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  • Smart Meters: Filing a Formal Complaint

    Non-ionizing radiation from smart meters is transmitted continually 24/7 and penetrates the walls and into our homes, schools, and businesses; the radiation emitted from the power source is a cause for concern, especially for families with members who are elderly and the immune suppressed.

    The radiation is a by-product of the power source and is emitted constantly. Over time, this radiation can wear down the cell’s protective exterior membrane, leading to cellular damage and DNA changes. The closer you are to the EMF source, the stronger the emission.

    There is an extensive literature database with an inventory of 38,224 publications and 6,994 summaries of individual scientific studies on the effects of electromagnetic fields. Smart is a marketing term used by industry to psychologically steer consumers to adopt these devices — inferring “smart” is a good choice when it is not.  However, some people choose to opt out of smart meters as a precautionary measure.

    Our bodies need a break from the wi-fi radiation we are constantly bathed in. Suppose smart meters and other devices are emitting radiation 24/7. In that case, it can be harmful to our cells, disrupt our circadian rhythm, and impair the required cell repair and regeneration while we sleep, which otherwise keeps us healthy.  The result is a toxic build-up that shows up sooner rather than later in some behavioral problems that look like ADD or Autism, sleep disruption, fatigue, headaches, dizziness, nausea, nosebleeds, skin rashes/flushing, and more.  The long-term accumulative effects may include cancers, infertility, genotoxicity, neurotoxicity, and more. *Biological and Health Affects

    See the Science page with an extensive literature database with an inventory of 38,224 publications and 6,994 summaries of individual scientific studies on the effects of electromagnetic fields.

    OPTION TO OPT-OUT

    Smart Meter Options in Idaho

    Even if you’re concerned about the potential health effects of smart meters, it is not possible to opt out of having one installed in your home in Idaho. Idaho started rolling out smart meters in 2008, and by 2011, almost all of Idaho Power’s 485,000 customers had “smart” electric meters installed.

    Most of Idaho utility companies will not offer opt-out programs that allow you to keep your analog meter or have a non-transmitting digital meter installed instead of a smart meter. While opting out may come with additional fees, it may be worth it if it provides peace of mind.

    Final Thoughts Smart meters are a convenient way to monitor your home’s energy consumption and eliminate the need for manual meter readings. While there are concerns about the EMF radiation emitted from smart meters, the RF radiation is low and only transmitted for short periods of time.

    Ultimately, the decision to opt out of a smart meter is a personal one. If you’re concerned about the potential health effects of EMF radiation, it’s worth researching and considering all options available to you.

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  • Smart Meters

    Smart Does NOT Mean Safe

    “Smart” meters are the gas, electric, water, propane, and solar utility meters being put on homes to replace the old analog meters. Smart meters emit high amounts of wi-fi radiation 24/7, and it goes through the walls and into our homes, schools, and businesses. There is an extensive literature database with an inventory of 38,224 publications and 6,994 summaries of individual scientific studies on the effects of electromagnetic fields. Smart is a marketing term used by industry to psychologically steer consumers to adopt these devices — inferring “smart” is a good choice when it is not. 

    “Smart” does not equal safe! 

    Smart meters emit high amounts of wi-fi radiation 24/7, and it goes through the walls and into our homes, schools, and businesses. There is an extensive literature database with an inventory of 38,224 publications and 6,994 summaries of individual scientific studies on the effects of electromagnetic fields.

    Smart meters emit microwave radiation by using digital technology. This three-minute video prepared for the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities demonstrates how electric meters pulse radiation thousands of times per day:

    SMART METER EMF DEMONSTRATION

    www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-fEjgvtJto 

    Our bodies need a break from the wi-fi radiation we are constantly bathed in. Suppose smart meters and other devices are emitting radiation 24/7. In that case, it can be harmful to our cells, disrupt our circadian rhythm, and impair the required cell repair and regeneration while we sleep, which otherwise keeps us healthy.  The result is a toxic build-up that shows up sooner rather than later in some behavioral problems that look like ADD or Autism, sleep disruption, fatigue, headaches, dizziness, nausea, nosebleeds, skin rashes/flushing, and more.  The long-term accumulative effects may include cancers, infertility, genotoxicity, neurotoxicity, and more. *Biological and Health Affects

    See the Science page with an extensive literature database with an inventory of 38,224 publications and 6,994 summaries of individual scientific studies on the effects of electromagnetic fields.

    Children’s Health Defense interviewed the Regional Leader of Health Freedom Idaho, Peggy Edwards, about her fight against the power company’s threat of shutting down their electricity over concerns about the smart meter and her special needs child.

    LOCAL CONCERNS

    INTERVIEW WITH PEGGY from HFI from Smart Meter

    April 14 – 7 pm Rexburg Senior Center

    Here’s the link for TICKETS

    The Event is Free. Seating is limited. Please RSVP.

