immune Health

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Autoimmune Health and Physiological Imaging with DITI (Digital Infrared

Thermal Imaging)

In these uncertain times most people have started to look inwards at their general

health and particularly their immunity status. Our immune systems are continually

evolving, and maintaining a healthy immune system is dependent on many things,

but it's where we can all be proactive.

We are dependent on our immune system to protect us from general infection and

disease throughout life. When our immune system is compromised by dysfunction

as a result of existing disease or underlying health problems we become more

vulnerable to disease and infection that we would otherwise be able to ward off with

minimal symptoms. This is a reaction of our immune system doing its job (such as

getting a fever when we get a cold).

Autonomic diseases are the primary cause of the most vulnerable people being

seriously affected by Covid-19. People with chronically activated autoimmune

systems, autonomic diseases, nutritional or hormonal imbalances or other vascular

and inflammatory dysfunctions like diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and thyroid

diseases are at increased risk when the body is challenged by infection or disease.

What can we do?

The first step in a preventative strategy is to identify any underlying or subclinical

dysfunctions that may be compromising immune systems, these can include

systemic or local inflammation, vascular and neurological dysfunction, as well as

specific markers relating to autonomic dysfunction.

Thermal imaging has the ability to evaluate and monitor many of the markers

relating to autonomic dysfunction and other burdens on the immune system.

By helping our immune systems to function at optimum levels we can minimize the

symptoms of infections and diseases and benefit from quicker recovery times.

The second step in a preventative strategy is to work with a healthcare provider to

address issues that could be compromising our immune system, whilst at the same

time doing everything possible to build immunity to its peak function and maintain it

there.

Healthcare practitioner interventions may include things such as:

• Reducing local and systemic inflammation

• Treatment of infections

• Balancing hormones/treating causes of endocrine dysfunction

• Improving nutrition, treating deficiencies

• Improving fitness (cardiovascular health)

Helping Patients be More Proactive

The New Immune Health Check DITI study can be a first level indicator of

physiological changes relating to existing or developing autoimmune dysfunction

and can be a useful tool as part of a preventative strategy.

Maintaining optimal health functions is not only the best proactive and preventative

initiative that can be taken against this pandemic, but it is an important investment

in future health and well being.