Wi-Fi & indoor exposure

I am submitting this comment in response to HHS’s Request for Information on Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs), Radiofrequency (RF) Radiation, and Wireless Radiation Exposure. I am responding from the perspective of a concerned member of the public. When we have our home wireless internet on all night, I don't sleep well. My sleep is fractured and I wake not feeling rested. What is going on? I can turn off my wi-fi at night, but during the day at work, I'm exposed constantly. What will be long-term effects on my health of such exposure? Your administration can be the first to conduct research into this question and inform people of the findings. If it turns out that this technology is harmful, this doesn't mean that we can't use the technology - it only means probably limiting its use (perhaps especially around children) and giving people proper informed consent, as we currently do with tobacco products or alcohol - they're available for the adults who want them, and people have been informed of the risks. Right now, we're all flying blindly and sharing anecdotes. Thank you for looking into this issue.

Thank you for taking our comments. In this commentary I will state my firsthand experiences with EMF exposure, and how my life is emphatically miserable regarding this exposure. It’s the nervous system. —EMFs are burning out my nervous system and dulling my reproductive organs. Full stop. Please review this opening statement, as it is the crux of this crucial topic. Thank you. Wi-Fi is one of the worst assailants, along with large rechargeable battery devices such as portable generators and electric vehicles, and cell phones with 3G and LTE enabled, and worse, 5G and hotspots. I single out these influences and devices because they are the most pervasive offenders in our everyday lives, to such an egregious extent. Wi-Fi literally electrifies the air we live in, eroding the nerve endings in my skin, eroding the sensitive tissue in my lungs, and disrupting the natural electromagnetic field around my heart. I base these emphatic claims on direct observation of myself rather than peer-reviewed studies. Physical exertion and exercise amidst Wi-Fi is exceptionally damaging to my body. Gyms with Wi-Fi are absolutely atrocious, as Wi-Fi simply erodes the infrastructure of my body. That’s it. I’ve summed it up in one sentence concerning Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi erodes the infrastructure of my body. I can feel it. It’s obvious to me. My body’s recovery after exercising in a Wi-Fi environment is longer, and my physical endurance while exercising in these environments is shorter and weaker. It’s harder to breathe in Wi-Fi, as Wi-Fi pollutes the air. Electricity in the air is burning out my lungs and heart. The air is not fresh. It’s not natural. It’s such a discomfort. — Rechargeable batteries give off “dirty electricity,” electrical fields that disrupt my own body’s natural electrical fields. Portable generators give off enormous amounts of disruptive fields that burn and singe my nervous system, specifically my lower body, my legs, and my reproductive organs. Electric cars have huge rechargeable batteries in them as well, and these batteries are just as destructive. My legs burn and feel inflamed when in proximity. They feel weak and arthritic, and their strength and sturdiness are lessened. My reproductive organs feel a burning sensation as well. Testicles burn and go numb, and arousal and the ability to be aroused are diminished. — Cell phones actively connected to 3G LTE, and worse, 5G and enabled hotspots give off a similar disruptive electrical field, but cell phones affect my heart’s field and my throat rather than my lower body as stated above. Close proximity to these devices, whether on my body or within a few feet, adversely affect my heart and nervous system. Inflammation in these areas becomes apparent, and my heart’s vigor and strength diminish to the point of feelings of heart failure. It’s terrible. EMF-blocking, silver-lined sleeves help to block this radiation, but are not full proof. While wireless, rechargeable earbuds burn out my ears and brain. Those are heavily shunned. Lastly, caffeine and processed sugar consumption, and excessive consumption of these inflammatory substances, exacerbate the negative effects of these EMF exposures. I’ve just about quit caffeine and sugar consumption altogether to better combat my struggle with EMF exposure. These are my observations and I thank you dearly for providing this opportunity for the public to voice our experiences with EMF exposure, and I hope solutions can be reached to allow people like myself to live more comfortably among electromagnetic frequencies. Thank you for reading. Chris Thorpe

This is a list of the most noticeable side effects that I have experienced from 4G to 5G and from the use of being on the IOT (2014-2026). 1. Radiating sensation from fingers throughout forearms, tingling sensation or nerve pain, burning feeling in hands and forearms along with numbness noticed from smartphone use. Feeling subsides typically around 5 or 10 minutes after use. 2. Brain Fog noticed after durations of use. Subsidies with less use. 3. Muscular tension with a heightened sense of stress along with shortness of breath. Subsides typically about 5 or 10 minutes after unplugging home router or after grounding for about 10 to 15 minutes. Please research “GROUNDING” if unfamiliar with the subject. Anonymous

