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I’ll get straight to the point – breast cancer, for the most part, is a preventable disease. Yes, you heard […]

What is Medical Infrared Thermography? Thermography is an example of infrared imaging science.  According to the electromagnetic spectrum, thermal imaging cameras

I have been following this case with some interest for a while because it is the first of it’s kind.

POSITION STATEMENT ON THERMOGRAPHY Responding to a report issued by CBC news November 27, 2012, representatives from Thermography Clinic Inc.

Breast thermography is widely used around the world but here is a story from BBC how it is used in

Many of you know that thermography has been under a vicious attack by the media here by CBC News. After

Many of you remember the hatched job from CBC last week presented as “Investigative Journalism about Thermography”. As always, there

Wanted to share this letter we received recently in support of breast thermography. In fact, we have received many and

According to many neurologists, if we can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours into an emergency room we

WE ARE SWIMMING IN AN OCEAN OF INFORMATION OUT THERE AND YET, THERE IS SO MUCH CONFLICTING ADVICE, IT IS

Ten years ago Nigar came to our office to get her thermography done. Dr. Pettle – ObGyn, felt a lump

Harmful Antiperspirants, Deodorants and your Breast Health. Something that you’re probably using on daily basis yet the vast majority of over-the-counter

Most women aged 35 and over will have experienced some of the symptoms of Perimenopause. It is the 5 to10-year

Hormone receptor-positive breast cancer, currently defined on the basis of expression of the estrogen receptor (ER) and of the progesterone

The most important advice for preventing breast cancer is to maintain and enhance your liver’s ability to metabolize estrogens from

Reduce unnecessary exposure to X-ray radiation. This is not going to come to anyone as a big surprise. However, The

Over the years we came to realize that major causes of mortality in our society are for the most part

This is shocking but true; patients are told they have cancer who do not. In 2008, breast cancer over diagnosis

In the past 40 years, there has never been a more controversial test than mammography and for many good reasons.

Do chemicals lurking in bottled water and canned food increase your abdominal fat? Toxins found in plastics are linked to

The fact that breast cancer rates in South American countries such as Brazil are nearly half that of the US

Many of you know that breast thermography has been under a vicious attack with critics suggesting that there is no

One of the best things you can do to improve your health is to eat your green vegetables that contain

Eight Super-Detoxifying Foods For Your Spring Detox. Spring is a perfect time to detox your body, boost your metabolism, optimize

PLease watch this video interview with Dr. Ham, MD, OBGYN

Women who are physically active have lower levels of estrogen and its breakdown products in their bodies, which helps to

A new study published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention reveals that women who consume cholesterol-lowering drugs for more than

5-Part Webinar Workshop Program Outline: Nov. 18 – Part 1    Hormone Connection Nov. 25 – Part 2    Food and Nutrients in Cancer Prevention Dec. 2 – Part 3   Screening Modalities –

n the past 40 years, there has never been a more controversial test than mammography and for many good reasons.

Did you know that just 3-4 h of exercise per week decreases your risk of breast cancer by up to

Did you know close to 40% (88,289 cases per year) of breast cancers can be prevented? This comes from the

Did you know that breast cancer incidence is seven (7) times higher in US and Canada compared to China and

Did you know there is a connection between dental health and breast cancer?  Dr. Robert Jones, a researcher of the

Did you know that 2 out of 3 breast cancers are hormone receptor positive and the majority of them are

id you know that lack of sleep increases your risk for breast cancer? More and more scientific evidence points to

The Breast Cancer Prevention Program is a unique program for women interested in proactively improving their health. This program is

The former Good Morning America host Joan Lunden announced her aggressive form of breast cancer on Twitter. However, the biggest

What is the difference between mammography, ultrasound and thermography? What is the best way to screen for breast cancer? Each

Breast cancer is the most feared cancer among women. This fear becomes so pervasive that it manifests itself in time.

Every woman should know about her risk of developing breast cancer and the connection between dental / oral health and

Dr. Michael Gershon wrote a book about the gastrointestinal system called The Second Brain. I tend to see it the same

Did you know that over 50% of women of menstruating age will be dealing with fibrocystic breast condition? As the

According to World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer, alcohol beverages are considered carcinogenic to humans. There is more and more

The breast cancer-estrogen connection is clear. Over 60% of all breast cancers are estrogen receptor-positive. What does this mean? This

Screening for breast cancer works best when the right people get the right test. Otherwise, screening, or looking for trouble, may

In 1940, the lifetime risk of a woman developing breast cancer was 5%, or 1 in 20. Today that risk

When it comes to breast cancer prevention, hormones have a much bigger effect than many people realize. In fact, hormones

