What is the lymphatic system? The lymphatic system runs parallel to the body’s vascular system. While the circulatory system is fairly straightforward in the way it functions, the lymphatic system is much more complex. The lymphatic system contains the following components: lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, lymphocytes, tonsils, adenoids, appendix, Peyer’s patches, thymus, spleen, and bone…
What is thermography?Unlike traditional medical tests (such as x-rays, CTs, ultrasounds, and MRIs) that evaluate the body’s anatomy, thermography is a simple way to evaluate the body’s physiology and function. Using a special digital infrared thermal imaging (DITI) camera, the infrared heat emitted from your body is measured, recorded, and mapped to create a thermogram…
The pink ribbon has long been recognized as a symbol of breast cancer awareness. While the idea of a ribbon started with great intent, it quickly became used to profit organizations, normalize breast cancer, and create the pink-washing movement. Here’s the story: The original ribbon was actually peach in color. Charlotte Haley (who had…