How Do Electro Magnetic Fields Affect Cells?
How Do Electro Magnetic Fields Affect Cells? All cells in the body share standard components, regardless of their type. One of the common constituents of all cells is ions. Ions are positively and negatively charged particles that conduct electromagnetic pulses from within the cell. The electromagnetic pulses allow the cell to function. Without ions, a cell can not live. In a healthy cell, the ions are distributed around the cell with all of the positive ions on one side and the negative ions on the opposing side.
The ions that live outside of the cell in the tissues will align with that inside of the cell so that opposing poles are together with the cell membrane between them (see a diagram of the healthy cell below). This allows fluid, oxygen, and nutrients (fluid exchange) to move freely in and out of the cell while maintaining the natural balance within the cell (homeostasis). Ionic distribution in healthy cells, diseased cells, and magnetic-influenced cells
How Do Electro Magnetic Fields Affect Cells?
In a diseased (injured) cell, the positive and negative ions do not stay on opposing sides of the cell. They are disrupted and scattered randomly around the cell.
At the same time the ions on the outside of the cell membrane also become scattered as they try to find their opposing pole, this results in cellular imbalance.
Extra fluid from the tissues outside the cell is able to penetrate the cell which in turn pushes vital nutrients, hormones, and electrolytes (salts) out of the cell. The cell’s ability to function is greatly reduced and cellular degeneration begins, which if not corrected, will lead to the cell dying.
When PEMFs are applied over an injured (dis-eased) area, the magnetism penetrates into the tissues and surrounds the damaged cell. The magnetic field that is created around the outside of the cell will pull the ions, both inside and outside, back into alignment.
The result is that the ions once again return to their correct position within the cell. The extra fluid that has penetrated the cell is pushed out (via osmosis and diffusion) and returned to the surrounding tissues. The cell regains its natural healthy balance and any damage is repaired over days (see a diagram of a cell with a magnetic field)
How Do Electro Magnetic Fields Affect Cells?
Evidence suggests that cell processes can be influenced by weak electromagnetic fields (EMFs). EMFs appear to represent a global interference or stress to which a cell can adapt without catastrophic consequences.
There may be exceptions to this observation, however, such as the putative role of EMFs as promoters in the presence of a primary tumor initiator. The nature of the response suggests that the cell is viewing EMFs as it would another subtle environmental change.
The age and state of the cell can profoundly affect the EMF bio response. There is no evidence that direct posttranscriptional effects occur as a result of EMF exposure. Although transcription alterations occur, no apparent disruption in routine physiological processes such as growth and division is immediately evident.
How Do Electro Magnetic Fields Affect Cells?
What is usually observed is a transient perturbation followed by an adjustment of the normal homeostatic machinery of the cells. DNA does not appear to be significantly altered by EMF. If EMF exposure is associated with an increased risk of cancer, the paucity of genotoxic effects would support the suggestion that the fields act in tumor promotion rather than initiation. The site(s) and mechanisms of interaction remain to be elaborated.
How Do Electro Magnetic Fields Affect Cells?
Although there are numerous studies and hypotheses that suggest the membrane represents the primary site of interaction, there are also several different studies showing that in vitro systems, including cell-free systems, are responsive to EMFs. The debate about the potential hazards or therapeutic value of weak electromagnetic fields will continue until the mechanism of interaction has been clarified.