Electronics360: "The Dangers That Come with a Smart Grid"

One very critical danger that comes with a "smart grid" was not mentioned: the adverse health effects from electromagnetic fields. Current estimates of people experiencing adverse health effects from wireless technology hover at around 5%--I am one of them. After the installation of a water utility smart meter at my place of work, I experienced an escalation of symptoms (over time) that started with headaches and ultimately culminated in a seizure (I lost control of my legs). One month prior to the smart meter installation I had a complete annual physical and was given a clean bill of health. I underwent a barrage of medical tests after a week of experiencing health symptoms (thyroid, EEG, MRI, etc.) and everything was normal. I did begin to feel some of the painful head and eye sensations (that I would feel near wireless sources) at the end of the MRI.

My professional career has been in Biotechnology and I have worked mostly in Protein Biochemistry. I have been researching the health effects of emf radiation ever since my exposure, and have learned various ways to shield and protect myself to reduce symptoms. Various researchers and authors have investigated and demonstrated the adverse health effects of emfs: increase in cell mitotic division (cancer), distortion of cell membranes and calcium balance, etc.) but unfortunately, these courageous individuals have their research discredited and their funding removed. Dr. Martin Blank's "Overpowered" and Dr. Robert Becker's "The Body Electric" are just two very important books that need to be read. There are many scientific papers that discuss the "bio-electric" nature of living organisms and the effects of external emfs.

While wireless technology provides many advantages, the increasing adverse health effects that accompany the technology will have long term health costs and negative economic impacts. The danger to our health needs to be considered along with the cyber security danger of a "smart" grid.

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