How Your Cell Phone Makes Menopause Worse

By R Blank

And What to Do Instead

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Introduction Section 01

01Introduction

Inspired by the life’s work of my father, Dr. Martin Blank, I started SYB in 2012 with the mission of making technology safer for you and your loved ones, by reducing your exposure to harmful EMF radiation.

Since you’re reading this ebook, you already know there are a ton of sources of EMF radiation. And it just keeps growing. It’s no longer just cell phones and WiFi. These days, we also have Bluetooth, wireless thermostats, smart speakers, wireless chargers, smart refrigerators— EMF is everywhere.

I know that the growing levels of EMF in our environment can make you feel helpless. That there’s nothing you can do to protect yourself. I speak with people everyday who feel the same way.

But even with all those growing number of sources, there is ONE BEHAVIOR — one simple change that you can make — that can MASSIVELY REDUCE your EMF exposure, and your corresponding health risk.

And THAT’S what this ebook is about.

Best wishes for your health and safety,

R Blank CEO, SYB rblank@shieldyourbody.com

If you didn’t know, TL;DR stands for: too long; didn’t read.

And if this ebook is too long for you, and you don’t want to read the whole thing, here’s the TL;DR summary of what you can do to slash your EMF exposure.

Do NOT Carry Your Phone in Your Pocket or Bra

Or, put it in airplane mode, if you do.

Or, if you can’t do either of those things, then invest in SYB’s products that make it safer to carry your phone.

Seriously, that’s the key message. EMF is complex, but protecting yourself isn’t.

Now, if you want to understand why this is so important– and why these specific changes, in particular, are so important– read on.

If you want links to other great resources like videos and infographics, read on.

If you also want to learn what types of EMF protection products really work, read on.

And if you want a special coupon to save on any SYB product– definitely, read on!

Section 02

Why This is THE Big Problem

02Why This is THE Big Problem

“Keep your cell phone away from your body”

That’s a direct quote from Dr. Linda Birnbaum. And she’s not just any doctor — she’s a toxicologist and microbiologist, Dr Birnbaum is the former director of the National Institute for Environmental Health Sciences, as well as the US National Toxicology Program.

Why is Dr. Birnbaum so concerned about this behavior?

02Why This is THE Big Problem

Aren’t these things regulated?

People — all of us — assume, and want to believe, that when a product is made available for sale, it’s safe.

But as we keep learning, time and time again, that’s just not true. As we can see from the examples of thalidomide, leaded gasoline and paint, and of course, tobacco.

Now, in the case of cell phones, there are technically regulations that supposedly control the amount of radiation cell phones can emit.

But as you’re about to see, these regulations do NOT protect us.

Doctors used to appear in cigarette ads — yes, really!

02Why This is THE Big Problem

The Thermal Effect

Cell phone EMF regulations are based on something called the thermal effect.

This means, as long as a phone does not burn you when you use it, the government considers it to be safe.

Despite the fact that there are literally tens of thousands of scientific studies linking EMF radiation to a wide variety of serious long term health conditions.

Cell phone radiation regulations only protect you against immediateterm burns.

But even that’s not the full story.

02Why This is THE Big Problem

SAM is Big

For regulatory purposes, cell phone radiation is measured in units called SAR — or specific absorption rate.

And they measure SAR with a dummy called the Specific Anthropomorphic Mannequin (or SAM). So in these tests, they measure how much radiation SAM absorbs.

The problem is that SAM is built to emulate a large adult male — a man who is 6’2” tall and 220 pounds.

That’s bigger than 97% of the world’s population.

97% of the population will absorb more radiation than SAR tests reveal.

02Why This is THE Big Problem

More Than One Source

SAR testing tests how much radiation comes from your cell phone connection — the wireless connection to the cell tower.

BUT today’s phones have many more wireless connections. There’s WiFi, there’s bluetooth, there’s GPS, and there’s NFC (near field communication, used for services like ApplePay and GooglePay).

