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Computerized Regulation Thermography (CRT) is a functional assessment of the human body. Unlike blood tests that provide “moment in time” measurements of specific health variables, thermograms report vital statistics about how the body is functioning across time. In addition, blood is a tightly regulated system, which will only show abnormalities very late in a disease process. CRT, on the other hand, detects physiological changes early in the development of illness. CRT does not diagnose, but rather demonstrates how organ systems respond to the stressors in life that we encounter every day.

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The purpose of a Thermographic scan is to detect areas of the body where dysfunction is beginning to develop and where disease is most likely to appear. CRT has been proven to be very effective in the early detection of a multitude of physical imbalances and severe diseases. Many illnesses originate in organs and body areas other than those in which symptoms develop. Therefore, the thermogram can help to discover the true cause of disease. The scan will provide your physician data regarding your vitality or metabolic rate, your ability to detoxify, the effectiveness of past treatments, the ability of organ systems to adapt to stress, and, thereby, each organs state of functional health. The physician in our office use the CRT to determine a baseline of health at the first visit and, then, as an objective tool to track your progress in treatment. Computerized Regulation Thermography is an ideal medical test not only for those who are sick, but also for those who want to prevent disease and maximize their health.

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The frequency of scans is determined by the severity of pathology within your tissues. The more advanced the state of illness, the more frequently the thermogram is repeated. Typically, when first starting your care, you will have a repeat thermogram in 3-6 months. Once you are in maintenance, annual checkups are recommended. Annual checkups are very important after the age of 45 as this is the time of life in which diabetes, heart disease, and prostate and breast cancer often develop. We recommend a thorough medical history, physical examination, Computerized Regulation Thermography, and routine laboratory testing every year after age 45.

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• The origin of chronic diseases and infections
• Tendencies towards breast, ovarian and prostate cancer
• Highly beneficial as an adjunct to mammography
• Heart, stomach, liver, pancreas or gall bladder dysfunctions
• “Hidden” causes of infection and inflammation
• Allergic/Toxic reactions and the presence of food sensitivities
• Presence of intestinal mycosis or dysbiosis
• Correlations between dental health and disease
• Overall vitality and metabolic rate
• Most effective treatment protocol

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The mechanism of Computerized Regulation Thermography is based on the relationship between the autonomic nervous system, the internal organs of the body and the local blood vessels of the skin. Skin temperature is regulated by blood flow and, by way of sympathetic nervous system input, underlying organs and tissues modulate 70% of the blood flow to the skin. Pathology or poor function in certain organs changes the way nerve impulses are directed to a particular area of the skin’s surface. So, when the body is exposed to the slight thermal stress of cool air, your internal organs must adapt to the change and this response can be measured in a temperature reading on the skin’s surface.

The resulting temperature shift is recorded and displayed by the CRT-2000 allowing detection of a range of underlying pathologies including inflammation and neoplasm. The thermography machine simply registers skin-surface temperature changes caused by capillary heat conduction through the skin. Unlike x-rays, which produce rays that penetrate body tissue, thermography involves no radiation and is completely safe. Furthermore, x-rays only permit structural observations of tissue and bone while the dynamic approach of computerized regulation thermography reveals data regarding function, physiology, and stress response.

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Perhaps the single greatest asset of CRT is in the area of early detection and confirmation of breast cancers. In a German study, 63 known cases of breast cancer were reported. 54% of these cases were correctly diagnosed by clinical history and breast exam alone. The percentage rose to 76% with the addition of mammography to the history and breast exam. However, the accuracy of diagnosis increased to 92% when computerized regulation thermography was also included. As several published studies have lead to considerable concern about the radiation effects of routine mammogram, these results came as very good news to doctors and patients (British Medical Journal, 1998; 297:943-9).

Beside the radiation issue, the compression force presents another concern regarding mammograms. Currently, mammograms use 200 newtons of compression, the equivalent of each breast being squashed by thirty bags of sugar (The Lancet, 1992; 340:122). A number of researchers believe that this level of compression force can rupture cysts and disseminate cancer cells into the bloodstream (The Lancet, 1992; 340: 366). In contrast, thermography employs no radiation, no breast compression, and is performed in complete comfort.

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You will arrive 25 minutes early for your appointment so that your body can become acclimated to our office. The technician, after gathering some basic clinical information, will then carefully place marks, using a washable lipstick pencil, on specific points on your face, arms, chest, and abdomen. Once the markings are complete, initial measurements are taken, exposing only the individual point under measurement. Once the preliminary readings are complete, you will have to dress down to expose your skin to a cool environment and sit or stand still for 10 minutes. According to clinical research, the body requires approximately 10 minutes to stabilize and acclimate to the regulatory effects of the internal organs on the skin. The measurements are then repeated and the test is concluded.

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• Do not shower, exercise, or engage in any activities that will increase your blood circulation the morning of your thermogram.
• Have a light breakfast and limit your coffee intake to one cup.
• Do not smoke or drink alcohol a minimum of 24 hours before your appointment.
• Take only your regular medications to which your body has adapted.
• Cover your arms and legs regardless of weather or season. Wear comfortable clothes, long-sleeved shirt and full-length pants with socks and shoes. Shirt should be zip-up or button-down. Do not wear anything so tight that it leaves marks on your body.
• Between readings, you will undress to cool your body temperature for 10 minutes; you may choose to wear boxer’s or underwear during this time.
• Do not use creams, lotions or make-up on your skin. Do not shave the morning of the thermogram.
• Avoid confrontation or emotional stress (in excess of what if normal for you) on the morning of your thermogram.
• Arrive 20-25 minutes early for your appointment so your body temperature can regulate to our office environment. While you are waiting, remove your eyeglasses.
• Women must schedule their CRT between days 7-20 of their cycle.

*The US FDA has approved the CRT-2000 Thermographic System for ‘adjunctive diagnosis of 1) abnormalities of the female breast; 2) peripheral vascular disease; 3) musculoskeletal disorder; 4) extracranial cerebral and facial vascular disease; 5) abnormalities of the thyroid gland; and 6) various neoplastic and inflammatory conditions.’