The Best EMF Protection for Your Home: A Practical Step-by-Step Guide

Every device we plug in—routers, smart meters, LED bulbs—fills our living space with unseen frequencies.

For most people, the effects stay below awareness: restless sleep, brain fog, subtle exhaustion that feels “normal.”

Yet our cells run on tiny electrical currents. When that electrical language is disturbed, vitality declines.

This in‑depth guide applies those insights to the most immediate environment you control — your home.

Let’s dive in …

What Exactly Is EMF Radiation?

EMF stands for electromagnetic field. An electromagnetic field is a pattern of invisible electric and magnetic energy produced by both nature and man‑made technologies.

For example, the sun and the Earth emit EMFs; they have natural electromagnetic frequencies.

However, when people discuss EMF protection, they refer to specific levels and kinds of man-made EMF (also known as “non-native EMF” or “nnEMF”).

Examples of non-native EMF sources are electric power lines, household appliances, and computer devices. EMF can be derived from electric and magnetic fields, as well as radio frequencies (RF).

Another distinction sometimes made in the literature is between non-ionizing and ionizing EMF. Non-ionizing EMFs emit low-level radiation while ionizing EMFs produce high-level radiation.

Why EMF Protection Really Matters

Are there genuine health effects related to EMF radiation? Or is it just hyperbole from uneducated, fearful people?

I’ve had this type of dialogue with numerous individuals (including several engineers), and it’s always fascinating to me.

As someone aware of the real dangers of EMF since the mid-90s, I can say that clear evidence has always been available. The evidence has always been compelling, and it continues to mount.

An Analogy With the Tobacco Industry

Our collective ignorance regarding the dangers of EMF is similar to what happened to the Boomer generation with cigarettes.

In the 1950s, everyone was told cigarette smoking was healthy. It was even encouraged by physicians.

Countless millions were spent on advertising campaigns to condition the population to smoke.

Did the tobacco industry know about the harmful effects of smoking? Did they know their products caused cancer?

Yes, they did! By the early 1960s, over 7,000 published papers illustrated this fact.

(The same story can be told for the soda/soft drink industry.)

Current Research Studies on EMF Exposure

Similar to the tobacco industry, we now have thousands of studies over the last 30+ years showing the adverse biological effects of EMF exposure.

These harmful effects include:

• Breaking single and double-strand DNA¹Lai, H., & Singh, N. P. (1995). Acute low‑intensity microwave exposure increases DNA single‑strand breaks in rat brain cells. Bioelectromagnetics, 16(3), 207–210. https://doi.org/10.1002/bem.2250160309
• Endocrine system damage²Topsakal, S., Ozmen, O., Cicek, E., & Comlekci, S. (2017). The ameliorative effect of gallic acid on pancreas lesions induced by 2.45 GHz electromagnetic radiation (Wi‑Fi) in young rats. Journal of Radiation Research and Applied Sciences, 10(3), 233–240. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrras.2017.04.009
• Alteration of heart rhythm³Grigoriev, Y. (2007). Bioeffects of modulated electromagnetic fields: Summary of Russian research. Russian National Committee for Non‑Ionizing Radiation Protection (RNCNIRP). Proceedings presented at the State Research Center – Institute of Biophysics of the Russian Federation. Retrieved from https://bemri.org/publications/biological-effects-of-non-ionizing-radiation/78-grigoriev-bioeffects07/file
• Damage to mitochondrial DNA⁴Santini, S. J., Cordone, V., Falone, S., Mijit, M., Tatone, C., Amicarelli, F., & Di Emidio, G. (2018). Role of mitochondria in the oxidative stress induced by electromagnetic fields: Focus on reproductive systems. Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, 2018, 5076271. https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/5076271
• Increased blood-brain barrier permeability⁵Tang, J., Zhang, Y., Yang, L., Chen, Q., Tan, L., Zuo, S., Feng, H., Chen, Z., & Zhu, G. (2015). Exposure to 900 MHz electromagnetic fields activates the MKP‑1/ERK pathway and causes blood‑brain barrier damage and cognitive impairment in rats. Brain Research, 1601, 92–101. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.brainres.2015.01.019
• Damages sperm⁶Houston, B. J., Nixon, B., King, B. V., De Iuliis, G. N., & Aitken, R. J. (2016). The effects of radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation on sperm function. Reproduction (Cambridge, England), 152(6), R263–R276. https://doi.org/10.1530/rep-16-0126

So yes, the dangers of EMF radiation are real and well-documented.

