How to protect yourself from radio waves?
Here are some tips on how to reduce your exposure to radio waves from portable devices:
1. Limit your use of portable devices
- Reduce screen time: If possible, try to limit the time you spend using portable devices, such as smartphones and tablets, especially for prolonged activities.
- Take regular breaks: If you use your phone or computer frequently, try to take breaks every 30 to 60 minutes to reduce continuous exposure.
- Avoid nighttime use: Try to avoid using portable devices at night, especially before bed, to reduce exposure while you sleep.
2. Use devices with wired connections
- Wired headphones or earphones: Instead of using Bluetooth headphones, which emit radio waves, use wired headphones. This will reduce your exposure to radiation.
- Wired internet connection: Use a wired internet connection (Ethernet) instead of a wireless connection (Wi-Fi) whenever possible. Wired connections do not emit radio waves, reducing your exposure.
- Avoid unused wireless devices: Turn off Wi-Fi or Bluetooth when they are not needed, especially if you are not actively using the device.
3. Distance and location
- Keep your distance: Keep your device a safe distance from your body. For example, when using your cell phone, try not to hold it near your head for extended periods. Use speakerphone or a wired headset to reduce direct exposure.
- Avoid keeping your phone in your pocket: Avoid keeping your phone in your pants pocket or near your body for extended periods, especially if it is in transmitting mode (for example, when you are receiving calls or messages).
- Don't sleep near your devices: If possible, avoid keeping your phone near your bed. If necessary, put it on airplane mode at night.
4. Fly mode and disable features
- Fly mode: When you don't need to be reachable, put your phone in airplane mode. This disables all wireless transmissions, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular data.
- Turn off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth: When you're not actively using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, turn them off. Every device emits radio waves when these features are turned on.
5. Use of shielded devices or protective accessories
- Shielding cases: There are smartphone cases that claim to reduce exposure to radiation emitted by the device. These cases are designed to shield or reflect radio waves so that they are not directed towards the body.
- When you are on the sofa or in bed, place the Pillo-W shielding pillow between you and the smartphone, so as to prevent electromagnetic waves emitted by the device from entering the body in a concentrated manner.
6. Avoid holding your phone near your head
- Use speakerphone or headphones: When making a call, use speakerphone or headphones to keep your phone away from your head. This reduces your exposure to the radio waves your device emits.
- Use your phone in speaker mode: If you don't have headphones available, consider using speaker mode to avoid holding your phone near your head during calls.
7. Positioning your Wi-Fi devices and router
- Place your router away from living areas: If possible, place your Wi-Fi router in a corner of your home away from areas where you spend a lot of time (for example, the living room or bedroom). This reduces your continuous exposure to radio waves.
- Turn off your router at night: You can turn off your Wi-Fi router when you are not using it, especially at night. This helps reduce your exposure to radiation during your sleeping hours.
8. Emerging Technologies
- Low-emitting devices: Some devices, such as smartphones or routers, are designed to emit less radiation. If you are concerned about radio waves, look for devices with certifications that indicate low radiation emissions (for example, the SAR value – Specific Absorption Rate, which indicates how much radiation is absorbed by the human body).
9. Education and Awareness
- Stay informed: Although scientific evidence has not confirmed direct and serious health damage from exposure to non-ionizing radio waves, it is important to stay up to date on new research. Some studies are exploring potential long-term effects of prolonged exposure, but at this time there is no conclusive evidence.