Microwave Ovens

The microwave oven heats food with the use of electromagnetic radiation. Burton Goldberg's book, Alternative Medicine, The Definitive Guide says the following about the use of this kind of radiation for cooking food. "Microwave radiation is not very powerful and it drops off quickly as one moves away from the appliance. Yet, medical science has uncovered disturbing news about the effects of microwave radiation on health. including eye damage and carcinogenic effects."
There may be another disturbing side to this modern convenience. Microwaving may cause chemical changes in foods beyond those associated with being exposed to heat. For example, researchers have discovered that microwaving infant formula for ten minutes alters the structure of its component amino acids, possibly resulting in functional, structural and immunological abnormalities.
I choose not to build the cells of my body with raw materials (foods) that have been exposed to radiation and suggest that you don't either.
Another important thing to know about microwave ovens is that they leak. Have you ever seen a sign upon entering an establishment that says, "Warning microwave oven in use"? The old pacemakers were sensitive to the leaking radiation which could have tragic effects on the patient.
If you bought a microwave leak detector from your local hardware store and checked the area in front of your oven while it was in operation, chances are it would not give you a reading. But if you used a TriField Meter (the one that I recommend), you would find that it leaks radiation for several feet and maybe up to ten feet or so. Leakage is allowed to occur because the government has set what they call an acceptable limit on leakage, and poorly engineered leak detectors are not calibrated to show leakage under the 'acceptable' limit. This leakage of radiation penetrates the cells of your body if you are in its path and can damage tissue. For example, many microwave ovens are located above the stove. If the microwave is on and someone is stirring a pot on the stove, the leakage from the microwave can penetrate the lense of the eye, which is particularly sensitive, and may lead to cataracts.
The Owner's Manual that accompanies a new microwave oven always states "Precautions to avoid possible exposure to excessive microwave energy". (Notice how they call it energy and not radiation.) They state that it is important that soil or cleaner residue not accumulate on sealing surfaces of the door and that it is important that the door seals are not damaged.
I recommend leaving the room if someone is using a microwave oven and not return until they are finished cooking.