Paradigm Thermography

Paradigm Thermography Colette Dixon - Clinical Thermography Technician (CTT)

Fibrocystic breasts are incredibly common. That doesn’t mean they can’t be uncomfortable, frustrating, or sometimes a li...
06/04/2026

Fibrocystic breasts are incredibly common. That doesn’t mean they can’t be uncomfortable, frustrating, or sometimes a little alarming when you don’t understand what’s happening.

Many women experience:
• lumpiness or thickened tissue
• tenderness or swelling
• aching, burning, or heaviness
• changes that fluctuate with their cycle

Hormones often play a significant role, which is why symptoms can come and go over time.

One of the biggest things I want women to understand is this:

“Lumpy” does not automatically mean dangerous. But changes still deserve attention and monitoring.

This is where understanding your own normal becomes so important.

Things like stress, inflammation, sleep, nutrition, hormonal shifts, caffeine intake, and overall health can all influence how breast tissue behaves.

Thermography doesn’t diagnose fibrocystic breasts. What it does do is help observe physiological and thermal patterns over time… adding another layer of information when monitoring breast health.

Not every change is catastrophic. But your body is always communicating.

Pay attention.
Monitor thoughtfully.
Support your body well.

Thank you - Breast Thermography International for the image.

Thermography risk levels can sound intimidating at first… but they’re really about patterns and monitoring.Think of TH l...
06/02/2026

Thermography risk levels can sound intimidating at first… but they’re really about patterns and monitoring.

Think of TH levels like a “pay attention” scale, not a diagnosis scale.

✨ TH-1 / TH-2
Generally lower-risk thermal patterns. Often more symmetrical and commonly seen within normal or benign changes.

✨ TH-3
A middle-ground category. Patterns may be influenced by things like hormones, inflammation, healing, stress, circulation, or benign breast changes, but they deserve closer monitoring over time.

✨ TH-4 / TH-5
Higher-risk thermal patterns that may warrant more urgent follow-up and further investigation.

One important thing to know:
Thermography looks at physiology and heat patterns, not structure. It’s observing how tissue behaves over time.

That’s why trends matter.
That’s why comparisons matter.
And that’s why one image is often just one chapter of the story.

Monitoring isn’t about panic.
It’s about paying attention. 🤍

www.paradigmthermography.ca

One of the hardest parts of this work is seeing how many women have learned to second guess themselves.They notice chang...
05/28/2026

One of the hardest parts of this work is seeing how many women have learned to second guess themselves.

They notice changes.
Feel something different.
Sense that something is “off.”

And too often, they leave appointments feeling dismissed, unheard, or stuck in a “watch and wait” cycle that creates more anxiety than reassurance.

That frustration is actually one of the reasons I became so passionate about thermography.

What opened my eyes was realizing how much can be happening functionally in the body before structural changes are obvious. Inflammation, vascular patterns, asymmetry, stress responses… the body is often communicating long before someone has answers.

That doesn’t mean thermography diagnoses disease, because it doesn’t.
But it can provide another layer of information and awareness that helps women feel more informed, proactive, and connected to their health instead of feeling powerless while they wait.

I think many women aren’t necessarily looking for someone to “fix” everything overnight.

They just want to feel heard. Supported. Taken seriously.

And sometimes having more information can bring a sense of clarity and peace of mind during an overwhelming season.

That’s why I do this work. ❤️

Book your appointment online here: https://www.paradigmthermography.ca/book-your-appointment

Reminder to check your breasts.Yes, your own. 😂Because as much as women love joking about men being obsessed with boobs…...
05/26/2026

Reminder to check your breasts.

Yes, your own. 😂

Because as much as women love joking about men being obsessed with boobs… a shocking number of us would fail a pop quiz on what our own breast tissue normally feels like.

Most women are not finding changes because they’re doing some perfect step-by-step self-exam exactly the way the pamphlet said to.

They notice something because they know their normal.

A general guideline:
• Around day 7 of your cycle, when breasts are usually less hormonally chaotic
• Or if you no longer cycle, pick the 1st of the month and make it your thing

In the shower.
Lying down.
With lotion.
Whatever. We’re not grading technique here.

Breast tissue is naturally lumpy, asymmetrical, hormonal, and dramatic at times. The goal is not to obsess over every little change, but to become familiar enough with your body that you notice when something feels different for you.

The goal is awareness.

Know your normal so if something changes, you notice it sooner rather than later.

One thing I hear constantly from women is:“I’ve been meaning to book for years.”Not because they don’t care about their ...
05/21/2026

One thing I hear constantly from women is:

“I’ve been meaning to book for years.”

Not because they don’t care about their health.

Not because they’re ignoring their bodies.

