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• On Day 3 of the “EMF Hazards Summit 2025,” Dr. Stephanie McCarter explored the sharp rise in serious health issues in young people, including a 533 percent increase in rectal cancer among 10-15-year-olds and a flood of teens with anxiety, insomnia and ADHD-like symptoms, which is linked by an expert to prolonged exposure to Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and cell tower radiation.
• McCarter explained why constant EMF exposure is altering brain development, leading to overstimulated or underdeveloped brain regions, loss of eye contact, an inability to focus and addiction-like behaviors to devices that provide a dopamine hit.
• McCarter shared how common personal devices pose significant risks, with AirPods emitting radiation far exceeding safe levels (correlated with a rise in carotid tumors) and smartwatches contributing to headaches and sleep disturbances.
• McCarter went over how mold exposure is a critical, compounding factor that makes individuals hyper-reactive to EMFs, triggering overlapping neurological symptoms; modern building materials can create toxic environments that severely impact health.
• McCarter shared why mitigation strategies are effective, including taking EMF “vacations” to low-exposure areas, enforcing digital detoxes and phone-free hours, using protective shielding technology and detoxing from other environmental toxins like mold and heavy metals.

On Day 3 of the “EMF Hazards Summit 2025,” aired on Aug. 25, Dr. Stephanie McCarter, a board-certified physician specializing in environmental medicine, revealed shocking data linking skyrocketing neurological dysfunction in young people to prolonged exposure to Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and cell tower radiation.

The statistics are alarming. A recent CDC study found a 533 percent increase in rectal cancer among 10- to 15-year-olds, a trend McCarter connects to the proliferation of 4G and 5G networks. “In 2021, Dr. Davis did a study on 20-year-olds who grew up with Wi-Fi and they already had a fourfold increase in rectal cancer,” she said. “Now, we’re seeing younger kids affected.”

But cancer isn’t the only concern. Clinics are flooded with teens suffering from severe anxiety, insomnia and ADHD-like symptoms—conditions that vanish when Wi-Fi is removed from their environment.

“Kids are developing differently,” McCarter explained. “Their cingulate gyrus and other brain regions are being overstimulated or underdeveloped due to constant EMF exposure. We’re seeing loss of eye contact, inability to focus and addiction-like behaviors, similar to cocaine or sugar dependence.”

The dopamine-driven addiction to smartphones is wreaking havoc on teen brains. “The first thing kids do when they wake up is grab their phones,” McCarter noted. “Their brains are still trying to settle into delta waves, but instead, they’re bombarded with stimulation.”

Parents enforcing digital detoxes report dramatic improvements. “When phones are turned off for a few hours in the evening, kids go through withdrawal, just like a drug,” McCarter said. “But after a few days, their focus improves, grades go up and anxiety drops.”

Some families have resorted to locking phones in a box overnight, while others opt for protective sfhielding, like Lambs underwear with radiation-blocking pouches, to minimize exposure.

One of the most concerning trends is the widespread use of AirPods, which McCarter strongly warns against. “When we measure them, they emit several thousand to a million microwatts, far exceeding safe levels,” she said. “Surgeons in Dallas are seeing an uptick in carotid tumors and while we don’t have long-term studies yet, the correlation is troubling.”

Similarly, smartwatches, often worn 24/7, are contributing to headaches and sleep disturbances. “People don’t realize how much these devices affect them until they stop using them,” McCarter said.

Another critical factor exacerbating EMF sensitivity? Mold exposure. Modern building materials like drywall create ideal conditions for toxic mold growth, which triggers neurological symptoms, headaches, tinnitus and difficulty concentrating, that overlap with EMF effects. “We’ve had cases where entire dorms were bulldozed because so many kids got sick,” McCarter revealed. “Mycotoxins lodge in the liver and nervous system, making people hyper-reactive to EMFs.”

Despite the grim outlook, McCarter offered hope. As summarized by Enoch at Brighteon.AI, key strategies include:

• EMF vacations: Taking kids camping or to low-EMF environments for at least a week.
• Digital detox: Enforcing phone-free hours, especially at night.
• Shielding tech: Using protective cases and avoiding Bluetooth earbuds.
• Detoxing environmental toxins: Addressing mold, heavy metals and pesticides.

“The goal isn’t to scare kids but to show them how much better they feel without constant EMF exposure,” McCarter said. “Once they experience the difference, it sticks with them.” As 5G networks expand and smartphone addiction deepens, the stakes have never been higher.

For parents, the message is clear: The mental and physical health of an entire generation may depend on reducing electromagnetic pollution—before it’s too late.

More from Day 3 of the “EMF Hazards Summit 2025”

Day 3 of the “EMF Hazards Summit 2025” doesn’t end there. Here’s a summary of the topics tackled by other speakers:

Dr. Anju Usman discussed:

• How children face unprecedented exposure to environmental toxins (heavy metals, chemicals, mold), often inherited from their mothers during pregnancy. Dr. Usman noted that studies have found hundreds of chemicals in newborns, contributing to rising rates of autism, allergies, asthma and neurological disorders.
• Why starting with environmental cleanup (removing toxins from food, water, air and household products) before aggressive testing or detox protocols is advised. Hair, urine and stool tests can also provide insights.
• Pineault’s personal cautionary tale about improper DMSA use leading to neurological symptoms. Dr. Usman warned that unsupervised detox can worsen toxicity if elimination pathways (liver, kidneys, bowels) aren’t functioning optimally.
• How sauna therapy, body brushing, clean air/water and minimizing EMF exposure help reduce toxic burden over time. Dr. Usman recommended resources like Medical Academy for Pediatric Special Needs (MAPS) and The Autism Community in Action (TACA) for parents seeking professional guidance.

Dr. Martha Herbert discussed:

• The plausible link between EMF and rising autism rates, citing Herbert’s research on how EMF disrupts brain function, particularly in children due to their thinner skulls and developing nervous systems.
• The outdated EMF safety guidelines (over 30 years old) based solely on thermal effects, ignoring non-thermal biological harm. She highlighted corporate influence on regulators and the lack of proper pre-market testing for wireless technologies.
• Why EMF damage compounds with other environmental toxins (chemicals, poor diet, stress) under the “total load” theory, making individuals more susceptible to chronic illness, sleep disorders and neurological dysfunction.
• How EMF’s artificial square waves interfere with natural brainwave coherence, visible in EEG readings during phone use. This disruption harms learning, immunity and mitochondrial function, worsening conditions like autism and ADHD.
• How are EMF meters, shielding and reducing device use perfect, especially for children. Herbert shared her move to a rural Mennonite community, observing healthier, tech-free children with superior cognitive and motor skills compared to urban, screen-dependent peers.

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