About four years ago, I lived close to a cell phone tower. It was actually line of sight but I can't reliably attest to exact distance, maybe a quarter of a mile. After a few months living there I continually experienced mobility issues that escalated to constant pain in my legs and lower back. I had not sustained a fall or other injury at the time. I was mystified about the cause. One evening, while I was in a high degree of pain, I sat at my desk and removed my earrings, necklace that had a metal chain and a ring. Within about 15 minutes all pain left my legs. I was amazed. I began to wonder if the electromagnetic waves from the tower were electrifying me to the point of pain causing the mobility issues. Perhaps the jewelry provided a circuit which amplified the invisible waves? I checked a website www.antennasearch.com and found 90 cellphone towers and hundreds of antennas within a 3 mile radius. The tower near my house was .2 miles. So I moved to a very rural area with only 9 cellphone towers within a 3 mile radius. While the pain has lessened. It is not eradicated and I continue to suffer from dehydration no matter how much water and electrolytes I consume. Do these emf waves carry electrical charges that dehydrate us? Even though our area is humid, many I have spoken with complain about chronic dehydration. In my home I have no wifi, no laptop, no television, no microwave oven. The roof of my house is shingle, not metal. The smart meter is far from living areas. When short term renters moved in on either side of my place last year and turned on wifi the same day, it sent me to bed for a couple of days with intense pain. I wondered if my earlier exposure had now led to long-term consequences, long-term sensitivity. I have never been this affected before but now must pay attention. It is debilitating. Where does it come from? The nearest cell tower is about a mile away! Is it the satellites beaming down emfs? A plethora of cell phones especially when weekenders come out to the rural areas? Neighbors wifi? My own refrigerator? I live in a very rural area and have great difficulty navigating big cities because of the uptick in pain. Mainstream doctors don't seem to have solutions. I feel left to my own ingenuity and to that of a few visionary thinkers who have looked outside the box. I also look to nature, acupuncture, homeopathy, sound healing and martial arts for relief. It is like there is an invisible problem (biologically detrimental emf waves) causing visible distress. Where do real lasting solutions lie? Are the solutions visible or invisible? Or both? Can we get to the cause of the cause and actually cure this? Or will we continue to address symptoms if we can and hope for the best? Any chance these emf waves can be modified to become biologically beneficial? Wouldn't that be a boon? I also wonder how emfs affect our pets not to mention our children and grandchildren. I have heard of success stories out of Switzerland with Biogeometry solutions and some well thought out products from Blushield in America. A French company also has a long term track record of transforming the emf waves into biologically beneficial solutions without affecting the efficacy of the communication channels. It is not an all or nothing game. We have the insights to integrate technology and public health for the benefit of both. Do we have the will? I am pleased that our government is taking this issue seriously. Becoming the country who takes the lead in solving this or at least putting us on the right track will help make America the best, once again... At least in this significant area of public health and well-being. Do we have the will? Do we have the capability? Do we have the wherewithal?