Note: Some research suggests that non-ionizing EMF is not directly harmful to humans; however, this does not mean it’s not indirectly harmful.

For anyone who doesn’t believe non-ionizing radiation is dangerous, see this interview with Dr. Barrie Trowers, a former Royal Navy microwave weapons expert.⁷Trower, B. (2020, September). 5G: The genocidal nature of non-ionising radiation [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAhqALa4niE

EMF-Related Symptoms

Symptoms related to EMF exposure include:

Psychological effects: depression, anxiety, ADD, OCD, stress, and irritability.

Immunological effects: inflammation, autoimmune disease, leaky gut, and other imbalances

Cellular effects: epigenetic changes, DNA damage, cancers, blood-brain barrier damage, metabolic dysfunctions, heart problems, and infertility

Neurologic effects: fatigue, weakness, pain, brain fog, dizziness (vertigo), memory loss, insomnia, headaches, brain tumors, and ringing in the ears.

These symptoms are more pronounced in those with electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS), covered below.

How Does EMF Affect Our Blood?

High EMF-emitting devices like Wi-Fi routers have a specific range of influence. The closer you are to these devices, the stronger the radiation.

The following images are from researcher Lena Pu’s September 2019 lecture titled “5G Health Risks, Surveillance, and BioWeaponry” (available online).

The first image contrasts healthy blood, free from external influence, with blood exposed to Wi-Fi.

Notice how the subject’s blood cells begin to clump together (bottom left).

Next, here’s an image of the blood of a teacher exposed to Wi-Fi and wireless devices after only two school days.

The above image highlights what EMF does to our blood. Blood cells that remain clumped together like this become cancerous.

Healthy red blood cells are fluid, buoyant, and regenerative. In contrast, cancer cells are constrained, clumped together, and therefore degenerative.

How to Measure EMF Levels in Your Space

EMF radiation is entirely measurable. Invest in a good EMF meter if you want to know for certain.

There are EMF meters on the market that measure AC magnetic and electric fields, as well as RF (microwave) levels. Let’s run through two popular options.

TriField TF2

One of the most popular options is the TriField EMF Meter Model TF2 (Amazon), which measures all three levels. It’s an AC gauss meter, AC electric field meter, and radio power density meter all in one. It’s fast and accurate, although with a limited range.

I have this meter. It’s a solid meter—reliable and easy to use. It’s perhaps the best all-around option.

Safe and Sound Pro II

But if you’re serious about testing EMF levels and making changes to protect yourself in your home, I highly recommend Safe and Sound Pro II by Safe Living Technologies.

This meter effectively measures radio frequencies from 200 MHz to 8 GHz. (For contrast, Trifield’s RF mode measures 20 MHz to 6 GHz.) It’s been third-party tested and can test 5G frequencies.

The most powerful feature of Safe and Sound Pro II is its “sound signature analysis.” It’s one thing to see the gauge indicate the EMF level; it’s a more persuasive sensory experience when you hear the sounds/frequencies associated with electromagnetic fields.

Note that the Safe and Sound Pro II only measures radio-frequency and microwave signals—not magnetic or electrical fields.

An ideal combination is the Safe and Sound Pro II and TriField TF2.

Disclaimer: This guide contains affiliate links. If you choose to purchase these products through these links, I receive a nominal commission. This does not affect what you pay in any way. 

Seven Core Steps to Reduce EMF Exposure at Home

Unfortunately, there’s no “ultimate EMF Protector.”

Despite many online marketing schemes, you can’t buy a magical device that protects you and your family from RF or microwave radiation.

Effective EMF protection requires a comprehensive strategy that addresses radiation from:

• Modems and wireless routers
• Smart meters
• Smartphones
• Other “smart” devices
• Electrical wiring throughout your home

What follows might seem overwhelming initially. But the benefits far outweigh the time, energy, and money required to protect you and your family from harmful EMF exposure.

