Stage 3 Brain Cancer Survival RatesCertain US States and European countries have banned or are planning to ban the use of cellular phones while driving. Stage 3 Brain Cancer Survival Rates Now research shows that even hands free phones can affect drivers. England has already banned the use of handsets while driving, and is set to take further action to ban the use of hands free cell phones. Government research has discovered that any cell phone use, including hands free, causes a disorientation which may increase the risk of accidents. This disorientation can last up to 10 minutes after the phone call is finished. Cell phone use was compared to conversation with another person in the car. This was shown to have no disorienting effects, indicating that conversation itself does not interfere with driving ability. On the other hand, cell phone activity appears to affect concentration, reaction and focused attention. Researchers are not entirely clear as to why even hands free phones have such a negative effect on driving ability. They know that one is still exposed to harmful rays even when the phone is 2 to 3 feet away. Another reason may be that the brain must use abilities to create an image of a person who is not physically present, which distracts from driving. Other Warnings of Cell Phone Use Includes: *Germany warned its citizens to avoid wireless devices in 2007 Unfortunately, most people rely on their mobile phone or on a wireless computer network. Even if people don't use this technology themselves, they are still exposed to it daily. There are no easy answers to dealing with this issue. /" Lung Cancer Secrets Revealed Click here What you can do to Protect Yourself Ensuring that you get plenty of antioxidants in the diet is crucial for avoiding environmental pollution, including cell phones. Raw chocolate, goji berries, acai berries, wild blueberries and pomegranates are some of the foods highest in antioxidant activity. Spending time in nature away from the constant bombardment of cellular phones and wireless technology can help to rebalance the body. There is even some evidence to suggest that having plants around the house and in the work place can offer some protection against harmful rays. There are some devices which are known to protect against cellphones and computers. Some of these are worn as necklaces while others are placed on the phone or computer. Further studies need to be done in order to confirm their validity. /" lung cancer treatment breakthroughs Click here |