This essay sheds light on the dangers and health effects of radiation exposure, demystifies the sources of iodizing radiation and non-iodizing radiation, explicates how to minimize your exposure to ionizing radiation and non-iodizing radiation, and elucidates how to mitigate against the adverse effects of iodizing radiation exposure and non-iodizing radiation exposure. The dangers of radiation exposure are often grossly overlooked. Exposure to ionizing radiation can do far more than just ravage your DNA, shorten your telomeres, and amplify your risk of contracting cancer. Sources of ionizing radiation produce electromagnetic fields which you never want to be within the radius of. Being within the electromagnetic fields derived from sources of ionizing radiation perilously exposes you to high level radiation. Even though the adverse effects of radiation exposure that is derived from sources of non-ionizing radiation may be less deleterious than the deleterious effects of radiation exposure that is derived from sources of ionizing radiation, the inimical effects of radiation exposure can still nonetheless be perilous. Nothing salubrious can ever ensue from succumbing to radiation exposure . Exposure to ionizing radiation for instance cannot only undermine the bodyÕs nervous system function and wreak havoc on cells, but can also cause Òsleep disturbances, headaches, depression and depressive symptoms, lethargy and fatigue, difficulty concentrating, changes in memory, dizziness, irritability, the loss of appetite, weight loss, restlessness and anxiety, nausea, skin burning and tingling, and can induce changes in an electrical activity in the brainÓ. Exposure to ionizing radiation can also induce Òdysesthesia which is a painful and often itchy sensation. High-level electromagnetic fields exposure is known to cause neurological and physiological problems by disrupting human nerve functionsÓ. High-level electromagnetic fields emit high-level radiation and are not deemed safe to be within the radius of, especially if you are concerned about safeguarding your sacrosanct health. The body is not designed to be unremittingly besieged by radiation and you should do everything in your purview to avoid your exposure to radiation. The grave health effects of radiation exposure can be lethal to the individualÕs overall health.