Here are the steps you can take:

• Step 1: Hardwire Your Internet Connection
• Step 2: Shield or Cage Your Router
• Step 3: Mitigate the Smart Meter (if applicable)
• Step 4: Shield or Limit Smartphone Use
• Step 5: Eliminate Smart Appliances and IoT Devices
• Step 6: Replace ‘Efficient’ LED Bulbs with Balanced Light
• Step 7: Control Household Wiring and “Dirty Electricity”

Let’s jump right in with Step 1: How to hardwire your home. It’s an essential first step for the best EMF protection.

STEP 1: Hardwire Your Internet Connection

The wireless router is the biggest EMF radiation offender in most homes, except for homes with smart meters (discussed below).

If you have a wireless (Wi-Fi) router in your home, you’re continuously exposing yourself and your family to intense RF radiation.

The closer you are to your router, the higher the radiation exposure.

The router shielding we cover in Step 2 can reduce EMF exposure by over 90%; however, it still emits unacceptable levels of harmful radiation.

Hardwiring your house is the single best EMF protection against RF radiation exposure. It gives you the best of both worlds: high-speed Internet access and massively reduced EMF exposure.

Understanding Modems Versus Routers

First, let’s quickly review the difference between modems and routers for those who aren’t tech-savvy.

A modem connects your home to the Internet (via cable, DSL, or satellite).

A router connects to your modem, allowing multiple devices to connect to the Internet simultaneously over your local network.

A standalone modem doesn’t transmit data wirelessly; a Wi-Fi router does.

Modems and routers can be separate standalone units or combined into a single unit called a modem-router.

This distinction is important for EMF protection because the Wi-Fi router emits most of the radio-frequency (RF) radiation.

A modem and a router are needed for the Internet to work properly in your home. However, we must disable the router’s Wi-Fi functionality to protect your home from EMF.

Learn How to Disable Wi-Fi on Your Router

The challenge is that not all routers offered by Internet providers have this feature. So you’ll need to determine this first.

Nowadays, many internet providers and router manufacturers provide ways to change your router settings—either via a website or an app.

Most people don’t realize they pay a monthly Wi-Fi fee (5-10 bucks) to their Internet provider (at least in the States). After you complete Step 1, you can call and remove this fee.

If you need to purchase a new router, I believe all Netgear-branded routers offer full functionality for controlling your Wi-Fi.

Alternatively, if you want to eliminate Wi-Fi as an option, you can purchase a wired router. There are plenty of affordable options on the market.

Three Options for Hardwiring Your Home

Based on your situation, you have three main options (that I’m aware of). You can use:

1. Ethernet cables connected directly to your router
2. Powerline Ethernet adapters
3. Ethernet over coax adapters

Let’s review each option below.

Option 1: Ethernet Cables Connected to Your Modem

This is the most straightforward approach.

You plug an Ethernet cable into your router and connect it directly to your device (desktop, laptop, tablet, or phone).

For this solution, you need an Ethernet cable and, in most cases, an adapter that connects the Ethernet port to your device. For example, an Ethernet-to-USB (pictured above) or Ethernet-to-USB-C.

The TP-Link USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter works for this application.

This option works well for an individual living in a relatively small space who uses the Internet at a single central location. However, it can get unruly with many wires if you’re in a big house with multiple people. In that case, we have option #2.

Option 2: Powerline Ethernet Adapters (Best Option)

Powerline Ethernet adapters will be the most practical and “cleaner” option for the majority.

A powerline Ethernet adapter (pictured above) converts your home’s electrical wiring into a wired Internet network. It allows data to travel through your home’s existing wiring instead of over Wi-Fi.

It’s a “plug-and-play” setup, too. You need at least two adapters. One adapter plugs into a wall outlet near your router (which connects to the router via an Ethernet cable).

Then, you plug another powerline adapter into a wall outlet near your device. Another Ethernet cable (usually included in the kit) connects to your device.

If your device doesn’t have an Ethernet port, you’ll need an Ethernet-to-USB adapter like the one in Option 1.

A basic setup with just two adapters will cost less than $100. I use an older version of TP-LINK’s AV2000 Powerline Adapters. But there are other options on the market if you want more speed.

