Recent reports from World Health Organization (WHO) suggest that the use of cellular phones could be dangerous to your health.
Cell phones emit radiation to send voice and text messages between you and the other caller. Recent studies of frequent cell phone users suggest increased risks for brain and mouth tumors and children’s behavior problems.
To be on the safe side, Nativa Store wants to suggest the following tips to reduce exposure:
USE A HEADSET OR SPEAKER
Headsets emit much less radiation than phones. Choose either wired or
wireless (experts are split on which version is safer). Some wireless headsets emit continuous, low-level radiation, so take yours off your ear when you’re not on a call. Using your phone in speaker mode also reduces radiation to the head.
LISTEN MORE, TALK LESS
Your phone emits radiation when you talk or text, but not when you’re
receiving messages. Listening more and talking less reduces your exposures.
CHOOSE TEXTING OVER TALKING
Phones use less power (less radiation) to send text than voice. And unlike when you speak with the phone at your ear, texting keeps radiation away from your head.
POOR SIGNAL? STAY OFF THE PHONE
Fewer signal bars on your phone means that it emits more radiation to get the signal to the tower. Make and take calls when your phone has a strong signal.
SKIP THE “RADIATION SHIELD”
Radiation shields such as antenna caps or keypad covers reduce the connection quality and force the phone to transmit at a higher power with higher radiation.
LIMIT CHILDREN’S PHONE USE
Young children’s brains absorb twice the cell phone radiation as an adult’s. Teenagers are heavy cell phone users and tend to be even more exposed to possible cell phone effects.
HOLD THE PHONE AWAY FROM YOUR BODY
Hold the phone away from your torso when you’re talking (with headset or speaker), not against your ear, in a pocket, or on your belt where soft body tissues absorb radiation. Avoid carrying your cell phone on your pant pockets, or clipped to your waist as it could potentially affect your fertility. It is advisable to carry your cell phone on a convenient bag or tote.
Nativa Store carries a nice selection of eco-friendly satchels, purses and handbags for both men and women, that are ideal to carry your cell phone with style and color. Check them out!