Thermography…A “SMART” choice that's not just for GIRLS!...

Whenever I sit down to write a blog it’s always a challenge to think of what people actually want to read about. Since that’s a subjective thought, I find writing about my client’s comments or questions is always a good start. Usually the second question people ask when they inquire about our services is “will Thermography benefit my husband?”. 

Lately, I have had an increase in the number of men who are seeking Thermography, not just because some woman in their lives sent them kicking and screaming; they are actually discovering this health alternative through their own research. 

People who are aware of Thermography often associate it only with women’s breast health. That’s sort of its ‘claim to fame” if you will. That’s been one of the more misinterpreted perceptions of Thermography.  The science behind Thermography is the visualization of vascular activity within our bodies, or increased heat. Yes, it’s pain-free (no smooshing!); radiation free; safe, however, with its predictive ability, it’s also “smart”.

I’m finding more men are becoming attuned to their own health issues, whether it’s digestive, circulatory, muscular, unexplained/relieved pain, etc., men (as well as women) are interested in getting to the bottom these issues. 

The predictive ability of Thermography allows us to visualize potential issues in their infancy, thus permitting us to explore something as simple as diet and life style changes to head off potential future issues; or explore alternative options for issues that are identified as needing immediate intervention because they were left unidentified for so long. 

One of the more surprising results from a recent scan I performed was on a 24 year old man. He was entering a professional sports arena, and I was asked to perform a full-body scan (yes, his mother drug to me!). As a result of the Thermographic scan on this “young, perfectly healthy” man, it was identified he had blockages in both carotid arteries! As you can image, for an athlete, that could have been a death sentence. As a result of this discovery or prediction, he was able to start a simple lifestyle change and an aspirin or angiotensin enzyme program. He returned 90-days later and the blockages were almost totally eliminated!

I hope this starts you thinking of the many ways Thermography can help you and your family members, no matter age or gender. If you’d like more information on what type of predictive results Thermography can provide for you please feel free to visit our website at www.bodybreastscans.com or call us at 615-934-3121

"YOUR” HEALTH…"YOUR” DECISION

Lately, I’ve been disappointed and concerned at how many clients tell me their physicians “refuse to accept” their Thermography as valid. I’ve been told their doctor said they would no longer treat them if they choose a non-traditional option for their breast health; like Thermography.

Now, I realize our traditional medical community is ambivalent towards the Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging technology available. Many of you have often heard me defend these physicians on their position. After all, they are only humans who only have so many hours in a day to absorb more information. That being said, I have been wondering when our “choice as a patient” took a backseat to “pleasing our physician”?

This year, approximately 226,000 women will be diagnosed with, and over 40,000 women will die of a form of breast cancer. With statistics like these one would think every member of the medical community would take a positive stance on any and all technology that assists women in their breast health.

There are two realities here that need to be realized; first, women are interested in, and seeking alternatives to the traditional breast screenings available; second, many women seeking Thermography are most likely NOT participating in traditional screenings. 

Although any good Certified Clinical Thermographer would never teach Thermography as the only screening needed for your breast health, because we strongly believe in a combination of screenings, its validity should not be overlooked simply because a physician is not educated on the technology. These two realities are realized daily in my office by the number of women who opt to receive Thermography, as an out-of-pocket expense with no insurance reimbursement.

I personally would like to see physicians applaud their patients who do their own research and find alternatives when they are not comfortable with a suggested test. That does not mean they have to agree with their choice, just respect it. If a patient is not comfortable, they are not going to undergo what is being recommended, which means they are doing nothing. Anyone who knows me, reads my blogs, attends my presentations or sees me as a client knows my motto: DO SOMETHING, BECAUSE DOING NOTHING IS NOT ACCEPTABLE!

Whether you choose Thermography, Mammography, Ultrasound, or a combination of all these… get that screen. You owe it to your loved ones, your friends, and most importantly, yourself.

If you would like additional information on Thermography or breast health in general please visit our website at www.bodybreastscans.com; www.brasthermography.com or call us at 615-934-3121.