What is consciously nourishing ourselves all about? What should we eat? What does healthy eating look like on the plate? I must stress that it is a principled approach that one must ultimately adopt. In any field of endeavour using principles relieves us of the need to know what to do in each and every specific situation. I have 11 principles for healthy eating summarised below for your reference.

The purpose here is to look at some meal suggestions and a few tips on healthy oils taken from my own repertoire of meals.

The Ultimate Personal Development Challenge

Firstly, when tackling diet (the most powerful health tool in your box) it is important to appreciate from the start that you are attempting to change deeply ingrained habits and you must be patient. You will need to strike a balance between being easy on yourself at first and being disciplined and committed. My own experience with dietary experimentation has seen me crash off the wagon many times. For me learning how to eat right has been a long process that has got easier with every new delicious flavour I have discovered. It has been a process of displacing harmful foods like bread and pasta with new foods that satisfy me and fill me up.

Think of changing your diet as an exercise in self-control and self-mastery. Putting the value of health above that of taste alone is crucial. It is difficult but the rewards are enormous – a long and healthy life in a fully functioning body. Take charge over the one activity that you have total control over by subordinating taste as the only criterium for what you choose to eat.

With every mouthful of food you eat you are determining your genetic expression. Whether you eat fat or sugar, whether you eat toxic additives in processed food or nutritious healthful raw and home prepared food, you are determining the body that you build with every bite. You are determining your future health outcomes years in advance with every meal you eat. It is the most powerful control we have on our genetic expression.

What Nutritional Type am I?

Discovering what your body needs is ultimate an individual journey for you to undertake. There is no quick answer, you have to discover it through trial and error to some extent. Within certain broad parameters the requirements of your body are specific to you. It may be helpful to understand that research by Dr Joseph Mercola revealed 3 specific nutritional types that people generally fall under. It is well worth looking into this as it may shed some light on your specific requirements enabling you to better design a diet that is best for you. His work was based upon the original work by William Wolcott  “The Metabolic Typing Diet“.

Vegan and Vegetarian

I do not consider it wise to avoid all animal fats and there is a lot of propaganda out there steering people away from eating meat (and fish) such as the film “What the Health“. The real challenge is that there are edible healthy sources of meat and there is meat that is not fit for human consumption. It is the same with fish. As a general rule avoid farmed fish and almost all supermarket bought meats. We must be very discerning in sourcing our food. This is a key part of consciously nourishing ourselves.

There are a lot of vegetarians who are rightly protesting the methods of meat production. However, there are animal fats that humans need. And we must not forget that we have evolved eating a high-fat animal based diet.

How to Start

Get a ketogenic recipe book. It doesn’t matter which one. Here are a few suggestions.

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What is a Matrix? What does the word mean? What are people referring to to when they talk of ‘the Matrix’? Why use the story of the film as a metaphor? Let’s shed some light on the topic and see why a science fiction story can serve as a useful illustration of modern life.

Firstly, let me say that I do not propose we live in a computer generated virtual reality dream world. The metaphor usefully illustrates the relatively unconscious mode of existence of the vast majority of humanity. For example, few people are aware of the philosophical convictions that underpin their attitudes, their mindset and their thinking, and therefore their choices, their actions and their lives. Few are aware that they are not politically free, or of the way in which they are economically exploited through taxation and inflation.

The Oxford English dictionary informs us the word originates in Late Middle English from the Latin for ‘breeding female’, or ‘womb’, from mater, matr- ‘mother’.

Oxford English dictionary definition of Matrix

The cultural, social, or political environment in which something develops.

A mass of fine-grained rock in which gems, crystals, or fossils are embedded.

* Biology The substance between cells or in which structures are embedded. ‘the lipid matrix of olfactory cells’.

* Fine material used to bind together the coarser particles of a composite substance.

‘the matrix of gravel paths is hoed regularly’

A mould in which something, such as a record or printing type, is cast or shaped. ‘her two duets with Isobel Baillie were never issued and the matrices were destroyed’.

