Hello everybody, I’m August Brice. I’ve been residing and loving a pure and non-toxic life-style since earlier than I had kids- and now these children are of their early 30s.
They grew up in a house with no chemical compounds, natural every thing, solely glass water bottles, no VOC furnishings and paint… but additionally, no WiFi! I do know which may sound a bit excessive, however after I was youthful, I developed one thing referred to as Electromagnetic or EMF Sensitivity. I knew it the minute I picked up my first cellphone. I really felt the power. And the extra I used to be round it, the extra I bought complications, numbness, tingling, insomnia.
What the heck was occurring?!
So I began researching. I discovered that whereas solely a small proportion of us had been conscious of the results of EMF, many extra of us had been feeling it. In order the world was operating headlong into the brand new age of know-how, I put my journalism diploma to work and dug in. Reaching out to scientists, psychological well being consultants and medical doctors. Tech’s impression didn’t cease at EMF. It was clear: Impacts on relationships and psychological well being; overuse and addictions; the results of blue mild on our pure sleep cycles, and naturally, on-line privateness and safety.
There was a lot confusion, a lot misinformation and a lot concern. I knew I wanted to create an area for readability and fact, empowering folks with knowledgeable information and sensible options.
And so, Tech Wellness was born! A constructive area for science-backed data and options which can be straightforward to implement, one wholesome step at a time. Now it has grown to probably the most visited web site coping with the subjects we deal with. The ideas and options are vetted via a strong group of consultants and personally examined by me. We assist folks to thrive with the know-how of their lives by minimizing Tech Toxins: EMF, Blue Gentle , Digital Distraction/Habit and Privateness Stealers.
A Notice On EMF
Because you’re right here at The Skinny Confidential, you’re in all probability already conscious of blue mild and the psychological well being issues round tech use. I’d like to set the report straight on EMF although, because the time period will get thrown round so much within the wellness world with out loads of readability.
EMF stands for electromagnetic fields. They’re the waves of power that come from something with {an electrical} element. There are various kinds of EMF – some that come from wiring, energy traces and home equipment, and sure, some that even happen naturally in our world. However our largest focus is the sort of EMF that comes from wi-fi units, like WiFi, cellphones, wi-fi audio system, laptops, completely something with Bluetooth, WiFi or a cell sign. There’s an abundance of peer-reviewed analysis that has linked wi-fi EMF to well being results akin to most cancers, infertility, anxiousness, autism, and extra. If you’d like a deeper dive on all issues EMF, together with the analysis behind it, take a look at my EMF Information.
Similar to any toxins in our world (chemical compounds in our cleaners, contaminants in our water and our meals, and so on.) Tech Toxins can weigh on us, deterring well being and stability. I’ve spent many years constructing a life with minimal Tech Toxins. I sleep nice, my telephone doesn’t hurt or tempt me and my house is mainly EMF-free. It feels so good, and I need that for you.
The place to start out? Let’s simply deal with what you possibly can management – your individual dwelling. Your sanctuary of well-being. A spot you possibly can relaxation and heal.
I’ll stroll you thru your own home, room by room. Consider it as a Tech Toxin Tour – with steps you possibly can take for a house digital detox – whether or not you’re simply dipping your toes within the water or wish to dive in. Let’s get began:
Your Complete Wholesome Residence
WiFi
Probably the largest EMF supply in your house, so small adjustments have a huge impact! Distance is your buddy in terms of any EMF as a result of the additional you’re from the supply, the much less publicity. Put it as distant from residing areas as doable, approx.20-30 ft.
Good: Flip WiFi off at night time or when it’s not getting used. I choose a WiFi Kill change to energy down from anyplace in the home vs really unplugging it. (Cheat code: hold the change in your nightstand to construct it into your bedtime rhythms)
Bonus: WiFi OFF means one much less temptation to go surfing.
Higher: Get a Low EMF WiFi. It really works simply the identical however has been specifically modified for much less EMF and extra privateness.
Greatest: Eliminate WiFi altogether and wire up your web! Appears like an enormous step, however it’s simpler than you may assume. I curated a Wire Up Equipment that has every thing it’s worthwhile to begin. Wired is quicker and safer too. Not fairly able to toss the WiFi? Do this: join units to it with ethernet cords and toggle off wi-fi so that you’re now not touching the EMF immediately.
Good Meter
Utility corporations have changed the old fashioned meters with wi-fi Good Meters.They’re like mini WiFi’s sending EMF alerts and real-time knowledge in your whole dwelling’s power consumption-and analyzing it (Privateness alert!).
Good: Preserve residing/sleeping areas away from the place your Good Meter is mounted. You may simply discover it on the surface of your own home.
Higher: Get a sensible meter cowl that blocks as much as 98% of the EMF.
