A Personal Experience

Hello everyone, this post explores a personal experience of an individual suffering from EHS.

When did you start feeling symptoms?

You must understand that this recognition of symptoms took a very long time. Now that I know the symptoms…

EMF and their biological effects

Dr. Robert Becker, a Nobel Prize nominee, once warned that “the greatest polluting element in the Earth’s environment is the proliferation of electromagnetic fields (EMFs).” We know that EMFs affect biological systems, whether they can be classified as positive or…

A Personal Experience: Part II

Here is another personal story of an individual affected by EHS.

When did you start feeling symptoms?

Close to 3 years ago.

Psychological Basis of EHS

The psychological basis of EHS is a crucial aspect to understand. We know that there are biological effects due to EMF but whether they manifest into EHS remains to be scientifically determined, especially with the current evidence.

Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity (EHS)

Electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS) or now termed as “idiopathic environmental intolerance attributed to electromagnetic fields (EMF)” is a phenomenon in which symptoms are triggered by presence of EMFs. The conditional is controversial partly due to the lack…

Why is the science behind EMF hypersensitivity so inconclusive?

EHS is relatively a recent phenomenon with the emergence and aggregation of EMF waves from evolving technologies. The science behind EMF and the interactions with biological systems is still developing and expanding. One…

What does the scientific literature say about EHS?

Before I begin delving into the scientific literature, it is important to note that conducting studies on this topic has numerous limitations. First, there is no clear diagnosis criteria for EHS, so all subjects included are self-diagnosed…

World Health Organization (WHO) On EHS

Prevalence
Currently, wide range of estimates of the prevalence of EHS in the general population affecting few individuals per million in the population. However, approximately 10% of reported cases of EHS were considered severe. There are also geographical…

A Personal Experience: Part III

When did you start feeling symptoms?

In 2008 while living in Sydney.

What types of EMF triggers are you sensitive to?

I have found myself to be sensitive to both low and high frequencies. For…

Organizations for Individuals Affected By EHS

Below are a few EHS groups based in Canada.

Environmental Health Association of Quebec

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