Option 3: Ethernet Over Coax

There is a third setup option for those with cable-based internet.

You can hardwire your house using an Ethernet-over-Coax adapter.

Options include:

1. ScreenBeam MoCA 2.5 network adapter
2. Hitron Bonded MoCA 2.5 adapter

Here, you’re hardwiring your house for internet via the coax cables instead of the power lines.

I tried this option first, but couldn’t get it to work. The powerline option worked right out of the box, and I suspect it will work best in most cases.

Note: If you can’t live without a Wi-Fi router, you can also search for a “low EMF wireless router”. JRS Eco Wireless makes one, and others may exist as well. However, I can’t speak to how much EMF protection they provide.

STEP 2: Shield or Cage Your Router

I did this second step first. Before I learned about the powerline solution, I reduced the router’s EMF by “caging” it.

A router cage surrounds your modem/router, using material that suppresses radio-frequency radiation.

The material might be silver-plated nylon or stainless steel wire knitted with polyester.

Make sure the cover is wrapped completely around the modem/router. Tie it off around the wires in the back of the device(s).

You can make your router cage or purchase one.

STEP 3: Mitigate the Smart Meter (If You Have One)

Thankfully, not every house has a “smart meter.” But if you do, and you are concerned about EMF protection, this should be a top priority.

A smart meter looks like a regular electricity meter on the side of your home, but it’s “smart.” That is, it records energy consumption, voltage levels, current, and power, and transmits this information to the electricity supplier.

While smart meters may seem innocent, they are an egregious attack on humanity. These devices emit many orders of magnitude more radiation than your smartphone.

I highly recommend watching the 2017 documentary, Take Back Your Power, which exposed the smart meter industry. (It’s free to stream.)

The level of microwave radiation from a smart meter is substantially more than that of your smartphone.

Years ago, I recall staying at a friend’s house. I couldn’t sleep all night because it felt like my brain was being squeezed inside a vice. In the morning, I instinctively walked around to the side of the house next to my bedroom wall. And there was the offender: a smart meter.

How to Shield Your Home From a Smart Meter

Unfortunately, effective shielding for smart meters isn’t easy. While EMF protection covers for these meters exist, I don’t see how they can be effective.

A smart meter cover may protect you if you’re standing outside the meter, but not inside your home.

The radiation from the meter is emitted through the wall.

So, to shield you from this radiation, you would need sufficient shielding material on the interior wall of your home opposite the meter.

You can purchase a super-strong RF-shielding material like AL60 Wall Shield and install it yourself.

Additionally, make sure no one’s bed is within at least 10 feet of the wall with the smart meter.

(Personally, if my home had a smart meter installed and the electric company refused to replace it with a regular meter, I would move. However, my understanding is that some companies are now offering to swap it out for a regular meter for an additional monthly fee.)

STEP 4: Shield or Limit Smartphone Use

Despite the average person’s daily behavior with their phone, smartphones are not your friend.

As Arthur Firstenberg, author of The Invisible Rainbow: A History of Electricity and Life, explains:

If you hold a cell phone in your hand, against your head, your brain is getting 100 times more radiation from the cell phone than it probably gets from the nearest cell tower. If you put the cell tower on a table, 3 feet away (1 meter), you’re only getting 10 times more radiation from the cell phone than you are from the cell tower.

Using an EMF meter on your smartphone is highly revealing. You’ll likely be mortified at the level of radiation from these devices.

You’ll notice massive spikes in RF radiation every two to five seconds. This occurs whenever the device attempts to ping a local cell tower or Wi-Fi router.

The Biological Effects of Carrying a Smartphone

A 2018 study by the National Toxicology Program on rats and mice exposed to radio-frequency radiation from 2G and 3G cellphone networks found clear evidence linking tumors in the hearts of male rats.⁸ National Toxicology Program. (2018). TR‑596: Toxicology and carcinogenesis studies in B6C3F1/N mice exposed to whole‑body radio‑frequency radiation at 1,900 MHz (GSM and CDMA modulations) used by cell phones. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, National Institutes of Health. Retrieved from https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/sites/default/files/ntp/htdocs/lt_rpts/tr596_508.pdf

Based on the blood test images presented above, these results are expected.

