Naturopathy doctor warns: 'NEVER' speak on your phone while it's charging, reveals hidden risk to the brain

A warning from California-based naturopathy doctor Dr. Pedi Mirdamadi has reignited a long-standing debate about the invisible dangers of excessive phone use. In a recent Instagram post and video that went viral, the San Diego practitioner cautioned against talking on mobile phones while they are plugged in, citing the significant rise in electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure during charging.

According to Dr. Mirdamadi, when a phone is connected to a charger, it emits up to 15 times more EMF radiation compared to regular use. “When you’re putting your phone by your head and speaking on it while it’s charging, you are exposing your brain to this increased amount of EMF,” he explained in his video. The post, shared to his thousands of followers, has sparked widespread discussion on safe phone habits and brain health.

‘I won’t take chances with my brain’
In his caption, quoted from the Instagram post, Dr. Mirdamadi wrote, “There are some concerns about heavy cell phone use and certain brain cancers, but the research is inconclusive. But if you ask me, I will not take any chances when it comes to my brain health.”

He added that he personally charges his phone at night in the bathroom and only uses the speaker mode while making calls to keep the device away from his head. “Brain cancer is a nasty thing and has affected so many people, so I do not take any chances,” he wrote.

While scientific consensus on the direct link between EMF exposure and brain cancer remains unsettled, Dr. Mirdamadi’s warning serves as a reminder of the need for precautionary behavior in a hyper-connected world.

Safer phone habits to follow
In his Instagram video, Dr. Mirdamadi outlined a few simple steps to reduce EMF exposure during daily use:

• Charge your phone overnight, preferably in another room.
• Keep your phone on airplane mode while charging.
• When making calls, use speaker mode or a wired headset instead of holding the phone to your ear.

He emphasized that phones still emit EMF even when not charging, but the radiation levels are much lower compared to when they are plugged in.

Dr. Pedi Mirdamadi is a licensed naturopathic doctor and certified functional medicine practitioner based in San Diego, California. Though debates continue around EMF safety standards, Dr. Mirdamadi’s advice offers a perspective in an era of constant connectivity. “Charge your phone at night, ideally in another room, and avoid putting it by your head,” he said, reminding followers that small lifestyle changes can have long-term benefits.