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Hormones, Breast Cancer, EMFs and Cell Phones
Hormones, Breast Cancer, EMFS and Cell Phones
By: Dr. Sherrill Sellman http://www.whatwomenmustknow.com
March 4, 2007
Hidden deep within the middle of our brain, is a very special light sensitive, pea-sized endocrine
gland called the pineal gland. Once dismissed as a useless gland, it is now considered to be one
of the most important glands in the body.
Only in 1958 was it discovered that the pineal gland secretes melatonin, a powerful hormone that
plays a major role in cancer prevention and longevity.
A primary function of melatonin is to regulate the circadian rhythms, which govern waking/sleep
cycle ensuring, deep, regenerative sleep. Sleeping in total darkness at night is necessary to order
for melatonin to be released in body.
Melatonin is also a potent free radical scavenger facilitating proper DNA synthesis as well as cell
division. As an antioxidant, melatonin is five times more powerful than vitamin C and twice as
strong as vitamin E. Melatonin also has the ability to increase the cytotoxicity of the immune system’
s killer lymphocytes and counteract stress-induced immuno-suppression.
Perhaps the most important of melatonin’s many virtues is its role in the prevention and treatment
of breast cancer. Melatonin has the ability to control the timing and release of female reproductive
hormones, especially inhibiting the release of estrogen. Melatonin is a relevant anticancer signal
to human breast cancers. In fact, ninety percent of human breast cancers have specific receptors
for this signal. Breast tumors are awake during the day and melatonin puts them to sleep. It also
slows breast cancer growth by 70 percent.
Low levels of melatonin are known to stimulate the growth of certain types of breast cancer cells
while adding melatonin to these cells inhibits their growth. Women with breast cancer tend to have
as much as one-tenth the melatonin levels compared to healthy women.
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/71/81159.htm
Melatonin plays such a dramatic role as an antioxidant, immune enhancer and hormone balancer,
that anything, which might compromise its nighttime production, can have dire consequences to our
health.
Electromagnetic Frequencies and Cell Phones Inhibit Melatonin
Our modern world is awash in electro-pollution. Exposure to man-made electromagnetic fields
(EMF) from sources, including, power lines, cell phones, radar, microwaves, satellites, computers,
electric appliances and Wi-Fi hot spots is now 100-200 million times greater than in our
grandparents time.
According to a prominent medical researcher “ At the present time, the greatest polluting element
in the earth’s environment is the proliferation of electromagnetic fields”
It was recently discovered that EMF exposure inhibits the nocturnal synthesis of melatonin, allowing
cell proliferation of malignant cells. 1
Studies have shown that breast cancer cells that stopped growing when treated with melatonin
actually resumed proliferation when exposed to power-frequency EMFs. The magnetic fields have
the ability to disrupt cell-signaling systems, the internal communications network, which determines
how they respond to their environment. This mechanism has helped to explain why reduced
melatonin levels from EMFs contribute to a number of cancers including breast cancer, prostate
cancer, melanoma and ovarian malignancies. 2
It now known that melatonin suppression occurs at frequencies not far above those of the common
household ranges of 50-60 hertz. For example, if we sleep next to a cordless phone base station
and/or digital clock, enough continuous EMF exposures are emitted to suppress night time
melatonin production.
The connection between breast cancer and EMFs continues to strengthen. A recent study reported
a 43 percent increased risk in women with a high likelihood of occupational exposure to magnetic
fields such as those given off by mainframe computers. 4 This increased incidence has been
directly linked to the suppression of melatonin from EMFs.
Cell phone present a double whammy to our body. They not only emit EMFs, but also microwave
energy from the phone’s antenna, which penetrates directly into the brain. Continual cell phone
use can decrease the pineal gland’s production of melatonin.
When it comes to EMFs, it is best to enact the precautionary principle: reduce exposure and limit
cell phone use as much as possible; minimize the effect of EMFs by using effective protective
devices on your cell phone and electrical appliances; strengthen the immune system by including
antioxidant nutrients such as green tea, selenium, vitamins A, C and E.
Sherrill Sellman, N.D a woman’s health expert, is also an author and lecturer.
Women with breast cancer have 1/10th of normal melatonin levels.
EMF inhibits nocturnal syntheisis of melatonin, thereby increasing the likelihood of cancer. B
2004 a review of melatonin’s radioprotective qualities was referencing over 400 studies.
