When shopping around for a new cordless phone, you’re likely to be inundated with many options. A simple internet search and your head will drift away from all the bells and whistles of a cordless phone these days.
But the two types of low EMF cordless phones are "analog" phones or "eco mode" digital phones. Analog phones are the safest as long as they are low frequency. But manufacturers no longer make low-frequency analog cordless phones. Eco-mode allows digital phones to emit radiation only when receiving or making a call.
As for the safety of low radiation phones (Eco-mode), like any other cordless phone, they emit at full power when sending and receiving calls. What makes them be considered "low radiation" is the fact that they do not emit radiofrequency (RF) radiation for the rest of the time. Most cordless phones give off all their radiation 24 hours a day. Compared to most cordless phones, the total amount of radiofrequency radiation emitted by Eco-mode digital phones is much less.
Several peer-reviewed scientific studies are linking radiofrequency radiation to cancer. Things like cell phones, Wi-Fi routers, Bluetooth headsets, smart meters, and other wireless devices in our homes and offices emit radiofrequency radiation. However, there are items that you can buy that block or protect 99% of the RF radiation from many of these devices.
For instance, the Phone Computer Bluetooth Wi-Fi Radiation Protection is a powerful EMF protector designed to eliminate radiation emissions by neutralizing and harmonizing the effects of this harmful energy, rather than blocking or shielding them. These create a healthy life-force chi by constantly generating beneficial, healthy negative ions.
Do Cordless Phones Emit EMFs?
In fact, cordless phones emit electromagnetic radiation. They work effectively on the same technology as cell phones because they transmit radio signals to their base, which is basically a cell tower. The main difference is that cordless phones work over shorter distances. In short, cordless phones communicate with their base station using radiofrequency signals like other electronic devices. Like smart meters and Wi-Fi routers, cordless phones also work on their radio frequencies.
The frequency used will depend on many factors including the design and brand. Depending on distance, newer cordless phone models operate between 900 MHz and 5.8 GHz, while older models run around 90 MHz. However, one of the biggest problems with cordless phones is that they keep giving off these radio signals. These signals can emanate from both the base station and the telephone, although some models only emit radiation during a call.
The biggest problem here is of course the constant exposure. In addition, many people keep the base stations of their cordless phone in places they find convenient, such as close to their bed or sofa. However, this is like having a very powerful mobile phone by your side at all times, which is not very healthy. We are aware of the dangers of exposure to electromagnetic fields; otherwise, you would not be reading this article.
Are Cordless Phones Worse than Cell Phones?
Cordless phones emit more electromagnetic radiation than cell phones. Also, when you hold the headset close to your ear, it comes closer to the blood-brain barrier, which is a permeable and very sensitive membrane. This means that it is more sensitive to problems. Exposure to EMF has been linked to several health complications, including:
- Sleep problems (irregular sleep, insomnia)
- Nutritional problems (loss of appetite and nausea)
- Dizziness
- Prickly/itchy skin
- Anxiety and depression
- Cancer
- Fertility problems
Electromagnetic fields are believed to interfere with processes in the body such as hormone release and DNA replication, which is why they have been linked to mental health problems and cancer.
This is especially true for people with EHS (electromagnetic hypersensitivity). However, it could be argued that since we all have devices around us all the time, we are all at the same risk of conditions related to EMF exposure. Cordless phones are not an exception in this case as they have become the new standard for home phones.
Unlike devices like computers and cell phones, which most of us are likely to turn off when we are not using them; this is not the case with cordless telephones. They stay on all the time and almost all models emit a constant form of electromagnetic radiation. Given how much time many of us will be spending with these devices, that's a pretty disturbing thought. However, as more and more people recognize the health risks associated with electromagnetic radiation, a market for low-radiation products is developing.
Buying a Low EMF Cordless Phone
If you can't do without a cordless phone at home, you have several options. A quick internet search will reveal dozens of options. If you want to drastically reduce your exposure to RF radiation, make sure that the cordless phone you have purchased has the ECO-mode setting. The phone can also be labeled Intelligent ECO-mode or ECO Plus mode. They all mean pretty much the same thing, just labeled a little differently.