    Rexburg, Idaho – On April 14, 2023, at 7 pm, the Rexburg Senior Center will host a community screening of the documentary film Generation Zapped, followed by a discussion on the dangers of wireless radiation. The event is being hosted by Health Freedom Idaho, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and protecting health freedom in the state.

    Generation Zapped is a documentary that explores the potential health risks of wireless technology and the dangers of electromagnetic radiation. It takes a critical look at the prevalence of wireless devices in our daily lives and raises important questions about the impact that this technology is having on our health and well-being.

    Following the screening, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a discussion and Q&A session with experts in the field. This will be a chance to learn more about the latest research on the health effects of wireless radiation and to gain a better understanding of how we can protect ourselves and our communities.

    Suggested Donation $10 –TICKETS

    The Event is Free. Please RSVP.

    RESOURCES

    Do I have a smart meter?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRHDAdbgWUc

    https://emfhelpcenter.com/

    Yes, if there is an FCC ID number somewhere on the face of the meter, the device transmits data using wireless radiation. 

    Solutions

    We need to have the option to OPT OUT of smart meters.

    Listen to this interview with Miste and Peggy of Health Freedom Idaho, discussing concerns about Smart Meters with Fritz.

    • Dr. Darren Schmidt, Chiropractor, explains how “smart” meters affect your body:

    www.hawaiianelectric.com/electrical-services/power-quality/publications 

    • Several dedicated groups have developed additional websites to help us understand the impact of utility smart meters:

    http://smartgridawareness.org/about/listing-of-website-articles-with-links/

    Lawsuits

    • Stopsmartmeters.org lists some lawsuits that have been won, and others that lost but offer lessons learned:
    Smart Meter Lawsuits

    Addressing Controversy with Research

    Solar Panels & Meters

    Note: The information provided here is publicly available on the Internet.  

    It is intended to provide a starting point to inform you of EMF dangers.  

    Please do your own research, draw your own conclusions, and act accordingly to protect those you love.

    http://tinyurl.com/Understanding-EMFs

  • Emergency Cease and Desist Order Against Verizon Cell Tower

    An “Emergency” Cease and Desist Order Sent to Verizon

    The Pittsfield Massachusetts City Board of Health sent an Emergency “Cease & Desist” order to Verizon “to protect the public health” after over a year of research investigating the numerous reports of physical health issues by families living in the neighborhood near the tower after the tower became operational in 2020. The order has been received and a copy is to be released to the public.
    Read the Board of Health order here. Watch excerpts from the April 6, 2022 Board of Health Meeting where they voted to send the finalized order.

    “The evidence presented to the Board includes well over one thousand peer-reviewed scientific and medical studies which consistently find that pulsed and modulated RFR has bio-effects and can lead to short- and long-term adverse health effects in humans…Credible, independent peer-reviewed scientific and medical studies show profoundly deleterious effects on human health, including but not limited to: neurological and dermatological effects; increased risk of cancer and brain tumors; DNA damage; oxidative stress; immune dysfunction; cognitive processing effects; altered brain development, sleep and memory disturbances, ADHD, abnormal behavior, sperm dysfunction, and damage to the blood-brain barrier.”

    The Order also details how the Board met with Verizon but the information and testimony provided by Verizon Wireless did not convince them and the Board asserted that the Verizon safety expert lacked qualifications regarding medical issues.
    “Now, therefore, the Pittsfield Board of Health hereby FINDS AND ORDERS as follows: 1. The Verizon Wireless 877 South Street wireless facility operated by Verizon Wireless is a public nuisance, a cause of sickness, and a trade which may result in a nuisance or be dangerous to the public health…”

    Annoucement comes from Environmental Health Trust

    Founded in 2007, Environmental Health Trust, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, is a think tank that promotes a healthier environment through research, education and policy. EHT conducts cutting edge research on environmental health hazards and works with communities, health, education professionals and policymakers to understand and mitigate these hazards.

    The Environmental Health Trust has worked on the issue of wireless radiation for over a decade submitting thousands of pages of evidence to the FCC in the years leading up to the court’s decision. EHT scientists testified in 2009 Senate hearings and 2008 congressional hearing on cell phone radiation- the last ever held. EHT scientists have published numerous studies on the health effects of non -ionizing electromagnetic radiation and organized numerous national and international scientific conferences on the issue. Visit  www.ehtrust.org for more information.

  • Protecting Your Family from Wireless Radiation -EMFs

    September 2019, 5G went live in Boise, Idaho. Verison Wireless went around the public concern about health and installed emitters without public input. Families living in and around the city have expressed concerns about the impact of this untested technology on their families. EMFs effects are scientifically documented by independent labs worldwide. Wireless technology is engrained in our culture. In this modern age, it’s not unusual to see a 2-year-old operate a tablet with finesse.  Kids are asking for smartphones at younger and younger ages. But are they safe? What can we do to protect our most vulnerable? 