Each one of these connections is a separate source of EMF not covered in the SAR testing.

SAR testing doesn’t measure all the EMF

coming from your phone.

02Why This is THE Big Problem

More About SAR

That’s just a super quick summary of some of the key problems with SAR.

If you’re interested in learning more, here are some key resources for you.

02Why This is THE Big Problem

Maximizing Distance

Now, I’ve explained a bunch of the reasons that cell phone regulations leave us vulnerable to serious health risk. But of course, most of us can’t give up our phones — it’s not a viable option in today’s world.

So instead, you should stop carrying your phone in your pocket or bra.

Why does this matter so much?

Because the power of EMF radiation get exponentially weaker with distance.

Yes, exponentially. EMF weakens exponentially with distance.

So each additional inch – even millimeter – of distance that you put between yourself and the source of the EMF will have a big impact on your exposure. Literally every inch matters when it comes to your EMF exposure.

When you carry your phone in your pocket or bra, there is literally zero distance separating the phone from your body. You are getting the maximum possible dose of EMF from your phone.

So, to radically reduce your EMF exposure from your phone, you want to make sure it’s as far away from you as possible — and definitely, not in your pocket or bra.

02Why This is THE Big Problem

It’s Not Just Me

Now, I’m just one guy. So why should you listen to the advice of just one guy?

Well, because actually, it’s not just me. In actual fact, the cell phone manufacturers tell you the SAME EXACT THING.

Yes, really. It’s in the fine print.

Dr. Devra Davis is the founder and president of the Environmental Health Trust. She has worked for the National Academy of Sciences, and as a senior advisor in the US Department of Health and Human Services. And she served as a lead author of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, which was awarded the Nobel Prize in 2007 along with former Vice-President Al Gore.

As Dr. Davis explains:

“Fine print warnings that manufacturers include in packaging with today’s smart phones, like the iPhone … advise that phones can exceed the FCC guidelines if kept in the pocket, but few people are aware of this.”

Dr. Devra Davis Listen to Dr. Davis on the Healthier Tech Podcast

02Why This is THE Big Problem

Excerpts from Cell Phone Manuals

APPLE

“Carry iPhone at least 5mm away from your body to ensure exposure levels remain at or below the as-tested levels.”

SAMSUNG

“Body-worn SAR testing has been carried out at a separation distance of 1.0 cm. To meet RF exposure guidelines during body-worn operation, the device should be positioned at least this distance away from the body.”

GOOGLE

“This device meets RF exposure guidelines when used either in the normal use position against the ear or when positioned at least 1.5 cm away from the body. When a carry case, belt clip or holder is used for bodyworn operation, it should not contain metal and should position the product at least 1.5 cm away from your body.”

02Why This is THE Big Problem

It’s Not Just the Cell Phone Companies

It’s not just the cell phone companies that know cell phones are dangerous to your health.

It’s their insurers, too.

In fact, leading underwriters for Lloyd’s of London and AM Best REFUSE TO INSURE cell phone companies against future health claims arising from EMF exposure.

Lloyd’s of London and its underwriter CFC Underwriting Limited exclude any liability coverage for claims, “directly or indirectly arising out of, resulting from or contributed to by electromagnetic fields, electromagnetic radiation, electromagnetism, radio waves or noise.”

If Lloyd’s of London won’t take the risk, why would you?

Section 03

Known Health Effects

03Known Health Effects

EMF Effects A LOT of Systems

When I’m interviewed on podcasts and TV, I’m often asked about the known health effects of EMF. And before I dive into specifics, I like to provide a more general overview to introduce the topic. And this is how I like to explain it.

The story that the science tells is that we find negative health effects in basically every biological system we investigate. We see it in cancers, in the endocrine system, in the nervous system, in the reproductive system, in the circulatory system, in neurodegenerative diseases. We find these effects everywhere.

And it’s not just in humans. We see it in animals, insects, fish — even plants and trees.