Most notably, especially for men, carrying a smartphone in your pocket dramatically reduces your sperm count within a few hours.⁹Agarwal, A., Deepinder, F., Sharma, R., Ranga, G., & Li, J. (2008). Effect of cell phone usage on semen analysis in men attending infertility clinic: An observational study. Fertility and Sterility, 89(1), 124–128. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2007.01.166

The clear connection between cell phones and sperm count has been known for over 15 years.

Personally, I stopped using a smartphone many years ago. These devices are not allowed in my home.

I still have an old model in case of emergencies or for two-factor verification. But this phone is powered on for less than an hour or two per year.

EMF Phone Protection (EMF Cases)

I realize this behavioral change will be unfathomable for many readers. If that’s true for you, you’ll want to invest in a verified EMF protection phone case.

However, most popular EMF phone cases aren’t very effective. Smartphones emit radiation from all sides, but especially from the front and back. Yet, many EMF protection cases only protect the back of your phone.

So if you want EMF phone protection that works, it must completely cover every angle of your phone. Consequently, you need an EMF case designed specifically for your smartphone’s make and model.

Three popular brands for EMF phone protection cases are:

1. DefenderShield
2. SafeSleeve
3. QuantaCase

QuantaCase by RFsafe is not as popular as the two mainly because it isn’t as skillful at marketing. But it’s arguably the best case on the market. (It’s what I have.)

EMF Protection vs Risk

To be fair, two EMF radiation scientists, Dimitris J. Panagopoulos and George P. Chrousos, analyzed the shielding methods from various companies and ultimately suggested avoiding these phone shields.¹⁰Panagopoulos, D. J., & Chrousos, G. P. (2019). Shielding methods and products against man-made Electromagnetic Fields: Protection versus risk. The Science of the total environment, 667, 255–262. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.02.344

However, I suspect the issue lies more in the phone case design used in their analysis than the concept itself.

You can test the efficacy of an EMF phone case with an EMF meter. Be sure to place the EMF meter at every angle of the covered phone to test for “leakage”.

Shut Off Bluetooth

Finally, make sure Bluetooth is permanently disabled in your phone settings.

Test the RF radiation levels with your EMF meter when Bluetooth is on.

If you currently use wireless earbuds, test them too. (Watch the quick video above for an illustration.)

Then, determine if you want to subject your brain to this level of radiation between your ears.

(Wired headphones still work, but they still send EMF into your head. Find a pair of “Air Tube Headphones” if you want additional EMF protection.)

Amazon’s Echo (“Smart Device”)

STEP 5: Eliminate Smart Appliances and IoT Devices

I’m sure you see the pattern now.

“Smart” devices are dumb. They continuously emit harmful EMF radiation in your home that you can’t protect against.

If you use an EMF meter near these devices, you’ll notice a sharp spike in RF radiation every few seconds as the device attempts to communicate with your Wi-Fi router.

As an important aside, all these devices track and record your behavior (especially your smartphone). Your devices then upload and store your data in the cloud, owned by the product manufacturer and/or service provider.

For whatever reason, many people are conditioned not to value their privacy. It’s an odd manifestation to witness in the modern world, but so it goes…

If you’re serious about EMF protection for your home, ditch all your smart devices.

Also, be careful when purchasing new appliances. As part of the push for the “Internet of Things,” manufacturers are making “smart” appliances. (Do you really need your appliances “communicating” with each other?)

If you’re purchasing a Wi-Fi-enabled device or appliance, ensure there’s a way to disable this feature. Also, use your EMF meter to confirm that Wi-Fi is switched off.

STEP 6: Replace ‘Efficient’ LED Bulbs with Balanced Light

By completing steps 1 through 5, you have likely eliminated up to 90% of the RF (radio-frequency/microwave) radiation in your home. (External factors outside of your control, including nearby cell towers.)

Next, we address the electrical and magnetic energy fields emitting throughout your home.

You know all those “highly efficient” and “energy-saving” CFL and white LED bulbs that were marketed to us?

Well, not only is this artificial white light harmful to our biology, but in most cases, it also produces EMF called “dirty electricity”.

