Many people now realize that using Wi-Fi is not wise – both for security and health reasons. Wired Ethernet-based internet access goes a long way toward solving these issues. However, even a wired internet system can cause health effects if setup incorrectly. This is because of the electromagnetic interference (EMI) that many new modems and routers… Read More
Tips for Better Brain Health
Brain fog and reduced cognitive function are becoming more common in our society. This is likely due in part to the growing number of toxins in our environment. I have found that my brain operates at peak performance when I have 1.) a clean, low-EMF environment, 2.) regular detox practices and 3.) my nutrition is… Read More
TEDx Talk: Wireless Wake-Up Call
On February 6th, I had the opportunity to speak at TEDxBerkeley. The title of my talk was “Wireless Wake-Up Call.” I discussed the health effects related to the explosion in wireless technology the past few years, along with solutions that can help everyone. Within the presentation, I also talked about how we can develop technology… Read More
A New Paradigm in EMF Science
This article was published earlier this year in The Bent, which is the magazine for the National Engineering Honor Society. The organization has a membership of 87,000 engineers across the country and the overall response was quite positive. The article succinctly summarizes how EMF science now shows that wireless technology can harm our health and I point toward solutions… Read More
Do You Have a “Smart” Meter?
Truckee, California (near Lake Tahoe) is unique in that its utility company (Truckee Donner PUD) uses all three types of electrical meter systems: Analog, AMR and AMI (“smart” meters). During a recent visit, I made several short videos of each type of meter system to help you easily identify the type of electrical meter on… Read More
Cafe Thrives Without WiFi
I enjoy sharing stories of businesses that are thriving while bucking the current wireless trend. Once such business is Equator Coffee in Mill Valley, California: Recently, I had the opportunity to spend some time in Mill Valley and noticed that hardly anyone in this very popular cafe was on a laptop. How could this be?… Read More
How to Install Wired Internet in Your Home
With many of the internet service providers (Comcast, AT&T, etc.) hoping to use their wireless modem to control your “smart” home, having a wired internet setup can be more challenging than it was 5-10 years ago. The following specific steps will help you navigate this process so that you don’t have the privacy, security and… Read More
How to Create a Low-EMF Home
I had the opportunity to write about creating a healthy home for Common Ground Magazine this month. I focused on the four types of electromagnetic fields that you want to check for in your home. I have included a short video below that shows you how to measure EMFs. Hopefully this will help you create a healthier home… Read More
Solutions for Low-EMF Computing
One of the most common questions I receive from people who have become electrically sensitive is “How can I use a computer without increasing my symptoms?” Some people experience headaches, brain fog, burning skin, chest pain, heart arrhythmia or other EHS symptoms when using a computer. Whether you already experience symptoms or simply want to use a computer… Read More
Why is Xfinity WiFi Harming People?
Update July 2017: I recently dropped into a Comcast Xfinity store in the San Francisco Bay Area and the company is now offering two different modems with no WiFi capabilities to any customer that asks (possibly because of a class action lawsuit that has been filed and because many customers want to use their own… Read More
Is Grounding Good for You?
The short answer is: It depends. “Earthing” or “grounding” is a hot topic these days with health-conscious people. It is often one of the first products of EMF protection that people try out because it has become popularized by the Earthing website and the associated book, “Earthing.” The book outlines a cornucopia of health benefits including… Read More
How to Use a Computer Safely
There are simple, effective steps that you can take to reduce your EMF exposure while on a laptop computer. The following are the steps you can take: Image 1: The typical way that laptop computers are used. There are a few things that are wrong with this picture: The laptop is connected to the internet… Read More