EMF –– even at levels much lower than we get off a single cell phone — negatively affects essentially every single biological system.

So I’d encourage you to learn more. But for the purposes of this guide, I want to highlight some of the effects that are most directly tied to carrying phones in pockets or bras — directly against very sensitive parts of your body.

Learn More About EMF Health Effects

03Known Health Effects

Endocrine System Dysfunction

Among the most significant changes that women will notice resulting from menopause is the impact of shifting hormone levels.

Hormones are released and regulated by the endocrine system, and “changing ovarian hormone levels affect the other glands in the body, which together make up the endocrine system. This system must constantly readjust itself to work effectively. Ovarian hormones also affect all other tissues, including the breasts, vagina, bones, blood vessels, gastrointestinal tract, urinary tract, and skin.”

Here are some of the symptoms that start to show if your hormones are not balanced:

• Rapid weight changes

• Sleep disorders

• Skin issues

• Lacking bone strength

• Unexplained changes in blood sugar and diabetes

• Irritability and anxiety

• Depression

• Migraines

• Bloating

• Constipation

• Reduced libido

• Thinning hair

• Infertility

• Reduced libido

Now, science shows us there are many endocrine disruptors — forces and stimuli that cause malfunction of the endocrine system.

EMF – like from your cell phone is an endocrine disruptor.

We see this in the pineal gland and melatonin production; we see it in the pituitary gland and metabolism; we see it in the ovaries and sexual function.

03Known Health Effects

Bone Density & Osteoporosis

Another common symptom of menopause is osteoporosis.

“The drop in oestrogen [sic] levels that occurs around the time of menopause results in increased bone loss. It is estimated that, on average, women lose up to 10 per cent of their bone mass in the first five years after menopause.”

Now, the connection between EMF exposure and bone density is not deeply researched. But there are some studies showing that therapeutic doses of EMF (PEMF treatment) can help treat osteoporosis

This would indicate that there is a cause and effect relationship between EMF exposure and bone density. After all, if therapeutic doses of EMF can improve bone density, then it is reasonable to understand that EMF exposure impacts bone density.

Which, in turn, would indicate that non-therapeutic doses of EMF could have an undesirable impact on bone density. And there are studies that seem to indicate this is, indeed, the case.

In other words, science demonstrates clear links between EMF exposure and decreased bone density.

03Known Health Effects

Colorectal Cancer

Brain cancer gets a lot of attention. And justifiably so — it’s a terrifying disease!

But science is drawing links between EMF exposure and many other types of tumors and cancer as well.

One of these is colorectal cancer, whose rates are soaring — especially among young people.

According to the American Cancer Society, “deaths from colorectal cancer among people younger than age 55 have increased 1% per year from 2007 and 2016.”

And according to a report from the Journal of the National Cancer Institute:

• Between 1989 and 2013, the proportion of rectal cancer diagnosed in adults younger than 55 doubled (from 14.6% to 29.2%).

• Those born in 1990 have double the risk of colon cancer and quadruple the risk of rectal cancer than those born around 1950.

As a veteran researcher into the effects of EMF on human health, Dr. De-Kun Li from Kaiser Permanente has put forward a theory on what’s causing those mutations: radiation from cell phones.

“When placed in trouser pockets, the phones are in the vicinity of the rectum and the distal colon and these are the sites of the largest increases in cancer,” he told Microwave News.

Professor De-Kun Li, a senior epidemiologist and research scientist at Kaiser Permanente in Northern California, has proposed that cell phones might be to blame for soaring rates of colorectal cancer.

03Known Health Effects

Breast Cancer

When you carry your phone in your bra, you are (obviously) carrying it directly against your breast. And, as mentioned previously, EMF exposure is linked to multiple types of tumor and cancer formation.

So it makes intuitive sense that carrying your phone in your bra will increase your risk of developing breast cancer.