. & 2. I am responding as: an individual 3a. Type of wireless or RF/EMF sources involved (e.g., mobile phones, Wi-Fi, smart meters…)Wi-Fi (router and public nodes) and phone masts. 3b. Nature, duration, frequency, and approximate timing (e.g., years):Several hours per day for 20 years. Ca 2 - 60 GHz. 3c. Adverse health effect(s) experienced:Headache, impaired memory and concentration, skin irritation, anxiety, sleep disorder. 3d. Time from first exposure to first appearance of adverse health effects; and did a change in exposure coincide with the onset of adverse effects:5-10 minutes. 3e. Was medical evaluation or treatment sought? (Optionally:) Was there a diagnosis?No. No use. 3f. Were steps taken to reduce or eliminate exposure, and were there subsequent changes in the effects?Yes: Avoiding public transport and hot spots in the city. At home router was turned off when needed.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1646658220160735&set=a.336311797862057. Europe Tightens Cellphone Radiation Testing Standards, Requiring Devices to Meet Limits Against the Body by yourNEWS Media Newsroom | Oct 19, 2026 Listen to Article The European Union has adopted stricter cellphone radiation testing procedures that will require manufacturers to measure emissions with devices touching the body, while researchers and consumer advocates call for similar changes in the United States. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom. https://yournews.com/2026/10/19/7230167/europe-tightens-cellphone-radiation-testing-standards-requiring-devices-to-meet/ The revised standard, published Sept. 7, 2026, in the Official Journal of the European Union, establishes a zero-millimeter testing distance for body exposure, replacing procedures that previously permitted separation distances of up to 5 millimeters. https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32026D2003 Now, in the age of cellular telephones, wireless routers, and the Internet of things, all of which use EMF, additional research is needed on practical ways to reduce exposures to EMFs. https://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/agents/emf. Electromagnetic fields (EMFs) can significantly increase mold growth, with studies showing that molds exposed to EMFs can produce mycotoxins at much higher rates compared to those shielded from EMF exposure. This suggests that EMFs may make molds more aggressive and reactive, exacerbating health risks associated with mold toxicity. pacificdecon.com vagusclinic.com. How EMFs Could Influence Mold Growth (and What That Means for Your Family’s Health) Post published: January 11, 2026 Post comments: https://healthyhouseontheblock.com/emfs-and-mold-growth-in-homes/. EMFs in hospitals can potentially exacerbate mold growth, as research indicates that electromagnetic fields may stimulate mold to produce more mycotoxins, which can worsen health issues for sensitive individuals. Proper management of both EMF exposure and moisture is crucial in hospital settings to mitigate these risks. airestech.com moldhelpforyou.com. The Impact of Electromagnetic Fields on Mold Toxin Production June 8, 2024 In an insightful experiment conducted by a leading mold researcher in Switzerland, the relationship between electromagnetic fields (EMF) and mold toxin production was explored. The researcher utilized a Faraday cage—a simple yet effective barrier made from silver-coated cloth resembling a mosquito net—to shield mold cultures from ambient electromagnetic radiation. Under this protective barrier, the mold’s production of mycotoxins, which are harmful toxins produced by certain fungi, was measured. Remarkably, once the Faraday cage was removed and the mold was exposed to the laboratory’s ambient EMF, including radiation from cell phones, the production of mycotoxins surged by over 600 times. Not only did the quantity of toxins increase, but the mold also produced significantly more virulent and dangerous mycotoxins in response to the electromagnetic exposure. https://www.rfsafe.com/the-impact-of-electromagnetic-fields-on-mold-toxin-production/. WHAT ABOUT THE POLICE AN THE EMF IN THEIR CARS WHERE IS THE STUDY, WHAT ABOUT THE EMF IN THE ELECTRIC CARS? WHAT IS THE EMF DOING TO THE WOMB>? WHAT LEVEL WILL YOU PUT YOUR ETERNAL SOUL ON THE LINE THAT IT IS SAFE IN ALL LEVELS AN ENVIRONMENTS? SOULS ARE ON THE LINE, AND THE POWER IS GREAT. GREATER THAN THOSE WHO WOULD PUT THOSE AT RISK FROM EMF EXPOSURE. THE NATIONAL DEBT IS A SCAM AN CURRENCY CAN BE ADDED TO RESEARCH AN PROTECT THE PUBLIC FROM EMFS AN OTHERS. WHERE THERE IS A SOUL THAT WANTS TO BE ETERNAL, THERE IS A WAY. :). ALSO, GROUPS NEED TO BE RESEARCHED TO SEE WHO IS ABOUT KILLING OTHERS AN THINGS LIKE POPULATION CONTROL LIKE EUGENIC? GROUPS. DID VICE PRESIDENT VANCE SAY SOMETHING DEMONS IN SPACE OR SOMETHING? ARE VANCES DEMONS he talks about if the case, NOT WANTING TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC FOR SOME REASON? I WAS SCHOOLED ON EVOLUTION IN PUBLIC SCHOOL. IS ANY ANIMAL BEHAVIOR, IN GOVERNMENT NOT WANTING TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC OR TO MAKE MORE MONEY INSTEAD OF PROTECTING THE PUBLIC. Make the world make sense again, or let's make it make sense. Why am i picking up wifi from others homes in my home, that is not using wifi? They are approaching in my space contaminating my space with their wifi correct? Why are their units so powerful that they reach into my home space. what about the terrorism aspects of turning up towers to kill those underneath and hackers?where is that protection an public able to walk up to a tower an see a digital readout

Four years after living in this 7 unit apartment complex, the meters were changed to 'smart meters', all SEVEN meters are on my bedroom wall; within four months I was unable to sleep in my bedroom...I had severe nausea, tinnitus, dizziness, insomnia, skin eruptions, plus severe headaches upon awaking, so I now sleep in the living room with the breakers turned off, my phone and tablet on airplane mode are placed away from me at night. There is , at present, no WiFi in this building yet I can get it from the next building two walls and 25 feet away. My anxiety and depression have increased, I am on S.S.and do not have the funds to move away. This does not seem right that I can be driven out of here because of the electric meter.