American Association for Cancer Research 94th Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., July 11-14,
2003. David E. Blask, MD, PhD, Bassett Research Institute, Cooperstown, N.Y. David Alberts, MD,
Arizona Cancer Center. can penetrate every cell in out body.
1) Stevens, R.G. (1987) Electric power use and breast cancer: an hypothesis, American Journal of
Epidemiology, 125: p.556 - 561.
2) Liburdy, R.P. et al (1993) ELF magnetic fields, breast cancer and melatonin: 60 Hz fields block
melatonin's oncostatic action on ER+ breast cancer cell proliferation. Journal of Pineal Research,
14 (2): p.89 - 97.
3) Harland J.D., Liburdy R.P. (1996) ELF Inhibition of Melatonin and Tamoxifen Action on MCF-7
Cell Proliferation: Field Parameters. BEMS Meeting Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Abstract A-
1-1.
4) Blackman C.F. et al (1996) Independent Replication of the 12mG Magnetic Field Effect on
Melatonin and MCF-7 Cells in vitro. BEMS Meeting, Victoria British Columbia, Canada. Abstract A-1-
2.
5) Liburdy R.P., Afzay S.M.J. (1996) Inhibition of Melatonin's Action of MCF-7 Cell Proliferation by
Magnetic Fields Associated with Video Display Terminals: A Preliminary Study. BEMS Meeting,
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Abstract A-1-3.
6) Luben R.A., Saraiya S. and Morgan A.P. (1996) Replication of 12mG EMF Effects on Melatonin
Responses of MCF-7 Breast Cancer Cells in vitro, Annual Review of Research on Biological Effects
of Electric and Magnetic Fields from the Generation, Delivery & Use of Electricity, San Antonio,
Texas; Nov. 19-21,1996. Abstract A-1.
7) Microwave News, Mar/Apr. 1997, p. 3.
8) Microwave News, Mar/Apr. 1997, p. 3-4.
9) Wilson B.W., Chess E.K. and Anderson L.E. (1986) 60 Hz Electric Field Effects on Pineal
Melatonin Rhythms: Time Course and Onset of Recovery. Bioelectro-magnetics, 7:p. 239-242.
[Cancer Research 65, 11174-11184, December 1, 2005]
By: Dr. Sherrill Sellman http://www.whatwomenmustknow.com
March 4, 2007
Hidden deep within the middle of our brain, is a very special light sensitive, pea-sized endocrine
gland called the pineal gland. Once dismissed as a useless gland, it is now considered to be one
of the most important glands in the body.
Only in 1958 was it discovered that the pineal gland secretes melatonin, a powerful hormone that
plays a major role in cancer prevention and longevity.
A primary function of melatonin is to regulate the circadian rhythms, which govern waking/sleep
cycle ensuring, deep, regenerative sleep. Sleeping in total darkness at night is necessary to order
for melatonin to be released in body.
Melatonin is also a potent free radical scavenger facilitating proper DNA synthesis as well as cell
division. As an antioxidant, melatonin is five times more powerful than vitamin C and twice as
strong as vitamin E. Melatonin also has the ability to increase the cytotoxicity of the immune system’
s killer lymphocytes and counteract stress-induced immuno-suppression.
Perhaps the most important of melatonin’s many virtues is its role in the prevention and treatment
of breast cancer. Melatonin has the ability to control the timing and release of female reproductive
hormones, especially inhibiting the release of estrogen. Melatonin is a relevant anticancer signal
to human breast cancers. In fact, ninety percent of human breast cancers have specific receptors
for this signal. Breast tumors are awake during the day and melatonin puts them to sleep. It also
slows breast cancer growth by 70 percent.
Low levels of melatonin are known to stimulate the growth of certain types of breast cancer cells
while adding melatonin to these cells inhibits their growth. Women with breast cancer tend to have
as much as one-tenth the melatonin levels compared to healthy women.
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/71/81159.htm
Melatonin plays such a dramatic role as an antioxidant, immune enhancer and hormone balancer,
that anything, which might compromise its nighttime production, can have dire consequences to our
health.
Electromagnetic Frequencies and Cell Phones Inhibit Melatonin
Our modern world is awash in electro-pollution. Exposure to man-made electromagnetic fields
(EMF) from sources, including, power lines, cell phones, radar, microwaves, satellites, computers,
electric appliances and Wi-Fi hot spots is now 100-200 million times greater than in our
grandparents time.