Insiders in the industry call it “junk light.” This artificial lighting contains far more toxic chemicals than incandescent bulbs. Also, most LEDs lack natural light frequencies.

White LEDs amplify blue light while reducing or eliminating infrared and red light in sunlight. This is the exact opposite of what you want!

I cover this topic in more detail in this guide to blocking blue light.

So remove this junk light from your home. Swap them with low-wattage incandescent or halogen bulbs while you can still find them. You can also look into “full spectrum lighting.”

Also, anything with a dimmer switch is likely emitting excess dirty electricity (EMF). Remove these dimmer switches as well.

STEP 7: Control Household Wiring and “Dirty Electricity”

Finally, we come to the EMF produced by the house itself.

A series of wires at 60 hertz runs through every wall in a modern home, continuously emitting non-native EMF.

Many electro-sensitive individuals can either feel this EMF and/or are adversely affected by it.

Additionally, the appliances and devices plugged into the outlets extend the EMF further into the room, even when turned off.

If your bed is next to a wall, the 60-hertz frequency and any related dirty electricity are emanating through your body as you sleep.

If you have a coiled mattress, the metal springs can potentially amplify the surrounding EMF.

This type of EMF is difficult to mitigate, assuming you want power in your home. However, there IS a way to mitigate it, especially when you sleep.

Install an Electrical “Sleep Switch” as an EMF Cut-Off

The best option is to completely switch off the power before sleeping. This is hands down the best EMF protection for your home against electromagnetic exposure.

There are two approaches:

1. 1. Isolate the fuses associated with your bedroom (outlets and lights) and switch them off before going to sleep.
   2. Install an EMFSafe Cut-Off Switch with additional dirty electricity filters. (Use code “CEOSAGE” to receive a discount.)

An EMFSafe Cut-Off Switch enables you to custom wire your home and turn off the electrical current running through your bedroom and other designated zones.

Before ordering this type of switch, use a body voltage meter to measure the voltage running through your body while you’re in bed.

In my case, shutting off the electricity in the outlets and lighting wasn’t enough. The wires running below my bedroom in the basement were producing an EMF field in the bed. I had to shut all of those circuits off for the body voltage meter to drop down to an acceptable level.

Is it worth the effort? In my opinion, absolutely. The improvement in my sleep quality was reason enough. Plus, the body can relax and restore itself—something that can’t happen when you have non-native voltage/EMF running through it.

Especially if you’re electro-sensitive, creating a sleep sanctuary may be essential for restful, restorative sleep.

Mitigating Dirty Electricity

“Dirty electricity” (DE) is the noise in an electrical power supply. It’s another common form of electrical pollution, sometimes called “electrical noise” or “voltage transients.”

Anything that converts AC power to DC power can cause dirty electricity. Common devices that cause dirty electricity include light dimmer switches, computers, solar power installations, music and gaming consoles, televisions, smart appliances, Wi-Fi routers, and blenders. Inverters are another common culprit.

Measuring dirty electricity in your home requires an EMI meter (which only provides an approximation).

I’m aware of three options for mitigating dirty electricity:

1. Stetzerizer® Filters
2. Greenwave Filters
3. Whole House DE Filters

Stetzerizer and Greenwave offer DE filters that plug into electrical outlets. They work; however, they are fairly expensive given the number of filters needed for the average-sized home. (You generally need about two filters per room. (I installed Greenwave filters in my home about a decade ago.)

However, if you’re going to invest in the EMF cut-off switch I mentioned in Step 7, you’re better off going with EMFSafe’s whole-house PQFilter.

Creating an EMF‑Safe Bedroom

The bedroom requires additional care as EMF disrupts our sleep patterns.

Remove all devices from the bedroom. If you have a wireless router, shut it off (unplug it) before you sleep. Keep your smartphone off and at least 10 feet from your bed.

Next, your body should not be within at least a foot of the nearest outlet. Ideally, move your bed a foot from the nearest wall.

You can also purchase a bed canopy if you live in an apartment and want additional EMF protection for sleeping.

EMF bed canopies are made of RF-shielding materials such as silver. These bed canopies are pricey because they require a lot of EMF shielding fabric.

