Electromagnetic Stress

[Nancy]

I am wondering if someone can give me an in-depth scientific explanation, regarding the electromagnetic dangers of electric blankets? I tend to believe they're not healthy to sleep under, and have gone on that premise to avoid their use. I've basically followed the macrobiotic suggestion, without a real understanding of the mechanics of the danger.

I'd also like to hear comments on the yinizing effect of a TV in the bedroom or near the beside, or even when it's turned off. Also, digital clock/radios. And, what are the true dangers of video terminals (some of us use computers a great deal in our lives).

While we're at it: -- also microwave ovens.

Nancy

[Roy Collins]

Nancy. If mind is too active at night then there is either discharge of recent toxins coming out, or excessive yin dominates the body. Therefore it makes sense to eat more balanced and less food at night. That is also probably why salt is helping because of its yang, stabilizing ability (of neuron firing).

If body is too active at night this means too much yang in the diet and you probably want to go out dancing instead to work it off. Maybe a beer or two as well.

If too much yin in in the body then thinking is constant and unfocused and body is relaxed and cannot make energy enough to exercise. Like people who smoke pot, they want to chill out and relax and groove on the images in their heads. This is an example of too yin, correct? These pot heads don't have the energy to say go out and dig in the garden or repair a roof. No, they want to hang around and not lift a finger. Maybe watch a video or two or three and make fun of everything.

If you follow the way of the Tao you rise in the morning, and activate body. WHen this occurs your mind is not roaming and fragmented. You are more focused. Then night time comes and the body is tired and relaxes and sleep comes. During sleep, the body is re-charged. Dreams are minimal or non-existant when there is balance in you life. T.V., computers, micro waves etc,
activate mind and relax body. This means polarity is reversed during the day.

Because you should be standing and moving around during the day (and mind relaxes). Instead you are SITTING or RECLINING so energy halts where the body bends to sit (intestines, bladder, kidney areaa) and The brain is bomabarded by positive ions from the video display terminal so brain is more active! The brain should be more active when night comes (yin) and imagination
(image-making) is less hampered.

Many disorders of the immune system and digestive tract, as well as chronic fatique syndrome are caused from reversing polarity of diurnal cycle.

In the macrobiotic lifeway, we are always trying to make balance with the environment with the foods that grow there. Depending on where you live and the type of job you have, and the season you are in, you have to make adjustments. There is no one way to eat for all macrobiotic practitioners.

When we sleep, the body/mind is mirroring the electromagnetic belt around the earth and all points, charkras, nervous system are being charged and alligned. That is why it is imporrtant to work during the day and sleep soundly at night. When this is reversed, as I said, many problems will soon become manifest.

Same with the electric blanket thoughts you have. This energy from the 'heavens" must be properrly mirrored and channelled through the body and pass through it unhampered. If you "add" more electricity (generated) from a blanket (usually wires are embedded in artificial material) then you are over-charging. This from of electricity generated by alternating house currents from a hydro electric plant is not the same as the energy from the stars.

Your intuition is correct. You must generate or cultivate your own qi (chi) from food, sunlight, exercise (including sex) and when these are not in proper balance then qi is eith too high or deficient. Any time more than two hours perr day in front of a video display terminal or TV cathode-ray tube, is potentially harmful.

In peace, Roy

[Nancy]

Roy,
Whoosh! I am blown away by your reply, --that was a really comprehensive, excellent answer. Thank you. It makes perfect sense and is common sense. I think pioneers who founded this nation had a handle on the rhythm of the land and healthy living habits. All people who live close to the land and work physically on the land do.

I have already surpassed my two hour allotment of cathode rays on a Saturday morning. As I move more into fine tuning my macrobiotic practice, the dangers of yin over-active thinking and its accompanying lethargy become clearer, --not only for the life disorganization it causes, but for the physical health dangers as well.

What a great answer, thanks Roy,
Nancy

[Nancy]

I am using Feng Shui to rearrange the bedroom, for its intended purposes, an important one being restful sleep. Advisors often recommend removing a TV from the bedroom, due to its disruptive influence of magnetism.

Fung Shui masters advise that our bedrooms be an oasis for health promoting rejuvenation, and not all-activity rooms with desks, computers, TVs, electronic clock-radios, --waking to an electronic buzz or the voice of a radio DJ, and yinizing ourselves with electric blankets while sleeping (causes lethargy).

The effect of electric lights while sleeping is also implicated in breast cancer. This is new research publicized in February 2005.

