It was two o’clock in the night. There was complete darkness in the room, only the screen of the phone lying right next to Neeta’s pillow would occasionally glow with a faint blue light. Neeta was pretending to be in deep sleep with her eyes closed, but her mind was not calm. Heart beats were fast and there was a strange heavy tingling sensation in the head. When the alarm went off in the morning, it seemed as if she hadn’t slept even a moment, despite spending eight hours in bed. Neeta, shattered by fatigue, asked herself-“Why was my mind awake when my body was sleeping?”
Does your brain really sleep? Know the psychology of ‘Smartphones and EMF’
Most of us women think that as soon as our eyes are closed, our body and mind become completely ‘off’. But if your smartphone is kept near your pillow or on the bedside table, then your nervous system never becomes completely calm.
emanating from smartphones and Wi-Fi Non-ionizing electromagnetic frequency (EMF) Act like an invisible signal to your brain. These waves do not wake you up from sleep, but prevent the brain from going into deep sleep which is very important for repairing the body.
4 serious effects on body and health:
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Decrease in melatonin hormone: The radiation and dim light emanating from the phone suppresses the production of your sleep hormone ‘melatonin’.
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Light and broken sleep: According to research, EMF exposure increases ‘Alpha Waves’ in the brain during sleep, which disrupts the deep sleep cycle.
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Morning drowsiness and brain fog: Due to mental tension throughout the night, inability to work in the morning, forgetfulness and irritability increases.
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Fatigue that cannot be relieved even by caffeine: Even after drinking tea or coffee throughout the day, there remains a lack of energy in the body.
Easy and effective tips for prevention:
FAQ
Does keeping the phone on airplane mode eliminate radiation completely?
Yes, turning on Airplane Mode turns off the phone’s cellular signal, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi transmission, which drastically reduces the EMF radiation emitted.
How far away should you keep your phone from your body while sleeping?
According to experts, the phone should be kept at least 3 to 6 feet (about an arm’s length) away from your head and body.
Is it dangerous to sleep with the phone under the pillow?
Yes, it is very harmful. Due to this, not only does the radiation directly affect your brain, but there is also a risk of fire due to the heating of the phone.
What connection does frequent sleeplessness at night have with the phone?
Phone rays and notification lights give your brain the illusion that it’s time to wake up, which breaks the cycle of deep REM sleep.
What do I do if I want to set an alarm on my phone?
Set an alarm on your phone and keep it on a table away from the bed. With this, you will have to get up and go when the alarm rings, which will also remove your morning laziness.