Alternatively, you can purchase the raw material and stitch an EMF bed canopy together yourself.

Also, as mentioned above, a coiled mattress can amplify the EMF field. Especially if you’re in an environment where it’s difficult to control EMF levels (like an apartment complex), consider switching to an organic mattress.

Finally, you can also use an earthing bed sheet to help mitigate the effects of EMF. But only do this after you have followed the steps above, if at all.

However, the electricity cut-off switch option I discussed above in Step 7 is the best solution.

Apartment Bedroom Protection

An apartment often poses additional EMF hazards that one needs to address. You can follow all the steps listed above, but if your neighbor has a Wi-Fi router on an adjacent wall, you may still be exposed to high levels of RF radiation.

In addition to the above steps, the best EMF protection strategy may be to use additional shielding.

For example, a product like AL60 Wall Shield can be applied to the adjacent wall. Alternatively, there are various EMF-shielding paints on the market, such as CUPRO-COTE and Y-Shield.

Then you can purchase a ground kit designed to ground indoor flat surfaces, such as walls painted with the above products.

Crystals, Minerals & Alternative Shielding

Numerous crystals and minerals are said to have EMF protection qualities.

These crystals and minerals include:

• Hematite
• Black Tourmaline
• Shungite
• Pyrite
• Citrine
• Rose Quartz
• Amazonite
• Smoky Quartz

All these crystals, along with others, are often used in orgonite (below) to enhance its EMF-protection properties.

I’ll address the limitations of crystals and minerals for EMF protection at home below.

Shungite

Shungite is a rare black stone mainly found in a village in Karelia, Russia. Shungite offers numerous healing properties.

Shungite’s carbon fullerenes appear to absorb or filter harmful electromagnetic fields.

A 2003 study in rats suggests that this mineral provides shielding against electromagnetic radiation.¹¹Kurotchenko, S. P., Subbotina, T. I., Tuktamyshev, I. I., et al. (2003). Shielding effect of mineral schungite during electromagnetic irradiation of rats. Bulletin of Experimental Biology and Medicine, 136(5), 458–459. https://doi.org/10.1023/B:BEBM.0000017092.52535.f8

Another older study suggested that shungite reduces EMF radiation in the 10-30 GHz frequency range and electric fields at 50 Hz (used in power lines).¹²Golubev, E. A. (2013). Electrophysical properties and structural features of shungite (natural nanostructured carbon). Physics of the Solid State, 55(5), 1078–1086. https://doi.org/10.1134/S1063783413050107

However, you would need a lot of shungite as a standalone EMF protection for your home. (I keep chunks of shungite on my desk and next to the router.)

More importantly, this video presentation by an engineer seems to prove that shungite does not absorb EMF radiation as many believe:

Orgonite

Orgone was a theory proposed by Austrian physician and psychoanalyst Wilhelm Reich (1897 – 1957). Reich considered orgone to be a kind of life force energy or etheric energy, but also closely associated with sexual energy.

Karl Welz invented orgonite in the early 1990s based on Reich’s research. Orgonite is made from various metal powders/filings, minerals, stones, and crystals encased in resin.

Orgonite is believed to offer EMF protection, and many claims are made about its benefits. Many individuals make orgonite as “tower busters” and place them by cell towers and other EMF-dense environments.

However, I’m not aware of anyone who has substantiated these claims.

EMF Protection Pendants, Chips, and Stickers

The marketplace is now flooded with countless trinkets: “EMF radiation protection chips” that adhere to your smartphone and “EMF pendants” you wear. They all make incredible claims about their products.

I understand the appeal of EMF protection pendants. I bought my first one back in 1995. I still occasionally carry it in my pocket when I leave the house.

Similar to shungite, they might absorb a certain level of EMF. However, as a standalone option, these pendants, chips, and devices are insufficient for EMF protection.

In my opinion, these trinkets provide an illusion of security while your body is still flooded with RF radiation. And I suspect that intuitively, everyone knows this.

Why EMF Protection Devices Are Not the Answer

EMF radiation acts as a field. It floods an area—including the human body—based on a particular frequency range.

