At Balance of Life Clinic, our providers are dedicated to offering comprehensive integrative medicine in Medina, OH. In collaboration with Ally Medical Thermography, we now offer access to thermography services. This non-invasive imaging technique helps detect inflammation and physiological changes in the body and provides a unique opportunity for early intervention and treatment of a multitude of health conditions.
Also known as digital infrared thermal imaging (DITI), thermography is a safe, non-invasive, radiation-free imaging method that uses infrared cameras to identify and visualize heat patterns in the body. It detects temperature variations on the skin’s surface, which can indicate inflammation, abnormal blood flow, or changes in tissue. Thermography can often detect issues before symptoms arise or structural changes are evident using other imaging methods.
Thermography can be a powerful diagnostic tool that complements traditional medical care.
Thermography is widely used to monitor breast health by detecting thermal irregularities and vascular variations that occur in tissue physiology. While it’s not a substitute for regular mammograms, it may indicate signs of cancer before a lump is evident or detectable by other types of diagnostic tests. When used alongside mammography, clinical breast exams, and lifestyle-based prevention strategies, it can be a vital part of a comprehensive approach to breast wellness.
Thermography shows inflammation in muscles, joints, and tissues, which can help us find and treat injuries, arthritis, chronic pain, and autoimmune conditions like fibromyalgia. Thermographic imaging is also effective in identifying dental inflammation. Being able to see exactly where inflammation is in the body enables our providers to monitor conditions effectively and adjust integrative medical treatment as needed.
Heat patterns in the neck or other areas of the endocrine system can indicate thyroid dysfunction, hormonal imbalances, and lymphatic stagnation. This information can be very helpful when determining whether a patient could benefit from bio-identical hormone replacement or nutritional IV therapies.
Thermography also helps us detect and properly treat nerve damage and neurological problems associated with conditions like autoimmune disorders, diabetes, migraines, and neuropathy.
Changes in blood flow and circulation can be identified with thermographic imaging, which helps us diagnose and treat conditions like atherosclerosis and poor circulation.
Thermography aligns with our approach of prevention, early detection, and whole-body health. Unlike X-rays or mammograms, thermography doesn’t expose patients to harmful radiation, which makes it a safer tool for repeated screenings or ongoing monitoring of injuries or medical conditions. Early detection of physiological changes supports early intervention, which helps us tailor your treatment plan to your needs and gives you deeper insights into your health.
Appointments for thermographic imaging services can be booked through Ally Medical Thermography’s website. Imaging is performed by a certified thermographer, and results are shared with our integrative medicine providers at Balance of Life Clinic. If you’d like to see one of our alternative medicine providers to discuss your results, you are more than welcome to become a Balance of Life patient if you aren’t already.
Our proactive, whole-person centered approach is meant to complement, not replace traditional diagnostic testing and health care services. Our collaboration with Ally Medical Thermography can bridge the gap between diagnostics and natural healing, help you access your body’s inherent wisdom, and put you on a track to optimal wellness.
At Balance of Life Clinic, we’re passionate about helping our patients live long, healthy, happy lives. To learn more about the services we offer and thermographic imaging in northeast Ohio, contact us at 330-764-4242 or toll-free at 877-764-4242 today.