What is Medical Thermal Imaging?
Medical thermal imaging is an imaging method that detects infrared heat from the surface of the body while producing a visual heat-map display. Modern medical thermography systems utilize sophisticated computerized post-image processing to extract accurate temperature data and other thermovascular information. This detection of infrared heat allows the healthcare provider to analyze and monitor physiological activity. Medical thermal imaging is supported by over 40 years of research and thousands of published medical studies. FDA clearance was gained in 1982, and from that point medical thermography started its emergence into hospitals and doctors’ offices. Medical thermography is also called digital infrared imaging or DII for short. Although medical thermography is not a standalone modality, it works extremely well in conjunction with other tests and procedures to locate possible infrared markers of concern.
Why use Medical Thermal Imaging?
Medical thermal imaging is a comfortable non-invasive procedure that emits absolutely no radiation and does not come in contact with the body. Common imaging such as X-ray, CT, ultrasound, and MRI look into the body for changes in structure. Medical infrared imaging is different; it detects the thermal emission of the body’s physiology or function. Medical thermal imaging gives the clinician an alternate view of possible problematic regions. Medical thermal imaging cameras are currently being used in hospitals, medical centers, and individual practitioners’ offices. More applications using medical thermography are still being explored and utilized.
What are the benefits of using Medical Infrared Imaging?
The procedure is simple, fast, performed in a relaxing manner, and is 100 percent safe. What separates digital infrared imaging from X-ray, MRI, and other structural imaging methods is its ability to locate infrared markers that may indicate inflammation, circulatory problems, neuropathy, and many other health conditions. The FDA has cleared digital infrared imaging as an adjunctive screening tool to be used with structural imaging methods and other tests to help pinpoint possible problems.
What are some of the applications of Medical Infrared Imaging?
-Adjunct for Breast Health & Screenings
-Vascular & Circulatory Conditions
-Chronic or Acute Inflammation & Pain
-Dermatological Findings
-Musculoskeletal & Sports Medicine
-Allergies
-Digestive disorders
-Sinus, TMJ, and neck pain
-Lung health
-Dental
-Hormonal Imbalance
-Diabetes
-Adjunct for DVT
-Generic Toxicity
-Immunity and lymphatic system functioning
-Visceral Health
-And more!
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Jennifer graduated from the International Academy of Clinical Thermology
and is our Certified Clinical Thermographic Technician.
She is excited to take on a roll working with Dr. John and Ivy in the Clinical Thermography field she feels very passionate about.
Jennifer was born in Durango, Colorado and raised in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. She spent several years in both Phoenix, Arizona and Farmington, New Mexico. A job offer for her husband brought them back to the Durango area and they have been here for over 20 years.
Jennifer met her husband William in Farmington and they have been happily married for 27 years. They have three children together-Iliana, Zeely and Blaze whom she was blessed to raise as a stay-at-home mother. She is also a proud grandmother to two grandsons, Leo and Gabriel.
After a thyroid cancer diagnosis in 2009 Jennifer has been on a mission to better her health and the health of her family. She is a supporter of organic eating, toxin elimination and overall health and wellness.
Jennifer spent close to 20 years working from home in the oil and natural gas industry. Her hobbies include tap dancing, music, traveling, fishing and spending time in nature.