Greatest: Name your electrical firm to have it eliminated and changed with an analog meter.
Residing Room
Good TV
Most TVs today are “sensible,” whether or not you meant to purchase one or not. And that TV occurs to be a toxin trifecta: Blue Gentle, EMF and Privateness. It could possibly be listening to you, monitoring what you watch after which sharing your knowledge.
Good: Be sure your TV is absolutely powered off. Even after you hit the facility button in your distant, your TV is sending out wi-fi EMF searching for a connection, probably listening too. That’s why you must really unplug your TV when not in use. That plug is often arduous to achieve, so I join ours to a WiFi Kill Change.
Higher: Go into TV Privateness Settings and say NO to non-private choices like “pay attention”, “Microphone,” “Voice,” or “Utilization Information”: Whilst you’re there, flip off Bluetooth or WiFi should you’re not utilizing it.
Greatest: An old style TV with none fancy wi-fi connections. Attempt a projector and use your laptop. Right here’s a pleasant how-to.
Screens
All of them, TV, computer systems, laptops, and so on: are saturated with blue mild and flicker that may harm your eyes and mess together with your sleep. Begin by carrying Blue Gentle blockers after sundown. This helps sign your physique to make/launch melatonin. Extra about mild, flicker and adjusting screens right here.
Audio system
All wi-fi audio system have Bluetooth (man-made EMF). Find audio system as distant from the place you’re sitting. Or attempt absolutely wired ones: For computer systems and one for TVs. Sonos disclosure: Bluetooth stays ON even if you’re wired to the web. Ugh.
Kitchen/Laundry Room
Microwave
One of the vital apparent sources of radiation in your house. However I typically hear from individuals who nonetheless don’t know that it may be harmful. Exposing you to excessive ranges of EMF and altering your meals – no thanks.
Good: Keep 15ft+ away at any time when it’s on.
Higher: Keep away and solely use it to warmth up non-food stuff like sizzling packs.
Greatest: Say goodbye to the microwave. Attempt a toaster oven, range, or oven as a substitute. Your style buds will thanks.
Good Home equipment
I not too long ago examined a mug that had a Bluetooth app to let you know how sizzling your espresso was. So pointless. Even should you don’t join the “sensible” issues to your telephone or WiFi, they’re at all times sending sign and certain at all times monitoring you. Speak about poisonous!
Good: Change off the wi-fi parts the place you possibly can – flip off WiFi and bluetooth in settings.
Higher: Spend money on an EMF Meter that will help you observe down the hidden sources and see the degrees of EMF
Greatest:Go for the non-smart model of the equipment within the first place. Or attempt finding the precise wi-fi chips and bodily take away them. Sounds additional however I did this with my washer/dryer.
Workplace
Wi-fi Headphones
Good: Discuss on speaker telephone. Wi-fi AirPods and earbuds expose you to excessive ranges of EMF always.
Higher: Use wired headphones as a substitute. Any wired headphones are good, however EMF-Free Air Tube Headphones are higher.
Greatest: Spend money on an old-fashioned landline telephone – particularly should you do business from home.
Computer systems and Printers
Your laptop computer and your printer have electrical and wi-fi EMF.
Good: Put that laptop computer on a desk, not your lap and put the printer away from the place you sit.
Higher: Do the identical, however add a grounded energy supply that you simply join from the charging ports to your laptop which will even get rid of the electrical fields. And right here comes our Change once more, to show it off when it’s not printing.
Greatest: Wire each laptop and printer to the web. And add a No-Wifi Router or Ethernet Grounding Connector for no electrical or wi-fi EMF. I put collectively this equipment so you need to use any system with out wi-fi.
Standing Desk
A sneaky supply of electrical EMF.
Good: Just like the Electrical EMF that comes out of your energy retailers, you simply place your self a number of inches to a foot away from the wiring.
Higher: No wiring, simply use an adjustable stand that sits in your desk and has no electrical wires in any respect.
Greatest: Unplug it if you aren’t adjusting the peak. I hook mine as much as a WiFi Kill change so I can simply press the button.
Bonus: I like a great strolling pad for underneath your standing desk however select one and not using a wi-fi connection – no app wanted.
Cameras
A privateness concern to concentrate on in your workplace are the cameras in your laptop, telephone, and even typically your sensible TVs! Hacking into your digital camera is without doubt one of the best hacks within the ebook (so I’ve been instructed) use digital camera covers so nobody has eyes into your personal area.
Bed room
Should you’re having bother sleeping, this digital detox is for you.
86% of Individuals admit to utilizing their telephone in mattress earlier than falling asleep. However research present:
+ EMF lowers melatonin.
+ Each hour of bedtime screens is linked to 24 minutes much less sleep.
