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Frequently Asked Questions
What is nutritional microscopy?
It is the use of a specially configured video microscope within a health care practice, school or club. The microscope is hooked up to a video camera, which goes to a TV monitor for easy viewing. It is used first as a tool for the health care practitioner/educator to gain insight into a patient's/client's metabolic and nutritional status. It lends assistance in determining what types of nutritional supplements would be optimally correct for the individual. Secondly, and possibly of even greater importance (and certainly it has been shown to have the greatest impact), the microscope is an educational tool for the individual. Few people have ever seen their blood live and up close right on TV. Blood is the river of life flowing through each of us. As human beings, we all inherently understand this. When a person sees their blood for the first time, they realize that there is dynamic activity taking place within. They begin to understand at deeper levels the need to take care of their health. It has consistently been shown that subsequent patient compliance with a doctors recommendations is greatly improved.
What exactly is a 'darkfield' microscope?
A darkfield microscope is simply a standard laboratory microscope, to which certain optical techniques are utilized to transform how light comes through the specimen being viewed. For example, let's say we are viewing live blood on a glass specimen slide. The normal mode of a microscope is called 'brightfield'. In this mode of viewing, light shines straight through the specimen. When light shines straight through a specimen, transparent objects are invisible. It's as if you were standing to the side of a sunny window gazing through dust. If there was a white wall between you and the dust, you'd never see the dust because it is transparent when trying to be seen against the white wall. However, if you put a black curtain where the white wall is, all of a sudden the dust pops into view. The darkfield microscope does the same thing. The specimen sits over a dark background (or field), and light is angled onto the specimen from the sides. Things that were once invisible now come into view.
What is a 'phase contrast' microscope?
This is another way to view live blood for nutritional work. With this lighting technique, the light coming through the specimen is altered so that a portion of the light is shifted slightly out of phase with the original. The light now strikes the specimen and lights up invisible particles while also giving shades of gray. This is an excellent way of viewing blood for nutritional screening.
Who can benefit from microscopy?
Just about anyone can benefit. There are many people who’ve been medically diagnosed with cancer, multiple sclerosis, ME, lupus, digestive problems, arthritis, autoimmune and other degenerative diseases. But you need to be prepared to be proactive about their health, and to follow the suggested protocols.
What happens during a microscopy session?
A pin prick of blood is taken from the tip of a finger and placed on a microscope slide. The microscope is used with the image projected onto a screen. This gives people a chance to see what their lifestyle is doing to their blood. Then guidance is given about helpful changes in lifestyle and diet.
How often is microscopy done? This varies from person to person. If the client takes everything on board that they need to do, they may see significant improvements in 3-4 months – many people say they have more energy, feel great and look younger, and that other people have noticed these changes. The follow-up session shows these improvements in the blood. If a person only manages to make 50% of the necessary changes, it may take 6-12 months before improvements may be seen in the blood.
Can microscopy diagnose disease?
No. Microscopy as we use it is not a diagnostic tool, but a powerful window to view the dynamic micro-life processes going on in one of the most important of body fluids.
Are there critics of darkfield microscopy?
Yes. Darkfield Microscopy is not a treatment that is recognized by conventional medical science. Critics claim that live blood analysis under Darkfield Microscopy does not allow for blood parts to be properly identified. It is is claimed by critics that anything that may be properly observed through darkfield microscopy is already visible under conventional blood analysis.
(The information and useage of these listed devices is not intended to diagnose, treat or replace the advice of your medical doctor. If you have any medical conditions or are taking prescription or non-prescription medications, consult your physician before altering or discounting the use of them.)
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