Nancy

[Bruce Paine]

Nancy,

If you are concerned about electromagnetic energy and feng shi, you might contact Wayne Weber over at Blooming Grove
( http://www.9starki.com/crt.htm ) and Will Klenk ( http://www.9starki.com/will.htm ) uses Gauss meters ( http://www.trifield.com/gauss_meter.htm ) to measure the electromagnetic energies emitted from electronic devices such as computers, etc.

Thank you, very much.

Bruce Paine

[Roy Collins]

I agree with you Nancy about making the bedroom a peaceful place that is conducive to proper rest and cultivation of qi energy. Most sleep psychologists would agree with you as well. I think that feng shui can be adapted to any situation as it seeks to balance yin/yang energy by way of positioning specific objects in specific areas of space so that energy is free-flowing. Of course it has today reached to a high art, but it is not necessary to go overboard with it. I like the idea of keeping objects that emanate too much energy and noise in a room OUTSIDE of the house.

In peace,
Roy

[shb]

Hello! There is a heat wave in new york and wondering if air conditioning is so bad? I have been trying to avoid it, but it seems so hot that I have trouble sleeping. I was gonna get a chillow which is a pillow to keep cool but I dont think it'll help alot. Do you all avoid an air conditioner?

[nisha]

Hi there,
I try to avoid air conditioners as much as possible and I use fans a lot. However, when it's uncomfortably hot and stuffy I give in and use the air conditioner. It's not often but I definately use it every summer (a few times at least).
Nisha

[mike chen]

this sounds good. the important thing is: what is the effect on the body? for instance, any stuffy sinuses, nisha, or clogged throat? shb, what about you?

we learn that the reason for more spicy food is precisely to air-conditon the body, to open the pores so as to release the heat. alcohol is said to have the same result - you know, rum- or vodka-collins or gin and tonic.

here in seattle, we have very little need for air-conditioning, maybe less than a week a year historically over the past ten years. the university lowers its a/c in the summertime because the school population is so low. one needs to be more careful about the time to work there because with decreased o2 flow comes higher co2 levels. very tough, especially in front of a computer.

we spent 3 years in florida in the 80s. we can tell first-hand that a/c was hard on the body - lots of aching, too! much better on those especially hot days to sit in the shade and chew on (and spit out) sunflower shells. all those shell particles - helps to develop patience! if you're from georgia, for instance, you know what we're talking about.

[shb]

I would assume that the discomfort of the heat wave wouldnt be healthy too. I dont want to have alcohol to cool off. The heat wave is gone for two days so just preparing for the next one. The heat wave doesnt cool off even in the evenings.

[mike chen]

shb, in zen you say: in summer, heat; in winter, cold.

[roger]

>Since this is about something I'm selling, I checked with Gary first before posting it.<

I'm selling a computer monitor radiation shield, which I thought might interest Macros and other health-conscious people.

I've recently switched to LCD monitors, which produce little if any radiation, so I no longer need my radiation shield.

Standard computer monitors produce x-rays, magnetic fields and electric fields. The x-rays are supposedly taken care of by the internal shielding found in all monitors, but there are still magnetic and electrical fields emitted by monitors.

Many monitors now comply with the Swedish standards that reduce but do not eliminate magnetic and electric fields. However, some studies suggest that problems can occur with exposure to levels below the Swedish standards. (This whole topic area is highly controversial, and some scientists feel that there are no harmful effects at all from these types of radiation.)

If you're like me, when it comes to health you won't want to leave anything to chance, and you realize that government agencies make mistakes . . . sometimes leading to very undesireable consequences.

Electrical fields are easily blocked by computer radiation shields, but no shield blocks magnetic fields. However, research indicates that by blocking the electrical portion of the monitor radiation, possible health effects produced by the magnetic portion are drastically reduced.

The shield I have for sale is in excellent condition, and is the top of the line of a very reputable company. (I once sold these shields through my magazine, Spectrum: The Wholistic News Magazine.) The shield fits 14" and 15" monitors.
The list price is $189, and you can get them for around $149 new. I'm selling mine for $79, or best offer. Buyer pays shipping.
(See below for more details.)

If you're interested, email me at the following email address (NOTE: take the "XSPAM" of the end of the address before mailing. This is added to keep spammers from getting the address off the internet.)

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Thank you,

Roger Windsor

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[steph]

Hey Roger,
i realize i've found this post rather belated, but i have a question for you. Is it true that spider plants placed near electronics such as the PC will help in absorbing the harmful radiation? i've heard this before, but i'm unsure if it is correct; thought you might be knowledgeable in this area.
Thanks

[deus]

from what I understand these would be out of bounds on mb diet... but using one at work would make eating my grains and vegetables sooooooo much easier... thoughts anyone?

[Johnnyzen]

I would pitch the microwave.