Live Blood Cell Microscopy

Before explaining this fascinating modality, it is important to explain what constitutes blood. Blood is a liquid within the body that circulates in the arteries and veins of vertebrate animals (this would  include humans of course). The main function of blood is to carry oxygen and nutrients to the tissues of the body and to carry carbon dioxide and waste from the tissues. Blood contains red blood cells (RBCs), white blood cells (WBCs), plasma and platelets.  

Live blood cell microscopy is a way to observe live blood cells (RBCs and WBCs) and the terrain within the blood (plasma and platelets). RBCs carry primarily oxygen and WBCs indicate that the body is fighting infection or disease (they are the "good guys" that are part of your immune system).

According to the microbiologist and physician, Dr. Günther Enderlein, live blood cell analysis provides an indication as to your personal and current health situation. By looking at the blood, he observed potential nutrient deficiencies (e.g. vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids, digestive enzymes, dehydration etc.), toxins and pathogenic activity.

Although this type of research has been done for over a century by many scientists and researchers, this is not considered a diagnostic tool (only doctors can legally diagnose in the majority of provinces in Canada, Ontario included). Still, it does provide a very interesting snapshot of what is going on within the blood! It focuses on terrain theory – disease ensues if the terrain allows for it, not if the body is simply exposed to the microbe.

Live blood cell analysis involves taking a single “alive” drop of blood to observe it under a microscope at 1,000 times the size. The client and practitioner, together, can observe what is happening at a microscopic level and work towards improving nutritional intake and eliminating toxins through the emunctories. As protocols are put in place and adhered to, over time, we can also observe how improved nutrition affects the blood.

It is a fascinating tool to visually assess the state of one’s overall health.