QNET, a lifestyle, and wellness-focused E-commerce Company, says exposure to electromagnetic field (EMF) radiation can lead to depression, anxiety, and low immunity.
EMFs are invisible areas of energy, often referred to as radiation, that are associated with the use of electrical power and various forms of natural and man-made lighting
The Head of Product and Training at QNet, Dr. Shafi Shaik, made the disclosure during a media workshop and news conference organised by QNet in Lagos.
He also explained that exposure to EMF could also cause depleted and inconsistent energy levels, noting that one in every four workers experiences it.
Shaik said that studies from the International Agency of Research on Cancer, a part of the World Health Organisation (WHO), in May 2011 classified radiofrequency electromagnetic fields as possibly carcinogenic to humans.
“According to the research, this is based on an increased risk of glioma, a malignant type of brain cancer associated with the use of the wireless phone.
“There is a need for us as humans to protect ourselves from these harmful energies by keeping a distance,” Shaik said.
Speaking on the company’s wellness products, he said QNet had launched the ‘Chi Pendant 4’, an innovative wearable health technology that incorporates a universally appealing visual design and energy-transforming properties.
Shaik said it was also recommended for people who spend time around multiple computers and tablets, frequently use their phones, tablets, or gaming consoles, and have 5G infrastructure in their local area.
He said other products were the Bio Light 3 and the Bio Disc 3, among others.
Also, Prof. Abiodun Adebayo, Vice Chancellor of Covenant University, said that Wi-Fi was an important threat to human health.
He said that studies on Wi-Fi showed that it causes oxidative stress, sperm, and testicular damage.
Adebayo said that oxidative stress was an imbalance of antioxidants in the body, which could lead to cell and tissue damage.
“Exposure to EMFs emitted from Wi-Fi can cause DNA defragmentation in sperm cells and slow sperm motility, while heat emitted from laptops can even kill sperm cells outright, all of which negatively affect male fertility.
“Most of us, especially men, are fond of putting phones in our pockets, not knowing the excessive damage it causes to them in the area of male fertility.
“Some of us also sleep with our phones on the bed, not knowing the amount of radiation that these devices generate and how dangerous they are to our health,” Adebayo said.
Adebayo, who is also a professor of biochemistry, stressed that distance is important when it comes to Wi-Fi safety.
Speaking on misinformation and negative news, the Regional Manager of QNET, Sub-Saharan Africa, Mr. Biram Fall, said the company had a zero-tolerance policy for fraudulent actions and was preserving the highest ethical standards in the direct selling sector.
“We assure everyone that we are actively addressing any issues or misinformation that may have arisen and that we are dedicated to maintaining open communication with the media.
“We expect the highest ethical standards of our workers, distributors, and we have instituted strict regulations with processes to safeguard customers from illegal and fraudulent behavior,” he said.
