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Mattress springs acting as a radiation antenna?

Did you know that most spring mattresses we use are made out of metal coils which can attract and amplify electromagnetic field (a form of low-level radiation)?

Nearby mobile towers, radio towers and powers lines producing radio frequency can be attracted and amplified on your bed as you sleep.

Watch this video that shows a spring mattress used as a radio antenna. See how many radio stations can this spring mattress pick up?

What does the research say?

Studies show breast cancer and melanoma rates are on the rise in Western countries. Researchers have come up with one startling explanation; this could partly be due to what we’re sleeping on – ‘metal springs found in mattresses’.

Numerous scientific studies indicate that FM radios, mobile towers, and TV transmissions contribute to the disruption of our immune functions resulting in cancers such as melanoma¹. The geographical dwelling also plays a role in the rise of cancer where areas covered by several transmissions towers indicate higher risk of melanoma.

Also, countries such as Japan have much lower rates of breast cancer compared to the US and Europe. People in Japan typically sleep on futon mattresses (i.e. mattress with no metal springs) placed directly on the floor².

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Though, electromagnetic field is a low-level type of radiation, your spring mattress is attracting and amplifying multiple frequencies from many sources. The long term exposure whilst sleeping (we spend a third of our life on our mattress!) could cause adverse health effects.

Simple tips to help lower the effects of electromagnetic field. Creating a healthy home.

It is impossible to avoid electromagnetic radiation, however there are ways to reduce its potential effects in your lifestyle. To create a safer sanctuary to getting a comfortable and healthy night’s sleep, some tips to reducing electromagnetic radiation in the bedroom include:
  • Avoid mattresses that have metal springs or parts, if possible – but also do not buy toxic foam beds. Consider natural latex, organic cotton or other organic mattresses that are free of toxic chemicals, synthetic foams or metal springs.
  • Remove/turn off devices in your bedroom that can receive or transmit electromagnetic waves (e.g. mobile phones, cordless phones, computers, televisions).
  • Try to avoid living near transmission, mobile or radio towers which produce electromagnetic radiation.

 

References

  1. Michael N. Bates “Extremely Low Electromagnetic Fields and Cancer: The Epidemiologic Evidence“ Environmental Health perspectives, vol. 95, 1991.
  2. Örjan Hallberg, Paavo Huttunen and Olle Johansson “Cancer Incidence vs. Population Average Sleep Duration on Spring Mattresses“Advanced Studies in Medical Sciences, vol. 2, 2014.