The symptoms in formerly healthy staff included severity from pain and ringing in the ears to cognitive difficulties and were thought to be energy pulses associated with radiofrequency energy. A National Academies of Science report stated that the symptoms shared common characteristics.

The most common and distinctive features of the initial onset and acute phase of the illness in Havana personnel were the sudden onset of a perceived loud sound, sometimes described as screeching, chirping, clicking, or piercing, a sensation of intense pressure or vibration in the head, and pain in the ear or more diffusely in the head. Studies have found, via neuroimaging, sustained injury to widespread brain neural networks.

Scientists have faced similar questionable physical maladies related to childhood cancer clusters in areas where high-intensity lines have been strung. Although at least one study could not establish a causal link, but (found it ) could be consistent with a small increased risk. Would a “small increased risk” of cancer in their children be acceptable? One has to wonder.

Cell phone radiation, too, has been investigated as a potential cause of brain cancers. Here, also, there is controversy with studies finding increased brain cancer. But one thing is known, and that is that wireless devices heat tissue by exciting its molecules. One area of the nervous system that seems particularly vulnerable are Schwann cells, which form the vital connections along nerve axon cells.

The studies investigated the proximity of the energy sources, near (cell phones) or somewhat distant (laptop computers and other devices). Could this stimulate cancer cell production?

Special note should be made that these devices are constantly producing, receiving and sending radiowaves since they are in continuous contact with cell towers. It doesn’t matter, therefore, if the device is in use or not — it’s still connecting to the network. Could they produce a schwannoma type of cancer that can affect even the heart, although this is rare?

Super-fast connectivity has brought 5G networks to the fore and herein lies yet another environmental health concern. The battle, understandably, will grow fierce since billions of dollars are being invested, and there is a constant clamor and need for better cell service. Our nation and that of others are inextricably tethered to cell and internet service for vital operations.

Recent actions by a nurse in Massachusetts and investigations by ProPublica have revealed a concerning relationship between the FCC and wireless companies. According to the article, while the FCC has the power to regulate the distribution and assembling of cell towers, it has no power to control the health hazard these towers may pose. Nor does the FCC have the capacity to make health decisions based on their own or the cell companies’ research since it may present apparent conflicts of interest.

The article further states that, In 2018, a massive, nearly-two-decade study by the National Toxicology Program, part of the National Institutes of Health, found “clear evidence” that cellphone radiation caused cancer in lab animals.

As street-side cell towers begin to pop up all over major cities, will we see an increase in radio wave-related disorders, or will they be improperly diagnosed as something else?

The future is murky, and healthcare officials must be vigilant to consider this new threat to health when evaluating patients with the complaints outlined in recent research.

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It’s a popular phrase in cutting-edge pain science. I would put an extra emphasis on the word “social.”⁠

In my work as a chronic pain recovery therapist and coach — and in my recovery journey — I see social dynamics as central to chronic pain patterns.

Codependency is one of the most common social dynamics I see in chronic pain clients (and I can totally relate!)

Codependency is about an unequal exchange of energy. When we relate to others codependently, our energy gets drained rather than replenished.

And when our energy is depleted, our nervous system may send out an “energy tank empty!” emergency signal in the form of a pain flare.

Chronic pain can indicate that we’ve got a “leaky energy tank”…

And that we need to patch the holes with energetic boundaries.

This is why learning to say “no” clearly and cleanly is so essential to chronic pain recovery!

Saying “no” may be challenging at first, especially if you’ve been conditioned to say “yes” by parents, teachers, bosses, leaders, culture, etc.

When I was growing up, I never heard about the concept of boundaries. It’s only recently that this word has started to enter the collective conversation in a big way. And in my opinion, boundaries are sooo important to healing — both personally and collectively.⁠

But new concepts take time and patience to acclimate ourselves to. We can catch onto them intellectually pretty quickly, but if the idea of boundaries is at odds with our early life social conditioning, it can take our nervous system time, patience, and practice to get used to this idea.⁠

So please be compassionate and patient with yourself as you recondition yourself to set healthy boundaries! It’s bound to be a messy process, but you — and your energy and wellbeing — are so worth it.

This isn’t just a personal journey, it’s one that we’re on together as an evolving society. I’m cheering for you and evolving right alongside you. 🙌

With love, warmth, and unconditional support,

Anna

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