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to see if it makes a difference in your sleep and drive on your laptop, and sit an arm’s length from your computer screen.
health. IMPORTANT NOTE ON SAFETY: If possible, replace dimmer switches with regular light switches to
When you open the cover to the electrical ser- reduce dirty electricity sources of EMR from dimmer switches and com-
vice panel, if you see any exposed wires, do not pact fluorescent light bulbs.
touch anything inside the panel, close the cover
immediately, and immediately hire a licensed HIRE AN EMF PROFESSIONAL
electrician to make your service panel safe. If Hire an experienced certified Baubiologist, Building Biologist or
there are no exposed wires inside the service other EMF specialized, trained inspector nearest you for a thorough EMR
panel, don’t stand in front of the panel when investigation of your house. You will want someone with at least several
turning breakers off and on. years of experience and professional quality digital meters, and who has
connections to electricians who can troubleshoot wiring errors and code
REDUCE OTHER DAYTIME EMR violations, the source of most AC magnetic fields.
For daytime EMR reduction, eliminate
compact and fluorescent bulbs from the home. Mary Cordaro has provided healthy building and indoor environment
Replace fluorescent bulbs with good quality consultations since 1989. Her expertise includes healthy and sustainable
LED bulbs. Many LED bulbs, like CFLs, emit building materials, systems, interiors and indoor air quality, for exist-
dirty electricity EMR, but you can reduce that ing homes, remodels and new construction. Visit her website at www.
likelihood by looking at the detailed specifica- marycordaro.com.
tions on line for specific LED bulbs, and find
the bulbs with these specifications: Lowest THD REFERENCES
(total harmonic distortion) as close as possible 1. Fetal Radiofrequency Radiation Exposure From 800-1900 Mhz-Rated
to three percent, which is hospital grade, with a Cellular Telephones Affects Neurodevelopment and Behavior in Mice
power factor as close to one as possible. These Scientific Reports 2 : 312 | DOI: 10.1038/srep0031 . Fetal and Neonatal
specifications are often not listed on the package. Effects of EMF: Dr. Iole Pinto, PhD Director, Physical Agents Labora-
Keep office ceiling fluorescent lighting tory Tuscany Health and Safety Service, Siena, Italy
turned off during work hours if possible, and use 2. Magda Havas, Phd, Associate Professor of Environmental & Resource
plug-in lamps instead. Studies at Trent University: http://www.magdahavas.com/
Locate all power-strips, plugs with attached 3. Elizabeth Kelley, MA DirectorElectromagnetic Safety Alliance, Inc.
transformers, and low voltage lamps at least three 4. Bioinitiative 2012 http://www.bioinitiative.org/
feet from your body, including your legs and 5. Cell Phones - Smart Phones – iPhones and RF Exposure during Stand-
feet. Move wires and cables away from the body By Mode: Dietrich Moldan and Dietrich Ruoff 7th EMF conference
and feet. Use a wired external keyboard for your VDB, 12. - 13. April 2013, Munich, Germany presented by Dr. Thomas
computer so your hands are not over the hard Haumann.

MEMBERSHIP POSTER
Membership is the main source of financial support for the many projects
of the Weston A. Price Foundation. We appreciate your help to increase
membership. We are happy to send a free copy of our membership poster
to those who will display it.
The poster is 8.5” x 11” with a cardboard flap that allows it to stand. It goes
well with our Dietary Guidelines booklet. It can be displayed at an exhibit,
a doctor’s office, a library, a farmers market, etc.
If you will display it, please write for a free copy: info@westonaprice.org.

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