Some 400 doctors and 900 health care workers have signed an open letter to the government, urging them to exercise caution regarding the roll-out by Proximus of a forerunner of the next generation of mobile data, known as 5G.
The six-page letter goes out under the name of the Hippocrates Electrosmog Appeal.
Last week, Proximus began to test its “5G Light” version of the new generation in 30 communes around Belgium, the timing of which the organisation criticises.
“Even though it could be a simple coincidence, this seems indecent to us at a time when the people are fighting to overcome a human drama which concerns us all. At the same time, consumer organisations have been quick to publish articles claiming that the technology is not dangerous,” the authors write.
The population has been increasingly exposed to electromagnetic radiation over recent decades, from cordless telephones in the home to the current saturation of high-speed internet, mobile phones, wifi in the metro and the growing Internet of Things, the letter says.
Now along comes 5G – or for the time being at least, a sort of 4G+ – which promises to be many times more powerful.
“However, the safety of this exposure has never been demonstrated,” the authors say. “On the contrary, evidence of its harmfulness is accumulating. Since 2011, moreover, electromagnetic radiation from wireless technologies has been considered by the WHO as possibly carcinogenic, largely because of the increased risks of gliomas and acoustic neuromas in long-term users.”
The letter decries the way the precautionary principle has been ignored so far in the deployment of these technologies.
The precautionary principle is a recognised strategy for approaching issues of potential harm when extensive scientific knowledge is lacking. It calls for caution and review before leaping into new innovations that may prove dangerous. Critics argue that it is unscientific and an obstacle to progress.
“When serious and possibly irreversible risks have been identified, the lack of certainty should not be used as a pretext to postpone measures to protect the environment and health.”
The group behind the letter concludes by calling on the government to apply the precautionary principle in order to protect the population, especially children, pregnant women and the elderly; introduce a moratorium on the deployment of 5G pending health impact studies; to raise awareness among citizens, in particular parents, adolescents and pregnant women, about the responsible use of wireless connected objects; to establish truly protective exposure standards; and to create a vigilance centre or a symptom inventory organisation relating to this type of exposure.
“Recent events make the situation even more worrying, but let us agree together that they can also be the occasion for new awakenings and advances in the field of prevention, which must today, more than ever, be the object of all our attention.”
We are of the opinion that the rollout of 5G is not justifiable because of the many serious indications for health risks. The rollout of 5G can impact our human rights severely. Currently, public authorities provide incorrect and even misleading information about the safety of EMF. Due to these risks we demand a moratorium on the rollout of 5G, similar toBrussels and several parts of Switzerland.
Why an emergency injunction?
Stopping 5G is urgent because the auctions of 5G frequencies, that are planned for 2020 and 2022 and the coming into force of the Telecomcode Law, will generate an enormous increase of the burden of radiation.
We therefore bear an unacceptable risk that impacts our physical and psychological integrity and which can mean a serious infringement on our right to respect for private life and an impairment of the enjoyment of our home. Already thousands of peer reviewed studies show harmful effects during exposure to 2G, 3G and 4G frequencies, and 5G will be even more drastic, because of the increase of antennas particularly in residential neighbourhoods. This process can be stopped by an emergency injunction.
Legal support
Stop5GNL has consulted two very competent lawyers to conduct this case. These lawyers are specialized in liability law and administrative law. They are assisted by trainee lawyers of the lawyer’s office and the (legal) team of Stop5GNL. At the moment we are working hard on the preparation of the filing.
Process
At the moment of urgency the State can be summoned and a summons will be issued. Consequently, the court will be held in The Hague, which shall judge the unlawfulness of 5G.
We’re all frazzled and anxious. The world has changed, seemingly overnight, and we don’t know when and how we will ever go back to normal —whatever that means. One thing we don’t have to worry about is whether 5G radiation is responsible for COVID-19. It’s not. There’s no credible evidence to suggest otherwise.
Yet, there is at least one parallel between how we’ve been struggling with COVID-19 over the last few months and how we have been dealing with electromagnetic radiation for the last few decades in the U.S. and elsewhere: Science has taken a back seat to politics.
The public has been fed lies and half-truths about the health effects of RF/microwave radiation for as long as I have been involved, since the 1970s. The campaign has created a culture of confusion. In this environment, why would anyone be surprised that sensational conspiracy theories about 5G have found a footing?
The Microwave News website is full of articles describing how the public has been misled time and time again. In my latest article, I offer two current examples from those who are supposed to serve as the world’s experts, the members of the International Commission of Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection, ICNIRP for short….
Cally Pivano contacted EHT several years ago to share her story. She developed a tumor on her leg directly under the spot where she rested a laptop for years and years. Cally has gone on to present her story to Ted X as shown in the Vimeo below. In 2020 her cancer spread and it has metastasized. Her doctors have told her she has little time left. She wants her story to go viral in hopes no one else will go though what she is going though.
EHT’s Theodora Scarato also interviewed Cally and you can watch the full interview below.
