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Does Aluminum Foil Block EMF?

Aluminum Foil

As you already know, radiation is not good for our health. Even the NIH (National Library of Medicine – National Center for Biotechnology Information) talks about its harmful effects. You probably know that blocking electric and magnetic field radiation  is important, but does aluminum foil block EMF?

Protection Is Key

It is important to minimize your exposure to EMF radiation. Not only is there an increase in cancer cases, but there are many forms it can take. Ionization radiation actually has effects in our living cells. There are three things that can happen. Either the cell dies off, it repairs itself, or it can mutate the wrong way, which becomes cancer.

As you’re well aware, radiation is used to kill cancerous cells. Yet, that is something done with strict guidelines and as a last resort. What you don’t want is this radiation affecting your healthy cells, and that is what happens with EMF radiation.

Does Aluminum Foil Block EMF?

The important thing to know is that aluminum foil has aluminum as its construction. It’s really that simple. And aluminum acts as a shield and conducts electricity.

How To Use It

So, now that you know that aluminum foil does work to help block EMF – how do you use it? Well, there are a few things you can do to mitigate some of the radiation in your life.

Protect Your Rooms

Your home is your sanctuary, and you should be protected. One of the ways to use aluminum foil is by lining the room with tin foil. One of the most important rooms to consider is your bedroom. This may not be something that is everyone’s aesthetic, or cup of tea, but it does help.

Fix Your Phone

If you use a cell phone regularly, and most people do, you can use aluminum foil as a cheaper way to make a shield. Yes, you can buy EMF blocking phone cases, but this works too. Just use the aluminum foil inside of your existing case, and add extra layers for more protection.

Shield Electronics

You want to be able to use your electronics without the added radiation. You can easily make a Faraday box by lining it with tin foil and placing your device inside of the box. This works great for when you’re not using something – even your cell phone.

WiFi Routers

WiFi routers are another device that can be used with tin foil. You’ll make the same type of box as the one to shield your electronics, but don’t use the base. When the router isn’t being used, like when you go to bed, place the box over the router with a sheet of tin foil underneath the router.

An Easy Solution

Aluminum foil is an inexpensive and easy solution to help you block EMF radiation in your home.

I come from an R&D engineering background. Safely dealing with EMF was part of my work. As technology evolved and EMF moved from my work into the home, it became more important to deal with it in a sensible way. There is lots of controversy on EMF's impact to health. Fortunately, there are some simple principles you can apply to minimize impact and exposure until the science of EMF's impact on humans is resolved.

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