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Last September the chairman of Health and Human Services grilled several researchers on the safety of cell phones. One specific question revealed a surprising confession by the cell phone industry.

Last September Dr. Devra Lee Davis, an epidemiology professor from the University of Pittsburgh testified before the U.S. Senate…

“Dr. Davis,” asked Senator Tom Harkin, chairman for Health & Human Services, “you said that a cell phone should not be kept any closer than an inch to your body?”

Dr. Davis nodded.

“Where does that come from?” asked Senator Harkin.

“That actually comes from the BlackBerry manual,” replied Dr. Davis, “as well as from the iPhone manual. If you read the manual — which almost none of us does — that is what they say.”

Seeing is believing… so I found a PDF copy of iPhone’s “Important Product Information Guide” online which states: “iPhone’s SAR measurement may exceed the FCC exposure guidelines for body-worn operation if positioned less than 15 mm (5/8 inch) from the body…”

The BlackBerry manual takes it 10mm further by advising: “…keep the device at least 0.98 inches (25mm) away from your body…”

So if you can’t avoid cell and cordless phones entirely – at least do what the industry’s own manuals suggest: Avoid any direct physical contact while they are activated.

Maybe that’s why people yell when they are on cell phones. They just may be the smart ones…holding their phone so far away they have to yell!

Otherwise, use a speaker phone whenever you can or check out my previous Wellness Tip from the Future about air tube headsets.

P.S. Review Module 18: Reducing Wireless Worries of Future Health Now! where I explain which side of your head to hold your cell phone and how to disperse the radiation by grounding your body. If you’re not a member, maybe it’s time to get on board. Click here for more information.

P.P.S. You can view the actual Senate hearing by clicking here.

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