones replaced by digital

Digital multiplexing for more channels:CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access)

TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access) Principle technology in use


Carrier waveGSM 1900MHz

Pulses217 Hz


• Information Carrying Radio Waves (ICRW)

• Carrier frequency (clothesline) 900MHz and 1,800 MHz for cell phones

• Information – pulses (clothes) 217Hz

• Modulation 8.34 and 2 Hz Alpha & Delta Brain Waves

Cell Phone Technology:Modulation

TDMA multi-frame rate = 8.34 Hz TDX on-off frequency = 2 Hz

Alpha Brain waves = 8 - 13 Hz Delta Brain waves = 1 - 3 Hz

Result is energy pulses with the frequencyof human brain waves

Health Issues

• Thermal

• Non-thermal

• Factors Field strength Frequency Modulation

Non-thermal Effects

New research shows thermal effect ANDbiological effects at low level exposure

Research shows links between low levelmicrowave exposure and certain medicalproblems, including tumors.

Unexposed HL 60 cell

Non-thermal Effects

HL60 cell – human promyelozyten–pre – stage of blood cells )

Non-thermal EffectsComet – Assay testThis test shows anincrease of single anddouble DNA strand breaksafter DNA damage

After exposure to ionizingand non ionizing radiationwe see a comet on the cell

The bigger the comet thegreater the DNA damage

Reflex - Project

Biological effects - The Reflex Projectand other studies

Reason for the project:

Epidemiological research and animal experiments could not provea link between EMF exposure and a health risk for humans.

The Reflex project investigated whether the preconditions for causeof illness at cell level and the human genome are met.

The Reflex Project on Biological Effects

German cancer research

Technical University of Zurich

Methodology

Micronucleus test• Increase of micronuclei

• Disturbance of cell divisionprogram

• Little extra nuclei eparatedfrom chromosomes

• This picture shows thosemicronuclei in dividing HL 60cells after RF – EMF exposure

HL60 cell – human promyelozyten

The pre – stage of blood cells )

Methodology

Chromosome analysis

Chromosome aberration (Abweichung von Artmerkmalen)

Chromosome aberration occurred after RF – exposure

Di-centric and a-centric

chromosome

Non-thermal Effects

• Vibratory proteinreceptor on cell wall

• Interprets pulsed signalas a foe

• Shuts down cell wall

• No safe level

• Cell phone users,nearby users, andantennas

Dr. George Carlo

RF energy measured in microwatts per square meter

µW / m2

Near field is 4 times far field

Where does the far field start ?

1 MHz 1056 ft (AM Radio)100 MHz 10 ft (FM & TV)300 MHz 3 ft (TV)980 MHz 1.5 ft (Cell Phone)1 GHz 1ft (Cell Phone)3 GHz 4in (Cordless, Wi-Fi)

RF Intensity Depends on Distance

Physical Effects of Use:

Anecdotal User Reports:

Headaches Mental confusion Disorientation Short term memory loss Eye aches

These are near field effects

Lai and Singh study, 1966 (Washington State University).

Enormous increase in double-stranded DNA breaks in ratbrain tissue after only 2 hours cell phone exposure.


Repacholi Study, 1996(Royale Adelaide Hospital, Australia):

Exposure was from an actual handset. Exposed for two 30 minute periods per day. Radiation was well below FCC regulations Cancer rates more than doubled starting at month 9, for

the 18 months of the study. B-cell lymphomas found. These comprise 85% of all human cancers.


Wireless Technology Research Group (1999):

Dr. George Carlo head of this Industry groupquit and went public in December of 1999

Studies contradict industry claims of safety. Brain cancer 3 times more in heavy users. Non malignant tumor of auditory nerve more

probable. Damaged chromosomes more probable.



University of Lundt Study (1999) Pulsed digital radiation Albumen found in brains of rats. Blood-brain barrier was breached. Blood proteins in brain can cause auto

immune diseases:MSDementiaPremature agingParkinson’sIndirect link to Alzheimer’s


Hepworth Study, (2006) British Medical Journal

Pulsed digital near field radiation. 86% had lifetime use of < 544 hours. Increased risk of glioma primary brain

tumors was 24% Glioma: An aggressive & lethal type of tumor The study risk level is likely to be

underestimated


Hardell Study, (2006) Intl Journal of Oncology

Statistically significant increase in benignbrain tumors- esp acoustic neuromas

Acoustic neroma is a signal tumor for othertypes of malignant & benign brain lesions

This was a dose response relationship Greatest risk is for people exposed before

the age of 21


Interphone, (2007) Intl Journal of Cancer

13 European countries ~5000 people Based on data from Denmark, Sweden, UK Statistically significant increase in glioma

brain cancer 10 year latency period


Danish Study, (2006) Journal of Am Med Assoc

Analysis by Dr Geo Carlo, epidemiologist, lawyer, Formerhead of WTR

Study principals offered (1999) to conduct study for WTRwith any results they desired

Who included? Using phone once/ week for 6 mos Between 1982 & 1995 when $ rates were very high and

when non-pulsed technology was in use No consideration given as to how used, age, health All existing research was dismissed as basis for design, so

nothing was looked for that had been found in 20 otherpeer reviewed epidemiology studies

Inconsistent with Danish cancer statistics


Danish Study, (2006) Journal of Am Med Assoc

Analysis by Dr Geo Carlo, epidemiologist, lawyer, Former headof WTR

People directly involved in this study are known to havefalsified data in previous studies.

