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but they are expensive, and not yet fully is on a bedroom wall, sleep in another room, or Eventually
developed for complete protection. As of at a minimum move the bed to another wall.
the writing of this article, there are no legal Eliminate electric blankets and opt instead for small
ways to shield emissions from smart meters certified organic wool comforters and toppers, appliances,
completely, and do-it-yourself methods of which insulate the body. such as lamps
shielding may create unexpected and unsafe It’s best to replace dimmer switches with
consequences. It’s best to work with a quali- regular on/off switches. But at a minimum, be will also be
fied EMR professional who can test before sure to shut off dimmer switches completely “smart.”
and after for safest results. during sleep hours using the switch, rather than
• If a smart meter is on a bedroom wall, move just turning them down to black. Replace rheostat
to another room for sleeping. dimmers with the type that have an on/off switch
as well as a slider.
SMART APPLIANCES If you can tolerate natural latex, replace
• Many new appliances, such as dishwash- your inner spring mattress and box spring with
ers, central forced air heating and AC units, an organic mattress made with natural latex and
and washing machines are now made to certified organic wool batting, or a mattress filled
communicate with smart meters via a chip with only certified organic wool batting or certi-
installed in the appliance. Ask the retailer fied organic felted wool. Scientists have not yet
for non-smart appliances only, especially if conducted large-scale studies regarding health
you are EMR-sensitive. effects of metal in bedsprings and bedframes.
• Eventually small appliances, such as lamps However, preliminary research suggests there
will also be “smart.” Keep your eye out for are at least three problems concerning metal
these changes and ask before purchasing. in beds: 1) metal can concentrate and radiate a
variety of EMR from other sources (the EMFs
ELIMINATE ALL TYPES that have been studied extensively), 2) metal can
OF BEDROOM EMR become permanently magnetized, and 3) metal
When taking steps to reduce EMR expo- disrupts our orientation to magnetic north.
sure, clean up the bedroom first. In general, it is If you are EMR-sensitive, you might also
beneficial to unplug as much as possible in the experiment with turning off the breakers in your
bedroom, including all extension cords, and use a electrical service panel during sleeping hours
battery operated clock on your nightstand. If the (except for the breaker that provides electricity
main electrical panel or sub panel for your home to your refrigerator). Try this for a week or two,

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