What Is EMR?

what is emrWhat Is EMR - Electromagnetic Radiation

Intro To EMR

Our bodies are bio-electromagnetic beings. And the earth carries its own unique electromagnetic field. From the beginning of time, all of life on earth has evolved to exist within a natural electromagnetic environment. It was only during the comparatively recent 20th century that man created electricity, thereby introducing an artificial electromagnetic field into our otherwise natural environment. And from the warm glow illuminated from the very first light bulb, this unexpected by-product of modern electricity kicked off a rapid expansion of man-made electromagnetic fields (EMR - Electromagnetic Radiation) never-before seen in the history of the earth.

Today, we are witnessing an exponential growth in wireless technology, with 5G wireless and the Internet of Things poised to launch omnipresent, worldwide radio frequency radiation, further contributing to the earth’s soup of “electromagnetic pollution.”

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the basic science of electromagnetic fields (EMFs). Your knowledge will help you take precaution with EMFs at home, at work, and in public; employ protective measures with your personal wireless and electrical devices; and learn what you need to safeguard your living environment from EMR - Electromagnetic Radiation.

So, What Exactly Is An EMF?

EMF stands for Electromagnetic Field. All EMFs have an electric field component and a magnetic field component. The study of electromagnetism encompasses how electrically charged particles interact with each other and with magnetic fields. For the purposes of home EMF safety, we will predominantly be talking about man-made EMFs.

EMR stands for Electromagnetic Radiation. This part of the overall EM spectrum includes radio waves, microwaves, X-rays and gamma rays.

The Four Types Of Man-Made EMFs Are:

  • Electric-plugAC Electric Fields

    AC Electric Fields created by voltage within 60 Hz (50 Hz in Europe) unshielded electrical wiring, plastic AC electrical cords, and electrical devices. The higher the voltage, the higher the electrical field.
  • Electric-plugAC Magnetic Fields

  • Electric-plugRadiofrequency radiation is

  • Electric-plugHarmonics

Common Terms When Discussing EMFs

  • Electric-plugElectrical Field

  • Electric-plugMagnetic Field

  • Electric-plugFrequency 

  • Electric-plugHertz (Hz)

  • Electric-plugCurrent

  • Electric-plugAlternating Current (AC)

  • Electric-plugDirect Current (DC) 

  • Electric-plugWavelength

Ionizing vs Non-Ionizing Radiation

  • Electric-plugIonizing Radiation

  • Electric-plugNon-Ionizing Radiation

EMR Radiation Spectrum