Is BlueTooth "safe" because it's not that powerful?

AirPods always and only use Bluetooth .  Bluetooth emits Electromagnetic Radiation at lower power levels or a lower power density than WiFi or Cellphones. BlueTooth uses lower power because it doesn't have to send signal as far.

As you might imagine, a Leaky Brain Barrier is not a good thing. A study in Frontiers explains that this wonderful barrier is a dynamic interface responsible for maintaining the central nervous system homeostasis. Think of it both as a gatekeeper and an important filter.  It lets good nutrients in while it keeps the bad molecules out. A leaky or compromised blood brain barrier can lead to stroke or many neurological diseases from Autism to Alzheimer's, MS, Huntingtons Disease- even brain fog.

I've known about this Blood Brain Barrier issue for a long time because Dr. Carlo talked about it the first time I asked about why EMF was making me feel so bad, I remember him saying that Information Carrying Radio Waves(RF that carries data) was crossing the all important blood brain barrier. He pointed out that there are other things that can cause this barrier breakdown-a few example are,toxins, nutrient deficiencies and even certain auto immune conditions.

 Another one of the original EMF scientist-super-stars, Joel Moskowitz noted recently in an article about AirPods, that there have been over a dozen studies linking Low Intensity EMF radiation (like Bluetooth)to messing with the Blood Brain Barrier.  I've listed his links to all those studies.

This video shows a Demo and Review of Waveblock, designed to decrease radiation exposure and offer EMF Protection

Do Air Pods Communicate With Each Other and Does The Signal Go Through Your Head?

The NXH2261UK is an ultra-low-power wireless single-chip solution optimized for audio and data communication. It uses a magnetic induction radio to provide a robust, tightly contained body area network around each user. It uses near field magnetic induction (NFMI) for wireless audio and data streaming.

Wikipedia defines Magnetic Induction this way: A near-field magnetic induction (NFMI) communication system is a short range wireless physical layer that communicates by coupling a tight, low-power, non-propagating magnetic field between devices.

The Wave Block Demonstration Showed A Decrease In EMF Radio Frequency Levels With Wave Block Technology Applied,  But The Levels Were Still High.

Take note that the Wave Block site recommends exactly what Tech Wellness points out in the video we made 4 years ago--Take Them Out When You're Not Using Them!

"We want you to be able to use these devices and use them safely. If you do own Apple AirPods, make sure to remove them from your ears when not in use or switch them off so that they aren’t transmitting or receiving signals"

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Bluetooth is a wireless protocol that allows nearby devices to communicate over radio waves. Bluetooth- often thought to  be safe because its considered, low power, sends signal to other Bluetooth enabled devices using rapid pulses of energy.  

Bluetooth is a proprietary open wireless technology standard for exchanging data over short distances.

Microwave ovens use that same frequency too. And just as there's electromagnetic fields coming from a microwave oven that's cooking, there's electromagnetic fields coming from the AirPods powered with Bluetooth energy.  Yes - the energy levels are vastly different- 1,000's of times less in fact.  But, the way I think about it, the EMF radiation, the polarized, man-made waves are inside my ear!  No matter how much less it is- it's too much exposure for me.

Bluetooth headphones normally emit a maximum of only 100 mW—that’s 8,500 to 18,000 times less than the power output of microwaves and this study, concluding that we need to make sure we have good signal strength when we touch or use our phones, noted Bluetooth headset power density exposures were 10-400 times lower than the cell phones they were connected to.

SAR Levels or 3rd Generation Apple AirPods:

The Specific Absorption Rate (or SAR) for the right AirPod is 0.626 watts per kilogram (assessed via the flat phantom & averaged over 1 gram of tissue) (1). The SAR for the left AirPod is 0.614 watts per kilogram

The Power of The Blue Tooth Radio Wave

Bluetooth was designed to work over short distances, but that doesn't mean Bluetooth is innocuous.

Bluetooth Special Interest Group says "More than just a radio, Bluetooth technology provides full stack, fit-for-purpose solutions aimed at addressing specific connectivity needs."  In fact Bluetooth doesn't just stream audio, it's used for location tracking, data transfer and there's even Bluetooth mesh networking which enables 1,000's of Bluetooth armed devices to communicate with each other. 

In the Internet of Things speak, the term is many-to-many (m:m)

• Crush exposure with a wired headset.  The absolute safest have shielded wires and Airtubes

If seeing the invisible energy is intriguing or you want to know more about how it works or the cancer connection, you'll want to take a look at our Wireless Energy Guide

The truth is:  There’s no research yet that can point to an actual safe level of EMF exposure From BlueTooth or Any Wireless EMF.

