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Empowered: A Consumer Guide to Legitimate EMF Protection to Shield Your Body
📡 You’re surrounded by radiation—every time you use your phone, scroll on WiFi, or sleep near a router. And it’s not just harmless background energy. EMF exposure is linked to cancer, sleep disruption, infertility, and neurological damage.
But here’s the real most so-called “EMF protection” products don’t work. Many actually make the problem worse.
That’s why Empowered is different. This isn’t fear-mongering or pseudoscience. It’s a practical, science-backed survival guide for the wireless world—written by R Blank, CEO of Shield Your Body and son of pioneering EMF researcher Dr. Martin Blank.
R has spent years cutting through the noise, testing products, interviewing scientists, and helping real people find solutions that actually reduce EMF exposure. Inside Empowered, he
âś… Evidence-based explanations of how EMF affects your body
âś… Simple, no-cost behavioral changes that dramatically lower your daily exposure
✅ The truth about EMF products—what works, what’s worthless, and what to avoid
âś… Practical tips to detox your bedroom, workspace, and phone use
✅ Bonus guides: a product buyer’s checklist, EMF-friendly recipes, and activism tools
Whether you’re EMF-sensitive, health-conscious, or just want to make smarter choices, Empowered gives you the clarity—and the truth—you won’t find anywhere else.
Don’t fall for hype. Don’t live in fear. Learn what really works—and protect yourself with confidence.
“One of the best books I’ve read on the topic. Empowered takes a subject that’s often overwhelming and makes it clear, practical, and easy to act on. It
Well-written and concise—no fluff, just valuable insights.Easy to understand—complex science broken down into everyday language.Action-oriented—you’ll walk away with real steps to reduce your EMF exposure.”— Dr. Sharon Goldberg, Integrative Medical Doctor
“There are few people more qualified than R Blank to teach consumers how to protect themselves from what is likely the most ubiquitous environmental toxin of the 21st century… R is the ideal guide to help you evaluate these claims from a science-grounded perspective and make the right choices for you and your family.”
— Erik Rosen, Executive Director, Building Biology Institute
“Following his late father's legacy as an EMF scientist, Empowered is a crucial resource that makes it clear how to measurably reduce EMF exposure. This is a must-read for everyone who cares about their health!”
— Mary Anne Tierney, RN, MPH, Electromagnetic Radiation Specialist / EMF Educator
“Empowered is truly one of the best books explaining the EMF health crisis... Everyone should read this book for a credible book on wireless protection strategies without any of the hype.”
— Camilla R. G.
But here’s the real most so-called “EMF protection” products don’t work. Many actually make the problem worse.
That’s why Empowered is different. This isn’t fear-mongering or pseudoscience. It’s a practical, science-backed survival guide for the wireless world—written by R Blank, CEO of Shield Your Body and son of pioneering EMF researcher Dr. Martin Blank.
R has spent years cutting through the noise, testing products, interviewing scientists, and helping real people find solutions that actually reduce EMF exposure. Inside Empowered, he
âś… Evidence-based explanations of how EMF affects your body
âś… Simple, no-cost behavioral changes that dramatically lower your daily exposure
✅ The truth about EMF products—what works, what’s worthless, and what to avoid
âś… Practical tips to detox your bedroom, workspace, and phone use
✅ Bonus guides: a product buyer’s checklist, EMF-friendly recipes, and activism tools
Whether you’re EMF-sensitive, health-conscious, or just want to make smarter choices, Empowered gives you the clarity—and the truth—you won’t find anywhere else.
Don’t fall for hype. Don’t live in fear. Learn what really works—and protect yourself with confidence.
“One of the best books I’ve read on the topic. Empowered takes a subject that’s often overwhelming and makes it clear, practical, and easy to act on. It
Well-written and concise—no fluff, just valuable insights.Easy to understand—complex science broken down into everyday language.Action-oriented—you’ll walk away with real steps to reduce your EMF exposure.”— Dr. Sharon Goldberg, Integrative Medical Doctor
“There are few people more qualified than R Blank to teach consumers how to protect themselves from what is likely the most ubiquitous environmental toxin of the 21st century… R is the ideal guide to help you evaluate these claims from a science-grounded perspective and make the right choices for you and your family.”
— Erik Rosen, Executive Director, Building Biology Institute
“Following his late father's legacy as an EMF scientist, Empowered is a crucial resource that makes it clear how to measurably reduce EMF exposure. This is a must-read for everyone who cares about their health!”
