February 11, 2012

Breast Health Basics

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by Michael Gerber, MD, HMD | October is the 25th anniversary of breast cancer awareness month and because of the enormous impact of breast cancer on our society, examining the fundamentals of breast health is very important. Soy-based infant formulas, which contain significant amounts of estrogen, can cause premature breast development in girls and may also increase the risk of fertility problems as they age. Plastics, pesticides and hormones given to feed animals also promote estrogen … [Read more...]

Celebrate Breast Awareness Month with a Healthy Body Image

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By Jamie Agee If you don’t have them, chances are you know someone who does—breast implants are rapidly becoming the preferred alternative in a woman’s quest for the “perfect body.” For ladies who aren’t ready to take the silicone plunge, there are plenty of creams and pills on the market that promise to do the trick. October is National Breast Awareness Month and while breast health is at the forefront of our minds, it is equally important for women to maintain a healthy body image … [Read more...]

Medical Thermography – A Modern Alternative

If you have concerns about breast health and are looking for alternatives, consider medical thermography, a non-invasive, FDA approved Infrared Thermal Breast screening. The following information may help you choose a qualified and state-of-the-art clinic for this procedure: 1. Cost per procedure: between $150 and $250, including thermograph and report. Check with your insurance regarding coverage. 2. Good candidates for medical breast thermography: People (men, women or children) of any age … [Read more...]

Thermograms – The New Mammogram

By Martin E Stivers II, CPT, CLET A well-kept secret among the new diagnostic and screening technologies being developed almost every day is the Digital Infrared Imaging device, also known as DITI, Thermal Imager, Bio-Optic Scanner, and a multitude of other names. This easy to use, far reaching technology has been with us for over 30 years. In 1982 and again in 2005, the FDA (Federal Drug Administration) approved thermograms as adjunctive screening devices with mammograms, ultra-sound and … [Read more...]

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