/ther·mog·ra·phy/ (ther-mog´rah-fe) A technique wherein an infrared camera photographically portrays the body’s surface temperature, based on self-emanating infrared radiation; sometimes used as a means of diagnosing underlying pathologic conditions, such as breast tumors.
I have long wanted to have a thermographic scan since I first heard of them. The concept really excited the scientist in me, but I also believe my intuition spoke to me. Sadly, I didn’t take the time to find a place that offered this service. The result is not usually good when I ignore my intuition. I added more information about the scans on this page.
I believe thermography should be mandatory for every person as part of their annual physical check-up.
When I did finally get a scan as a part of my healing journey, I’m just blown away at what I learned.
The picture below is a thermal picture of my head. As you can see, the color in the picture isn’t exactly symmetrical. On the right side of my head, the left side of the picture, you can see more red areas, or more areas generating heat. In particular there is a red spot where a tooth is located. It appears that I have an infection in my tooth, gum or jaw. Crazy. And potentially very dangerous.
I am literally dumbfounded. I have absolutely no symptoms of infection: no abscess, no sensitivity, no pain.
I have, however, been hit in the head several times, usually with a softball, on the right side and I had four teeth pulled in middle school to prepare for braces. So there is the potential for unknown problems to be lurking … obviously. But really, who knew?
Feeling some sense of excitement at finding a problem that could be depressing my immune system, I immediately made an appointment to see a holistic or biological dentist. Unfortunately, I have to wait a week to see him.