In memory of Halle, a beautiful 8 year old little girl from Liverpool who died on 31st May, 2019 from an aggressive, high-grade malignant brain tumour.
Her Father Steve said: “She was 8 years old when she died on a her last wish holiday to Disney World Florida on 31st May 2019. We were then stuck in America trying to get her back to Liverpool which took 3 weeks. She was diagnosed in December 2018 so died 6 months after diagnosis, the tumour was diagnosed as DIPG (Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma) although I wouldn’t let them do biopsy because it’s so dangerous and only confirms the type of tumour. But as it’s the fast growing tumour life expectancy is usually
around 9 months from diagnosis. The fact that glioma has shown up in both rat studies it shows it affects Glial cells so this is why I have continued my research.”
The EM Radiation Research Trust wish to share our concerns for children using wireless technology. Steve has been on a search for answers in connection with wireless technology and the link with brain tumours. For the sake of us all especially our children I encourage everyone to read and share Steve’s review of the science after discussing this issue directly with leading independent scientists who are on the front line and trying
desperately to warn the public to protect our health and the health of
future generations.
Here is Steve Fletcher’s story posted via his personal Facebook page. The EM Radiation Research Trust (RRT) would like to thank Steve for sharing his journey for the search for truth through science with the RRT, it is a pleasure and honour working with him.
Steve Fletcher
I haven’t wanted to put anything out on this subject due to the fact the world is already in a state of fear. I never want harm to come to anyone, as my family and friends know, but I don’t want my 10 months of research to go to waste. I have seen my friends and family share conspiracy theories on various subjects without any scientific proof. The 5G connection to Covid-19 is merely speculation and although there is so much evidence on radio frequency radiation and biological effects in regards to 2G, 3G and 4G, there is no scientific proof that 5G could cause health effects similar to Covid-19 and I’ve had family members get Covid -19 and my cousin end up in ICU so I know how bad it is and that it’s a virus.
This does not however make me think that 5G will be totally safe, maybe for the first few years yes, due to the time it will take to set up the infrastructure of 5G on every street with the use of small cells etc. This will not happen immediately but it will eventually, maybe in the next 5 years or so.
I do not however ignore the dangers of this type of radiation due to my own concerns after my own daughter died after becoming addicted to devices that emit the same frequencies as 4G and Wi-Fi and so over the last couple of months, I’ve been speaking with scientists and doctors involved in this field with the help of the Radiation Research Trust. I wanted to hear it from the scientists involved in the studies so I could hear it from the horse’s mouth so to speak and find out just how much they are concerned.
I’ve managed to speak with various scientists, including the director of the NTP study in America and director of the Ramazzini Institute in Italy and all are concerned about their discoveries…
EHTrust : 10 Steps to a Safe and Healthy Computer Workstation
With Covid-19 rapidly spreading around the globe, families are sheltering in place and setting up telework and education at home. People are on screens more than ever before. Thus it is more important than ever to take care of our eyes and health by reducing electromagnetic exposures.
Mobile, broadband suppliers to be given extra radio spectrum
‘Imperative’ that networks can cope during Covid-19 outbreak, says ComReg
ComReg has given mobile and broadband operators two days to reply to a consultation paper.
Mobile telephone and broadband suppliers are to be given extra radio spectrum to gather for the huge increase in demand provoked by the Covid-19 crisis, the Commission for Communications Regulation has said.
“Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, now more than ever, people are depending on our communications networks to stay connected with relatives and friends, for teaching purposes and to work remotely. The increased demand for connectivity poses challenges to operators and their networks,” it said.
Saying that it is “imperative” that mobile and wireless networks are able to cope with demand, ComReg said it had worked with telecoms operators in recent days to ensure measures are in place “to manage and handle the surge in voice and data traffic”.
Extra radio spectrum in the 700MHz and the 2.6GHz bands has been approved by ComReg, along with a temporary liberalisation of the use of the currently licensed 2.1 GHz band so that it can be used for 4G and other technologies, rather than just for 3G.
ComReg commissionerJeremy Godfrey said the regulator had moved quickly to provide mobile operators with the flexibility to deploy additional radio spectrum, “where this can be of immediate use”.
“ComReg will continue to engage with industry and support telecoms companies to ensure that our telecoms networks continue to meet users’ needs during these extremely challenging and evolving times,” he said.
Welcoming the announcement, Minister for Communications Richard Bruton said the public is “now more dependent on electronic communications networks and services than we have ever been before”.
“It is imperative that communications networks and systems continue to work and cater for our changed social and economic needs during the Covid-19 situation,” the Minister declared in a statement released shortly after 9pm
ComReg has given mobile and broadband operators two days to reply to a consultation paper. A final decision will be made as soon as possible “so that this radio spectrum can be released quickly and our networks can provide more capacity to cater for the rise in demand”.
