I just completed my annual thermography.
Thermo-what?
This is a diagnostic tool I have been using for years to detect early signs of inflammation in my body, particularly pertaining to breast health.
You see, inflammation is the root cause of EVERY disease. And if you can detect inflammation before you even get any symptoms, then you can be steps ahead in terms of discovery and treatment.
According to Lisa’s Thermography website, “this tool creates a digital map of your body that illustrates heat patterns — patterns that may detect the inflammation connected to some condition or abnormality. It uses a scanning-type infrared camera that measures your body surface temperature, presenting the information as a digitized image.
These thermal images (called thermograms) are analyzed for abnormalities that may be signs of disease-causing inflammation in your body. Additionally, since your body is thermally symmetrical if normal, thermal asymmetries can indicate problems.”
This is completed by taking a series of pictures with a special thermographic camera using comfortable privacy screens.
So, I took a baseline reading way back in 2012 and have been using this exceptional tool annually ever since.
My breasts are cystic and sometimes it is difficult to get an accurate reading with the use of a mammogram. Plus, I find thermography to be less invasive with no radiation and may be able to detect patterns of inflammation much earlier than other diagnostic tools.
While thermography is not advised to take place of a mammogram, it is a safe, comfortable and accurate tool that I like to use to detect any irregularities in my breasts and the rest of my body.
A major benefit to thermography is that it can detect very early stages of inflammation that could lead to disease, far earlier than most typical tools we use today.
While my initial prime objective was to monitor my breast health, I now scan my entire upper body including my abdomen, back, neck, teeth and head.
For me, over the years slight irregularities have been detected in my breasts, but have not changed. Therefore, I am monitored for any advancement in these irregular patterns. So far so good.
I had a root canal decades ago and like to check for patterns of inflammation due to bacteria. And indeed there was some inflammation which I addressed with my holistic dentist which was not visible on a regular x-ray.
So, the great news with thermography is that it is easy, non-invasive with no use of radiation and it’s quick-one 30 minute appointment. Then, I receive a full 9–10-page report with pictures and full assessment, outcome and follow-up recommendations that I can keep and share with my doctor.
The unfortunate news with thermography is that it is still not covered by conventional insurance for some reason. However, I am able to use my pre-tax Health Savings account to pay for this amazing diagnostic tool.
One word of caution is to do your homework if you wish to get a thermography done, as thermography experiences vary.
I was very unhappy with my first experience as it was awkward and unclear with an incomplete report.
I am grateful to have found Lisa’s Thermography who services the New Jersey/New York area. I find Lisa and her thermographic advisor, Dana, to be so patient and kind, yet professional every step of the way.
So, definitely get references so there are no surprises with your first visit.
If you have any questions about why I believe thermography is an important annual tool, feel free to email me:).
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“It is our choices that show what we truly are far more than our abilities.”
Live well and love more,
Jill Gordon
CHHC, HHC, CNHP, Digestive Health Specialist
www.JilltheHealthCoach.com
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