Newly proven and verified findings, December, 2019:

Using 3-D radio frequency antennas, hyper-logarithmic antennas, and a certified calibrated spectrum analyzer, I have definitively proven that metallic objects and even partially painted rooms with RF-shielding paint will increase the power density measurements of RF, the reflection rate, the co-signaling interference, and more. In layman’s terminology: adding metal or partial RF shielding only makes matters worse. - James Finn

Original article:

Recently, on a podcast interview an uncertified “EMF Expert,” advised listeners to add metallic objects to their environment to help with electro-sensitivity symptoms. He based this idea on a test he did not describe, to lay out the "science" for another new material he was selling. He claimed that it would adsorb RFR (radio frequency radiation) and miraculously keep it from reaching his customers.

If this person were actually a trained EMRS, he would know why this is a fallacy. I do not make any claims on whether or not his particular material absorbs radio frequencies, since all materials absorb radio frequencies to one degree or another. But, all metals are conductive and reflective of radio frequencies, also.

When an incident wave and its reflective wave collide, a third standing wave is created. This standing wave will have a higher power density than the original incident wave while additionally introducing a new set of harmonic transients to the environment, thereby augmenting the interruptive effect of the original incident wave. Also, depending on the power density of the incident wave and the absorptive/reflective qualities of the metals, then many fractals of standing waves could then be created. This is why we are very much against any partial RF shielding.

Here is what I do know, regarding studies:

1) There are various ways to interpret physical phenomena, experimental results, and data.

2) If you are standing between a radio signal and an EMF absorbent material, the signal has to pass through or around you before it can get to the shield behind you. In NYC, RFR comes from every direction. (This is why installing a partial faraday cage is bad practice.)

3) Even the most intelligent PhD's make fundamental mistakes, especially when operating outside their field of expertise.

When it comes to our EMF mitigation practices, here are the important questions:

1) is the remediation scientifically plausible,

2) what are the readings on our equipment after EMF shielding has been applied.

Yes. Metallic objects do act as antennas for radio frequencies. An antenna also absorbs and reflects EMF. What is incorrect is that it makes it "better" for a person to have more metal in their environment.

1) A metallic object will not emit RF, but it will reflect RF. If there is a reflective surface behind you, then you will also receive the reflection.

2) RF reflection will also cause multi-path interference unto itself and couple unto the fields already in the room.

Because RF is electromagnetism, metallic objects, iron in particular, will fill the core of the solenoid effect of RFR and amplify the intensity. This is how and why electromagnets will become up to hundreds of times more powerful when an iron core is inserted inside a solenoid coil. This proprietary diagram spells this out: Iron Core Solenoid

Iron Core transformers can also exponentially increase voltage.

It's not the material. Many materials block RFR. It's the application and the fundamental problems with the application that are the problem. For example: grounding pads or RFR-blocking clothing.

In the usual application of grounding pads, The user is an electrical conductor and actually becomes a part of the current flowing through the grounding pad. The user's body voltage will read zero, but may actually be conducting several volts.

If that grounding pad is plugged into the ground of a wall outlet, then it is now corrupting the ground in that circuit, thereby increasing the electromagnetic interference that is already on that circuit. If there are high frequency transients, voltage, and current on the home’s ground conductor, which there often are, then this is back-flowing onto the receiving user, termed: victim.

RF clothing is also a ridiculous EMF gimmick. You may be blocking the radio frequencies with that RF fabric shawl or hat, but you are also wearing an antenna that is attracting more radio frequencies, increasing your skin-body voltage and epidermal frequencies which weaken your cells’ insulators.

The bottom line is that before you go out and spend your hard-earned money on the latest-greatest "EMF shielding device," be sure that it has been checked out by an EMRS. Try to learn more about shielding different frequencies...or, just ask us at Elexana LLC.