What Is Electrical Sensitivity?

Electrical Sensitivity

Most everyone uses electronics, electricity, and the related. But some people have sensitivities to these things. What is electrical sensitivity, and what can you do about it if you are affected?

What is Electrical Sensitivity?

Electricity and electronic items bring us modern-day conveniences. Yet, some people have a perceived condition called electro-hypersensitivity (EH) or electrical sensitivity.

According to Healthline,

It happens when someone feels that they’re extra-sensitive to electromagnetic fields (EMFs). Often just referred to as radiation, EMFs are released by electronic devices like Wi-Fi routers, computers, microwave ovens, and other home appliances.

This actually goes as far back as the mid-1900s where military and radar technicians experienced this type of sensitivity while working with radio.

And more recently, the former head of the W.H.O banned cell phones from her office because she experienced adverse health reactions if she was in the same room as a cell phone.

What Are the Symptoms?

Those who experience electrical sensitivity have a variety of symptoms not limited to

  • Fatigue
  • Headaches
  • Low-grade chronic infections
  • Dizziness
  • Feeling spaced out
  • Eyestrain
  • Irritability
  • Nausea
  • Irregular heartbeat
  • Dry skin
  • Flushing
  • Dry eyes
  • Racing heartbeat
  • Insomnia
  • Digestive disturbances

What Can You Do About Electrical Sensitivity?

The best way to protect yourself is to not be near these devices. However, that is usually impossible. Some people get away from it all for a while each year. Going somewhere off the grid helps you reboot. Yet, for when you cannot get away, you can do things in your home to help protect yourself.

Wear EMF protection clothing. Use Faraday cages for electronics. Use EMF blocking paint. There are also personal EMF protection devices that may help with a little of the damage.

Make sure your devices like WiFi routers, Bluetooth, and electronics are not in close proximity to you if possible. For example, when using your cell phone, there are tubes you can buy that protect you better from Bluetooth.

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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