EMFs, Cell Phones, and Wireless Devices: Hidden Harms & How to Protect Yourself with Dr. Joe Mercola

As JJ says at the beginning of the episode, “Fasten your seat belts!” Get ready for an information-packed episode with Dr. Mercola on the dangers of electromagnetic fields (EMFs) in cell phones and other wireless devices, and how to protect your health. Listen as Dr. Mercola shares what EMFs are and the many ways they can harm your body, plus how their dangers have been hidden from the public. Dr. Mercola also explains simple ways that you can reduce your EMF exposure, as well as diet, supplement, and fitness strategies that you can incorporate into your routine to curb oxidative stress in your body and maintain your health. Plus, find out how you can get Chapter 7 from Dr. Mercola’s groundbreaking book for free!   Freebies From Today’s Episode Get Chapter 7 from Dr. Mercola’s book, EMF*D: 5G, Wi-Fi & Cell Phones: Hidden Harms and How to Protect Yourself, for free by going to jjvirgin.com/5G.   Main Points From Today’s Episode Dr. Mercola explains why cell phones are the cigarettes of the 21st century. He explores the dangers of EMFs from cell phones and other wireless devices in his new book, EMF*D: 5G, Wi-Fi & Cell Phones: Hidden Harms and How to Protect Yourself. One way to reduce your EMF exposure is by putting your cell phone in airplane mode. You can also go online through a wired connection to your computer. When it comes to repairing the damage done by EMFs, reducing oxidative stress is important. Dr. Mercola shares the top diet, supplement, and fitness strategies that can help.   Episode Play-By-Play [0:43] Introduction to today’s episode [1:20] Dr. Mercola’s career briefing [2:40] Listener shout-out [3:30] Welcoming Dr. Mercola to the show  [4:38] Why cell phones are the cigarettes of the 21st century [6:09] Destroying the myths about the safety of cell phones [7:25] The connection between tumors and cell phones [8:18] What is 5G and why should we be wary of it? [9:52] What’s the difference between 4G and 5G when it comes to the impact on your health? [11:42] How does 5G technology compare to the dangers of X-rays? [13:18] Are the dangers of wireless devices widely accepted? [14:30] There are things you can do to protect your health. [15:05] Common symptoms of EMF sensitivity [17:08] The original title of Dr. Mercola’s book and why [17:53] Strategies that can help, as discussed in Dr. Mercola’s book, EMF*D: 5G, Wi-Fi & Cell Phones: Hidden Harms and How to Protect Yourself [18:43] Dr. Mercola is giving away Chapter 7 of his book, which includes recommendations to protect yourself from EMFs, for free. [19:58] Not all EMFs are bad.  [20:03] Within the spectrum of EMFs, we have sunlight.  [21:28] Limited vs. excessive EMF exposure [23:51] Why Dr. Mercola recommends putting your cell phone in airplane mode  [24:42] You can go online through a wired connection to your computer. [26:30] Are there things you can do to protect yourself when your phone is not in airplane mode? [27:46] Functions that still work while your phone is in airplane mode [28:15] What is a Faraday bag? [29:17] What can you do about your Wi-Fi router? [30:05] Even better is to switch to a wired connection. [30:44] What does Dr. Mercola do to protect himself in his own home? [31:34] The impact of EMFs on children [33:38] Are there things you can do to reverse the damage from exposure to EMFs? [35:00] The impact of a cyclical ketogenic diet and exogenous ketones on reducing oxidative stress [37:03] The benefits of magnesium, molecular hydrogen, and NADPH [39:33] The importance of maintaining healthy NAD levels [40:11] Two things that can radically increase your NAD levels: exercise and time-restricted eating [41:50] Carnosine can help decrease the effects of EMFs. [43:51] Top action steps from today’s episode       Mentioned in this episode: Dr. Mercola’s website EMF*D: 5G, Wi-Fi & Cell Phones: Hidden Harms and How to Protect Yourself Dr. Mercola’s books on Amazon How to Reduce Oxidative Stress to Slow Aging and Protect Your Health with Dr. Joe Mercola KetoFast with Dr. Joe Mercola Faraday bags on Amazon The New York Times article on cell phone privacy issues Keto-Nootropic by Designs for Health (exogenous ketones) – enter the discount code 20DFH2018 to save 20% on your first purchase Subscribe to Reignite Wellness with JJ Virgin Become part of JJ’s community JJ Virgin Official Facebook page JJ Virgin on Instagram JJ Virgin on YouTube

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