Avoiding Radiation

"Ionizing radiation, the type used in CT scans and x-rays, can damage DNA and cause cancer.  The case with weaker, nonionizing radiation is less clear and more controversial; I do think we should be careful."  Dr. Andrew Weil

The nonionizing radiation that he speaks about comes to us from the scanners at airports and cell phones.  Probably most of us who are caregivers do not fly often enough to worry about the scanners at airports, but we may very well use cell phones.  Dr. Weil suggests using landlines when we can or an earpiece or holding the phone away from the body.  Texting, instead of calling, also emits less radiation.  These are just some simple ways we can protect our health.