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Looking after our wellbeing
EMR Sensitivity: what no-one knows about but everybody is affected by
Our wellbeing should be important to us all, whether in the workplace or at home. We are now making our wellbeing a priority and by putting our wellbeing first, we are concentrating on our physical and mental health. All articles are contributed by Chamber members. We thank them!
“Just because EMR is invisible, doesn’t mean its impact isn’t real. At EMR Sensitivity, we make the unseen seen, and the unheard heard.” – Jean-Marc Degioanni Electromagnetic radiation (EMR) is all around us — from Wi-Fi routers and smartphones to power lines and household electronics. Because it’s invisible, most people never give it a thought. Yet for millions, exposure triggers headaches, fatigue, insomnia, brain fog, and anxiety.
This condition, often called electrosensitivity, is widely misunderstood, leaving many people feeling dismissed and isolated.
For Jean-Marc (JM), the impact was deeply personal. After building a successful design business in England, he began to experience debilitating symptoms: pounding headaches near Wi-Fi routers, restless nights in hotel rooms, and exhaustion after long calls on his phone. “It felt like living in a house with a constant high-pitched noise,” he explains. “Most people couldn’t hear it, but for me it was unbearable.” Eventually, the symptoms grew so severe that they disrupted both his health and career.
EMR can be compared to air pollution. You can’t always see smog, but it still irritates your lungs and weakens your body over time. Similarly, EMR may silently affect us all, not just those who are highly sensitive. For some, it’s immediate; for others, the impact builds slowly, unnoticed until health begins to decline.
Rather than retreat, Jean-Marc turned his struggle into a mission. In 2023, alongside his daughter, he founded EMR Sensitivity Ltd, dedicated to raising awareness, offering tools such as the Areca Plus Card™, and building a community of support. His vision is simple: to help people — and even pets — live healthier, more confident lives in a wireless world. Because whether you feel it or not, EMR affects us all.
To learn more, contact Jean-Marc at: info@emrsensitivity.com
The Lingering Wounds: How domestic abuse creates trauma and impacts women’s health
Domestic abuse is not just a private tragedy. It’s a public health emergency. While bruises may fade, the emotional and physical scars can last a lifetime. At SHEWISE, we witness daily how trauma from abuse quietly reshapes women’s mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing, eroding confidence and hope.
Trauma: The hidden aftermath Abuse is often a sustained pattern of control and fear that leads to Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD). A deep trauma that alters how women see themselves and the world. Even long after the abuse ends, the body and mind remain on high alert, trapped in survival mode.
Health impacts
Survivors are far more likely to experience depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance misuse, and suicidal thoughts. Physically, many live with chronic pain, heart disease, digestive problems, reproductive issues, and exhaustion. All signs of a body burdened by prolonged stress.
Barriers to healing
Fear, shame, isolation, financial dependence, and lack of traumainformed or culturally sensitive care often prevent women from seeking help, prolonging their suffering.
Pathways to healing
A trauma-informed approach is vital. One that prioritises safety, empathy, holistic care, and cultural understanding. At SHEWISE, we champion services that empower women to rebuild confidence, independence, and connection. Women are welcomed at seven of our Women’s Resource Hubs, where they find safety, community, and healing spaces designed to help them rebuild their lives with dignity and hope.
Finally, the effects of domestic abuse don’t end when the violence stops. But with the right care and community, healing is possible. Every woman deserves the chance to feel safe, valued, and whole again.
By Salma Ullah - Co-founder & CFO www.shewise.org
