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build some resilience to it. Some studies
(primarily animal studies) have shown
that increasing protective antioxidant
status of the body can protect damage to
organs through exposure to EMF. Some
of these nutrients include zinc, selenium,
resveratrol, curcumin, vitamins C and E,
CoQ10 and L-carnitine.
Health flourishes when the body is
in balance and some ways to consider
balance include ensuring the body has
access to both light and dark, fasting
and feeding windows as well as activity
and rest. Too much of one of these with
out balancing out with the opposite may
create an environment for the body that
is more susceptible to disease.
Our bodies need to be exposed to
sunlight for both the manufacture of
Vitamin D as well as to balance out
circadian rhythms so we can sleep
effectively. The effects of ‘blue’ light via
screens has lead to the production of
glasses that filter out the blue light for
those spending a lot of time on screens.
We’re not meant to be exposed to artificial
light for lengthy periods of time and it’s
important for darkness when we sleep.
Too much feeding or too much fasting
can also lead to imbalance, fatigue
and chronic health issues. A 12 hours
fasting window is achievable for most
people between dinner and breakfast for
general health however if weight loss
is a goal, a 6 to 8 hour feeding window
appears to be more beneficial.
Tips to stay healthy in our
modern world:
Be mindful and use your body as
much as possible whilst it’s still
working eg. Take the stairs rather
than escalator/elevator to exercise
your ankles, knees and leg muscles.
Reduce exposure to wireless devices
such as cordless phones, headsets,
keyboards, printers, baby monitors
and where possible choose hard wired
ethernet cables rather than wireless
routers.
Reduce microwave use and ensure
seals are in good order.
Avoid bedheads sharing a wall with
Smart meter/power boxes, tvs, wifi
routers, fridges.
Do not charge mobile phones in the
bedroom.
Avoid reading from light emitting
devices before bed.
Switch mobile to flight mode when
not in use.
Use hands free to speak on mobile
phone and rather than Bluetooth
connection, use earphones/
microphone with cord attached.
Spend time in nature, barefoot on
the grass, sand or earth to increase
antioxidant protection.
Consider antioxidant
supplementation if a lot of EMF
exposure is unavoidable.
Diana Arundell is a university-qualified naturopath and consults from her Avoca Naturopath clinic.
She has a special interest in fertility and pregnancy health, digestive health, immune function and family
wellness programs. She was a nutrition lecturer at Macquarie University for 10 years, and is an
accredited Journey Practitioner. For further information please contact Diana Arundell
at Avoca Naturopath on 0410 465 900.
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