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02/07/2026

😴 Why are so many children struggling to sleep?

A new peer-reviewed study from Sweden found that diagnoses of sleep disorders among children and teenagers have increased dramatically since 2001.

Researchers noted that this rise has occurred alongside major changes in how children live, including increased screen time, mobile phone use, wireless technology, and growing exposure to radiofrequency radiation from wireless infrastructure.

The authors also pointed out that blue light from screens can interfere with melatonin production, making it harder to fall asleep and stay asleep.

Most parents have seen it firsthand.

Kids today are spending more time on screens, carrying phones from a younger age, sleeping with devices beside their beds, and growing up surrounded by wireless technology 24/7.

Is that affecting sleep?

The researchers believe it's a question worth taking seriously.

As always, we're not claiming to have all the answers.

But when childhood sleep problems have increased so dramatically, we think it's important to ask why.

📖 Read the article:
https://childrenshealthdefense.org/defender/kids-sleeping-problems-linked-to-wireless-radiation-screens/

Have you noticed changes in your own children's sleep, attention, or screen habits over the years? Let us know!

The number of children and teens ages 5-19 in Sweden diagnosed with sleep disorders has increased roughly 17-fold since 2021, according to a new peer-reviewed study. The authors said the sharp uptick in sleeping problems coincided with the increased use of cellphones and the widespread proliferation...

29/06/2026

🩸 Could living near a cell tower affect your immune system?

A peer-reviewed study published in 2026 looked at adults living within 60 metres of a cell tower and compared them with people living more than 300 metres away.

Researchers found those living closer to the tower were more likely to have elevated levels of certain white blood cells associated with inflammation and immune system activity.

The study also found heavier cellphone use was linked to changes in immune markers, particularly in younger adults.

The researchers concluded that both mobile phone use and living close to cell towers may place biological stress on the body and called for further investigation into potential long-term health effects.

This is exactly why we believe more independent research, transparency, and ongoing monitoring are needed.

Whether you agree with the findings or not, studies like this raise important questions:

• Are current safety standards considering long-term exposure?
• What are the effects of living near cell towers for years or decades?
• Should more research be carried out before further expansion?

Read the article for yourself:

Living near a cell tower was associated with elevated levels of white blood cells — comparable to those seen in smokers — according to a peer-reviewed study in Electromagnetic Biology and Medicine. A chronically elevated white blood cell count is linked to inflammation and immune stress.

27/06/2026

Great reminder to visit the beach today folks!

25/06/2026

📚 10 Studies Linking 5G to Potential Health Effects

One of the most common comments we receive is:
"Where are the studies?"

This article, published by Children's Health Defense, summarises 10 studies published between 2022 and 2024 looking at possible biological effects associated with radiofrequency radiation and 5G exposure.

The studies discussed include research into:

• Brain health and neurological function
• Anxiety and depression-like behaviour in animal studies
• Blood-brain barrier permeability
• Fertility and s***m quality
• Gut microbiome changes
• Developmental effects during pregnancy and early life
• Cancer risk and carcinogenic classifications

What cannot be denied is that research is being published, questions are being raised, and many researchers are calling for further independent investigation into the long-term effects of chronic exposure.

Our position remains the same:
We are not claiming to have all the answers.

We are asking whether technologies that millions of people are exposed to every day deserve more long-term safety research, greater transparency, and ongoing review as the science evolves.

Read the article here:

https://childrenshealthdefense.org/defender/10-studies-5g-cancer-dementia-anxiety-depression-cola/

As always, read widely, think critically, and make up your own minds 😊

Ten studies conducted between 2022 and 2024 highlight the health risks of 5G technology. Studies reveal 5G’s potential to induce neurological damage and psychiatric problems, highlighting its effects on brain development, including the increased risk of conditions like dementia through mechanisms ...

23/06/2026

POSSIBLY CARCINOGENIC TO HUMANS?

One of the most common comments we receive is:

"If 5G or wireless radiation was dangerous, surely health authorities would have said so."

The reality is more nuanced.

In 2011, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), part of the World Health Organization, classified radiofrequency electromagnetic fields as a Group 2B "possibly carcinogenic to humans."

This category is used when there is some evidence of a potential cancer risk, but not enough to reach a stronger conclusion.

Importantly, this classification has not been removed.

Does this prove that 5G causes cancer? No.

Does it mean the science is settled and there is nothing left to investigate? Also no.

This is exactly why many scientists, doctors and concerned citizens continue to call for more independent research into long-term exposure to wireless technologies, particularly as our daily exposure has increased dramatically over the past two decades.

Our position remains the same:

• More transparency
• More independent research
• More public discussion
• Better informed consent

Not less.

We are not claiming certainty. We are asking whether enough research has been done before continuing the rapid expansion of wireless infrastructure.

What are your thoughts?

22/06/2026

📡 What happened in Pittsfield, Massachusetts?

