5 G Networks, Tinnitus & its Health Influence

Tinnitus – those annoying ear sounds all of a sudden the tinnitus appears and is noticeable by a constant hum, whistling or ringing in the ear. These ongoing noises usually mean a major limitation on the quality of life for those affected. How the disturbing noises develop and how tinnitus can be treated, you can find out here with us.

What is Tinnitus?

Tinnitus is not a real illness but a medical symptom. It is characterized by unpleasant ear noises that only the affected person perceives in one ear or in both ears. An external source for them does not exist. It is estimated that about 40% of the Swiss suffer from this hearing disorder at least once for a short period in their lives. Up to 20% have a diagnosis of chronic tinnitus, which means that the ear noises last longer than three months. The emergence of sounds is based on the proven results of neuro research in the abnormal activity of brain nerve cells. Thus, in tinnitus, the cause is not in the ear itself. What are the causes of tinnitus? In principle, medicine distinguishes between two types of tinnitus in the causes of tinnitus: objective and subjective tinnitus. In subjective tinnitus, a sound source does not exist. The following possible causes exist for its formation:
°Acoustic trauma
°Sudden Hearing Loss
°Presbycusis
°Inflammation of the ear and viral and bacterial infections
°Autoimmune diseases of the inner ear
°Foreign body in the ear canal
°Chronic middle ear infection
°Diseases of the central nervous system
°Acoustic neuroma (benign tumor in the auditory canal)
°Otosclerosis (disease of the bone around the inner ear)
°Cardiovascular diseases
°Decompression sickness
°Kidney and metabolic diseases
°Ménière’s disease (a disorder of the inner ear of unknown cause)
°Functional discomfort of the temporomandibular joint or the cervical spine

How do I prevent tinnitus?

The most common cause of tinnitus is ear damage caused by noise. Therefore, it is advisable to wear appropriate hearing protection on certain occasions, such as rock concerts. Stress as a favoring factor of subjectively perceived ear noises needs to be minimized, which is possible through optimized time management and relaxation exercises. Even a healthy diet reduces tinnitus risk. If acute ear noises occur, it is advisable to visit a specialist. This can respond early to the problem and may prevent a chronic course.

What can I do about tinnitus?

watch this youtube video by Dr. Mandell

Regardless of whether tinnitus is unilateral or tinnitus bilateral: the cause is crucial for targeted treatment. Treatment options for tinnitus include medical procedures, acoustic stimulation, and behavioral therapy. Also, the use of electrical and magnetic brain stimulation and physiotherapeutic procedures have been proven. The problem is that chronic tinnitus can not simply “switch off”, it is not curable. The aim of therapies is usually to enable those affected lives with tinnitus. Therapies should, therefore, ensure that those affected perceive the noiselessly intensively and improve their quality of life. In the acute stage, the physician prefers intravenous local anesthetics, circulation-promoting agents, and glucocorticoids (steroids

In the modern world, we are bombarded with electromagnetic radiation. For most of us, this may not be a problem. But for people who are sensitive to electromagnetic fields (EMF), the effects can include hypersensitivity, tinnitus, and other serious symptoms.

The scientific world is divided as to whether EMF hypersensitivity is real. Many researchers dismiss it, but several studies show it can affect some people. Here we’ll attempt to make sense of it all.

EMF Radiation Sources – 5G Networks

Anything that uses or transports electricity generates an electromagnetic field, including high voltage power lines, household appliances, radios, televisions, cordless telephones, cell phones and towers, computers, and microwave ovens. The frequencies of these fields vary by the source, but most fall within the GHz (gigahertz) ranges employed by cell phones and Wi-Fi systems.

Cells in our bodies generate their own small fields. Neurons (nerve cells) and muscle cells pass information from cell to cell using small electrical charges, or micro voltages. External electromagnetic fields can interfere with these signals.

The Dangers Of 5G – 11 Reasons To Be Concerned

The USA is currently leading the way on 5G. At the June 2016 press conference where the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) head Tom Wheeler announced the opening up of low, mid, and high spectrums. There was no mention of health effects whatsoever. But the dangers are real.