+ Danger for creating breast most cancers elevated when girls used their telephones inside 5 minutes of going to mattress.
So first, promise me, no telephone underneath the pillow, flip off Wifi (until it has to be on) no “sensible” beds. Connection together with your accomplice -or your soul – shall be blessed with out that tech-toxin-trifecta TV, so a no on that will be nice too.
The Mattress and What’s Round It
Good: Attempt to do away with/unplug any electronics which can be in your nightstand or proper by your mattress. Diffusers, air filters, clocks, lamps, and so on. Any wire comes with electrical EMF.
Higher: If there’s electrical wiring within the wall, you’ve bought electromagnetic fields, so give them a bit of area to dissipate and transfer your mattress a couple of inches from the wall.
Greatest: Attempt my OTEK pure Anti EMF Cover. Reduces wi-fi radiation by 99% and is definitely worth the funding.
Bonus: Keep away from a mattress with metallic in it. Wi-fi waves bounce off metallic and might create sizzling spots that may mess with your individual electrical being.
Gentle Bulbs
Good: Put in your blue mild blockers on a minimum of two hours earlier than mattress to dam blue mild from conventional mild bulbs.
Higher: Banish flickering LED lights of every kind out of your sanctuary and substitute with blue mild free and anti-flicker mild bulbs.
Greatest: Do candles solely earlier than mattress for probably the most stunning and enjoyable wind down time.
Telephone
Good: If it’s worthwhile to have your telephone on when you sleep, hold it as distant as doable.
Higher: Change your telephone to Airplane Mode (not Phantom Airplane Mode).
Greatest: Make your bed room a no-phone zone. Should you’re anxious about lacking emergency calls, attempt a wired land line. My ladies realize it’s one of the simplest ways to come up with us.
Bonus Suggestions: I’d be remiss if I didn’t provide a few my favourite psychological well being and privateness ideas…
+ Select one app to show off notifications for. Each bing and banner steals your focus from the issues that matter most.
+ Clear your own home display so if you choose up your telephone, all of the apps are on the second web page. It’s a lot much less cluttered.
+ Go Grayscale.
+ Don’t choose up the telephone for a minimum of quarter-hour earlier than mattress and when getting up within the morning.
+ “Privateness & Safety” Settings to see which apps have entry to your Location, Microphone and Digicam. Disable all that aren’t fully obligatory.
+ Contemplate solely giving your e mail when a retailer or a web site ask to your telephone quantity (or give them a faux quantity). I’m the one individual I do know who has by no means obtained a spam textual content and I’m betting it’s as a result of I don’t freely give out my quantity.
Notes for little ones:
Go for EMF-Free wired child displays or attempt the easy Snuza respiration monitor with none EMF.
Ditch fancy Bluetooth sound machines and go for a easy sound machine with out an app connection.
Decrease your toys with wi-fi parts (For instance, select the Tonie Field over the Yoto Participant – you possibly can flip off the WiFi after all of the tales are downloaded on the Tonie. I adore it!).
Be sure video video games are wired or absolutely powered off earlier than mattress.
Select blue light-free night time lights.
Encourage them to place their units “to mattress” in a standard space and make their rooms a screen-free zone.
A Easy Begin – I promise.
Okay. That may have been a bit of overwhelming! I get it, there’s a lot to do with the intention to give your own home the entire digital detox. However right here’s the factor about toxins: the extra you possibly can keep away from them, the higher off you’re. Listed below are 6 highly effective steps to attempt now:
+ Flip your WiFi off at night time or if you aren’t utilizing it. Make it straightforward with this change.
+ Select speaker or wired headphones over AirPods or different wi-fi headphones.
+ Unplug your sensible TV if you aren’t watching.
+ Don’t put your laptop computer in your lap. Not even with a laptop computer protect!
+ Find your sensible home equipment and switch off the wi-fi options – does your fridge actually must be linked to an app?!
+ Change your Telephone to Airplane Mode if you aren’t utilizing it.
I’m hopeful you’ll attempt even one step for a extra personal and peaceable and wholesome tech life. I don’t do every thing on a regular basis, however I did write this utilizing zero WiFi, and after I scroll via instagram to see Lauryn’s newest put up, my telephone’s linked to an ethernet cable.
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Be Nicely!
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What’s the best tip so that you can implement? Airplane mode in your telephone is so easy, and it’ll enhance your focus 100%.
Observe August on IG for tons of fast ideas and remember to take a look at her YouTube channel for detailed tutorials on precisely tips on how to make these swithces in your house.
x, The Skinny Confidential group.
+ Scope Lauryn’s favourite EMF protecting merchandise right here.
++ Study easy, non-toxic fixes with Darin Olien.