Because carrying one’s phone in one’s bra is a shockingly common habit. For instance, in 2017, researchers at Monash University in Australia surveyed nearly 200 women of ages 15 to 40 and found that a quarter had carried their smartphone tucked into their bra — with 15 percent doing so in the week prior. (Source)

In my opinion, this specific question is frustratingly underinvestigated and more science is needed.

A 2013 study concluded that carrying a cell phone in your bra can significantly increase the risk of developing breast cancer before the age of 40. (Source) Unfortunately, the sample size in this study was quite small, and is not statistically significant. More research is needed, but until then, we have plenty of reason to exercise precaution.

Carrying a cell phone in your bra can significantly increase the risk of developing breast cancer before the age of 40.

03Known Health Effects

Miscarriage

In 2017, Dr. De-Kun Li of the Kaiser Foundation Research Institute published a study on EMF exposure and miscarriage risk.

Dr. De-Kun Li’s EMF study had a total of 913 participants. Throughout the day, the pregnant women had to carry an EMDEX Lite meter that measured EMF radiation round-the-clock. The researchers measured the EMF readings daily at a time that didn’t interfere with the women’s schedules.

The conclusion? Pregnant women who were highly EMF-exposed had a 2.72x greater risk of miscarriage.

Pregnant women who were highly EMF-exposed had a 2.72x greater risk of miscarriage.

03Known Health Effects

Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction, commonly known as ED, is one of the most common sexual disorders that affects millions of men worldwide. A 2018 survey says that 5-10 percent of men under 40 have suffered from ED at least once in their lifetime. Experts predict that the number of men who have erectile dysfunction will reach 322 million by 2025.

And there is an increasing amount of data demonstrating that EMF plays a significant role in this number.

Even though EMF may not directly lead to ED, it can create the health conditions that induce it. How?

• EMF decreases your testosterone levels;

• EMF creates sleep disorders;

• EMF builds mental stress;

• EMF induces oxidative stress;

• EMF interferes with your reproductive endocrine system.

All of these are contributing factors to erectile dysfunction.

Even though EMF may not directly lead to ED, it can create the health conditions that induce it.

03Known Health Effects

Birth Defects & Delayed Onset Disease

Now, miscarriage is a horrible and traumatic outcome. However, it is not the only risk from inutero EMF exposure.

There’s a large and growing body of research demonstrating that fetuses are quite vulnerable to damage from exposure to EMF radiation in utero.

A 2008 study from UCLA found that prenatal EMF exposure doubled the incidence of behavioral problems by the age of 7. (Source)

In 2012, the Bioinitiative report concluded that “Fetal and early childhood exposures to cell phone radiation and wireless technologies in general may be a risk factor for hyperactivity, learning disorders and behavioral problems in school.” (Source)

And a 2011 study from Kaiser Permanente found that The more EMF a fetus was exposed to in utero, the greater the chance that baby developed asthma by age 13. (Source)

A growing body of science shows that in-utero exposures can lead to disease and developmental disorders later in a child’s life.

The Solution Section 04

04The Solution

The Best EMF Protection is Free

So now you know why you shouldn’t carry your cell phone in your pocket or bra–– even the cell phone companies say so!

So what can you do?

STOP CARRYING YOUR PHONE IN YOUR POCKET OR BRA!!! Or put it in airplane mode when you do.

Seriously, this is the #1 tip I tell people who want to make a big reduction in their exposure to EMF radiation.

04The Solution

Lab-Tested EMF & 5G Protection

As I’ve explained, carrying your phone in your pocket or bra can be one of your largest sources of EMF radiation.

And the best solution is to stop carrying your phone in your pocket or bra. Or putting it in airplane mode.

This is a quick, free – and super effective solution. In fact, it’s the best possible solution.

But, many of us will still carry our phones in our pockets. It’s just so convenient. And sometimes we have no practical choice.

And that’s where good EMF protection products come in.

Which is why I’ve created a whole line of products specifically designed to make it safer to carry your phone.