Thank you! Now, just a few more steps to also submit to HHS: 1) Select and copy your text from the box below 2) Click on the HHS Link Button 3) Paste your copied text into the HHS comments section at the top of the page on their site 4) Click Submit Comment at the bottom of the HHS page 1. & 2. I am responding as: an individual 3a. Type of wireless or RF/EMF sources involved (e.g., mobile phones, Wi-Fi, smart meters…)5G towers, WiFi, mobile phones, smart meters 3b. Nature, duration, frequency, and approximate timing (e.g., years):Every day, for 7 years now 3c. Adverse health effect(s) experienced:Headaches, brain fog, heaviness in my eyes, breathing issues 3d. Time from first exposure to first appearance of adverse health effects; and did a change in exposure coincide with the onset of adverse effects:Immediate. Once I’m home and away from the exposure I start to feel better 3e. Was medical evaluation or treatment sought? (Optionally:) Was there a diagnosis?Yes and the doctor couldn’t explain the reasons why I would feel this way other than aging. 3f. Were steps taken to reduce or eliminate exposure, and were there subsequent changes in the effects?Yes, I have bought, wear, and use EMF clothing. It’s expensive though helps much 3g. Any supporting documentation? This includes Scientific Reports, exposure measurements, or other relevant information:HAVN has that info Additional Details you would like to share about your experiences of adverse health effects you believe to be associated with exposure to wireless radiation or EMF's:I would like to see all EMF devices to be destroyed B1a. Sources you experience as causing you Adverse Effects:5G towers. WiFi Cell phone. B1b. Sources you can sense, but don't seem to harm you: B1c. Sources you can use without sensing or being harmed: B1d. Sources that seem to provide benefit (i.e., electrotherapy):Silver lined clothing B2a. Health conditions you think may contribute to your sensitivity to EMFs including wireless:Fatigue , headaches, dizziness, B2b. Health conditions you don't necessarily associate with your sensitivity to EMFs including wireless, but might be relevant:Eye tiredness. Heavy Breathing B3. For each subquestion please list up to 5 drugs or therapies or home remedies (if any) B3a. That you recommend, as they helped you tolerate or recover from EMF exposure:Silver lined clothing, supplements, being far away from the cities or where there is 5G B3b. That you recommend, but you’re not positive that they help: B3c. That helped you but you don’t recommend. (e.g., the benefit did not last long or the side effects were too harmful): B3d. Treatments that had no effect: B3e. Treatments that made your sensitivity worse:55-64 B4. What is your age range?55-64 B5. What year did you become aware of your sensitivity to wireless radiation or electromagnetic fields?2019 B6. What country, state, province, or major city were you living in when you first noticed your sensitivity to wireless or electromagnetic fields?USA Metro Detroit Michigan