Science has demonstrated a wide range of numerous negative health effects resulting from exposure to EMF radiation, ranging from sleep disruption to cancer. Among those negative health effects are several ways that exposure to EMF radiation can harm your immune system. And that, in turn, makes your body more vulnerable to ill health, disease and allergies.
The role of your immune system is to patrol your body, actively seeking foreign microbes (such as bacterias, viruses, parasites, and fungi). If your body’s immune system finds something unrecognizable, the immune system will immediately launch an attack in an attempt to neutralize the foreign objects.
Scientists have found that prolonged exposure to EMF from every day technology like your cell phone and your microwave oven disturbs your immunity pattern. This can make it respond in different ways than it should.
See, a properly functioning immune system is tuned to respond appropriately– not overreacting reacting to threats to your health, or under-reacting and ignoring threats to your health.
EMF exposure can throw your body’s immune system out of tune. The immune system loses its ability to judge between the safe cells and microbes that are harmful. This means it can over-react to some threats, and under-react to others.
If your immune system under-reacts to a threat, we say that is a suppressed immune system. And it will not respond with the appropriate force to threats it should detect and fight. This can lead to, for example, more frequent and severe colds and illnesses, as well as an increased time to recovery.
However, sometimes the body reacts to EMF exposure by over-reacting– responding with more force than is necessary to a threat, and sometimes even responding to something as a threat, when no threat to your health is present. This can make the immune system attack your healthy cells because everything is a threat in its impaired judgment. This leads to increased allergies (reacting to external objects that aren’t actually a threat) and autoimmune problems (when your body attacks itself!).
EMF and Immunosuppression
Immunosuppression is the suppression of your immune system. When it happens, your immune system isn’t as strong as it should be, and your body’s systems do not respond to threats to your health with sufficient vigor or strength.
Now, sometimes we want immunosuppression. For instance, it is part of how we treat cancer. A healthy immune system doesn’t allow certain medicines to work on cancer patients. So doctors give these patients immunosuppressive drugs. Doctors give patients these drugs to weaken their immune systems, so they do not fight the medicine.
Doctors give these patients immunosuppressive drugs to intentionally weaken their immune systems.
In a healthy person, immunosuppression exposes the body to threats from various diseases. These are diseases that, when your body is working properly, would be able to fight and fend off and heal from. When your body’s immune system is impaired, your body may not have the ability to defeat the disease, or it may take longer to recover.
A simple example of immunosuppression is catching a common cold and not being able to recover for a long time. Similarly, if your immune system is weak, even a small cut on the skin can develop to a state where it requires critical medical attention.
EMF and Autoimmune Function
So that’s what can happen when your immune system is weakened. Another way in which your immune system can malfunction from EMF exposure is when it reacts to stimuli that it should not; a condition we call autoimmunity.
Obviously, we do not want our immune system fighting your own body. That situation is very self-destructive.
Under normal circumstances, a well-functioning immune system can normally tell the difference between foreign cells and your body’s own cells (that work for your body and are not harmful). And it knows only to attack foreign entities, and not your own body.
However, the exposure to EMF impairs the immune system’s decision-making ability to a point where it may even begin attacking your skin and joints.
Whenever the immune system detects a foreign element, it launches a protein called antibodies. These antibodies are there to destroy the foreign element, and as there is no foreign element to destroy, it ends up attacking your own body.
There are many common autoimmune diseases.
Here is the list of some common autoimmune diseases include:
Type 1 diabetes: High blood sugar level
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA): Redness, warmth, stiffness, and soreness in joints.
Psoriasis/psoriatic arthritis: Causes multiplication of skin cells, which builds up and form inflamed red patches on the skin.
Multiple sclerosis: Damage in the protective coating that surrounds the nerve cells in the central nervous system.
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE): The immune system attacks the tissues.
Inflammatory bowel disease: Causes inflammation in the intestinal wall.
Addison’s disease: Affects the way the body uses carbohydrates and sugar (Glucose).
Graves’ disease: Attacks the thyroid gland in the neck, causing it to produce too much of its own hormones.
Sjögren’s syndrome: Attacks the gland that provides lubricant to the eyes and mouth.
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis: Thyroid hormone production slows to a deficiency.
Myasthenia gravis: Affects nerve impulses that help the brain control the muscles.
Autoimmune vasculitis: The immune system attacks the blood vessels.
Pernicious anemia: Causes deficiency of protein.
Celiac disease: Causes digestive disorder with an abnormal immune reaction to gluten.
All of these are examples of conditions that can result from autoimmunity. And autoimmunity can result from EMF exposure (and, in fact, science has demonstrated that protecting yourself from EMF can reduce autoimmunity) ….
R Blank is the CEO of Shield Your Body. He is the co-author, along with his father Dr. Martin Blank, of ‘Overpowered‘ from Seven Stories Press about the science of health effects of EMF radiation, and he has taught on the faculty of the University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering.
He has an MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management and an undergraduate degree from Columbia University.
Doctors give these patients immunosuppressive drugs to intentionally weaken their immune systems.
