Electrostatics is the branch of physics that deals with stationary electrical charges, charge distributions and the electrical fields of charged bodies. The phenomena of electrostatics arise from the forces that electrical charges exert on each other. These forces are described by Coulomb's law. A classic example is that rubbed amber attracts particles. Even if the forces appear small, the electrical force is e.g. B. extraordinarily strong compared to gravity. The electrical force between an electron and a proton (both together forming a hydrogen atom) is approximately 40 orders of magnitude greater than their mutual mass attraction. Source: www.wikipedia.de
Lightning produces strong electric fields in nature. At home we can get a blow from the door handle, this is also electrostatics, the body discharges voltage, the door handle is not to blame. Electrical direct fields are created at home by direct electrical voltage on plastic surfaces and synthetic materials such as curtains, carpets, clothing (polyester). Also to be mentioned are coated furniture, office chairs, glasses frames, plastic shoe soles, paints, plastic films and foam rubber.
In the human body, electrostatics provoke electrical charge redistribution, currents and voltage drops. The body is put under tension and sometimes discharges in a shock-like manner when it comes into contact with grounded parts, sometimes giving you violent electric shocks. The entire indoor climate is worsened by electrostatics. Dust can be increasingly whirled up and thus have a negative impact on air ionization.
The book “The Prehistoric Code” by Luc Bürglein shows that Swiss researchers were able to massively change plants and animals by exposing seeds and eggs to an electrostatic field. From the seeds of flags, primal flags grew that had been extinct for 100 million years, and from treated trout eggs, primal trout grew that looked similar to salmon (see picture on the left, normal trout above/trout from E-field below), the animals were, by the way, far more aggressive than the normal trout. Wheat and corn were also stimulated to grow faster by the “electrostatic” fields and the harvest was better. One should therefore fundamentally assume that alternating electrical fields have an influence on our organism and can put strain on it. Who wants to be reincarnated as a dinosaur, “just kidding on the side”. Image source: book “The Prehistoric Code” by Luc Bürglein.
What can you do yourself?
Avoid synthetics and large plastic coatings, and if possible, do not smoke in the apartment. Swap polyester clothing for cotton and use naturally treated parquet instead of laminate flooring. You should avoid synthetic carpets, but rather an eco-cotton carpet. In healthy rooms, stone, wood or cork floors should be used. Natural materials should also be used for wallpaper and wall plastering. Also pay attention to conductive, anti-static materials when it comes to shoes. Avoid synthetic carpets, Styrofoam blankets, vinyl wallpaper, nylon curtains, polyester curtains, polyamide bedspreads and plastic-coated furniture surfaces. For curtains, cotton and linen fabrics are better. No synthetic linens in bed. When it comes to furniture, natural materials such as wood are also preferable; avoid plastic furniture, especially in children's rooms. Avoid Chinese-polyester cuddly toys in children's rooms. Carpets should not have foam backing. Make sure your living spaces have good humidity, at least 50-60%. Make sure your living spaces are well ventilated, ideally every 1-2 hours.
What we can do for you?
With our electrostatic meter we can check the most important items in your household and then show you the level of possible exposure. We can also give you important tips for renovation measures. Not every curtain and every carpet is “electrostatic” and not every office chair, so it makes sense to measure these things and then weigh them up.
Possible health problems caused by electrostatic stress:
Increase in respiratory diseases and allergies, headaches, dizziness, concentration problems, tension, dissatisfaction, depression. With glasses, among other things, dry eyes, eye redness, visual disturbances and increasing visual impairment.
Increase in respiratory diseases and allergies, headaches, dizziness, concentration problems, tension, dissatisfaction, depression. With glasses, among other things, dry eyes, eye redness, visual disturbances and increasing visual impairment.
