PhoneShield & CompuShield FAQ

How do I fit my PhoneShield and CompuShield?

Simply open the packaging, take out the shield, remove the backing and press the powerful adhesive pad firmly to the back of your handset or to the lid of your laptop computer. On your PC, attach it to the reverse of your monitor screen.

Will they work on my model of mobile phone?

Yes. They work on all mobile phones and require no batteries or power source.

Will my PhoneShield interfere with my television, hi-fi or mobile phone?

No. The shields do not interfere with the performance (transmission or reception) of any equipment.

Will my PhoneShield wear out, lose its effectiveness and need replacing?

No. The PhoneShield and CompuShield do not wear out. The active component is manufactured from natural crystals and, providing that the capsules remain undamaged, will maintain their effectiveness for many years.

Are the PhoneShield and The CompuShield safe to use?

They are absolutely safe to use and suitable for adults and children. The micro-crystals are non-toxic and harmless if accidentally swallowed.

Does the PhoneShield work if I use a hands-free kit?

In tests conducted by The Consumer Association it reported that the use of a hands-free kit does not necessarily reduce the level of radiation to which the user is exposed and' in certain circumstances, can actually increase the concentration of the effect of radiation. Despite this, The PhoneShield will work by attaching it to the handset in the normal way.

How do I know if The PhoneShield is working?

Installation of The PhoneShield does not affect the operation of your mobile phone so you will not notice any change in the way it works. Feedback from tests clearly denotes that people have different levels of sensitivity to radiation and respond in different ways to its effects. The benefit for many will become apparent from an absence or reduction in unpleasant side effects particularly from constant use.

Is The PhoneShield similar to other products on the market?

No. The PhoneShield and CompuShield use totally new technology in protecting against mobile phone and computer VDU radiation. Unlike some 'so-called' radiation protection devices currently on the market, The PhoneShield does not attempt to stop or limit the level of radiation. With mobile phones radiation is an essential part of the technology without which there can be no transmission or reception. The harder a mobile phone has to work to achieve reception the higher the level of radiation. Instead, The PhoneShield works by emitting its own low frequency signal, which intercepts and cancels the phone's pulsed frequency pattern alleviating its harmful effect on the brain and the body's biological system.

So how does The Quartz PhoneShield work?

The PhoneShield does not attempt to control the level or intensity of radiation as measured and described as Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). This industry standard deals only with thermal effects from using mobile phones. The two wave frequencies employed by mobile phones at 8.34Hz and 2HZ correspond with frequencies of electrical oscillations found in the human brain, specifically in the alpha and delta ranges. As a result, even at a very low intensity, incoming radiation can disturb the natural endogenous biological function of the human system and trigger an adverse cellular response. The brain behaves much like a radio set used at home which is tuned to a programme. When an electrical appliance using the same frequency is brought near, interference occurs and reception distorts.

What do the experts say?

In 1999 the Government set up the Independent Expert Group on Mobile Phones (IEGMP) which reported in 2000 under the Chairmanship of Sir William Stewart. This 160 page report (considered by many as "played down" in view of the lucrative auction of third generation wave bands), argued that it "could not rule out the existence of a potential health threat from mobile phones" and that, pending the outcome of further research, "a precautionary approach" with regard to the use of mobile phone technologies be adopted. It recommended restricted use particularly by children whose underdeveloped systems could be more susceptible to absorption and longer lifetime of exposure. A study published in May 2002 by the Department of Trade and Industry showed that devices to cut radiation from mobile phones can "significantly reduce" exposure to potentially harmful radiation. This was followed in June by the results of a groundbreaking, two-year study by scientists at the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority in Finland claiming that radiation from mobile phones can harm the brain. After carrying out tests for the first time on human cells rather than rats, the scientists found that even low-level emissions from handsets could damage the natural safety barrier protecting the brain from harmful substances in the blood. In 2005 the Board of the National Radiological Protection Board (now part of the Health Protection Agency) published a major document on mobile phones and health. It updated Sir William Stewart's earlier report and said that, while that there is no hard evidence at present that the health of the public, in general, is being affected adversely by the use of mobile phone technologies, uncertainties remain and a continued precautionary approach to their use is recommended.

What scientific proof is there that The PhoneShield works?

The PhoneShield technology was successfully tested by independent experts in Great Britain at the respected Coghill Research Laboratories, which specialises in bio-electromagnetics (the science of investigating the interaction of electricity and magnetism with organic life). Eminent scientist and founder of the Coghill Research Laboratories, Roger Coghill, reported that the PhoneShield crystal resonator "is effective in mitigating the detrimental biological effects of cell phone radiation and thus affords significant protection". Roger Coghill is an acknowledged expert on electro magnetic radiation and gave evidence to the IEGMP. His tests proved that the biological damage to healthy human white blood cells by exposure to mobile phone radiation was reduced using The PhoneShield.

I am concerned. What are all the possible side effects from mobile phone radiation and phone masts?

Possible side effects include nausea, fatigue, reduced concentration, tiredness, headaches, blurred vision, short term memory loss, muscle weakness and an impaired immune system. In addition, some scientists are concerned that such radiation may cause cancer, brain tumours and early senility.

What does the Government say about radiation from mobiles etc?

Although it does not make public statement about definite risk, the DTI (now the BERR) sponsored a testing report into SAR (thermal radiation) shielding technologies in June 2001. The World Health Organisation has recommended that a precautionary approach should be adopted by government and suggests that individuals might wish to limit their own or their children's exposure to radiation if they are concerned. It also supports further research on the topic.

Why can the radiation from mobiles be harmful?

Electromagnetic fields (EMF) play an essential role in the control of the biological activities of a human being. Our natural state of good health and feeling of well being prevails when our biological activity is in balance. The penetrative nature of electromagnetic radiation from mobile phones can intrude and disturb the human EMF and create a biological imbalance that interferes with the body's natural equilibrium. As a result, we may experience poor health and potential breakdown of immune response. At first, we are likely to notice such symptoms fatigue, lack of concentration, headaches, short-term memory loss, distorted vision, confusion and loss of strength. When we travel by plane or visit a hospital we are instructed to turn off our mobile phone and laptop computer because of the danger of interference that affects the normal functioning of sensitive instruments and electronic equipment. The same interference can affect humans since our biological activity is the most highly sophisticated and sensitive of all instruments.

Why is there an emphasis on the biological effect of radiation?

Experts now agree that there is strong evidence of the harmful non-thermal biological effect of radiation, yet only official tests to identify and measure the thermal effect using Specific Absorption Rates (SAR's) have been Government approved. These very limited tests however are of no assistance in assessing the biological noxiousness of the radiation.

Shouldn't my employer be buying PhoneShields and CompuShields for our office?

Many employers are now concerned at the possible side effects of radiation from computers and mobiles and are purchasing shields from us. They know that they have a duty of care towards their employees, who frequently must use mobiles, computers and other electronic equipment daily to do their jobs effectively.

I do not want to buy my PhoneShield online. Which retailers stock them?

PhoneShield is available from many independent pharmacies, leading department stores such as Selfridges and Harrods as well as natural health stores like Fresh& Wild.

Is anyone of any note using these products?

Yes. Among the first users of The PhoneShield was Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger who also recommended that all his players fit the device to their mobile phones. Wenger made the suggestion after a training session in November when a PhoneShield representative performed a simple kinesiology test on him, showing how using a mobile phone without the protection of a PhoneShield saps one's strength. Arsène Wenger said that he was recommending use of The PhoneShield to players and fans as a "precautionary measure" against mobile phone radiation.