A rectangular array of quantities or expressions in rows and columns that is treated as a single entity and manipulated according to particular rules. ‘this formula applies for all square matrices’.

An organizational structure in which two or more lines of command, responsibility, or communication may run through the same individual. as modifier ‘matrix structures are said to foster greater flexibility’.

We can see from this and other dictionary definitions that the commonly agreed meaning of the term ‘matrix’ is the cultural social or political environment in which something develops. It is also is a kind of a mould shaping the outcome. It can also be a rectangular mathematical array of quantities or data treated as a single entity and manipulated by the same rules. And it can be an organised structure where two or more lines of command, responsibility or communication run through the same individual.

Bear these aspects of its meaning in mind during what follows.

In the context of referencing the film and using the term as a metaphor for modern life, I use the following definition. The matrix means the context of the control of ideas and propaganda and its subsequent resulting mental framework for the interpretation of events and understanding the world that predominates in the mainstream narrative irrespective of and separate from the diversity of interpretations that exists in active and independent minds.

The Matrix film

The title of my Podcast refers to the 1999 Science-fiction film “The Matrix” that depicts a dystopian future in which a slave race of humans are unconscious of the greater context of their lives. They ‘live’ in a computer generated reality dream state made by machines (or Artificial Intelligence), or at least this is where their consciousness has experiences. Meanwhile, the heat and electrical energy from their bodies is harvested. The lead character, Neo, meets a group of rebels who have broken out of the dream state and he joins them by choosing the Red Pill (singifying wanting to know). Once on the outside they then struggle for freedom against the AI machines in the grim ‘reality’ of a devastated a...

One day Mercury Free dentistry will be the norm. But we are not quite there yet. Today, lies and propaganda still prevail in the dental health industry. The truth is, if you have Mercury amalgam fillings in your teeth they are poisoning you 24/7. Drip feeding your gut and digestive tract with toxic mercury that compromises your microbiome promotes leaky gut and finds it’s way into your brain and other vital organs.

Don’t let your conventional dentist tell you they are safe in your mouth. They are not! INSIST on having them removed, but make sure you do it according to a sensible protocol to protect you and the dental practitioner. If you live in the UK here is one holistic practice that can help. The Munro-hall clinic in Bedfordshire, England was founded by Dr Graeme Munro-Hall and although he is now retired from dental practice he still works enthusiastically to promote health and well being and the eradication of mercury amalgam from modern dentistry.

I have spoken with Dr Munro-Hall before in Episode 29 of ‘living outside the Matrix’. In that discussion, he goes into much more detail about the toxic nature of modern dentistry.

Get your Mercury Amalgam fillings removed

The number one Priority for anyone interested in supporting their overall health is to have Mercury amalgam fillings removed from your teeth as a priority. Mercury leeches out of filling every day. The amount of vapour given off increases every time you chew on that tooth or drink a hot cup of tea or coffee. The mercury bioaccumulates and is a neurotoxin. It has no legitimate place in your body. Every day that passes with Amalgam fillings you are loading up your immune system with additional unnecessary work. It is being undermined in its ability to keep you healthy due to the extra workload imposed on it. Make sure you go to a dentist who will follow a safe protocol

Have your root canals removed

Root canal treatments in your jaw must be removed for a similar reason. They are loading the immune system unnecessarily by making it deal with the toxins excreted by the colony of bacteria living in the dead tooth. These Bacterial infections render themselves invisible to the immune system by sealing themselves off in a slimy sack. But their toxins leach out into the body 24/7. There is no reason for a dead tooth to be kept in the jaw. Remove it and replace it with a plate or other such false tooth that does not act to undermine your well being. Again seek out a well-respected holistic dental practice to help you with this procedure.

Since I wrote this post in November 2018, a Documentary has been released about the perils of keeping dead teeth in your jaw. Here is the trailer.

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Remove chronic cavity infections beneath wisdom teeth extractions

It is also worth checking to see if you have any lingering cavity (or focal) infections lurking in your jaw bone at the site of a previous wisdom tooth extraction. A good holistic dentist can do this for you and measure the excretion of any toxins from around the neck of particular teeth. Most wisdom tooth extractions are not properly cleaned out and so lingering bacteria take hold and set up home causing all sorts of problems f...

