as sauerkraut, kimchi and fermented soy, apple cider vinegar and kombucha. “Diet and other lifestyle changes can diminish aromatase levels, reducing the risk of breast cancer. Being proactive is more logical than being diligent about breast screening and hoping for normal results,” says Torres.


Whole Body Termography Hughes feels con- flicted about DITI for breast screen- ing. However, she does appreciate the benefits it offers for detection of inflam- mation in other parts of the body. “A patient recently came to me with the results of her whole body thermogram. Fortunately, the abnormality is likely the detection of the earliest stage of cancer,” says Hughes.


Dr. Pamela Hughes


DITI as a Monitoring Tool for Whole Body Health Snow is a fan of whole body ther- mography for similar reasons. “It’s a beneficial tool to monitor physical injuries, as well as back, neck and joint pain, in addition to fibromyalgia, stroke screening, TMJ, digestive disorders, spinal dysfunction and cardiovascular changes. It is helpful for investigating what prevents a patient from responding to treatment or for when an MRI or X-ray hasn’t indicated a problem. More importantly, it’s a great tool for a proactive approach to wellness and healthcare,” he remarks.


Graydon Snow


Slow-Growing Tumors Hughes is skeptical about recommending only DITI. “Termography’s specificity is


lower than mammography in the detection of small and early breast cancers. Adhering to the recommendations by the American Cancer Society and the Society of Breast Imaging, she notes that neither endorses it. “For patients who do not want radiation and pain, DITI is a reasonable alternative,” says Hughes. “However, women must be aware of the 17 percent chance of missing a small, early cancer. Studies I have read con- clude that when used alone, thermography is not more effective than mammography, but rather a good adjunct.” Kean confirms


that 17 percent of cancers, including encapsulated tumors and existing slow- growing pathologies, are thermograpically silent. “In DITI, doctors trained to read the images are looking for angiogenesis activity, new


Taryn Kean


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