As technologically becomes increasingly advanced, doctors and health practitioners are beginning to rely on more and more holistic methods to help their patients. The medical community is turning to thermography as a credible source for assessing and preventing illnesses within the body. So what exactly is thermography? By using high-definition infrared cameras to create a map of the body, doctors can see any abnormalities in temperature and inflammation. Because most diseases stem from this inflammation, it’s a great measure of the current conditions within the body, as well as the predictive pattern of disease that may arise from this abnormality.
If you’re still on the fence, or don’t know enough about it, here are 5 solid reasons why you should consider thermography:
1.It’s accurate.
Approved by the FDA in 1982, thermography is an extremely accurate screening option. According to an article by health expert, Dr. Joseph Mercola, a study published in 2009 in the Journal of Medical Systems and the National Institutes of Health’s PubMed reported that thermography aided by the latest analytical software sensors is 94.8 percent accurate – or nearly twice as effective as mammography! With more and more recent studies supporting these numbers. In comparison, the U.S. preventative task force has stated that mammography alone can misdiagnose up to 56 percent of women ages 40 to 49.
2. Thermography can detect diseases before they arise.
Because thermography assesses inflammation levels within the body, it provides an extremely accurate portrayal of the conditions that will arise if no course of action is taken. A Full Body Thermography scan can detect any abnormality from your head to your toes. Many clients choose the Full Body as their annual screening. If you have varicose veins, pain in your legs, cold spots on your body, circulatory issues, inflammation, etc., this is a great “predictive indicator” for anything going on in your body, or anything that could possibly starting.
3. It’s non-invasive.
This is one of the main reasons that so many people are beginning to use thermography to assess their health. Thermography is a totally non-invasive procedure that is pain-free, radiation-free, compression-free and touch-free. You don’t have to worry about contorting your body in uncomfortable positions or dealing with applied pressure. The high-definition camera will do all of the work for you.
4. It’s safe.
The health community has become increasingly aware of radiation’s harmful effects on the body. And unfortunately, it seems to exist everywhere. Thermography does not emit any radiation, ensuring a safe practice that does not worsen any preexisting conditions or contribute to disease.
In comparison, other scans and procedures including mammography can be significantly damaging to a woman’s health. Check out these great examples shared by Dr. Mercola:
- Radiation risks from routine mammography pose significant cumulative risks (over time) of causing breast cancer, according to the Cancer Prevention Coalition
- Lower-energy X-rays provided by mammography result in substantially greater damage to DNA than would be predicted, and suggests that risk of breast cancer caused by exposure to mammography radiation may be greatly underestimated, the BreastCancerFund.org report
- The slightest scratch can cause cancer cells to crawl to the wound – for example, the spot where a stereotactic biopsy or lumpectomy is performed, Science News Magazine writes
- Several researchers have argued that trauma to the breast – including compression from a mammogram — can rupture cysts that can disseminate invasive cancer cells – Bnet.com
5. It’s holistic.
While many use thermography to assess breast health, routine scans can indicate conditions within the entire body. From cardiovascular diseases to diabetes and general pain, thermography provides detailed and accurate reports of your body’s overall health.
For more information on the many benefits of routine thermography scans, call 615.934.3121 or click here to book your first appointment.
