Explore the distortions and lies perpetuated by the telecommunication industry, understand the truth about the effects of cellphones on human health, and learn to adopt the easy methods and practices that minimize your risks without abandoning your phones. The indispensible nature of cellphones in our everyday lives makes this course an imperative for every consumer, especially the parents of toddlers and school-age children.

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Cellphones, and SmartPhones in particular, along with their cousins WiFi and cordless home phones, are well documented as presenting significant hazards to human health, and as contributing factors to Sick Building Syndrome (also known as Sick House Syndrome). In May 2011, the World Health Organization (WHO) categorized cell phone radiation as a "possible carcinogenic hazard." This is a label the WHO also placed on lead, engine exhaust, and chloroform. The WHO issued a further statement that this new warning is "based on an increased risk for glioma, a malignant type of brain cancer, associated with wireless phone use."

A must for consumers who are confused by the myriad of conflicting reports, as well as for professionals wanting to bring their knowledge base up to date, this course is a comprehensive evaluation of the risks to human health posed by cellphones and microwave towers. It covers network growth versus health impacts, EMR basics, radiofrequency (RF), thermal effects, non-thermal Effects, and most importantly: the actions you can take for your protection.

Updated and edited by electrical engineer and IBE board president, Lawrence Gust, this course was originally written by Dr. George Carlo and electrical engineer Vicki Warren, BBEC.

Successful completion of this course conveys 15 Continuing Education Credits (CEUs), and/or 15 credit hours toward IBE certification. It is comprised of eleven lessons, and can be read online as well as downloaded as a PDF. The tuition is $105 USD.

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“Sensitivity to electromagnetic radiation is the emerging health problem of the 21st century. It is imperative that health practitioners, governments, schools and parents learn more about it. The human health stakes are significant." William Rea, MD, Founder & Director of the Environmental Health Center, Dallas and Past President, American Academy of Environmental Medicine.

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Explore electromagnetic emissions (also known as electrosmog) inside homes and offices, and examine techniques for identifying sources and measuring exposure. Power lines, cellular phones, Wi-Fi, and microwave ovens are all examples of external manmade sources of EMEs that potentially interfere with and disrupt our inner biological processes. This comprehensive course covers testing protocols, health effects, and remediation in the following areas of study: Static Electromagnetic Fields; AC Electromagnetic Fields; Radio Frequency; Radioactivity & Radon; and Terrestrial Radiation.

Successful completion of this course conveys 30 Continuing Education Credits (CEUs), and/or 30 credit hours toward IBE certification. It is comprised of thirty-three lessons, and can be read online as well as downloaded as a PDF. The tuition is $210 USD.

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We can send e-mail in an instant, call someone on a cell phone from virtually anywhere, or heat up dinner in a few minutes with a microwave oven.  While we've grown accustomed to and dependent on modern technology, we are only beginning to grasp the effects of electromagnetic radiation on biological processes.  This course will examine the methods and procedures for remediating and/or eliminating electromagnetic radiation in homes and offices. Topics covered include design criteria for minimizing electromagnetic emissions (EMEs, EMF), shielding EMEs, technical house systems, power distribution, grounding issues, circuit layouts, types of cables used, and home appliance issues. Also discussed are electric heating systems, home automation, dimmer switches, branch layout, etc.

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Taken in concert with IBE 204.3, ElectroMagnetics, which we highly recommend, this course provides a broad foundational understanding of EME, its complications and solutions.

Successful completion of this course conveys 10 Continuing Education Credits (CEUs), and/or 10 credit hours toward IBE certification. It is comprised of one lesson, and can be read online as well as downloaded as a PDF. The tuition is $70 USD.

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We inhale about 20,000 liters of air each day.  Unfortunately, countless chemicals are often along for the ride, reducing immunity and causing chronic and life-threatening illnesses.  A particularly troubling example is a recent study by the by Environmental Working Group (EWG), which found that "the typical variety of cleaning products used in schools released 457 different chemicals into the air."

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This course discusses the requirements for fresh air, and how to reduce or eliminate pollutants when necessary. Industry requirements for fresh air are examined and assessed in detail and passive and mechanical ventilation/cooling methods are explored and evaluated. Topics covered include Fresh Air Requirements; Optimal Climatic Conditions; Types of Ventilation; and Forced Air Systems.

Successful completion of this course conveys 10 Continuing Education Credits (CEUs), and/or 10 credit hours toward IBE certification. It is comprised of eight lessons, and can be read online and/or downloaded as a PDF. The tuition is $70 USD.

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One of the top causes of poor indoor air quality is the inadequate design and maintenance of heating systems. In addition, a lack of humidity control (which has a direct relationship to our heating methods) can have a dramatic impact on both the quality and comfort of an indoor space.  Choosing an appropriate heating system needs to take into account a startlingly large number of factors including the type of building materials used, humidity requirements, geographic considerations, and sustainability and environmental considerations.

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Through this course you will explore healthy indoor climates, biologically optimal heating systems, Bau-Biological analyses of heating systems, and the various heating systems that support human health.

Successful completion of this course conveys 10 Continuing Education Credits (CEUs), and/or 10 credit hours toward IBE certification. It is comprised of two lessons, and can be read online as well as downloaded as a PDF. The tuition is $70 USD.

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According to the Environmental Protection Agency, indoor air can be 2 to 5 times more polluted than outdoor air.  In fact, a structure's indoor climate depends on a complex number of factors that are unique to the built environment.  In this course, we will explore the climate inside homes and offices, learn to identify sources of health issues, and examine techniques for improving the quality of the indoor climate. Going beyond indoor air quality, this course evaluates the influences exerted by air composition, temperature, humidity, the dominating outer climate, and electro-climate (ions and space charge).

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Topics discussed include Living Climate; Factors of Indoor Climate; Bio-Climate and Health; Thermal Comfort; Windows and Indoor Climate; Indoor Air Temperature; Indoor Air Humidity; and Building Materials.

Successful completion of this course conveys 10 Continuing Education Credits (CEUs), and/or 10 credit hours toward IBE certification. It is comprised of eleven lessons, and can be read online and/or downloaded as a PDF. The tuition Space & is $70 USD.

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