Do you want to be free and live in a moral society that supports human flourishing? If so, you must understand the concept of rights and be able to defend the idea in conversation. Similarly, do you value all the wonderful technological products that are available today and the wealth you enjoy to be able to buy them? If so, to preserve these things you must know that the recognition of individual rights by governments makes them all possible.

We live in an age where the recognition of individual rights is being constantly eroded and things we have come to take for granted are threatened such as our freedom and our prosperity. Rights are such a new concept in human history that few of us really understand what they are. But without the knowledge of what they are and why we need them, we are vulnerable to losing them.

So, what are rights?

Rights are a moral concept. Morality is a code of values to guide man’s choices and actions that determine the purpose and course of his life. We have already discussed the fact that man needs morality because he is not omniscient or infallible, and he is not born with instinctive knowledge. men have to figure out what to do and how to live. Thus, we need a code of values to guide us.

A right is a moral principle defining and sanctioning man’s freedom of action within a social context. On a desert island where there is no one else to hinder ones freedom of action, the concept would not arise. We can see, therefore, that rights protect the individual’s freedom of action from any interference by others or by a group, or government.

Where do rights come from?

Traditionally rights have been attributed to one of three sources

1.A gift from God: The early advocates of individual rights such as philosopher John Locke (1632-1704) as well as others, did not defend the concept of rights from the rational perspective that we can today (thanks to Ayn Rand). They claimed that rights came from God. The argument is that because God has given them to men, no man should take them away. But we cannot defend the concept of rights or rationally explain why we need them on this basis. There is no evidence for the existence of God, so how could they have come from this source? The truth is of course that rights do not come from God, or any other mystical or supernatural source.

2. A gift from Society: The second attributed source of rights has been that they come from society or the group, the collective, or the government. But this is not a rational explanation for their origin either. A group does not exist as such, in and of itself. It is an abstraction, an idea, a concept. Concepts cannot enjoy rights. Only individual men exist and can have rights. Also, the group cannot give what it does not possess.  A government cannot give what it does not possess. A government is an idea, an institution, or a pile of paperwork created by men. Men came first, not governments. Governments can create legislation and pass laws. They can also grant ‘benefit privileges’ and they can withdraw these benefit privileges, but they have no power to grant rights. Rights pre-exist the concept of government. So we can see that this argument falls apart on many levels.

3. Natural Rights: This theory holds that rights are a self-evident or natural phenomenon. It claims that rights are intrinsically ‘out there’. This is not a sufficient argument to support such a crucial concept with so much depending on it. In truth, rights are not intrinsically ‘out there’, in our bodies, or in anyway self-evident. The concept of rights must be grasped conceptually. One must use reason, abstraction and conceptual thought integrating many genetically antecedent concepts in order to understand them. Additionally,

Do you long for a more meaningful and empowered lifestyle? Do you long to escape the rat race and the madness of modern living. Then living off the land could be for you. It is a whole new approach to life that may seem impossible to some, yet is considered by a growing number of people to be many solutions rolled into one! My purpose here is to show you the benefits and to sell you the idea that it is a realistic possibility to totally redesign your life.

An increasing number of people dream of getting away from it all and living ‘the good life’ because they have had enough of the prescribed existence of the mainstream. The daily drudgery of commuting and sometimes long hours away from the children. Modern life is stressful because it is unnatural in so many ways. Living off the land is a healthy and empowering alternative with so many benefits. It need not be all hard work and drudgery, and it doesn’t mean rejecting technology and returning to the primitive lifestyle. It can be high-tech, entrepreneurial and innovative. But it does require rational thinking and planning to achieve.

A truly health promoting lifestyle

Sitting is the new smoking and an active lifestyle is the route to health. Living off the land is a great way to tick this box. I run a tiny little smallholding of 3 acres (less than a hectare) and yet I clock up well over 10,000 paces a day. Fresh air, movement and exercise are the antithesis of the couch potato lifestyle and living off the land ensures all three. You don’t have to own a large area. The smallholder or homesteader on just a few acres can be amazingly productive and by definition the outdoor lifestyle keeps you moving and supports health and longevity.