I am writing regarding the FCC’s response to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals’ remand concerning its decades-old radiofrequency (RF) radiation exposure guidelines. The Court directed the FCC to provide a reasoned explanation for its determination that its guidelines adequately protect humans against harmful effects of RF radiation unrelated to cancer. Specifically, the court required the FCC to address the impacts of RF radiation on children, the health implications of long-term exposure, the ubiquity of wireless devices and technological developments, impacts on the environment, and the adequacy of the FCC’s testing procedures for cell phones and other portable devices. The FCC should fully consider evidence and real-world experiences concerning the health and environmental impacts of wireless radiation, including non-cancer health effects, impacts on children, long-term and cumulative exposure, cancer, and impacts on wildlife and the environment. Here is just one study I believe the FCC should review when addressing the concerns about wireless radiation: * Panagopoulos et al. (2021):Human-made electromagnetic fields: Ion forced-oscillation and voltage-gated ion channel dysfunction, oxidative stress and DNA damage – Reviewed evidence and proposed mechanisms linking human-made electromagnetic fields to oxidative stress, DNA damage, and cellular dysfunction. https://www.spandidos-publications.com/10.3892/ijo.2021.5272 The FCC is not a health agency and does not have expertise in medicine, biology or public health. Yet, the agency continues to assert authority over RF exposure standards and is preparing to reach conclusions about whether its existing guidelines adequately protect the public. I urge the FCC to recognize the critical role of federal health agencies, including the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and to rely on appropriate health and biological expertise when addressing the issues identified by the court. This issue matters to me personally because: I have been aware of negative effects of electromagnetic fields and wireless radiation for over a decade. As an engineer in the automotive industry, I worked in an office where within an hour of my arrival, I developed headaches, brain fog, sinus congestion, dizziness and nausea. People who came into my office for meetings would also develop similar symptoms. I quickly realized that something environmental was having an impact so I called Plant Engineering and asked them to come and measure the electromagnetic fields and radiation in the office. While the engineer determined that the readings were within OSHA guidelines, he explained they were high and due to a power closet next door a bank of backup batteries under the floor and an abundance of wireless routers in the area. I went to my Director, presented the information and asked to move to another office where the Plant Engineer verified the measurements were near zero. Once I moved offices, my symptoms disappeared. Since then, I am as careful as I can be about exposing myself to these invisible and invasive pollutants. I had to purchase a phone case with radiation protection to mitigate cell phone radiation that caused my hand to numb and tingle. Also, I had a substantial decline in my health since the rollout of 5G. I experienced a rapid increase in the frequency of migraines, respiratory illness, brain fog, and insomnia. I have seen a rapid increase in mold on food and outdoor plants and in my home. My research has indicated these are all side effects of cell tower and other radiation. I have done things in my home and with my health care regimen to offset this at great expense. I am very concerned about the unfettered rollout and long term consequences to not only human health but health of the planet. I urge the FCC to give meaningful consideration to the experiences and evidence before it and to fully address each of the issues identified by the court.

1. & 2. I am responding as: family member of an individual 3a. Type of wireless or RF/EMF sources involved (e.g., mobile phones, Wi-Fi, smart meters…)Wi-Fi and Cell Towers 3b. Nature, duration, frequency, and approximate timing (e.g., years):A few months, every night and when close to cell towers like for example those that happened to be by the park where my daughter was playing. 3c. Adverse health effect(s) experienced:My daughter, who was 7 years old at the time complained of feeling a "bubble in her throat and seeing spots." 3d. Time from first exposure to first appearance of adverse health effects; and did a change in exposure coincide with the onset of adverse effects:About a year. We moved into this new house and my daughter's bedroom, particularly where her twin bed was situated measured high EMF, especially where her head was. 3e. Was medical evaluation or treatment sought? (Optionally:) Was there a diagnosis?We took her to 4 different doctors. One of them suggested EMF home inspection and remediation. It was found that out of 4 of my kids at the time, the walls by her bed measured high EMF. 3f. Were steps taken to reduce or eliminate exposure, and were there subsequent changes in the effects?Once steps were taken to reduce her EMF exposure where she slept, her symptoms went away, although she still has some sensitivity if she is close to cell towers for too long. 3g. Any supporting documentation? This includes Scientific Reports, exposure measurements, or other relevant information:Yes, you can check with our doctor and see that all this took place. Additional Details you would like to share about your experiences of adverse health effects you believe to be associated with exposure to wireless radiation or EMF's:All of us in our family that get headaches, some of those correlate with too much cell phone exposure. B1a. Sources you experience as causing you Adverse Effects:Wi-FI, cell towers, cell phones, high electro magnetic output appliances. B1b. Sources you can sense, but don't seem to harm you: B1c. Sources you can use without sensing or being harmed: B1d. Sources that seem to provide benefit (i.e., electrotherapy): B2a. Health conditions you think may contribute to your sensitivity to EMFs including wireless:None B2b. Health conditions you don't necessarily associate with your sensitivity to EMFs including wireless, but might be relevant:None B3. For each subquestion please list up to 5 drugs or therapies or home remedies (if any) B3a. That you recommend, as they helped you tolerate or recover from EMF exposure:A healthy diet, exercise. B3b. That you recommend, but you’re not positive that they help: B3c. That helped you but you don’t recommend. (e.g., the benefit did not last long or the side effects were too harmful): B3d. Treatments that had no effect: B3e. Treatments that made your sensitivity worse:18 or younger B4. What is your age range?18 or younger B5. What year did you become aware of your sensitivity to wireless radiation or electromagnetic fields?2018 B6. What country, state, province, or major city were you living in when you first noticed your sensitivity to wireless or electromagnetic fields?Meridian, Idaho