• DNA single and double-strand breaks
• oxidative damage
• disruption of cell metabolism
• increased blood-brain barrier permeability
• melatonin reduction
• disruption to brain glucose metabolism
• generation of stress proteins

Let’s not also forget that in 2011 the World Health Organization (WHO) classified radiofrequency radiation as a possible 2B carcinogen.

More recently the $25 million National Toxicology Program concluded that radiofrequency radiation of the type currently used by cell phones can cause cancer.

But where does 5G fit into all this? Given that 5G is set to utilize frequencies above and below existing frequency bands 5G sits in the middle of all this. But the tendency (it varies from country to country) is for 5G to utilize the higher frequency bands. Which brings its own particular concerns. Here is my review of the studies done to date – 11 reasons to be concerned.

#2 – EFFECTS ON THE SKIN

The biggest concern is how these new wavelengths will affect the skin. The human body has between two million to four million sweat ducts. Dr. Ben-Ishai of Hebrew University, Israel explains that our sweat ducts act like “an array of helical antennas when exposed to these wavelengths,” meaning that we become more conductive. A recent New York study that experimented with 60GHz waves stated that “the analyses of penetration depth show that more than 90% of the transmitted power is absorbed in the epidermis and dermis layer.”

The effects of MMWs as studied by Dr. Yael Stein of Hebrew University is said to also cause humans physical pain as our nociceptors flare up in recognition of the wave as a damaging stimulus. So we’re looking at the possibilities of many skin diseases and cancer as well as physical pain to our skin.

#3 – EFFECTS ON THE EYES

A 1994 study found that low-level millimeter microwave radiation produced lens opacity in rats, which is linked to the production of cataracts.

An experiment conducted by the Medical Research Institute of Kanazawa Medical University found that 60GHz “millimeter-wave antennas can cause thermal injuries of varying types of levels. The thermal effects induced by millimeter waves can apparently penetrate below the surface of the eye.”

A 2003 Chinese study has also found damage to the lens epithelial cells of rabbits after 8 hours of exposure to microwave radiation and a 2009 study conducted by the College of Physicians and Surgeons in Pakistan conclude that EMFs emitted by a mobile phone cause derangement of chicken embryo retinal differentiation.

#4 – EFFECTS ON THE HEART

A 1992 Russian study found that frequencies in the range 53-78GHz (that which 5G proposes to use) impacted the heart rate variability (an indicator of stress) in rats. Another Russian study on frogs who’s skin was exposed to MMWs found heart rate changes (arrhythmias).

#5 – IMMUNE SYSTEM EFFECTS

A 2002 Russian study examined the effects of 42HGz microwave radiation exposure on the blood of healthy mice. It was concluded that “the whole-body exposure of healthy mice to low-intensity EHF EMR has a profound effect on the indices of nonspecific immunity”.

#6 – EFFECTS ON CELL GROWTH RATES

A 2016 Armenian study observed MMWs at low intensity, mirroring the future environment brought about by 5G. Their study conducted on E-coli and other bacteria stated that the waves had depressed their growth as well as “changing properties and activity” of the cells. The concern is that it would do the same to human cells.

#7 – EFFECTS ON BACTERIA RESISTANCE

The very same Armenian study also suggested that MMW’s effects are mainly on water, cell plasma membrane, and genome too. They had found that MMW’s interaction with bacteria altered their sensitivity to “different biologically active chemicals, including antibiotics.” More specifically, the combination of MMW and antibiotics showed that it may be leading to antibiotic resistance in bacteria.

This groundbreaking finding could have a magnum effect on the health of human beings as the bandwidth is rolled out nationwide. The concern is that we develop a lower resistance to bacteria as our cells become more vulnerable – and we become more vulnerable.

#8 – EFFECTS ON PLANT HEALTH

One of the features of 5G is that the MMW is particularly susceptible to being absorbed by plants and rain. Humans and animals alike consume plants as a food source. The effects MMW has on plants could leave us with food that’s not safe to consume.

Think GMOs on steroids. The water that falls from the sky onto these plants will also be irradiated. A 2010 study on aspen seedlings showed that the exposure to radio frequencies led to the leaves showing necrosis symptoms.