Consequently, how much EMF protection can a one-inch pendant provide when resting on your chest or stuck to your phone?

How much EMF protection can orgonite or some high-priced, fancy EMF device provide in your home?

Do you see the problem here? That’s why I said these trinkets are a way of addressing the EMF problem without solving it.

The best EMF protection for your home—and you—is to reduce or eliminate EMF emissions from your devices.

Understanding Electro‑Sensitivity

Electro-sensitivity is a relatively new term for people who experience strong adverse reactions and symptoms when exposed to EMF.

The technical term is “electrohypersensitivity,” and it’s being labeled as a “neurological pathological disorder.”¹³Belpomme, D., & Irigaray, P. (2020). Electrohypersensitivity as a newly identified and characterized neurologic pathological disorder: How to diagnose, treat, and prevent it. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 21(6), 1915. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms21061915

An estimated 3.5% of the world’s population currently has electromagnetic hypersensitivity, also known as “electrical sensitivity” or “Microwave Sickness.”

As we covered in the research above, man-made EMF is highly destructive to human biology.

Death by a Thousand Cuts

If this is true, why doesn’t everyone feel these harmful effects? Why aren’t people falling over in the streets?

If we continue our present course with the rollout of 5G, 6G, 7G, etc., that may be exactly what happens.

But for now, current levels of EMF radiation don’t work that way. It’s more of a “death by a thousand cuts.”

It disrupts the body’s energetic fields, sapping our chi and slowly weakening our immune system.

However, a growing number of individuals are reaching a point where they can’t tolerate EMF.

Exposure to high levels of EMF (which is everywhere) immediately makes them sick. Hence, “electrohypersensitives.”

Is something wrong with these individuals? Or are they just more tuned into their bodies? (See the work of Dr. Magda Havas, a researcher and lecturer on electrosensitivity and electrosmog.)

As Arthur Firstenberg explains:¹⁴https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpdJ_t5XMvw

2G caused enormous health problems. It injured millions. It caused the influenza epidemic of 1996 through 1997. It killed at least 10,000 in the US in a matter of months according to statistics from the Center for Disease Control. If you understand that bandwidth means radiation then you can begin to grasp the enormity of 5G.

As such, the death by a thousand cuts will only accelerate IF we don’t begin to address the issue head-on, find new solutions, and adopt life-supporting habits.

Reconnecting the Human Circuit: Grounding and Light Balance

I think the main reason people remain ignorant of the harmful effects of EMF is that they are divorced from their bodies.

That is, the digital landscape is attractive when you live mainly in your mind. It’s easy to form an attachment to the black mirror (screen) and passively enter the digital ether. (This is what I believe has happened to much of humanity.)

However, as you reforge your connection with the body, integrate the body-mind, and reawaken your instincts, the appeal of the digital world lessens. (Then, the digital ether becomes a tool you use when needed.)

The more sensitive you become to your subtle energy field, the more pronounced the effects of EMF become.

Consequently, you’ll naturally begin to moderate your screentime and reduce your exposure to EMF without applying extreme levels of discipline.

Spending more time in nature and grounding yourself on the Earth is highly supportive too!

Final Thoughts: Toward Energetic Coherence

Additional Research on the Biological Effects of EMF

If you would like to review the available EMF research for yourself, here are five excellent sources:

• Lloyd Burrell’s Electric Sense is an excellent research summary page
• Jeromy Johnson’s EMF Research page
• Powerwatch’s collection of peer-reviewed scientific studies on EMF
• RFSafe’s research summary on electromagnetic fields
• Jack Kruse’s “What are the Biologic Effects of EMF?”

I highly recommend the above resources for anyone who questions the harmful effects of EMF radiation flooding through everyone’s bodies 24/7 in the modern world.

Note: If you use a popular search engine to research this topic, you’ll get a very different story. The “official narrative” is that “EMF is safe.”

Related Books

Earthing by Clinton Ober, Stephen Sinatra, and Martin Zucker

The Body Electric: Electromagnetism And The Foundation Of Life by Robert Becker and Gary Selden

Cross Currents: The Perils of Electropollution, the Promise of Electromedicine by Robert Becker

Energy Medicine: The Scientific Basis by James L. Oschman

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