Abstract: A body shield (10) is disclosed for protecting a user from harmful thermal and electromagnetic radiation. The body shield includes a body portion (31) and a cover (32). The body portion has a multi-layered core (11) which is surrounded by an outer casing (12). The multi-layered core includes a first layer (14) of a magnetic metal alloy for shielding extremely low frequency electromagnetic radiation, a second layer (15) of a carbon based material for absorbing higher frequency electromagnetic radiation, and a third layer (16) of a non-magnetic material for conducting higher frequency electromagnetic radiation. The core may be incorporated into a body portion coupled to the device, a cover overlaying the device, or both.