Gittleman

Gittleman, author of more than two dozen diet and nutrition books -- mostly in the "Fat Flush" series -- found herself becoming concerned with EMFs after seeing what appeared to be its effect on many of her clients and the development of a benign tumor below her earlobe, which she attributes to spending too much time talking on cell phones.

Author Says Cell Phone Is Killing You Forbes 2011

In each case, including her own - five years ago, Gittleman developed a benign tumor in one of her salivary glands - the author connects these maladies to electronic radiation.

Two books on the radiation dangers of cellphones Juliet Eilperin 2010

Gittleman provides some basic science, describing how electromagnetic fields can disrupt basic human cell processes.

Two books on the radiation dangers of cellphones Juliet Eilperin 2010

In "Zapped," Gittleman tries to make a blunt case for alarm.

Two books on the radiation dangers of cellphones Juliet Eilperin 2010

While Carlo later became a harsh critic of the wireless industry, a shift Gittleman details, she nonetheless doesn't write about his other activities.

Two books on the radiation dangers of cellphones Juliet Eilperin 2010

While Carlo later became a harsh critic of the wireless industry, a shift Gittleman details, she nonetheless doesn't write about his other activities.

Two books on the radiation dangers of cellphones Juliet Eilperin 2010

In the meantime, both Gittleman and Davis offer many of the same tips to their readers: Use a headset, don't carry a cellphone on your body, limit phone use when the signal is weak because the radiation increases as the device searches for a signal, don't leave an active device next to your bed overnight, text rather than engage in long conversations, and keep the devices away from children.

Two books on the radiation dangers of cellphones Juliet Eilperin 2010

In each case, including her own - five years ago, Gittleman developed a benign tumor in one of her salivary glands - the author connects these maladies to electronic radiation.

Two books on the radiation dangers of cellphones Juliet Eilperin 2010

Gittleman provides some basic science, describing how electromagnetic fields can disrupt basic human cell processes.

Two books on the radiation dangers of cellphones Juliet Eilperin 2010

In the meantime, both Gittleman and Davis offer many of the same tips to their readers: Use a headset, don't carry a cellphone on your body, limit phone use when the signal is weak because the radiation increases as the device searches for a signal, don't leave an active device next to your bed overnight, text rather than engage in long conversations, and keep the devices away from children.

Two books on the radiation dangers of cellphones Juliet Eilperin 2010