Here are just a few of the factors that support health that is part and parcel of land-based living.

Living off the land means you are necessarily engaged in an active lifestyle. Sitting is the new smoking and the sedentary life is being shown to compromise health by a growing number of studies. The numerous activities that are part of land management or running a smallholding support cardiovascular benefit and strength training. Combining a routine of high-intensity Interval training and callisthenics gives you an all-around physical health workout built into your lifestyle.

An outdoor lifestyle necessarily means greater exposure to the sunshine. You will inevitably receive more exposure to the UVB form of the suns Ultraviolet light that enables the body to make Vitamin D. This is one the major promoters of human health and according to the latitude of where you live winter supplementation is a very good idea in any circumstances. Living off the land means your Vitamin D levels will usually be higher than a city dwelling office worker.

Growing your own food: You can ensure an abundant supply of fresh organic food with access to land. Total independence is not the goal, but a degree of self-reliance is both rewarding and a significant insurance against economic situations restricting supply. In today’s climate of impending economic disaster, this is a huge benefit over and above the abundance of homegrown organic fruit and vegetables. Add in rearing animals for meat, eggs and possibly dairy, and wholesome food becomes your standard. This is a massive boon for your health.

Potential access to fresh and pure ground water. A clean water supply is a crucial component of healthy living and depending on where you are located can be available beneath your feet. Sinking a well or digging a borehole can be expensive but is a longterm investment that pays...

Water is the basis of all life. Most people in the UK and much of the Western world drink municipal tap-water. However, in many areas this is just not safe to drink in spite of all the reassurances from official sources. But in addition to the need for sufficient water we must ensure it gets into our cells and provides adequate cellular hydration.

Health is the basic prerequisite for a happy and successful life and adequate cellular hydration is the desired  goal that supports our health. It is not sufficient to simply drink loads of tap water until your urine is crystal clear.

Proper hydration requires sufficient high-quality water

The human body is roughly 72% water and we need it for many reasons. Proper hydration results in numerous health benefits.

* It facilitates digestion. The assimilation of nutrients as food passes through the gut relies on water beginning with the secretion of amylase in saliva that breaks down carbohydrates into sugars.

* The blood is 90% water and is used to transport nutrients and antibodies around the body.

* Temperature regulation is achieved by the secretion of sweat from glands in the skin.

* Respiration at the cellular level requires it.

* Detoxification: It is critical in cleaning out the body and removing toxicity.

* It promotes weight loss.

* It boosts the immune system and prevents illness.

* It prevents Cramps & Sprains. Proper hydration helps keep joints lubricated and muscles more elastic so joint pain is less likely.

* It’s the easiest way to prevent headaches.

* Your skin needs adequate hydration to remain flexible and glowing with health. It is 80% water after all.

Symptoms of insufficient hydration

Our thirst mechanism warns us when we are dehydrated, but as we get older it doesn’t work as efficiently. For the elderly it is more important to check the colour of the urine and make sure it remains a light straw colour. Here are some symptoms of dehydration.

* Our urine darkens in colour

* Skin becomes dry

* As little as a 5% reduction in hydration can result in a 25-30% loss of energy

* We become more susceptible to urinary tract infections

* Dehydration exacerbates conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis and Chronic Fatigue syndrome

* Premature ageing results from not getting enough water into the body cell

Even when we drink sufficiently we can still not attain adequate hydration. But more on this later. First you need a decent supply of water.

Options for your source of water

These are in order of preference.

Fresh mountain springs. This is the best you can drink. It is structured and full of minerals and largely free of toxicity. If you live in the USA check out www.findaspring.com

Open wells or boreholes. Ground water quality depends on your location but is generally a good second best. It can still be advisable to test it and then filter it as appropriate.

Filtered. Any filter is better than no filter. If your water supply has impurities in it your body will become the filter!

