Full Body Thermography: Prevention is the Cure
Research shows that chronic inflammation is at the root of many of the diseases that affect our lives today, including cancers, heart disease, joint disease, and diabetes. Thermal imaging is a powerful technology for detecting signs of inflammation in the body. Detecting this chronic inflammation at the earliest possible stage allows the opportunity to address the problem before inflammation becomes more serious.
Annual screening with full body thermography can determine whether inflammatory processes are taking place, and if known conditions are changing for the better or becoming chronic. Follow up scans can be used to monitor the effectiveness of treatment regimens.
It’s important to remember that no test is 100% accurate for any condition. In the presence of abnormal changes in the body, no one test should be used as the sole basis to make treatment decisions. However, Full Body Thermography can offer a unique ‘snapshot’ of overall health.
Why get a full-body scan?
Thermography excels at more than just breast physiology. A full-body scan includes six regions of the body, including the breast/chest area.
Head and Neck Thermography can detect signs of dental and periodontal inflammation, thyroid gland function, abnormal C-reactive protein levels, atherosclerotic plaque formation, vascular occlusion of the carotid arteries, TMJ dysfunction, sinus irritation and function, lymphatic congestion, and myofascial and musculoskeletal issues.
Back Thermography can detect signs of myofascial and musculoskeletal issues, degenerative joint disease, joint inflammation, nerve root irritation, and cardiac and pulmonary dysfunction.
Abdominal Thermography can detect signs of liver, stomach, colon and gynecological functioning and intestinal irritation.
Upper Extremity Thermography can detect signs of arthritic changes, myofascial and musculoskeletal issues, and Reynaud’s syndrome.
Lower Extremity Thermography can detect signs of varicosities, arthritic changes, myofascial and musculoskeletal issues, and Reynaud’s syndrome.
Breast/Chest Thermography can detect indications of fibrocystic changes, lymphatic congestion, and angiogenesis. (EMI, 2024).
How should I prepare for a full body thermogram?
For 24 hours prior to your scan, avoid heavy exercise, acupuncture, massage, saunas or steam rooms. Do not have physical therapy or electromyography before your exam. For 2 hours prior to your scan avoid smoking, exercise and hot or cold showering. Do not shave under your arms or use deodorant, skin creams, liniments, or lotions in the areas to be imaged on the day of the test. Avoid sun exposure the day of the test. For best results, you should not have had a sunburn, sunbathed, or have used a tanning booth within a week of your test.
No changes in diet or medication are necessary. Please inform your thermography technician of any medications taken at the time of your test.
Please note that you must wait 3 months after major breast surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation, or biopsy before having a breast scan, and at least 1 month after minor surgery, such as mole removal, for results to be accurate. Please also note that breastfeeding does affect the physiology of the breasts, and those breastfeeding should wait 3 months prior to the end of lactation to begin to establish a thermographic baseline of the breasts.
What happens during the procedure?
The test takes 30 to 45 minutes. Your Thermographer will review your history and full body questionnaire prior to your scan. Please inform the Thermographer if you have had any recent skin lesions (rashes, cuts, or abrasions), as the inflammation might affect the findings.
You will be asked to remove all clothing and jewelry, except for your underpants (briefs or bikini style are preferable to boxers) and to arrange long hair so it is off the shoulders and neck. After allowing your skin to adjust to room temperature, a series of images will be taken. The procedure is entirely non-invasive. There is no contact with the body at any time and the camera emits no radiation.
How much does it cost?
The price for Full Body Thermography is $395 per scan paid via cash or check, or $409.33 with a credit card.
