Why you shouldn´t sleep with your cell phone close to you

If you are one of the billions of people who sleep with the phone next to his bed, this could be causing many problems (imperceptible for the moment) on your health.

The radiation having smartphones are really dangerous and not at all advisable.

This happens at any time of day, but during the hours we are sleeping, can lead to nightmares, not sleeping, waking up several times each night, etc. The reason? An alteration in the system of self certain processes, such as the biological clock or circadian rhythms.

44% of cell phone owners have snoozed with their phone next to their bed to make sure they didn’t miss any crucial calls or texts, according to the Pew Internet Project.

This could be bad for your health by these reasons:

• A Texas teen recently woke up to a burning smell. The cause? Her Samsung Galaxy S4, which was under her pillow, had partially melted and it scorched her sheets and mattress, too. More specifically, it seems like a non-Samsung replacement phone battery was to blame: the phone’s instruction manual warns against using incompatible cell phone batteries and chargers. The manual also notes that there’s a risk of a fire if the gadget is covered by bedding or other thick material. Bottom line: Stick to phone accessories from the original manufacturer, and don’t leave your cell on your bed.

• Cell phones (and tablets, TVs, and other gadgets with LED screens) give off what’s known as blue light—a type that studies suggest can inhibit the production of the sleep-inducing hormone melatonin and disrupt our circadian rhythms. This may be because blue light emits wavelengths similar to daylight, which can make our bodies think it’s daytime, at any time.
• To fall asleep when you want (and need) to, power down all electronics two hours before bedtime. Better yet, keep your phone and laptop in another room while you slumber.If you’re at all worried about the possible cancer risk, try to text instead of call, hold the phone away from your ear, or use an earpiece or the speakerphone setting as much as possible—and definitely don’t sleep with the phone next to your head.
• An investigation in Australia showed that there is an important relationship between the use of smartphones and sterility in men, as well as reduced sperm quality.

The following are tips provided by PBS to decrease exposure to cell phone radiation:

• SAR Level –  Every cell phone has a specific absorption rate (SAR) which somehow indicates the amount of radiation emitted. Look for a cell phone with a low SAR level which suggests lower radiation levels.
• Use Hands-Free Devices – According to PBS, going hands-free with a Bluetooth or headset can reduce SAR levels as long as they are removed from the head when not in use.
• Restrict Talking Time – Limiting the time you spend talking obviously restricts exposure to cell phone radiation. Texting instead of talking also reduces exposure of the cranium to potential radiation.

• Distance – PBS recommends sleeping away from cell phones and advises against carrying them in front pockets.
• Ignore the Hype – Although this is not a tip for limiting exposure to cell pone radiation, keeping things in perspective can be helpful. Since there is no evidence correlating cell phone usage with cancer, it probably isn’t worth feeling overly anxious in regards to the extensive publicity on cell phones and cancer.

13/09/2002

Disclaimer: This is a nonprofit blog. My objective, as a young girl born in 1999, is just to share my passion for Medicine by giving the world some information about the latest tendencies in this field. Please click on the links below to obtain a more detailed information about the articles I have used as a source.

http://mejorconsalud.com/es-malo-dormir-cerca-del-movil/
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/reasons-sleep-phone-bed/story?id=24839804

http://wafflesatnoon.com/is-it-dangerous-to-sleep-with-a-cell-phone-under-your-pillow/