Bottled. This is acceptable in the short term if you are travelling or other wise away from your water source. Always choose glass bottles as glass is inert and will not leach chemicals such as Bisphenol A into the water. Avoid buying bottled water. 40% of commercial it is from the tap and the plastic bottles it comes in are a challenge to recycle or dispose of. Also, remember not to leave them in the sun. as they warm up the toxic chemicals in the plastic leach out end up in your body.

From the tap. This is way too polluted to drink safely and should not be consumed regularly – see below.

Distilled. Drinking this is not generally a good idea.

Morality may seem a dull and uninteresting concept, but the reason it interests me is this. Humans do not have automatic knowledge. We need a code of values to guide our behaviour and choices if we wish to live successful and happy lives.  Which particular moral code is followed, therefore, is of paramount importance in shaping society, determining its success or failure and in the achievement of personal happiness. The dominant cultural morality and associated philosophical assumptions steer civilisations and control the minds of men by determining their choices. If you want to be happy you need to know about morality.

Last week we looked at the importance of Philosophy. We have seen how we all have a philosophy – we have no choice about that. Human beings cannot function without an understanding of reality, of our human nature, and the nature of our relationship to existence. Everyone has to be their own philosopher because philosophy touches every aspect of human life. In the words of Alex Epstein “Philosophy is necessary but not sufficient”. This means it is not the answer but helps us become aware of the answers and what is necessary to thrive and flourish.

The Matrix is a metaphor

First let’s remind ourselves that we are using the idea of the ‘Matrix’ as a metaphor. I borrow the term from the 1999 film starring Keanu Reeves. I do not consider that we are living in a computer-generated reality. I hold that we live in an objective cause and effect reality independent of any consciousness, supernatural or individual. The Matrix film is a useful analogy in that it depicts an unconscious human race enslaved and giving up its values, that is having resources harvested from them. This is an accurate analogy of what is happening today throughout western civilisation.

Thrive and Flourish

We must also remind ourselves that the goal in life is to thrive. The desired end result is a fantastic life on earth across a sum of years enjoying peace, abundance, happiness, fulfilment and satisfaction. In a word, to flourish.

What is required of us to in order to thrive or flourish? Well, we have to be dedicated and committed to creating the values we need, the business we wish to start or the home we wish to build. We have to be focused on gaining the qualifications we need to acquire for that chosen career. Whatever it is that we wish to succeed in we must commit ourselves to it 100% and give it all of our attention. No personal development coach or self-help guru would advocate part-time attention to one’s goals. No personal coach would advise that we spend most of our time helping others on the grounds that it is our moral duty to do so!

Dominant Cultural Philosophy

The Matrix is the cultural download that most people plug into. In order to live a life on earth, you have to know what to do. Our proper means of survival is our faculty of reason and ability to think conceptually. However, most people simply look sideways and copy what everyone else does. In the absence of thinking for ourselves, we have to go with the herd. There is no other choice. So what is the philosophy of the herd? What are the most important and influential things that everybody believes?

In spite of the scientific and industrial revolutions based upon reason and empirical evidence, there is a rising tide of subjectivism. Ever since Emmanuel Kant published his “critique of pure reason” at the time of the birth of the USA subjectivism has been challenging the notion of an objective reality.

From the same period and before the dominant ethics (or morality) has been Altruism. It is a term coined by

To the masses philosophy is boring and irrelevant, possibly of intellectual interest to people who have nothing practical to do with their lives. But is this just another myth to deflect us from the truth? Can a real jewel be so smeared that it passes unnoticed?

Many people are enslaved to its power without even knowing the meaning of the word. Few appreciate what a useful science it is. A science that enables us to live a life on earth.

You need Philosophy if you want to leave the Matrix, to take control of your life and to thrive. You need it if you want to zoom out and see the big picture. And you need it if you want to understand how men are influenced and controlled.

You couldn’t function as a human being without a philosophy. It determines your view of the world, it effects your thinking, and therefore your choices, and therefore your life.

What is philosophy?

