Is anybody concerned about adverse effects of 5G cell service? I have been hearing about a new roll out of a stronger cell service system (5G). Currently we have a 4G system - 5G is supposed to be much stronger radio frequencies. I am a natural health practitioner and am concerned because there are health risks associated with cell phones and the radio frequencies that are beamed from cell towers to support these phones. I have seen plenty of people who have devel0ped health issues from too much negative electromagnetic interference. This "upgrade" is also supposed to include building many more cell towers - I have heard reports that say every telephone pole will have a mini tower - that seems crazy and I am hoping this is wrong!
I have seen ads on TV for 5G so I do believe it is coming... How do you feel about this? What does your intuition tell you?
The main health risk associated with cell phones is that spending too much time doing stuff on your smartphone isn't particularly good for your mental health - but that's nothing to do with radio waves. The amount of radio waves that even a cell phone tower emits isn't anywhere near as dangerous as what a malfunctioning microwave oven could do - microwaves are radio waves of a somewhat more energetic frequency than those used for phone signals, and microwave ovens use a very strong signal, that's why they manage to cook things, but you will never see anything looking "cooked" or different even very close to a cell phone mast. Microwave ovens are well shielded so the radiation doesn't come out, mostly so they won't interfere with your TV and radio. But many people do notice some interference, especially with old and/or cheap microwaves, and that shows that the shielding isn't always as good as it should be.
In short, if you want to worry about radio waves - go for the microwave ovens, not the phones. But I doubt even microwave ovens are much of a danger. Probably lots of additives that go in your food are more likely to have a negative impact on your health.
yes, sure, I agree when one is talking about the 4G network, BUT the 5G network will be using much higher frequencies than 4G and saturating the airwaves much more with this radiation. I am not a technological person, so I can not explain this issue properly - but I have heard quite scary things about 5G and I would like to have your intuitive take on the technology and it's future. Please see this article, https://www.electricsense.com/12399/5g-radiation-dangers/. It seems even-handed and knowledgeable, and explains what 5G is, and the pros and dangers of it, far better than I can.
Becky, a preliminary search showed that they don't know if it's safe. But there was research on cell phone use, as you know, that showed elevated tumors in male rats, though not females. So maybe just the guys have to worry. Okay that wasn't funny. Maybe that's why we will see a shift to matriarchal leadership by 2030. Okay really not funny.
I decided to throw some cards on it to see if I could get an answer. I got that it will be okay overall. Threw five cards -- all were positive.
Very glad to hear that Jeanne!! Thank you for looking at the issue - I trust your intuitive ability (after many years of seeing its accuracy :) so this is very reassuring. I know that climate change is coming/here and that it is catastrophic, now I can focus on that again! The thought of a mini cell tower right outside my door was freaking me out :)) I am a homeopath (energy medicine) - I know how important our energy is for a healthy body and mind! I don't want to mess up all my years of hard work :)))) !
I will say,though, that I still don't think it is a good idea - there is research about the negative health effects of just 4G cell phone effects on plants, bacteria, animals from insects, mice, and rabbits, to humans, showing negative health effects - see the article I referenced earlier. Why intensify all that just so people can spend even more time looking at their devices!
5G is also supposed to bring much greater speed and bandwidth, leading to economic benefits and people being more connected than ever (electronically at least) - maybe this is why Jeanne got good cards on this subject.