According to a prominent medical researcher “ At the present time, the greatest polluting element
in the earth’s environment is the proliferation of electromagnetic fields”
It was recently discovered that EMF exposure inhibits the nocturnal synthesis of melatonin, allowing
cell proliferation of malignant cells. 1
Studies have shown that breast cancer cells that stopped growing when treated with melatonin
actually resumed proliferation when exposed to power-frequency EMFs. The magnetic fields have
the ability to disrupt cell-signaling systems, the internal communications network, which determines
how they respond to their environment. This mechanism has helped to explain why reduced
melatonin levels from EMFs contribute to a number of cancers including breast cancer, prostate
cancer, melanoma and ovarian malignancies. 2
It now known that melatonin suppression occurs at frequencies not far above those of the common
household ranges of 50-60 hertz. For example, if we sleep next to a cordless phone base station
and/or digital clock, enough continuous EMF exposures are emitted to suppress night time
melatonin production.
The connection between breast cancer and EMFs continues to strengthen. A recent study reported
a 43 percent increased risk in women with a high likelihood of occupational exposure to magnetic
fields such as those given off by mainframe computers. 4 This increased incidence has been
directly linked to the suppression of melatonin from EMFs.
Cell phone present a double whammy to our body. They not only emit EMFs, but also microwave
energy from the phone’s antenna, which penetrates directly into the brain. Continual cell phone
use can decrease the pineal gland’s production of melatonin.
When it comes to EMFs, it is best to enact the precautionary principle: reduce exposure and limit
cell phone use as much as possible; minimize the effect of EMFs by using effective protective
devices on your cell phone and electrical appliances; strengthen the immune system by including
antioxidant nutrients such as green tea, selenium, vitamins A, C and E.
Sherrill Sellman, N.D a woman’s health expert, is also an author and lecturer.
Women with breast cancer have 1/10th of normal melatonin levels.
EMF inhibits nocturnal syntheisis of melatonin, thereby increasing the likelihood of cancer. B
2004 a review of melatonin’s radioprotective qualities was referencing over 400 studies.
American Association for Cancer Research 94th Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., July 11-14,
2003. David E. Blask, MD, PhD, Bassett Research Institute, Cooperstown, N.Y. David Alberts, MD,
Arizona Cancer Center. can penetrate every cell in out body.
1) Stevens, R.G. (1987) Electric power use and breast cancer: an hypothesis, American Journal of
Epidemiology, 125: p.556 - 561.
2) Liburdy, R.P. et al (1993) ELF magnetic fields, breast cancer and melatonin: 60 Hz fields block
melatonin's oncostatic action on ER+ breast cancer cell proliferation. Journal of Pineal Research,
14 (2): p.89 - 97.
3) Harland J.D., Liburdy R.P. (1996) ELF Inhibition of Melatonin and Tamoxifen Action on MCF-7
Cell Proliferation: Field Parameters. BEMS Meeting Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Abstract A-
1-1.
4) Blackman C.F. et al (1996) Independent Replication of the 12mG Magnetic Field Effect on
Melatonin and MCF-7 Cells in vitro. BEMS Meeting, Victoria British Columbia, Canada. Abstract A-1-
2.
5) Liburdy R.P., Afzay S.M.J. (1996) Inhibition of Melatonin's Action of MCF-7 Cell Proliferation by
Magnetic Fields Associated with Video Display Terminals: A Preliminary Study. BEMS Meeting,
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Abstract A-1-3.
6) Luben R.A., Saraiya S. and Morgan A.P. (1996) Replication of 12mG EMF Effects on Melatonin
Responses of MCF-7 Breast Cancer Cells in vitro, Annual Review of Research on Biological Effects
of Electric and Magnetic Fields from the Generation, Delivery & Use of Electricity, San Antonio,
Texas; Nov. 19-21,1996. Abstract A-1.
7) Microwave News, Mar/Apr. 1997, p. 3.
8) Microwave News, Mar/Apr. 1997, p. 3-4.
9) Wilson B.W., Chess E.K. and Anderson L.E. (1986) 60 Hz Electric Field Effects on Pineal
Melatonin Rhythms: Time Course and Onset of Recovery. Bioelectro-magnetics, 7:p. 239-242.
[Cancer Research 65, 11174-11184, December 1, 2005]