Philosophy is the science that studies the fundamental nature of existence, of man, and of man’s relationship to existence. The philosophical premises that we hold affect our understanding of reality, of what is possible and what is not, of what is good and what is not. Our understanding of ‘the way things are’ has a massive bearing upon how we choose to live, what we will put up with, what limitations and suffering we will accept. Popular catchphrases, unless critically scrutinised have the power to become beliefs. (life is suffering; you must sacrifice for others; you cannot be sure of anything; it maybe true for you, but not for me; The heart is superior to the head, selfishness is evil, etc.)

There are 5 branches of Philosophy

Metaphysics – the study of the nature of reality. Metaphysics deals with questions such as; Where am I? What is real? What is the nature of reality?

Epistemology – the study of knowledge and how we know things. Epistemology asks questions such as; What is knowledge; How do I know?

Ethics – what is the right way for man to act. Ethics sets out to define a code of moral values that determine the purpose and course of mans life. It addresses the question ‘What should I do?’

Politics – what is the right way for man to interact with fellow men. It sets out to define principles on how men should best interact with each other.

Aesthetics – The role and function of Art in man’s life. It addresses questions such as ‘What is Art and why do we need it?’

What is Philosophy for?

In the words of Ayn Rand. “The task of philosophy is to provide man with a comprehensive view of life. This view serves as a base, a frame of reference, for all his actions, mental or physical, psychological or existential. This view tells him the nature of the universe with which he has to deal (metaphysics); the means by which he is to deal with it, i.e., the means of acquiring knowledge (epistemology); the standards by which he is to choose his goals and values, in regard to his own life and character (ethics)—and in regard to society (politics); the means of concretising this view is given to him by esthetics.”

She continues… “As a human being, you have no choice about the fact that you need a philosophy. Your only choice is whether you define your philosophy by a conscious, rational, disciplined process of thought and scrupulously logical deliberation—or let your subconscious accumulate a junk heap of unwarranted conclusions, false generalizations, undefined contradictions, undigested slogans, unidentified wishes, doubts and fears, thrown together by chance, but integrated by your subconscious into a kind of mongrel philosophy and fused into a single, solid weight: self-doubt, like a ball and chain in the place where your mind’s wings should have grown.”

Why do we need it?

“Philosophy is a necessity for a rational being: ...

Optimal health is one of the most basic and important values to a human life. Any quality of life attained through gaining values such as a beautiful house, a great job and a wonderful familty are vulnerable to being lost if we disregard our health. Any values and goals we achieve can amount to zero should we suffer ill-health.

Optimal health is an effect.

The appropriate causes must be initiated in order to enjoy the effect that is health. At the personal level this cause and effect relationship can be obscured by the passage of time as well as the body’s ability to withstand some abuse for a while in youth.

Optimal health is a choice.

Specifically, in any given moment our state of health is the sum of the effects of our lifestyle choices (actions) to date. In so far as we have the power to make our own lifestyle choices, we have the power to choose health.

Although health is our natural condition its achievement and maintenance require both knowledge and the disciplined implementation of that knowledge. It takes effort to put knowledge into action but bear in mind that the rewards are enormous and extend beyond health alone. Our self-esteem and sense of self-worth grow enormously when we do right by ourselves and look after our health appropriately. And although there are other factors to consider in achieving happiness, the pursuance of optimal health as a goal and a practice places us well on the way to a life of happiness.

Choose life – Choose health

Once we grasp that propaganda and disinformation dominate mainstream health ‘advice’, and once we have worked through and dispelled the many modern myths that obscure our path to health, vitality and longevity, we can piece together the fundamentals of building and preserving our health in our current world context. During my journey through this process I have observed 12 overall strategies that must be implemented by design into a lifestyle in order to enjoy the effect that is health.

Optimal Health Strategy 1 – Think and act rationally. Make health a top priority. Take  personal responsibility for your health. Consciously and intentionally change your lifestyle according to a rational hierachy of values. Being rational and thinking for ourselves is essential if we are to achieve and maintain health, along with any other goals we may pursue.