Because life gets busy.

Families come first.
Work piles up.
Parents need help.
Kids need rides.
Schedules get full.

And somehow their own health keeps getting pushed to the bottom of the list.

Until something changes.

Until they feel something.
Notice something.
Start worrying.
Or suddenly find themselves wishing they hadn’t waited so long.

The truth is, prevention and awareness aren’t about living in fear. They’re about staying connected to your body before something feels urgent.

So many women tell me:
“I wish I would have done this sooner.”

Having more information, more awareness, and a baseline of how your body is functioning can feel empowering instead of reactive.

You don’t have to wait until you’re scared to start paying attention to your health.

Sometimes the most important appointments are the ones we keep putting off because “nothing is wrong.”

Your health deserves a place on your priority list too. ❤️

Hormones are a moving target.Stress, sleep, inflammation, aging, healing, nutrition, and hormonal shifts can all influen...
05/19/2026

Hormones are a moving target.

Stress, sleep, inflammation, aging, healing, nutrition, and hormonal shifts can all influence how tissue behaves over time.

That’s why monitoring matters.

Not because bodies are “failing.”
Not because every fluctuation is catastrophic.

But because the body is dynamic.

Patterns change. Which is why observing trends over time can matter more than a single snapshot.

Thermography looks at function and physiological patterns, helping monitor changes over time, not just structure in one moment.

TH-3 (medium risk) patterns can sometimes reflect hormonal influence and are one example of why ongoing monitoring matters.

A husband called me recently because his wife was scared.She had noticed changes… sensations she hadn’t felt before… and...
05/14/2026

A husband called me recently because his wife was scared.

She had noticed changes… sensations she hadn’t felt before… and like so many women, her mind immediately went to worst-case scenarios.

She doesn’t currently have a family doctor, and he was trying to figure out how to get her in for imaging. He asked if thermography could help settle her mind while they navigated the next steps.

And honestly?

This conversation happens more often than people realize.

So many women live in the space between:

“Something feels off” and “Now I have to wait.”

Wait for appointments.
Wait for imaging.
Wait for results.
Wait for answers.

That waiting can feel incredibly overwhelming.

This is one reason many women choose to add thermography alongside structural testing like mammograms or ultrasound. Thermography does not diagnose cancer, but it can provide additional functional information about how the tissue is behaving… helping women feel more informed and supported while they continue their healthcare journey.

Sometimes the greatest gift isn’t certainty. It’s feeling like you’re doing something instead of sitting in fear.

If you’ve ever felt anxious waiting for answers, you are absolutely not alone. ❤️

Learn more about breast thermography: www.paradigmthermography.ca

Big 6 Lymph ResetI’ve often said there’s so much information out there about DIY lymphatic support that it can feel over...
05/12/2026

Big 6 Lymph Reset

I’ve often said there’s so much information out there about DIY lymphatic support that it can feel overwhelming trying to figure out what’s actually helpful.

This is one of the better simple videos I’ve come across for explaining easy ways to help support lymphatic drainage at home. If you’ve ever had a results appointment with me, you already know how much I talk about the importance of lymphatic flow and breast health.

The lymphatic system doesn’t have its own pump, so daily movement, breathing, hydration, and muscle activation all matter more than people realize. Sometimes the simplest habits done consistently are the most powerful.

Save this one for later and let me know if you try it! I usually do this before I jump on the vibration plate!

The Big 6 Reset - by Dr. Perry Nickelston

https://youtu.be/lT_wW5pNHa4?si=cPaqsThT4jN2NXzw

To the women holding families together.The women healing, nurturing, protecting, and showing up every day… often while c...
05/10/2026

To the women holding families together.

The women healing, nurturing, protecting, and showing up every day… often while carrying the weight of everyone else too.

Happy Mother’s Day 🌷

Your body is listening to more than just food.Stress. Guilt. Fear. Constantly worrying that you’re “doing it wrong.”That...
05/07/2026

Your body is listening to more than just food.

Stress. Guilt. Fear. Constantly worrying that you’re “doing it wrong.”

That affects the body too.

We live in a world of:

- fear-based wellness
- extreme detoxes
- “good” vs “bad” foods
- constant pressure to optimize everything

But chronic stress can influence cortisol, sleep, digestion, hormones, inflammation, and overall nervous system balance.

Ironically, obsessing over every ingredient, every coffee, every missed workout, or every “toxin” may be creating stress your body feels just as much as the thing you’re trying to avoid.

Health isn’t built from panic.

It’s built from consistency, nourishment, movement, rest, community, and a nervous system that feels safe enough to heal.

Awareness should empower you… not scare you.

Your body does not need perfection.
It needs support.

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