•  Known Health Effects. For years we've seen study after study showing how wireless energy can affect our health. I personally know it affects me—I get headaches, anxiety, and tingling. However,the science at this point in time is not adequate for me to make definitive statements about Bluetooth and its  health effects specifically, but keep in mind that not a device like AirPods is not only touching the inside of your ear and continually exposing you to BlueTooth low intensity EMF,-the Airpods are   always sending and receiving signal from your close-by iPhone. And that phone emits a ton of high power density wireless radiation.

• There are 1,000's of peer reviewed studies showing a link between cellphone and WiFi wireless EMF and biological health effects.
  
  Research on cellphone and WiFi wireless radiation points to possible effects that range from infertility to cancer (in some cases and for some people). See below for a list of symptoms of EMF exposure and correlated research. 

• If you're concerned about RF Radiation--you'll probably be interested in this study of 400+people and the symptoms they reported after Smart Meters(which emit RF radiation continually) were installed. People reported things like sleep disruption, headaches, ringing or buzzing in the ears, fatigue, loss of concentration, memory and learning ability and dizziness and disorientation at the top of the list. Reported symptoms of exposure to wireless energy, provided by Dr. Ronald Powell  

• And if you're interested all of the science and research on the topic . Tech Wellness has curated and included 100's of studies reporting biological effects from exposure to RF radiation. Here's one example:  A European study from 2015 showed that heavy cellphone use for over ten years correlated to a double risk of brain cancer, and even more alarming, kids who begin using cell phones as teenagers had a four to five times higher chance of being diagnosed with brain cancer.

• If you're wondering then, How the Heck this Happened--How did we get to the point where smart devices, cellphones, Wireless-everything is  everywhere?  Seriously,  you may say, "If they really were causing health effects, why would they sell them Why would we use them if they weren't safe?

• That's a great question, here's an article that addresses how this technology came to market, and what it might be doing to you're precious body   Our Public Policy and Science Expert, Author and Research Director of the largest Study of Cellphone Radiation done for the Cellphone Industry the CTIA,  Dr. George Carlo explains how the cell phone industry was able to get this technology to market before it was properly tested--Plus Dr. Carlo updates us the truth about Radio Frequency exposure.  He's been studying it for decade now and what he shares is balanced and honest.

Love your AirPods but Don't Love Radiation? Here's How to Avoid Some Of It:

• Use AirPods ONLY when ON A phone Call.  AirPods are searching for signal whenever they are out of the charging pod. Signal Search= RF Radiation exposure.   Put those cool Pods Away You're Not on a Call.

• Use In One Ear vs Both Ears. Both Pods are sending signal.  Cut your exposure by using just one.

• Think about using a wired headset instead.  The absolute safest have shielded wires and Airtubes

 Our absolute favorite Rose Gold AirTube Headphones

The Symptoms EMF Exposure are Confirmed In the Research Below

• Headaches (6)

• Lack of Appetite (1)

• Digestion problems (2)

• Anxiety (1,5)

• Sleep Difficulties (1,2,3) 

• Unstable moods and Bursts of anger Due to Poor Sleep (1)

• Depression (1)

• Fatigue (1)

• Lack Of Concentration (1,6)

• Irritability (1)

• Memory problems (1,6)

• Visual problems- blurry vision (1,2)

• Vertigo or Dizziness (1, 2) 

• Tinnitus or Ringin In The Ears (2,3,6)

• Abdominal Swelling (2)

• Burning pain in hands, shoulders, legs and feet (2)

• Itch (4)

• Edema, swelling, bloating (2,4)

• Chills (2)

• Tachycardia (2,5)

• Heart Palpitations (2,4,5)

• Difficulty Breathing (2)

• Cystitis (2)

• Skin Rashes (1,4)

• Heightened sensitivity to touch, smells, chemicals, light, and noise (6)

• Weakness (6)

Research Studies 

1. Gómez-Perretta cell radiation exposure study
2. Piras et.al. Fibromyalgia and EHS Study 
3. Bhat, Kumar Gupta Study of the Effects of Radiations Study of the Effects of Radiations
4. Johannson Immune system and electromagnetic fields study
5. Magda Havas Wireless Radiation and Autotomic system study 
6. Gunnar Heuser Functional MRI and EHS Study

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