04The Solution

How it Works

SYB products are based on fundamental scientific principles of EMF shielding established almost two centuries ago, when a scientist named Michael Faraday invented the Faraday cage in 1836.

Faraday cages are enclosures that block electric charges and can block a significant amount of electromagnetic radiation (EMF/ EMR). They have long been used to protect sensitive electrical equipment from EMF interference.

In the almost two hundred years since Faraday invented his cage, EMF shielding has significantly evolved. Today, shielding comes in many different types, including plastics, films and fabrics.

You can think of EMF shielding like a window shade– except instead of blocking sunlight, these shields block and deflect EMF radiation.

04The Solution

Shield On One Side Only

SYB’s SaferBody™ products to make it safer to carry your cell phone are designed to shield on one side only.

The side between your tech and your body.

This is how our technology works to deflect harmful radiation away from your body — without interfering with your reception or battery life.

04The Solution

The SYB Phone Pouch

Our Phone Pouch is a unique and affordable way to Shield Your Body from up to 99% of harmful cell phone radiation. It is constructed from high-grade 3mm neoprene, and the back is lined with a powerful EMF shielding fabric. Because the shielding is only on one side, our Phone Pouch protects you without impacting your cell signal or battery life.

Just put your phone in the Pouch and then carry the Pouch in your pocket or on your belt.

The SYB Phone Pouch is available in multiple sizes and colors.

04The Solution

The SYB Pouch Deluxe

The SYB Pouch Deluxe is the evolution of our most popular Phone Pouch. It makes it safer to carry your phone – and all your other stuff. Like your wallet, headphones and keys. And it includes a ton of additional features.

• 3 ways to carry (shoulder strap, belt hoop & carabiner).

• 2 separate compartments with zipper closures.

• Shielded, magnetic flap.

• Fits ANY phone.

• Made from durable & resilient 100% polyester.

04The Solution

The SYB 5G Phone Shield

The SYB 5G Phone Shield deflects your cell phone’s EMF radiation away from your body, without ruining your phone’s reception or battery life.

Just put your SYB 5G Phone Shield in your pocket — between your phone and your body. That’s it!

Now you’re carrying your phone more safely! And it even includes convenient slots to carry your credit cards or IDs.

04The Solution

The SYB Sling Bag

Phones aren’t the only portable sources of EMF that we carry around with us.

Smart phones, tablets, e-readers– even gaming systems.

We all have so much portable tech. And all of it emits EMF radiation.

So how can you carry it more safely?

That’s why we created the SYB Sling Bag– a stylish and convenient way to carry your tech more safely.

The SYB Sling Bag is 7.9″ wide and 11″ tall (20 x 28 cm). Which is great, because it fits all your portable tech, but not too big. And with three compartments, it can hold a lot of your tech.

It’s comfortable and convenient– designed with you in mind.

04The Solution

The SYB Backpack

Built to accommodate even more of your stuff than the SYB Sling Bag, the SYB Backpack can take it all.

Your phones, tablets — even your laptop. Plus whatever else you need to carry around that day, like books, or mugs or anything.

Stylish, unisex design, the SYB Backpack is a perfect accessory for children or adults, to carry all your tech more safely.

04The Solution

SaferBody™ from SYB

All of these products are made with SYB’s SaferBody™ shielding material.

At SYB, we take our product claims very seriously, and we want our customers like you to know that.

Which is why we have had our SaferBody™ shielding technology tested at multiple independent laboratories to show you that our SaferBody™ shielding technology shields up to 99% of EMF radiation–including 5G!

And unlike other companies, this report includes results for low frequency EMF (such as from power lines and AC appliances)– as well as radio frequency (or RF) from wireless communication.

Section 04

Why Choose SYB

04Why Choose SYB

Ok, so now you know the best EMF protection is free.

But, there’s also an important role for EMF protection products.

The next question is, why choose SYB?

That’s a great question. I’m glad you asked.

