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The BIG Picture: The Unique Contribution of Thermography
Thermography is a non-contact, non-invasive procedure which captures and records temperature variations on the skin. The skin is the body’s most intelligent organ and is “wired” with a communication network connecting all other organs and physiological processes in the body. The skin responds to physiological...
Healthy Mind, Healthy Body
The gut is often referred to as the second brain. You have probably used phrases similar to the following to describe your feelings in certain situations: “Going with my gut”; “I have butterflies in my stomach”; “That was a gut-wrenching experience”. We use these expressions...
Visualizing the Cause of Arthritis
Thermography is useful for identifying inflammatory changes that may be related to arthritis. Thermography is also useful for monitoring whether a treatment protocol is working. But even better is the role that thermography plays in helping to identify the cause of the inflammation. Wouldn’t...
How Healthy is Your Heart?
Do you ever wish you could see, and I mean really “see” and visualize, what is going on with your health? Do you wish that you could see changes that are occurring before a problem develops? February is heart month and, unfortunately, too many people...
Is Your Liver Emotional?
Happy New Year! With January upon us and February “just around the corner, “I thought I should write something about the liver. So, what does January and February have to do with it you ask? February is considered the beginning of spring and the liver...
Focus on Men’s Health
November is “Movember,” men’s health awareness month. But what does this actually mean? Well, the slogan from the Movember foundation is “stop men dying too young.” So, let them die... just not too young... but don’t let them stick around too long... maybe just until...
Breast Health Awareness
In keeping with the spirit of breast health awareness month I thought I should write something on the topic. However, I don’t think this is going to be the typical breast health article that most would expect. Here’s a quote that I have used from...
How Inflammation Affects Our Health
Inflammation... has become, shall we say, a buzz word. We hear this word so often in discussions of nearly every type of health issue. But what is it really? What does it mean? How does it start? How do we stop it? The biggest and...
Cholesterol…the “good”, the “bad” and is it really that “ugly”?
Concerned about your heart? Well, you should be. The heart according to Chinese medicine is the King of all organs. The heart is a pump, which moves the blood throughout the body. The arteries and veins are the pipes through which the blood flows. Simple...
The History of Thermography
The roots of Thermography, or heat differentiation, are ancient, dating back to the time of the pyramids. A papyrus from 1700 BC documents the association of temperature with disease. By 400 BC, physicians commonly employed a primitive form of Thermography: they applied a thin coat...
The Lymphatic System
Your lymphatic system is essentially your body’s “sewage processing plant”, which is responsible for removing waste, toxins, and other unwanted material out of your cells and tissues so they can be flushed out of your body. When your lymph stops flowing freely, it’s like having...
Dental Pathology Related To Increased Breast Cancer Risk
You may be 11 times more likely to develop breast cancer if you have poor oral health or gum disease. The Journal of Breast Cancer Research and Treatment conducted a survey of 3,273 people and found that individuals with chronic periodontal disease (gum disease) had...
Health Benefits of Indole-3-Carbinol
Indole-3-Carbinol balances hormone levels, improves breast health, detoxifies the intestines and liver, and supports the immune system. Thermographic imaging demonstrates positive outcome after 6 months of indole-3-carbinol supplementation and improved lifestyle changes: Image on the left shows significant hormonal imbalance (estrogen dominance). Image on the...