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Next Generation Cell Phones May Cause Nausea, Headaches
Posted by: Dr. Mercola
October 15 2003 | 3,141 views

Radio signals for the next wave of cell phones--third generation (3G) phones that transmit high-speed Internet data--caused headache, tingling sensations and nausea among participants in a research study.

The side effects occurred after participants were exposed to radiation from 3G base station signals. No side effects were noted from current mobile phone base stations.

Base stations transmit constant signals, exposing everyone within range, while cell phone handsets emit stronger levels of radiation to the user.

Government officials say further research is needed to confirm findings and explore long-term health effects.

Yahoo News September 30, 2003



Dr. Mercola's Comments:
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This new technology is just the tip of the iceberg. You can rest assured that the electromagnetic fields (EMF) from these new generations of phones will be far more detrimental than the current ones, and the current ones are bad enough.

The bottom line is to use caution when using cell phones, and limit your time on them as much as possible. If you do use one, be sure to use a hands-free headset and always keep the phone as far from your body as possible. The worst place you can possibly put a cell phone is next to your head where your brain is, but the radiation exposure can adversely affect any part of your body that is exposed to it over long periods.

When you use a headset make sure the entire phone is away from your body, as wearing the phone on your belt will cause the radiation to go into your abdomen.

While radiating your abdominal organs is far safer than radiating your brain, ideally both should be spared the grief.

However as I mentioned in a previous issue, cell phones can potentially have a deadly impact on you. They dramatically increase your risk of having an accident by up to 400 percent--if you are young and healthy this may be your highest risk of death.

So please take this warning to heart--seek to avoid using your cell phone while driving. As studies have shown, a headset won’t help while you are driving. The problem is that you can’t adequately do two things at once. The attention you divert to your cell phone call will be taken away from your ability to concentrate on the road.

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