And I appreciate you giving me the opportunity to tell you a bit more about why you should choose SYB.

04Why Choose SYB

Independent Lab Testing

Did you notice the little ‘Lab Tested on 5G’ icon on my products?

I can say that because I’ve had my entire catalog tested by independent laboratories.

And I post all the results on my website for you to see.

SYB is the only EMF protection company that does this.

Believe it or not, some companies don’t test at all. Other companies will just test one product and then imply those results apply to their entire catalog.

What’s more: I’ve gone back and had my catalog re-tested for the new 5G frequencies: some up to 20 GHz, some up to 26 GHz, and a few up to 40 GHz!

I spent a lot on independent testing so you can rest assured that your SYB product really works!

Check Out the Test Results

04Why Choose SYB

Lifetime Warranty

I invest a lot into product quality.

That’s why I’m so confident that your investment in SYB is one that will endure.

In fact, I’m so confident that I offer a lifetime warranty on each and every product!

That’s right. You can rest easy knowing that your SYB product is protected for life with the strongest warranty in the industry. And in the unlikely event you ever need to claim your warranty, we make it totally hassle-free. Just email us with your order number, and we’ll make it right for you!

04Why Choose SYB

30 Day Returns

I want to make it as easy as possible for you to protect yourself with SYB.

And that’s why I offer 30-day returns, no questions asked, on each and every order.

If you aren’t 100% satisfied with your order, for any reason, just contact us and we’ll take care of it for you right away!

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Bonuses! Section 05

[VIDEO]: The Real Truth Behind EMF Protection Product Claims

We all know EMF radiation is harmful. And EMF protection products are one way to reduce the risk.

But which ones actually work? And really, what do they do?

You've all read the claims. "Blocks up to 99% of EMF". "Neutralizes harmful radiation." "Harmonizes EMF."

There are so many different claims out there, it can be overwhelming to know which ones work– sometimes it can be hard to know even what the product is claiming to do!

Watch as the CEO of Shield Your Body breaks down EMF protection product claims. In this video, you'll learn:

- which EMF protection products are based on science, and which aren’t.

- what different types of EMF protection products do, and claim to do.

- how to understand laboratory test results.

- AND, what to look for to support product claims.

Don't get scammed. Learn the truth about EMF protection product claims.

That's why you need to watch this video now.

05Bonuses

EMF Health Effects App

This guide focuses on ways to reduce your exposure to EMF radiation.

It’s not about the vast amount of science that demonstrates the health risks of exposure to EMF radiation.

We have a lot of information about EMF and health available on our website at ShieldYourBody.com.

One of the resources that we’ve created is the EMF Health Effects App.

Just enter an EMF level (like what you’d see on an EMF meter, or in the manual for your cell phone) and click 'Get Results'.

Then you can see a set of studies showing what health effects have been reported, at or below that reading.

[PODCAST]: The Healthier Tech Podcast

The Healthier Tech Podcast is the show bringing you a practical solutions-based approach to understanding how best to live in balance with our increasing reliance on tech.

The show from Shield Your Body brings you expert voices that clearly explain the science that matters to you, and the usable tips that you can use to live healthier, while defending against the health risks of modern day technologies.

The Healthier Tech Podcast is a hub for the legitimate voices on the subject of electromagnetic radiation and technology health and safety.

The Healthier Tech Podcast is about making the most of the tech and gadgets that we all love and rely on, but also understanding the simple ways to mitigate health risks associated with our essential devices.

Past guests include Lloyd Burrell, Dr. Devra Davis, Cathy Cooke– and more.

So listen and subscribe now!

Inspired by the life’s work of my father, Dr. Martin Blank, I started SYB in 2012 with the goal of making technology safer for you and your loved ones.

And so I want to thank you so much for taking the time to read this ebook. Your support is what makes the SYB mission possible.

Sincerely,

R Blank CEO, SYB rblank@shieldyourbody.com