Making sense of it all

Now that I have read some research and reviews I am ready to examine what they all say. First off though, I have to say that there is a lot of information out there, and it can hard navigating through it all. Alright, so on one hand the cell phone companies have funded research that doesn’t show there are any health problems when you use cell phones and wireless devices. Other research shows there are some health risks, although they do not know what they could be. And yet other research doesn’t show anything either way, leaving the door open for results to favor either side.

I am remembering Dr. Ronald B. Herberman saying there could be risks and to be cautious, especially with young children. Although he says to be cautious, the National Cancer Institute and others say more studies need to be conducted. Some say there are no risks, while others say the risks are high. NIH says as long as you are within a certain limit you should be fine. It is still interesting to me to fish around and see who has funded the research too. I guess motivation behind something really does drive it.

What I’m seeing throughout most of the stuff I read, the news online, and the forums I looked at, there is inconclusive evidence. Recommendations are for caution and education in the area. Well, I certainly feel educated on the subject more than I was. The whole popcorn video really makes me laugh now. It would be really scary it cell phones could do that!

So I think, as I come full circle here, I am going to take a cautionary approach to this. Looks like the Bluetooth devices emit a lower radio frequency, so they are a little safer. Plus, they free up my hands so I can multitask while talking on the phone. That’s a good selling point! But, I am freaking out slightly by even having my phone in my pocket let alone at my ear all the time. I wonder if it is hurting other parts of my body as it sits on my belt or in my pocket. I think it would be best to limit the amount of time I spend on the phone. At least until more research is done to convince me otherwise. So I am going to wait for more research to be reported before I buy a bluetooth.