    EMF Safety Research

    The truth is, there is plenty of unbiased research on the health effects of EMFs.  You can find over 4,000 studies alone at Bioinitiative.org.  Additional studies can be found at the World Health Organization and the I.A.R.C. (International Agency for Cancer). Both the WHO and the I.A.R.C. have classified wireless radiation as a Group 2B carcinogen, indicating that radiofrequency electromagnetic fields are possible human carcinogens.  For reference, this category also includes glyphosate, lead, gasoline, and engine exhaust. 

    EMF Exposure

    We are literally swimming in EMF soup daily thanks to the demand for “smart” everything. Besides cell phones and tablets we are getting exposed via modems, routers and router extenders, smart TVs, gaming devices, baby monitors, Bluetooth devices, and even robotic vacuums.  Not to mention cell towers and smart meters.  

    Studies have shown that anything over 30 microWatts per square meter (mWm²) has the potential to cause DNA damage. Anything over 1 milligauss on a Gauss meter is causing dirty electricity.  According to the science, safe levels for adult exposure to EMFs are a maximum of 30 mW/m2 and safe levels for a child are much lower at a maximum of 10 mW/m2.  Safe levels for children are much lower because their blood-brain barrier is still forming so they absorb twice the amount of EMFs than adults do.  

    Unfortunately, the devices listed above often show readings well over 2,000 mW/m2.  Now we need to ask ourselves…What are these frequencies doing to the body?

    Possible Health Effects

    Common health effects associated with EMF exposure include fatigue, sleep disturbances, concentration difficulties, depression, anxiety, headaches, immune system imbalances, cell damage (DNA and free radical damage), and evidence for Alzheimers and cancer risk. 

    Even scarier is that our future generations are at risk.  A woman’s eggs have 10 times the DNA damage compared to any other DNA in the body.  Our future grandchildren are in our wombs with our baby girls, making it even more important to be safe with wireless technology.  (Source: Dr. Berrie Trower, Physicist, UK Royal Navy)

    Simple Tips on Minimizing Exposure

    Before we discuss EMF protection, let’s talk about some of the simple ways you can be a smarter tech user: 

    1. Never hold the cell phone against your head.  Use a speakerphone or a wired headset to talk. Avoid wireless earbuds. 
    2. Use airplane mode as much as possible, especially if children are handling your device. 
    3. Avoid keeping your cell phone in your pocket or bra.
    4. Never let children play with a smartphone or tablet on their lap.
    5. Never sleep with a cell phone or tablet next to your bed.  

    EMF Protection

    What do you do if you can’t live without your device? What if your child uses a tablet at school? And what about those who are electrically sensitive that need to be able to survive in an increasingly wireless world?  That’s when personal and device protection comes in very handy.  

    Thankfully there are more and more options available to help us in the marketplace. How do we know what actually works? One great option is to use earth-based solutions to harmonize yourself and your wireless devices. 

    Products from EMF Harmony are tested extensively with live blood microscopy testing, mold testing, Acugraph testing, Avatar testing, Muscle testing/Applied kinesiology, and client testimonials to determine effectiveness. They are not designed to block EMFs, but rather harmonize them by using proprietary materials that filter the EMF and show a favorable body response when exposed to WiFi, A/C, powerlines, automobile EMFs, electrical appliances, cell phones, cell towers, and computers and laptops.   

    Clients report back better sleep, less brain fog, fewer headaches, and a sense of calm. 

    Thank you for EMF Harmony for authoring this post. If you have questions about EMF protection, contact Ryan directly at emfharmony.com

  • EMF Radiation from Cell Phones Proven Harmful to Health!

    Is there proof of harm due to long-term exposure to wireless radiofrequency electromagnetic (RF-EMF) radiation? On this episode of HealthMade radio, Dr. Michael Karlfeldt discusses electromagnetic fields and radiation with Dr. David Carpenter MD, co-editor of the 2012 BioInitiative Report BioInitiative Report that Issues New Warnings on Wireless and EMF.

    Dr. David Carpenter is the director of the Institute for Health and the Environment at the University of Albany, and the author of the Bioinitiative Report, one of the very few publications to evaluate the safety concerns associated with cell phones. He received his degree at Harvard Medical School and has decades of experience studying public health and environmental contaminants, with more than 360 peer-reviewed articles bearing his name.

    On this episode of HealthMade radio, Dr. Michael Karlfeldt discusses electromagnetic fields and radiation with Dr. David Carpenter MD, and co-editor of the 2012 BioInitiative Report BioInitiative 2012 Report Issues New Warnings on Wireless and EMF.