Most weight loss plans concentrate on the reduction of weight by dietary restrictions, meal supplementation or some other form of

Have you experienced stress in your life such as a death, divorce, or business failure? Not been the same since? Finding

The Swiss Medical Board reviewed all of the available evidence and released a report in February of 2014 stating the

“The ability of a physician to prevent illness is a greater proof of his skill than his ability to cure

Thyroid disease is one of the most common health problems women face today. Hypothyroidism or low-functioning thyroid affects more women

Every October we are inundated with cause-related marketing when a nefarious “pink tide” rolls over North American retail establishments. Product

When we think about screening for breast cancer most will automatically think about mammography as a primary screening test.  The

The great endocrinologist Dr. Hans Selye stated that ‘“Disease is the body’s inability to deal with mental, emotional or physical

I’m going to start with a bold statement: Breast cancer can be prevented! The American Institute for Cancer Research has

It is a well-known fact that Asian women have a much lower incidence of breast cancer compared to women in

It is a well-known fact that certain type of estrogen (Estradiol) makes most breast cancers grow. The levels of estrogen

You might be surprised to know that 50% of women, or as high as 60% of women, of menstruating age

I am surprised that viruses are still dismissed as a cause of breast cancer! There are a number of common

Mammography is really the gold standard of breast screening according to the dominant opinion of medical experts. It is time

Recently someone emailed me a question from a woman who was upset to find out that there is such a

I often get this question from patients, “Can stress cause breast cancer?” Nothing can affect your adrenal function more than stress.

In his best selling book ‘What your doctor may not tell you about breast cancer’, Dr. John R. Lee gets

It’s all about food… and it happens to be one of my favourite subjects. Let’s face it, there is no

Let’s get to the heart of the matter – stress and emotional trauma play a major role in most health

I’ll make a bold statement:  low functioning thyroid gland, or what is known as hypothyroid condition, usually precedes most breast

This year close to 250,000 women in North America will die from breast cancer. This is not just a mere

Many people know that October is touted as “breast cancer awareness month.” However, if we really want to make a

Avoid and limit your exposure to Xeno-Estrogens.  What are Xeno-Estrogens? The word Xeno is derived from the Greek word –

Avoid (HRT) Hormone Replacement Therapy.  HRT increases the risk of Breast Cancer. In 2002, a huge double blind placebo study

When was the last time your doctor asked you about your dental health? Despite multiple research studies that link root-canal

Recently giving a talk on breast cancer prevention I was asked what would be the number one most important thing

A new study came out recently challenging the value of breast screening with mammography. Not surprisingly it points to a

Many articles and papers have been written that implicate estrogen in connection to breast cancer. While this is a well

Women who have gum disease are 11 times more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer. In North America, 75%

Why Is Your Thyroid Health Important? Women are eight times more likely to develop thyroid disease than men. Most thyroid

Most information about Breast Cancer is fear-driven. This often leads to confusion about how to properly manage Breast Health and

Hormones are chemical messengers made by the body that control how cells and organs do their work. About 2 out

Food is medicine. A proper understanding of nutrition and supplementation is essential to good health and disease prevention. Inflammation, insulin

I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Christine Horner recently about Breast Health and Cancer Prevention. She has been a

Dr. Kane has been a clinical thermologist for close to 30 years now. He has amassed vast knowledge and experience

Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS) has a classification as stage zero (0) cancer. As much as 25% of all positive

It’s all about hormones! There is so much controversy about hormone therapy and so many conflicting opinions. Issues about safety,

If you sit in front of a computer for work, use a mobile phone, sleep next to an electrical appliance

Did you know that your oral health offers clues about your overall health — or that problems in your mouth

In 1956 a Canadian surgeon Dr. Ray Lawson of McGill Medical School in Montreal published the first research paper on

If you’re concerned about developing breast cancer, you might be wondering if there are steps you can take to help

Pain may originate from many different sources, and sometimes it could be very challenging to understand the cause of this

By popular demand, we have invited Carol Peterson, BS Pharmacy, to discuss women’s hormones and how they change and affect

When we hear about “digestion,” we often think of food, stomach and gut. While the gut plays a vital role

Understanding Breast Cancer and how to prevent it have been my primary focus and mission for two decades now. There

In this second part of our interview with Dr. Odell, we focused more on the subject of breast cancer prevention.

Some time ago I had the honour and pleasure of interviewing Dr. Christiane Northrup about breast health. Dr. Northrup, M.D.,

Dr. Alvin Pettle is a vastly experienced physician, having been in practice for more than four decades. His long and

Let’s face it, we have never experienced anything like the present crisis in our lifetime. The level of fear and

There is so much controversy about HRT (hormone replacement therapy) and a lot of confusion. Well, we decided to interview