MB #026: What Are EMFs, Why You NEED To Know, And What To Do

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Hey friends,

Welcome back to The Mission Briefing.

A quick announcement you need to know, before we dive in: In case you missed the previous email, the brand-new Mission-Fit Dads community space has launched on Circle! 🎉 I know there was a ton of you who had joined us over on Volley, but since that app company shut down, we've had to find a new place for us to dwell.

There are a few big reasons you'll want to hop in and join the 100% FREE community:

1. I've launched a new course and will give you free access for a limited time! It's a 4-module training with 36 videos on different mini-topics. You can either work start-to-finish through it or you can cherry-pick and jump straight into the health topics you're most interested in.

2. The first 50 people will get the tag and badge "Founding Member". Forever with bragging rights over the other men. 🤣

3. I'll be posting regularly on there with additional tips, free training, sharing strategies, etc. that aren't on social media or in this newsletter.

4. I'll launch frequent "Ask me anything" live video chats where you can pop in almost like an "office hours" and ask me anything at all.

5. Research proves that people are healthier and fitter when they surround themselves with other people on a similar path and journey in life.

You're not going to want to miss this, we've already got a solid crew forming and some great discussions.

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Today at a glance:

• Food for thought: Deeper waters

• A quote from John Ortberg

• What is EMF, why you need to know, and how to stay healthy

• Social media favorites this week

• Actions to take next

🧠 Food For Thought:

How can you intentionally wade into deeper waters? A long life filled with shallow relationships, passivity, and busyness, is no life at all. What is one thing you know you need to change in order to wade deeper into meaning, purpose, and stronger relationships? Start doing that now.

✍️ Quote Of The Week:

💪 Health & Fitness Tips:

Many of you have heard me talk about EMFs before in passing, and I've received many questions about it over the last several months, so I knew it would be helpful to relay some additional information about it.

What are EMFs?

EMFs are electromagnetic fields created by charged objects. We encounter them daily from various devices such as cell phones, laptops, and headphones. Even though exposure to EMFs is almost unavoidable, there are ways to reduce its effects.

Thankfully, not all EMFs are the same. The human body and the earth can produce EMFs, and our cells have the ability to detect them. Our nervous system relies on electricity to function, enabling us to think and feel, our heart to beat properly, and simply move.

Although not new, our exposure to EMFs has increased dramatically in the recent past with the explosion of new tech and especially since the internet was invented.

Info about EMF exposure

EMFs are often overlooked because they’re invisible, odorless, and generally undetectable without special equipment. However, with billions of phones, computers, and smart devices, as well as millions of miles of power lines around the world, constant exposure to EMFs has become a newer reality we need to address. Here are some of the more common sources of exposure that you have some control over:

• 5G networks

• Phones/computers/tablets/bluetooth devices like headphones

• Smart devices

• Power lines

• Wifi routers

• Baby Monitors

• Microwave Ovens

• Apple Watch (or other smart wearables)

Are EMFs really dangerous? Yes, it's likely. While the long-term effects of EMFs are still unclear due to a lack of long-term studies (much of this is too new and big pharma/medical ain’t paying for any studies for EMF - it doesn't make them money), some research has been done, and suggest it's best to take precautions. Let's peek at those:

Some research on the topic

• Studies on WIFI have shown that exposure can cause sperm/testicular damage, endocrine changes, cellular DNA damage, and more. (1)

• Radiation from computers, cell phones, and Wifi found that RF frequencies from them may damage sperm count, motility, and integrity. (2)

• One review concluded that EMF exposure could contribute to oxidative stress in the body. (3)

• A meta-analysis from 2014 found that cell phone usage in conjunction with other environmental factors will lower sperm quality. (4)

• A study was conducted in Germany that involved 60 people who were observed before and after the installation of a cell phone base station. The results of the study indicated that the transmitter's activation could lead to a decrease in dopamine levels. Additionally, individuals who are more sensitive experienced significant increases in adrenaline and noradrenaline levels. (5)

• A study conducted on rats found that exposure to radio-frequency electromagnetic fields (RF-EMF) resulted in genetic material damage. (6)

• Exposure to certain types of radiation has been linked to a higher likelihood of developing acoustic neuroma and glioma, and may also increase the risk of breast cancer for women. Additionally, it has been shown to alter gene expression in certain types of cells. (7)

Tips for reducing EMF

Here are some simple steps to minimize EMF exposure from specifically handheld devices. Let's start small:

1. Airplane mode: Turn on airplane mode on your devices and disable wifi/Bluetooth when not in use. This stops radio frequency transmissions. I do this every night with my iPhone and also unplug my wifi router while I sleep.

2. Wired headphones: Use wired headphones instead of Airpods or other headphones that can emit EMF as they're in direct contact with your brain/head.

3. Limit phone usage with bad signals: Try to use your phone when the signal is strong to avoid it increasing power while searching for a signal.

4. Speakerphone or wired headphones: Use speakerphone or wired headphones during phone calls to reduce exposure to radiation. The head is one of the body's most vulnerable parts to EMFs.

5. Safe transport/storage: Avoid carrying devices in pockets (or bras for you women out there), and instead use airplane mode and turn off wifi/Bluetooth functions. I recently heard a story about a man who was struggling to get his wife pregnant and after he stopped putting his phone between his legs while driving every day, sperm quality skyrocketed and they got pregnant.

6. Safe travel: Avoid using devices in a car or other transportation, which can cause the device to work harder for a signal and increase exposure. Download podcasts or music beforehand and listen in airplane mode. Opt for an aux cord instead of Bluetooth connection.

📱 Social Media Favorites:

Nick Bare highlights some of the reasons I'm a huge fan of hybrid training (weight lifting & endurance training) for all men.

Most of America struggles with our attention span, especially in this ever-evolving attention economy were living in. Jon Tyson's graphic this week explained it well.

📋 Here's Your Next Step:

If you’re looking for more traction in your health & fitness, book a free discovery call to get free coaching from me and in the process discuss what my coaching programs feel like. If more coaching ends up not being right for you, no worries at all. You’ll still walk away from the call having had an hour of free coaching and support. 👍🏼

That's it for this week - see you next week.