Will Using a Headset Reduce my Radiation Exposure?
If you notice people ambling along the street and talking to themselves, the chances are that they are talking on the phone but using a hands-free mobile phone kit. These headsets sound like a great idea as they keep the phone, and you might think the radiation, away from your head. But if you use one for protection you will be alarmed by the findings below.
Caution – Many Headsets May Increase Your Exposure!
Wired Headset Concern
It was thought for some time, that the best recommendation to help reduce your radiation exposure to mobile phone radiation was to use a headset. It was thought that since radiation decreases exponentially over the distance between you and the phone, this would solve the problem.
Research published by the UK Consumers Association showed that these headsets may actually intensify your exposure to harmful radiation! Results showed that the cables of some hands-free headsets acted like aerials, channeling dangerous radiation to your head. In fact, testing has indicated that your cell phone headset may actually raise the amount of radiation emitted by more than 300 percent!
To measure radiation levels, they used a laboratory with an international reputation for mobile phone tests and tested a number of regular wired headsets.
UK Consumer Association Conclusions
Many people have devices to keep radiation away from their head – hands-free kits. Some of these are sold by retailers or packaged with mobile phones. Others are available by mail order or the internet. But the ones we’ve tested have one thing in common – they don’t work.
Other hands-free kits could have similar effects. These results took us by surprise… looking at several other kits, our experts thought they would also conduct the radiation. You can make a hands-free kit that doesn’t act as an aerial – but this would need to be taken into account when designing the phone.
Air Tube Headset Solutions
The British Independent Group on Mobile Phones suggested that headsets are an ideal solution only if they were used with filters to stop the headset wire from acting as an effective antenna. One solution is an air tube headset. These conduct sound, but prevent any radiation from traveling up the wire to your brain. For our unparalleled range of airtube headsets please see below.
Vest Anti Radiation Pregnancy Belly Band
Vest Anti Radiation Pregnancy Belly Band
Exposure to phone & wireless radiation during pregnancy has been shown by studies to increase the rate of miscarriage or the risk of ADHD / behavioural difficulties in later years.
Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with vest's high quality belly band that helps protect your baby during pregnancy from everyday wireless radiation sources.
vest Anti Radiation Belly Band provides support, complements your changing shape, is silky soft and comfortable to wear, anti-bacterial, air penetrable and water resistant, all while effortlessly blocking wireless radiation.
- 97% bamboo, 3% spandex outer material; very comfortable and adjusts as you grow.
- Blocks radiation to the front of the body by up to 100% and has been tested and proven in FCC certified laboratories (see also vest's test video below).
- Silky soft
- Anti-bacterial
- Air penetrable
- Water resistant
- Great for layering under tops and over jeans and skirts and compliments your growing shape.
- Eco-friendly recyclable packaging
How does it work?
The inner front layer of the bellyband is 97% silver fibre. The silver fibre forms a shield which successfully protects the front of the body from common radiation sources such as mobile phones, computers, wi-fi router, baby monitor, bluetooth devices, microwave oven. Note this belly band does not block ionising radiation such as X-rays or cosmic radiation.
Further benefits
- Wardrobe Extender - Wear you pre-pregnant clothes for longer, especially trousers, jeans and skirts. As the tummy enlarges and it becomes difficult to do up the zip, clips or buttons, these can be left open and the belly band is worn over the top, covering the expanse of skin. They work like a “bridge” between where the top ends and where the pants or skirt start.
- Warmth - Because they are another layer, they can be warm for the cooler months.
- Layered look - Some mothers find they are just a good fashion accessory and provide a different layering look. They can smooth the mid section and provide an alternative to monochromatic colour when dressing.
- Support - Some women find wearing an additional layer provides a feeling of support for their tummy.
Size Guide
Introducing Vest Anti-Radiation Belly Band
Lab Testing
Prenatal Exposure and ADHD
Mobile Radiation - An Environmental Toxin?
Pediatric Neurologist Dr Shetreat-Klein
More information at MobileSafety.com.au/pregnancy-radiation-risks/ and BabySafeProject.org
The Science
