Thermography
What is Thermography?
Thermography simply stated
is the
measurement of heat and does
not use any X-ray or compression. Used as a non-invasive health tool
we are able to see the condition of the body and how the organs are
performing.
While X-rays give a structural view,
thermography gives a
functional perspective based on physiology and stress response.
This exam gathers information, and detects areas of potential
dysfunction or disease years earlier than current exams. With
this knowledge a person has time for appropriate life style
change. (Back to Top)
Thermography is the Most
Advanced Breast Mammoscan
Available
This little-known test finds abnormal
breast
tissue years earlier than mammograms. Because there is no
compression required, it doesn't mash or squeeze your breast, thus
reducing the risk of a ruptured cyst.
Think about it! Have you
ever wondered...?
- Why cancer
rates keep rising?
- Why when X-RAY is a known cause
of
cancer we continue to X-ray the most vulnerable tissue on your body for
your semi-annual or annual breast mammogram exam?
- Are you aware X-Rays are
cumulative and do not dissipate?
- Mammograms, IF needed, should be
after
all other non-invasive tests? (Back to Top)
Why
Thermography is Important for You and your Health
Why is Thermography important for
you?
Regulation thermography is effective in exposing disease processes
before symptoms begin and early detection of many physical
imbalances. Often times symptoms are an early warning signal of
dysfunction in one area of the body that may not seem related to the
problem, but may be an underlying cause. Thermography can help
determine if additional lab work may be needed and can avoid
unnecessary expensive lab tests.
What can be determined by Thermography?
Computerized Regulation Thermography
can discover possible sources of chronic disease and infections.
Breast, ovarian, and prostate health can also be assessed. Possible
cardiovascular, stomach, liver, pancreas, and gallbladder problems.
Unknown causes of infection, inflammation, allergic or toxic reactions
to food and/or environmental toxins, intestinal mycosis or dysbiosis,
correlations between dental health and much more.
Why is Thermography Helpful?
In chronic disease, there
are often factors that block successful treatment. These may include:
- Infections in the teeth
- Low-grade chronic viral and
fungal infection
- Heavy metal toxicity
- Chronic psychological
imbalances
- Intestinal toxins and
dysfunction
- Immune system weaknesses
- Lymphatic obstructions
- Food allergies
Many
of the functional imbalances we find are due to poor lifestyle choices.
This is Not Outdated Infrared
Thermography
Older systems of infrared thermography
used decades ago created results yielding false positives, and the
medical community discarded them. This new evolution of thermographic
instruments is the result of years of clinical case data. Often points
lying in distant parts of the body serve to verify suspicious
thermograms, there by decreasing false negatives and positives
substantially. Computer Regulated Thermography performs adjunct
assessment for focal causes of disease in integrative functional
medicine.
Breast Cancer Study (Stuttgart,
Germany)
A
major asset of Computerized Regulation Thermography is early detection
and confirmation of breast cancers. In a German study, 54% of breast
cancer patients were correctly diagnosed by history and physical
examination. The number rose to 76% when mammography was added.
However, when computerized regulation thermography was used, the
accuracy of diagnosis rose to 92%. Many women today are concerned about
the effects of cumulative radiation and compression that is associated
with routine mammograms. Mammography may be necessary when non-invasive
exams are inconclusive. (Back
to
Top)
How to Prepare for Your Thermogram
Extreme Importance!
Computerized Regulation Thermography is a highly sensitive exam.
Instructions need to be followed for your exam to be accurate.
Any questions, please call (208) 377-1733.
- Do not shower, exercise,
or engage in
any activities that will
increase your circulation.
- Eat a light breakfast. Do not
drink
any coffee, including decaf, or
any caffeinated beverages, like Coca-Cola, Pepsi or Red Bull.
- Please do not smoke or drink alcohol
for a minimum of 24 hours
before your appointment.
- Take only medications that you take
regularly. Your physician can
give you further information.
- Wear comfortable cotton
clothing. Synthetic materials increase the bodys
temperature. Wear long sleeves, longs pants, socks and shoes.
- Please do not wear tight clothing,
including belts. Anything that
leaves a red mark when you remove it is too tight. This increases
the bodys temperature.
- Do not use any deodorants, creams,
lotions, or
make-up on your skin. Men
should avoid shaving on the morning of their appointment. If you
want to wash your hair or shave do this the night before the
appointment. Have hair pulled back or up off the neck and
shoulders.
- Avoid confrontation or
emotional
stress on the day of your
thermogram.
- For best results, women
should
schedule before or after their
periods.
- If you cannot keep your
appointment, please give a 48 hour notice so someone else can use the
time. (Back to Top)
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