Optimal Health Strategy 2 – Maintain a healthy Gut. If we prioritise the health of our gut we necessarily tick many boxes for overall health. This means preserving gut function by guarding against leaky gut. And it means supporting the diversity of microbial species in the gut through diet, eating sufficient fibre, and several other lifestyle choices. Check out my Free Gut health Check List.

Optimal Health Strategy 3 – Conscious nourishment. One of the things we all have control over is what we chose to put in our mouths every single day of our lives. It is also the most powerful tool in the box for affecting our genetic expression and our health outcomes. Learning what our body needs and what poisons we must avoid is both empowering and liberating. It sets us free from worry over experiencing chronic disease, and enables us to confidently plan for a long healthspan. The key is to eat real food and eat for wellbeing and taste, not just for taste alone.

Optimal Health Strategy 4 – Burn fat for fuel. The body can use two fuels, Carbohydrate (sugar) and fat (ketone bodies). When we learn about these two fuels and the consequences of burning each we can further empower oursleves and support our immune fnction. We can cycle in and out of

Technology is fabulous! It has freed us from drudgery and completely revolutionised the way we live our lives. Our world has greatly benefited from the scientific method and of the technology it enables. However, we must not welcome technology with open arms as a matter of principle, or unconditionally. Any new discoveries must be judged and evaluated in the full context for their impact on our health as well as our convenience.

Smartphones have become a way of life for many and wi-fi is everywhere. Bluetooth is commonplace and smart meters and baby monitors are in many households. But what is the evidence concerning the impact on our health?

No one wants to know about the dangers of EMF’s

The truth is that few of us want to hear about any potential dangers of using our smartphone or of having wi-fi in every area of our homes because we have become accustomed to the massive convenience they offer. But there is unequivocal evidence of harm signalling that we must proceed to use them with caution.

So serious are the potential effects that it could trigger a massive increase in infertility with a resulting massive population drop in only 2 -3 generations or sooner!

What are the dangers then?

The safety standards currently in effect are all based on what is known as the Thermal Effect. This means the degree to which cells are heated up by the action of the pulsed microwaves emitted in every direction from your cell-phone or wi-fi router (or other EMF emitting device) and subsequently passing through your body. However, this is not the main point of concern. Even though every cell phone manufacturer implicitly acknowledges the danger of the thermal effect by telling us in the small print not to hold the phone in contact with the body but some distance away, it is the non-thermal effects that are the serious issue.

Dr Martin Pall from California, USA, has down some groundbreaking research and gathered all the evidence together. There are dozens of studies that conclusively prove the non-thermal effects of EMF’s on Voltage-Gated Calcium Channels (VGCC’s). I recommend listening to the Youtube presentation by Dr Pall below but in a nutshell, this is the essence of the problem.

In a nutshell

There are channels in the cell walls (plasma membrane) where various substances pass through into the cell. Various substances pass in and out of our body cells all the time. Calcium enters the cell through Voltage-Gated Calcium Channels (VGCC’s). EMF’s cause these VGCC’s to open and subsequently let more Calcium in than they should. The subsequent influx of Calcium is far higher than the cell requires and its presence causes a cascade of events. Nitric Oxide is produced (a reactive nitrogen species) as well as another free radical called peroxynitrite. These two cause damage to DNA in the cell nucleus and also to the mitochondria within the cells.

It used to be thought that only ionising radiation could cause single or double strand breaks to DNA within cells, but we now know that EMF’s trigger the same result though not causing it directly.

Need to know

I urge you to look into this. If you wish to consider yourself an informed individual, if you consider yourself a thinking man or woman, in the interests of becoming more conscious you simply must know about this and therefore be able to make informed lifestyle choices about your use of EMF devices across the board.

The danger comes from Microwave ovens, wi-fi, Mobile Phones, Bluetooth, Baby monitors, Smart meters, TV sets, Playstations and gaming consoles, domestic wiring looms, overhead power cables and all manner of electrical devices.

There are meters available on the market that you can buy for only a few hundred pounds/dollars that can detect microwa...