Definition
Electro hypersensitivity is an adverse biological reaction to EMF exposure.
EHS is not a universally accepted phenomenon, despite scientific evidence supporting its existence.
In the literature, EHS is also known as:
- Electromagnetic Hyper Sensitivity
- Electromagnetic Sensitivity
- electro-hypersensitivity
- electro-sensitivity
- electrical sensitivity
- Idiopathic environmental intolerance attributed to electromagnetic fields (IEI-EMF)
Self-reported symptoms attributed to EHS include:
- headaches
- eye strain
- dry eyes
- blurred vision
- facial flushing
- tinnitus
- nausea
- dizziness
- shortness of breath
- chest pressure
- irregular heartbeat
- chronic fatigue
- muscle weakness
- aches and pains
- fibromyalgia
- arthritic pain
- prickling sensations
- finger numbness
- sensation of burning
- skin rash
- itchiness
- blotchiness
- stress
- depression
- poor concentration
- mood disruption
- brain fog
- memory loss
- confusion
- disorientation
- disturbed sleep
- tremors
- back pain
- palpitations
- loss of appetite
- circulatory problems
Scientific studies connec EMF exposure with these EHS symptoms:
- DNA damage
- cardiac neurological degeneration
- implanted medical equipment interference (e.g., pacemakers)
- increased arrhythmia mortality
- cell membrane damage
- hypertension
- dyslipidemic (higher fat found in blood)
- abnormal heart rate variability in babies
References
Halpern, Jonathan. Electromagnetic Radiation Survival Guide – Step by Step Solutions – Protect Yourself & Family NOW!
Health Implications of Electromagnetic Fields, Mechanisms of Action, and Research Needs
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