My husband said something to me the other day about talking on my cell phone so much while driving. He said it would be better to use a headset thereby keeping the cell phone away from my body. I got a headset but didn’t really think any more about it until I read this article in First for Women magazine. Now I am going to be a little smarter when using my cell phone. In our busy lives, we have become so accustomed to our cell phones but to make us a little safer, check out these 5 strategies…

5 strategies that make cell phones safer

In addition to headaches and fatigue, electromagnetic fields (EMFs) produced by cell phones may increase a woman’s risk of insulin resistance and bone weakening. Here’s how to protect yourself.

1-Go Hands Free – Using a corded headset or the speakerphone option allows you t move the phone away from your bady, weakening an EMF’s effect.

2-Don’t drive and chat (this is one I am definitely going to stop doing) – As your vehicle moves, the cell signal jumps between wireless towers. “This is dangerous because EMFs are strongest when a phone is first establishing a connection with a tower”, explains Magda Havas, PH.D., an associate professor of environmental studies at Canada’s Trent University.

3-Power down between uses – Cell phones emit EMFs only when turned on, so this step is an easy way to reduce exposure. Also smart: Avoid excess texting and photo sharing, recommends Sherrill Sellman, N.D., a naturopathic physician in New York City. These functions employ high-frequency information-carrying radio waves. Preliminary studies suggest that these waves are particularly damaging to bodily cells.

4-Wait for a strong signal – Havas cautions, “When a cell phone is operating on a weak signal, it continually emits high levels of electromagnetic radiation as it searches for a closer antenna.”

5-Avoid train talk – It’s best not to use your cell phone inside metal compartments like trains or elevators, says Havas. “The radiation reflects off metal, amplifying your exposure.”

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