If not, maybe some of these recommendations and research will help you decide.
DISTANCE FROM HEAD
If you have ever purchased a brand new cell phone, you may have easily over looked vital health information in the owner's manual. Almost every major cell phone manufacturer includes in the instructions a health disclaimer that the cell phone should never physically be placed against the head, ear or face. In fact, Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains the recommended distance from the head is 0.98 inches-1 inch. This disclaimer is also supported by the cell phone manuals and manufacturing companies. However, how many people do we see that actually heed these health warnings? Cancer and malignant tumors around the face, eyes, and brain area are not the only locations that pose concern.
CARRYING CELL PHONE ON BODY
Same dangers occur when carrying the cell phone in pockets or a women's bra. Studies are now reporting reduce fertility in men and greater risks of breast cancer and cancerous tumors near the chest in women who carry their cell phone in their bra over an extended period of time.
Medical professionals recommend limiting the time using the cell phone and maintaining a proper distance from the cellular device.
HEATING VS. NON-HEATING EFFECTS
Radiation, as it relates to heat, can be categorized into two main constructs: ionizing and non-ionizing. Ionizing radiation is defined as having enough energy to break or remove tight bonds from atoms creating ions. Some sources in our environment that are ionizing radiation would include: nuclear power generators, x-rays, and consumer products. Additionally, some naturally-occurring environmental sources of ionizing radiation comes from cosmic rays and geological formations. For example, Radon, is produced by the decay of uranium and radium. It's nine times denser than air.
In contrast, non-ionizing is a series of energy waves composed of oscillating electric and magnetic fields traveling at the speed of light. Examples include microwaves, radio wave frequencies, and UVA, UVB radiation.
WIFI
In a modern technological age now, where everyone seems to be connected to the internet, electronics, and other devices as a way to interact with the world, we are profoundly dependent upon WiFi. WiFi technology is still a rather new concept in just the last decade. Much research is still to be completed upon the potential adverse health risks with wifi signals.
ELF'S
With the current research and technology out today, there seems to be no short-term adverse health effects produced by Extremely Low Frequency (ELF) radiation. Examples of these mechanisms include power lines, wiring in buildings, and some electronics. ELF's travel at the speed of light and are measured in Hertz.