— Mary Anne Tierney, RN, MPH, Electromagnetic Radiation Specialist / EMF Educator
“Empowered is truly one of the best books explaining the EMF health crisis... Everyone should read this book for a credible book on wireless protection strategies without any of the hype.”
— Camilla R. G.
418 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 15, 2025
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About the author
R. Blank
1Â bookR Blank is an entrepreneur, author, and educator specializing in the intersection of technology and health. He is the CEO of Shield Your Body, a leading provider of science-backed EMF protection products, which he founded in 2012. In 2024, he expanded his mission by acquiring Bagby, a company dedicated to helping people create tech-free bedrooms for better sleep and well-being. He also hosts the Healthier Tech Podcast, where he interviews experts on living more balanced lives with technology.
R is the co-author of Overpowered: The Dangers of Electromagnetic Radiation (EMF) and What You Can Do About It, written with his father, Dr. Martin Blank, a pioneering researcher in EMF bioeffects. Overpowered is widely recognized as one of the most accessible and authoritative books on the science of EMF health risks.
As a recognized expert in EMF health and safety, R has been interviewed and appeared on major media platforms including Dr. Phil, ABC News and Fox News. His work has reached hundreds of thousands of customers globally, and his educational content is used by individuals, schools, and wellness practitioners alike.
Previously, R served on the faculty of the University of Southern California’s Viterbi School of Engineering and the University of California, Santa Cruz. Before entering the health and wellness space, he led a successful software engineering firm in Los Angeles, developing enterprise-scale custom applications and technology solutions for high-profile clients such as Apple, NBC, Microsoft, Ford, and Disney.
He holds an MBA in Entrepreneurship from UCLA Anderson School of Management and a BA in History from Columbia University. R has spoken at conferences and events around the world, sharing practical strategies to live healthier lives in the modern digital age.
R lives in a super simple and low EMF home in a rural part of the Pacific coast of Panama, with his two rescue dogs, Bella (a disarmingly and adorably neurotic terrier mutt) and Tor (an unreasonably large and enchantingly chill pit bull / lab mix). Both of them are incredibly upset how much attention this book has taken from their human, and they each would separately like to have a word with you about that. In his spare time, he volunteers for the Cruz Roja Panameña (the Red Cross of Panama). And his Spanish is definitely improving.
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September 23, 2025
This book was a truly fantastic read. The author writes from a scientific, but engaging and truly empowering perspective, equipping and challenging the reader to be informed and make the choices that are best for them.
I read this book already having a fair amount of knowledge on the subject of EMFs, but I still learned so much, and appreciated the way he explained everything clearly and without inciting fear. I think this book could help many people to understand what EMFs are and how they can and do affect our bodies in many ways, whether they come into this knowing a little or a lot. The practical sections of the book are valuable for putting the science to work for you, and even includes links to suggested resources right in the chapters. Well done!
Here is a quote from the book that I think sums up the author’s (very reasonable) perspective well:
“And so the real task isn’t to abandon the modern world. It’s to upgrade how we engage with it. Just as we learned to filter our water, limit our chemical exposures, and eat cleaner food, we must now learn to live more intelligently with EMF. We need a mindset of “technological nutrition” – asking not just can we use it, but how much, how often, and at what cost? This isn’t about being anti-tech. It’s about being pro-health – and choosing to live in ways that respect our biology, even in a wireless world.”.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I read this book already having a fair amount of knowledge on the subject of EMFs, but I still learned so much, and appreciated the way he explained everything clearly and without inciting fear. I think this book could help many people to understand what EMFs are and how they can and do affect our bodies in many ways, whether they come into this knowing a little or a lot. The practical sections of the book are valuable for putting the science to work for you, and even includes links to suggested resources right in the chapters. Well done!
Here is a quote from the book that I think sums up the author’s (very reasonable) perspective well:
“And so the real task isn’t to abandon the modern world. It’s to upgrade how we engage with it. Just as we learned to filter our water, limit our chemical exposures, and eat cleaner food, we must now learn to live more intelligently with EMF. We need a mindset of “technological nutrition” – asking not just can we use it, but how much, how often, and at what cost? This isn’t about being anti-tech. It’s about being pro-health – and choosing to live in ways that respect our biology, even in a wireless world.”.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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