In 2020, residents living near a Verizon cell tower in Pittsfield, Massachusetts began reporting a range of symptoms including headaches, dizziness, nausea, insomnia, heart palpitations, migraines, and other neurological issues.

According to court documents, complaints became so widespread that the local Board of Health investigated the issue and later issued a cease-and-desist order against Verizon, seeking discussions around relocating or reducing emissions from the tower.

The case has since become a lengthy legal battle, with residents arguing that their health concerns deserve to be heard, while courts have ruled that towers operating within current FCC guidelines fall under federal jurisdiction.

One quote from resident Courtney Gilardi stood out to us:

"The injured neighbors still living in Shacktown want to live safely in their own houses without feeling dizzy, nauseous and without experiencing palpitations, afib, cardiac issues, migraines and other neurological symptoms."

Whether you agree with the residents' claims or not, this case raises important questions.

If a community reports a significant increase in health problems after a tower is installed, who investigates?

What happens when residents say they're being affected, but the tower complies with existing standards?

And are current standards adequately protecting people from long-term, real-world exposure?

Read the article here:
https://childrenshealthdefense.org/defender/pittsfield-massachusetts-appeal-verizon-cell-tower-case/

As always, we encourage people to read widely, ask questions, and make up their own minds.

A group of Pittsfield, Massachusetts residents who allege a Verizon tower near their homes is making them sick have appealed a county Superior Court’s ruling that they must seek relief from the FCC, not the court system.

21/06/2026

Have you turned off 5G on your cellphones yet?

19/06/2026

📱 Did you know you can turn 5G off on your phone?

One of the most common questions we've been asked is whether it's possible to disable 5G.

On many phones, the answer is yes.

To switch from 5G to 4G:

• Open Settings
• Tap Mobile Data
• Tap Voice & Data (or your network settings)
• Select 4G/LTE instead of 5G

A common myth is that turning off 5G will make your phone painfully slow.

In reality, many people notice little to no difference for everyday use such as calls, messages, social media, emails, browsing, and streaming. In some areas, 4G can even provide a more stable connection than 5G.

While switching off 5G won't eliminate RF/EMF exposure completely, some people choose to do it as part of a broader effort to reduce their overall exposure.

Other simple steps you can take include:

• Using speakerphone where practical
• Avoiding carrying your phone directly against your body for long periods
• Keeping devices off your lap where possible
• Turning on Airplane Mode while sleeping
• Switching off WiFi and mobile data when not needed
• Avoiding unnecessary Bluetooth use

Whether you choose to make these changes or not, we believe people should know they have options!

Small changes can add up.

Have you turned 5G off on your phone?

18/06/2026

Did you know hundreds of scientists called for a pause on 5G rollout?

Back in 2017, a group of scientists and medical professionals launched what became known as the 5G Appeal.

Their request was simple:

Pause the rollout of 5G until potential health and environmental effects had been more thoroughly investigated by scientists independent of industry interests.

By 2024, the appeal had been signed by hundreds of scientists and doctors from around the world.

Some of the concerns raised included:

• Long-term cumulative RF/EMF exposure
• Potential biological effects beyond heating
• Increasing exposure from wireless devices and infrastructure
• The need for more independent research

Does this prove 5G is harmful?

No.

But it does show that concerns about wireless technology are not limited to "conspiracy theorists" or people who don't understand science.

Scientists themselves continue to debate these issues.

As a community group, we're not claiming to have all the answers.

We're simply asking whether enough research has been done before continuing the rapid expansion of wireless infrastructure.

You can read the appeal for yourself here:

https://www.5gappeal.eu/

What are your thoughts?

Scientist 5G appeal call for 5G roll out moratorium

17/06/2026

📡 How Close Is Your Nearest Cell Tower?

This map shows the location of telecommunications towers across the Whakatāne area.

Take a moment to look at where they're located.

Many are situated close to homes, schools, parks, businesses, medical facilities, and places where people spend much of their time.

One of the questions increasingly being asked around the world is whether there should be minimum setback distances between telecommunications infrastructure and places where people live, learn, work, and gather.

A commission report in New Hampshire discussed recommendations from some researchers suggesting setbacks of approximately 500 metres (1,640 feet) between cell towers and residential homes, schools, and other sensitive locations.

Yet many towers today are located far closer than that.

Whether these sites are currently carrying 3G, 4G, 5G, or a combination of technologies isn't really the point of this post. The question we're asking is whether the growing density of telecommunications infrastructure in residential and public areas deserves more discussion, more transparency, and more independent long-term research as exposure continues to increase.

Technology has changed dramatically over the last 20 years. We now carry wireless devices with us everywhere we go, and many people are asking what the long-term effects of constant exposure may be.

We don't claim to have all the answers.

We simply believe these are reasonable questions that deserve open discussion.

What do you think?