International Epidemiology Institute is industry funded IEI funded the Danish Cancer Registry Study National Cancer Institute backed up the study NCI says cell phone cancer is a great myth NCI scientists were paid to testify on behalf of the

industry in a brain tumor law suit“When a single study finds proof that phones do not cause

cancer, then you know the industry is behind it.”

Carlo’s Site- http://www.SafeWireless.org/

Physical Effects of Antennas: Studies on Rats

Oxidative Damage- Kidney(7/05, Arch of Med Research)

Oxidative Heart Impairment(10/05, Toxicology & Health)

Renal Impairment(8/05, Molecular Cellular Chemistry)

Renal Oxidative Stress(1/06, Molecular Cellular Chemistry)

Decreased Pre-bedtime Melatonin in Adults(2/06, Intl J Radiation Biology)

Health Effects

Summary

• Heating effects may be an issue in local bodytissue, but…..

• Information Carrying Radio Waves (ICRW)are dangerous because of ELF modulation,not heating.

• ICRW is dangerous at a very low power level


• Information Carrying Radio Waves (ICRW)

• Carrier frequency (clothesline) 700-900MHz for cell phones

• Information – pulses (clothes) 217Hz

• Modulation 8.34 and 2 Hz Alpha & Delta Brain Waves

Recommended exposurelevels for ICRW:

Building Biology Sleeping Room Guidelines: No Concern <0.1 µW/m2

Slight Concern 0.1 to 5 Severe Concern 5 to 100 Extreme Concern >100

FCC: 10,000,000 µW/m2

Russia: 10000 µW/m2

Recommended exposurelevels for pulsed radiation:

We could achieve these lower levels ifwe didn’t demand to use our cellphones everywhere, even insideconcrete buildings.

Energy Density: Antennas & Phones:

FCC: 10,000,000 • IBE: Ideal 0.1 • Extreme > 100

0.5203000

8300300

2007500150

5000 µW/m2200,000 µW/m230 ft

Cell PhoneAntennaDistance

Wireless antennas:

Wireless antennas:

Multiple Handset CordlessPhones:

Pulsed (digital) radiation 24 hrs/day

Siemens GigaSet 2420 (2.4 GHz):

9Outside

45Family Room

140Living room

680BR2

5,400BR1

13,500Master BR

33,800 µW/m2Office

Power DensityLocation

BB Guideline: Extreme >100, Acceptable <0.1

Wireless Internet Connections

Pulsed (digital) radiation 24 hrs/day

Wireless Internet Connection

50-10016 ft500-7006.5 ft

Power, µW/m2Distance from Unit

Relative to Base Station

Relative to Laptop Computer

315024 inches158,0008 inches

Power, µW/m2Distance from Unit

BB Guideline: Extreme > 100Acceptable < 0.1

Microwave oven leakage:

Baubiology Guidelines:

(Non pulsed radiation) Ideal <1 µW/m2

Accept 1 to 50

50,000,0001

2,700,0004

337,00014.5

PowerDensity

40,000

DistanceFt

44

µW/m2

100,000,000

10,000,000

1,000,000

100,000

10,000

1,000

100

10

1

0.1

0.01

0.001

FCC Limit(ANSI / IEEE C1-1992):

BB Extreme

BB Ideal

Microwave 1 ft

Laptop Wi-Fi, 8 in

Base, Wi-Fi, 7 ft

Cordless, Office

Cell Phone, 30 ft

Summary:

The odds are that the electromagneticenvironment can have a significantimpact on health & well being.

Taking responsibility for your healthrequires you to take action to reduceexposure

What you can do:• Reduce usage of wireless phones (2 minute rule).

• Use hands free device for all calls

• Use external roof mounted antenna in car

• Use land lines for majority of phone time

• At home forward cell phone to land line and turn off

• Keep your children off wireless phones

• Remove multiple handset cordless phone system fromyour house

• Remove wireless Internet connection from your house

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Web Sites of Interest

• www.MicrowaveNews.com

• www.BioInitiative.org

• www.EnergyFields.org

• www.feb.se

• Google: EMR Alliance

• www.GustEnviro.com

The Body Electric

Factors in Electrobiology:

Electromagnetic Radiation & Health

Thank You for ListeningSpread the Word

Larry Gust, Gust Environmental, Ventura, CAwww.GustEnviro.com • 805-644-2008

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