Health

Technology Is Poisoning Our Bodies And It Keeps Getting Worse

When you were a kid, your mom probably told you not to stand too close to the microwave while it was in use. While you probably didn’t believe her (and felt like she was just nagging), it turns out there’s a good reason for this.

By Amanda Lauren2 min read
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Microwaves can be dangerous because they emit EMFs, or electromagnetic fields. EMFs are essentially radiation, which can damage DNA and other cellular structures in our body. EMFs have also been linked to a laundry list of health problems including anxiety, depression, fatigue, reproductive issues (which is why the technician asks if you are pregnant when you get an x-ray), inflammation, joint pain, stress, a weakened immune system, brain fog, breast cancer, and more.