Mines Wellness City, 5 July 2023 – The Malaysian Association for Advancement of Functional and Interdisciplinary Medicine (MAAFIM) held an “Updates for Doctors: Scientific Talk on Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs) – Does It Affect Our Public Health and Work Productivity?” Seminar and Press Conference at The Mines Beach Resort. The seminar, which is the first of its 2023-2024 session, brought together experts from medical and related fields from Malaysia and abroad to present discussions on Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs) and its related issues, all of which affect human health and wellbeing.
Due to rapidly increasing technological progress, the impact of EMFs is an increasingly important topic. Everyone is exposed to a complex mix of EMFs, caused by 4G, 5G, GPS, Wi-Fi, smart homes devices, for example, which have immense effects on the health of all living beings. Many doctors see potential correlations between health problems and electromagnetic radiation. According to GSMA Intelligence, there are over 5.3 billion mobile smartphone users in the world today. Research has shown that the average productivity rate of employees has reduced to 2 hours and 53 minutes, showing employees being only active for 31% of their working hours.
As a vanguard association in Interdisciplinary Medicine, MAAFIM has made significant strides in merging the boundaries between conventional and complementary medicine, underpinning their endeavours with rigorous scientific evidence. Recognizing the pertinence of the EMFs’ issue on both health and productivity, MAAFIM took the lead in organizing the “Updates for Doctors: Scientific Talk on Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs) – Does It Affect Our Public Health and Work Productivity?” Seminar and Press Conference. As the inaugural event of the “Updates for Doctors” series for the 2023-2024 session, the seminar sets a high bar for future discussions, reiterating MAAFIM’s commitment to addressing timely and important issues.
Prof. Dr. Adlina Suleiman, the Deputy President of MAAFIM, captured the essence of the seminar’s objectives, stating, “Our central aim with this seminar was to shed light on the potential influences of EMFs on health and work productivity. By fostering informed dialogue and sharing the latest scientific findings, we hope to equip both medical professionals and the general public with the knowledge they need to navigate the potential impacts of our rapidly evolving digital landscape.” abroad, the press conference and seminar witnessed the involvement of esteemed individuals from various fields. Among them were notable speakers such as Dr. Amir Farid, a committee member of the Association of Integrative Medicine Malaysia (AIMM); Prof. Dr. Adlina Suleiman, the Deputy President of MAAFIM; and Mr. Juergen Seipel, the founder of VIVOBASE GmbH, Germany. Key figures who graced the event included MAAFIM’s Patron, Tan Sri Lee Kim Yew, its President Dr. Paramjit Kaur, Mr. Jackie Teh, the Director of Vivobase Malaysia, and Ms. Karen Foo, nutritionist and Vivobase Malaysia’s brand ambassador.
Reflecting on the event, Tan Sri Lee Kim Yew, said, “It is an honour to host such a ground-breaking event at The Mines Beach Resort. These discussions and discoveries are crucial to our understanding of how technology impacts our health and productivity. The exchange of ideas and knowledge aligns seamlessly with the ethos of Country Heights Holdings Berhad and GHHS Healthcare as we are actively establishing our own international medical hub. This event marks a significant step towards our goal of fostering a global community dedicated to elevating health and well-being through scientific advancement.”
The seminar, acting as an engaging platform, ignited insightful discussions among medical professionals regarding the impacts of EMFs on issues such as aging and work productivity. It facilitated an exchange of cutting-edge knowledge in medical education, clinical reasoning, and research while introducing protective measures against EMFs. The event gathered thought leaders from Malaysia and beyond, empowering practitioners and the general public with the latest medical advancements and best practices. Among the critical insights shared, the seminar spotlighted evidence-based strategies from functional and interdisciplinary medicine to promote holistic health and well-being, highlighting innovative solutions like the Vivobase GmbH product line designed to safeguard against EMF exposure.
Beyond its role as a hub for expert discourse and knowledge exchange, this seminar also celebrated the official debut of Vivobase Malaysia, a German company, bringing innovative EMF protection to the national market. Founded by Mr. Juergen Seipel, an electrotechnical engineer with over 25 years of industry experience who attended as one of the main speakers of the seminar and spoke about EMFs’ effect on water molecules and optimal cell care, Vivobase offers an assortment of products designed to curtail the impact of EMFs. From personal devices like cell phones and laptops to broader spaces such as homes and corporate environments, Vivobase products use patented technology to generate protective shields that reduce EMF exposure, ensuring safety without compromising the functionality of electronic devices proven with several scientific double-blind studies inclusive of per-to-peer cross check.
Mr. Juergen Seipel accentuated the importance of choosing products based on research-backed evidence, especially in a market proliferated by uncertified products. “We implore consumers to make informed choices, opting for research-based solutions like Vivobase that assure user safety without interfering with technological utility. Our mission is to offer the public a reliable and scientifically validated defence against the potential health risks posed by EMFs.”
The successful convening of this seminar marks a promising start to the 2023-2024 “Updates for Doctors” series by MAAFIM, reflecting their dedication to fostering ongoing professional development and increasing public awareness within the medical community. This commitment is a testament to MAAFIM’s unwavering mission and the shared vision of all its participants – to actively promote understanding, raise awareness, and ultimately enhance the well-being of society in our increasingly interconnected, digital world.
Drawing an audience of around 200 medical professionals, including doctors, dentists, traditional complementary medicine (TCM) practitioners and nutritionists from Malaysia and
