Block cell phone radiation and you will reduce and potentially eliminate what is viewed by many as a very real, palpable threat to you health. Cells emit radio frequency energy which has been demonstrated in laboratory tests to be harmful to animals. While many claim that the jury is still out on its effects on humans, it would be unwise to wait until verifiable test results on living subjects demonstrate a clear consensus that indeed, human cells are harmed by this form of radiation as well. A little forethought and prevention is always better than the cure.

Cell phones emit radiation because they function as transmitters. Like all transmitters, they produce radiation, and the intensity of the radiation is in direct proportion to the cell phone's frequency and how close the phone is held to your ear. To block phone radiation you will need to create a buffer between the ear piece and your ear. A number of materials exist which enable you to do that. One such item is ferrite, a magnetic bead that prevents radio waves from traveling from the phones and into the head. Ferrite has had its use in the computer industry to inhibit data interference, otherwise known as noise. At a few pennies per bead, ferrite beads are an excellent and cost effective method to block phone radiation. Other so-called radiation shields exist as well, made of different materials such as ceramic, which also work to block cell phone radiation.

The proximity of the cell to your head determines the amount of radiation that you absorb. Estimates range from 20% to 60%, depending on how close you hold the receiver to your head. Even though the debate rages on about the health hazards posed by cell phone radiation (some studies have suggested a possible link to brain cancers or tumors), common sense dictates that the less you expose yourself to unnecessary radiation, the better. Therefore you should avail yourself of the variety of products that are available which will enable you to lead a healthier life by learning how to effectively block cell phone radiation.