Live Blood Microscopy Education

(aka Biological Terrain or Dark Field Microscopy)

Welcome to PortlandLiveBlood.com! We receive visitors for three main reasons:

1. Some people want to know more about what Live Blood Microscopy is.
2. Others are interested in seeing their blood live on a computer screen, and maybe talking about it.
3. Others are health care practitioners -- naturopaths, nutrition counselors, dieticians, physicians, chiropractors, etc. -- and would like to be able to offer Live Blood Microscopy services to their clients.

So, let's address all three of the above!

1. "What IS Live Blood Microscopy?"

That's a great question! We'll begin by stating as clearly as possible what Live Blood Microscopy is NOT -- and that's anything to do with diagnosing your health, recommending supplements for you to take, or replacing your health care practitioner in any way. So, we're clear on that one, right? While we can't say what other Live Blood service providers claim or do, we can state for sure that we:

1. will NOT offer an analysis, interpretation, or diagnosis with respect to any kind of condition you may or may not have, based on simply looking at a live blood sample from you under a microscope,
2. are NOT going to attempt to treat you by recommending a protocol of supplements or dietary changes, and
3. are NOT doctors, nor are we providing you with any kind of medical advice.

The sad truth is that there are cases of others who have used Live Blood Microscopy for, one hopes, well-intended yet unfortunately inaccurate medical purposes. The grey area is too sketchy where a lot of this comes into play and we prefer to err on the absolutely safe side of things. This is why we consistently refer to our services as Live Blood Education services, as opposed to others who sometimes refer to this service as "Live Blood Analysis." We do not analyze.

What we can do, however, is show you what your blood looks like under our microscope. And we can show you pictures of what healthy, normal blood is known to look like. (In fact, there are such pictures right here on our web site.) We can also work in conjunction with your health care provider to facilitate viewings. We can also provide screen shots and videos of your viewing / screening session(s), which you can use for your own purposes as you see fit.

While we're not medical practitioners in terms of analyzing or diagnosing, we certainly take great pride in our clinical training and experience. One cannot simply purchase the medical technology equipment that we have and then open up a Live Blood clinic! There is in fact substantial training involved that focuses on operating the equipment, obtaining the best possible samples from subjects, and applying all of the best practices from the field.

2. "How Can I See MY Blood?"

We recommend working through your existing health care provider. Simply inform him or her that you'd like Portland Live Blood to view your live blood (generally at their office, with them present). This is the optimal method, as it will offer your practitioner (who is, aside from you, usually the most intimately knowledgeable person with respect to your physical health) a first-hand look and full participation in the process. Where you go in terms of any changes you elect to make make as a result is between you and your health care practitioner. Not everyone, of course, will make changes. Some like to view their own blood as a general monitoring measure.

The neat thing about live blood is that you never know what a given sample is going to look like until you examine it with the scope. We know what healthy blood is supposed to look like. And, if yours does not resemble that model, there could be numerous reasons for this -- including the possibility that nothing is wrong with you at all. This is why it's not advisable for anyone to look at a blood sample and then start firing off interpretations and diagnoses. On the other hand, if a sample returns something far and away different from the expected range of normal results (and especially if it does so consistently), then that may well be something that the subject wishes to address with his or her health care provider.

3. "How Can I Offer Live Blood Microscopy Education Services to My Patients / Clients?"

The best way is to partner with us! (Unless, of course, you prefer to invest roughly $5,000+, plus hundreds of hours of research, training, travel, etc. into your own lab.) We recommend setting aside one day per month (or once per quarter) as a Live Blood Viewing day at your office. We will then travel to your office and set up appointments all day along with your patients who elect the service. We encourage you to be present and to follow-up with your clients one-on-one afterward. We do not need to become otherwise involved at all in the care of your clients or patients. Our relationship is with you, not the patient.

Other Questions We Get a Lot

What is the Process? / How Long Does It Take?

Whether we're helping a single person or setting up at a practitioner's office, there's generally a set-up period for our equipment. We like about one half-hour between arrival and seeing the first person. No special outside equipment is needed, although we do require an electrical outlet. A private room is best, such as a medical treatment room, or other private clinical space. (For doctors, chiropractors, etc., a single treatment room is fine.) The consultation generally takes around 20-30 minutes per subject. When finished, breakdown and packing of our equipment takes another 20-30 minutes. So, practitioners could have us in at, say, 9:00 a.m., and we could easily serve 10-15 individuals during the day.

As for the individual consultation, it consists of obtaining the sample, the viewing (along with identifying various basic components for the subject -- such as red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, etc. -- and clarifying other aspects of the visual picture, such as identifying particles that are in the blood vs. those that are on the slide, and other fundamental idiosyncrisies of microscopy), and any basic Q & A that does not involve interpretations, analyses, or diagnoses. If video or screenshot files are requested, we will provide them to the practitioner for their files.

Does It Hurt?

Not at all. Anyone who's ever checked their blood sugar knows the routine: It's a simple finger-prick using a normal single-use, disposable device (such as are commonly used by diabetics). A quick snap, a small sting, and the end result is a few drops of blood from a fingertip. From there you're just moments away from entering the fascinating world of live blood!

Contact Us!

Drop Jim Dee an email at Jim [at] HolisticHealth.Me (yes, that's a "dot-ME" email!) for further information.