Microscope screening is a tool where we take one small drop of your blood, pop it under the dark field microscope and the image is displayed onto the specialised screen!
This equipment will allow us to see each blood cell individually, performing its functions, as it would inside the body….live! This powerful health assessment is based on the medical science of hematology, this includes the morphology of: -Red blood cells, -White blood cells (allergies, inflammation), -Platelets -Other particles (for example, chylomicrons (cholesterol), fibrins (liver issues)).
Whilst this is no replacement for the regular pathology blood tests, it is live, visual analysis. Which means it can help explain the results obtained from the regular blood tests because cell morphology is taken into account. Regular pathology blood tests tend to yield quantitative results, whilst the qualitative tests will allow observations to be made by the technician/therapist, as well as the client.
For example: let’s say a person presents with anaemic symptoms, they take a regular pathology blood test, but results show that they have a normal red blood cell count. They then choose to see a technician, and upon observation, it is discovered that, although they have the right amount of red blood cells, their sizes are too small. This explains why they are experiencing anaemia, one of the reasons being because there isn’t enough space in the cells for them to carry the normal amount of haemoglobin, hence oxygen. So the combination of these tests can really shed some light on what is really going on.
What can we do with screening?
The software allows technicians to record everything, literally, and allocate this data to the corresponding client. This means that you can request a digital report that displays recorded images and videos seen by the microscope, you can watch these in real time. You can also receive a quantitative blood count report.
It allows us to see the different shapes, sizes, functions and the concentration of particular cells. Which means that abnormalities can be identified.
Hence, this valuable tool gives us an indication of the level of inflammation your body is suffering from, as well as: – Oxidative stress – Nutrient deficiency – The state of your immunity – The state of your liver
According to the information analysed from this tests, Naturopathic practitioners can then recommend the most suited plan that may maintain, and/or improve your health, for example a diet that boosts your nutrient consumption, or, perhaps a health plan that reduces toxicity of the liver.
With regular tests…you will be able to see your blood improve over time, right before your eyes. This is a powerful tool to keep you motivated, as we humans tend to be encouraged by positive results, and evidence.
Do you want to get results? Don’t make yourself wait any longer. Take the reigns of health and vitality into your hands!
