Reduce EMFs at Home: The Small Changes That Make a Big Difference
Wearable Devices, EMFs & Protecting Your Nervous System
Wearable tech is everywhere – smartwatches, Fitbits, Bluetooth earbuds, and always-on phones. But what happens when “health tech” adds more electromagnetic exposure to an already overloaded nervous system?
In this episode of Bioenergetics Beat, host Heather Gray sits down with Beverly Jensen, PhD to discuss EMFs (electromagnetic fields), wireless radiation, and why not all wearable devices are created equally. Beverly shares her personal wake-up call with EMF sensitivity, practical steps to reduce exposure at home, and why she’s especially focused on protecting children and developing brains.
Episode Highlights:
Beverly’s backstory: tech, natural healing, and an early warning
Raised in a family rooted in natural healing, Beverly learned early from her father, who worked in satellite communications, that devices sending and receiving signals should be used with caution and distance, a lesson that later became deeply personal.
EMF sensitivity: the “aha” moment
After prolonged exposure to a Wi-Fi router and later intense symptoms near cell towers, Beverly connected her physical reactions – like burning, itching, and skin irritation, to EMF exposure.
Why EMFs matter: “We are electrical beings”
Beverly emphasizes that because the body relies on electrical signals, man-made EMFs may disrupt these systems, with children being especially vulnerable due to their developing brains and thinner skulls.
Practical EMF Reduction Tips:
Shield your Wi-Fi router: Wrap your router in aluminum screen material and move it out of high-traffic areas to significantly reduce EMF exposure while maintaining functionality.
Use airplane mode strategically: Keep your phone on airplane mode whenever possible, especially at home, to dramatically lower daily radiation exposure.
Turn off Wi-Fi at night: Create a sleep sanctuary by shutting off Wi-Fi, keeping devices out of the bedroom, and avoiding charging electronics near your bed.
Hardwire what you can: Replace wireless connections with Ethernet cables wherever possible to reduce constant EMF exposure, especially from Bluetooth.
Create a “device zone”: Designate a specific area in your home for phone use and storage to limit unnecessary exposure throughout your living space.
Resources & How to Connect with Beverly Jensen:
- Women’s Medicine Bowl (her long-running natural healing site with a deeper EMF focus since 2019): https://womensmedicinebowl.com/
- YouAndEMF.com (a simpler, beginner-friendly EMF education site): https://www.YouAndEMF.com
- A free downloadable e-book with step-by-step family protection strategies: https://youandemf.com/emf-protection-guide/
- A 20-minute consultation option for support in implementing changes