    There is now much more evidence of risks to health affecting billions of people world-wide.   The status quo is not acceptable in light of the evidence for harm.“

    Dr. David Carpenter
    bioinitiative.org/wp-content/uploads/pdfs/BioInitiativePressRelease1-1-2013.pdf
    • How are we exposed to electromagnetic frequencies?
    • What is the electromagnetic spectrum?
    • What is an electrosensitivity?
    • What are the effects on the human body?
    • Could I be electromagnetically sensitive?

    THIS JUST IN: Verizon launches top-tier 5G service in New York City… and Boise – https://boisedev.com/news/2019/09/26/verizon-launches-top-tier-5g-service-in-new-york-city-and-boise/

    Did you agree to be a test subject?

    “There has been no premarket testing of this technology or the mix of frequencies we will be exposed to. There are no protective regulations to assure monitoring of radiation levels for each antenna or a registry to document reported health effects.” ~Physicians For Safe Technology
    https://mdsafetech.org/5g-telecommunications-science/

  • Cell Phones Harm our Cells and Can Trigger Chronic Disease

    Dr. Mercola discusses in this video about whether cellphone exposure causes brain tumors may be counterproductive. 

    The primary pathology behind cellphone damage is not related specifically to brain tumors, or even to cancer. Instead, the real danger lies in damage from the reactive nitrogen species peroxynitrites. Increased peroxynitrites from cellphone exposure will damage your mitochondria.

    Read the in-depth data about cell phone risk at Mercola.com. Excerpts from the article below. 

    Disease or disorder Increase since 1990

    Disease or disorder: Chronic fatigue syndrome

    Increase since 1990: 11027 percent

    Disease or disorder: Bipolar disease in youth

    Increase since 1990: 10833 percent

    Disease or disorder: Fibromyalgia

    Increase since 1990: 7727 percent

    Disease or disorder: Autism

    Increase since 1990: 2094 percent

    Disease or disorder: Celiac disease

    Increase since 1990: 1111 percent

    Disease or disorder: ADHD

    Increase since 1990: 819 percent

    Disease or disorder: Lupus

    Increase since 1990: 787 percent

    Disease or disorder: Hypothyroidism

    Increase since 1990: 702 percent

    Disease or disorder: Osteoarthritis

    Increase since 1990: 449 percent

    Disease or disorder: Sleep Apnea

    Increase since 1990: 430 percent

    Disease or disorder: Diabetes

    Increase since 1990: 305 percent

    Disease or disorder: Alzheimer’s disease

    Increase since 1990: 299 percent

    Disease or disorder: Depression

    Increase since 1990: 280 percent

    Protect Yourself and Your Family From Long-Term Health Damage

    While cellphone use is ubiquitous, and there’s no turning back now, there are strategies you can use to protect yourself from RF radiation emitted from these devices. Remember, your cellphone, portable phone, Wi-Fi router and modem are the primary devices in your home emitting microwave radiation consistently.

    To protect yourself and your family, get in the habit of using these strategies regularly. Cell damage builds over time. It may feel safe to use your devices as you always have since you don’t experience the health effects immediately, but it definitely is not.

    • Keep the phone away from your head

    Consider moving your cellphone away from your head when it’s turned on or the Wi-Fi, data or Bluetooth are enabled. You may do this by using a selfie-stick, speaking on the speaker phone or using a headset. Short conversations and texting more than talking also reduce your exposure.

    • Increase your distance from RF-emitting devices

    The closer the device, the more radiation you absorb. Find a way to transport your phone other than you pants pocket or bra, and avoid keeping your phone and tablets in your bedroom while you’re sleeping.

    • Turn off your Wi-Fi routers

    When they aren’t in use, such as at night, turn your Wi-Fi, modem and cellphone off. Many routers can be linked with an inexpensive remote, making the process simple and easy.

    • Spices may reduce damage

    Researchers have discovered certain spices may help prevent or repair damage from peroxynitrites.47,48 Spices rich in phenolics, specifically cloves, rosemary, turmeric, cinnamon and ginger root exhibited some protective capacity against peroxynitrite-induced damage.

    However, while this is good news, it is not a reason to ignore strategies that reduce your exposure to electromagnetic radiation, since your home is not the only place you are at risk. Any public venue that hosts Wi-Fi or has a cellular tower nearby increases your exposure to microwave radiation.

    Some of the most important steps I cannot report on yet as I am in the process of evaluating shielding EMF remediation strategies, such as Faraday canopies for beds and EMF-shielding paint. Once I complete my analysis I will report on it. One thing I am certain of, though, is that the hundreds, or more likely thousands, of devices that you can attach to your phone do nothing to reduce this radiation exposure. They fail miserably in blocking this energy.

    They may have some biological benefit in mediating the way this energy interacts with your body, but I would not delude myself into believing this is sufficient and fail to adopt the proactive protective measures described above.