Again, the ECO-mode option means that the phone base station will not transmit power or emit radiation when it is not in use. The price range for this type of phone goes from $15 to over $100, depending on the phone’s complexity and the number of phones required.
When you buy a low-EMF cordless phone, the ECO mode is usually not set by default. This means that you must manually put the phone in ECO mode before making your first call. If you need help setting your cordless phone in ECO-mode, consult the phone’s manual. It is usually as easy as flipping a switch. Low EMF cordless phones are a safer option than the popular DECT digital phones available on the market. However, there’s no safe level of RF radiation. That is why it’s important to make a case for a landline phone.
It is common knowledge that landlines are not as sophisticated as cordless phones and they limit where and when you can call, but they do not emit radiation. Yes, you read that right. Landlines that plug directly into the phone jack do not use electricity to function.
Therefore, they not only do not produce any RF radiation but also work in the event of a power outage. You can add one to your emergency kit, along with extra candles and flashlights. Many doctors and experts believe that using a landline phone is a good idea and that it can improve your sleep and other health problems you may be facing.
Now let's get back to those low EMF cordless phones. If you buy a low EMF cordless phone and use ECO mode, you reduce your radiation exposure by up to 80%. But, there are other ways to minimize your exposure to RF radiation. Experts in the field advocate keeping all cordless phones out of bedrooms, whether or not they are in ECO mode.
Additionally, you can purchase EMF protection products like the Phone Computer Bluetooth Wi-Fi Radiation Protection. This powerful EMF protector is designed to eliminate radiation emissions by neutralizing and harmonizing the effects of this harmful energy, rather than blocking or shielding them. These create a healthy life-force chi by constantly generating beneficial, healthy negative ions. This reduces the heat you feel in your head whilst using your mobile phone, cell phone, cordless phone, handphone, iPhone, Bluetooth, and wireless devices.
If you keep the phone away from your bedroom, you will not be exposed to harmful radiofrequency radiation while you sleep.
Radiofrequency radiation is known to cause insomnia and other sleep problems.
Keep the cordless phone, especially the base, outdoors. You can also disconnect the base from your cordless phone at night, no matter where it is plugged in. According to some experts, the handset of a digital cordless phone can radiate for several days even when the phone is switched off.
However, do not fully charge the phones to reduce RF exposure. Also, keep your conversations short and sweet. Less time spent holding the phone to your ear means less RF radiation breaks down the blood-brain barrier and causes all kinds of problems. If you have a very long conversation, put the phone on speakerphone or connect the landline phone.
There is no safe RF radiation level. Making small changes now, for example replacing your digital cordless phone with a low EMF cordless phone is a step in the right direction. We advise that you make small changes every day to cut down your exposure now. Some experts believe that we will not see or feel the full health effects of all this radiofrequency radiation exposure within a few decades. You don't want to wait that long to discover if your health is at risk.
Final Thoughts on Low EMF Cordless Phone
ECO-mode tends to reduce the radiofrequency radiation emitted by your cordless phone by approximately 80% depending on the model. When you switch a cordless phone to ECO-mode, the phone base and your handset communicate and send signals only when you make or receive a call. This means that the phone uses less power than normal and you will receive less RF radiation.
So while a low EMF cordless phone will reduce your exposure, it will not eliminate the entire source of RF radiation. To completely eliminate RF radiation, you must ditch your cordless phone and order an old landline phone. Although this is the safest option, it is not realistic. It’s understandable as you can't imagine sitting in one place to make a phone call. It would be difficult. So if you must use a cordless phone, the best thing to do is find one with an ECO mode setting. There are also some things you can do every day to limit the amount of RF radiation from this cordless phone. For instance, you can purchase an EMF protection product such as the Phone Computer Bluetooth Wi-Fi Radiation Protection.
The Phone Computer Bluetooth Wi-Fi Radiation Protection offers you total phone radiation protection and is suitable for all iPhones, iPads, computers, Bluetooth, wireless devices, and baby monitors. The EMF protector is more effective than other products that act as a “shield” as they harmonize and neutralize the harmful effect rather than attempt to block, which only leads to generating more radiation.
