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Live Cell Analysis

Live Cell Analysis (LCA) involves the examination of a fresh drop of living blood under a high-power video-microscope that has a closed-circuit video system which projects the microscopic image onto a video screen for simultaneous viewing by both the technician and the client. It is technically referred to as Dark field-Microscope Wet-Mount Examination of a Peripheral Blood Smear, and is FDA approved. It allows the direct inspection and interpretation of over fifty possible features of the bloodstream, red blood cells, and white blood cells. These features relate to the functional condition of the cardio-vascular system, the immune system, digestion, liver and gland function, microbe (like bacteria, parasites and candida), toxins, stress, and free-radical damage.

Live cell analysis is an excellent means of viewing by microscope the red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and blood plasma, just as they function in the body. The test itself is quite simple. A drop of blood is taken from your finger and placed on a microscope slide for viewing. The image from the slide is transmitted to a TV monitor so you can observe along with Jordan, our consultant, what the blood cells are revealing.

By examining the sample at different magnifications, in less than an hour, you will learn of many specific, individual health needs and will then be educated about appropriate dietary improvements, supplements, or special care. By following these suggestions, there will be an improvement in the cell picture that is clearly visible upon re-examination in one to two months.

Both the "before" and "after" visual images are highly motivational because "seeing is believing". Re-examinations allow updating and fine tuning of your health-care program for seeing continuous improvement. These improvements help you to feel better, look better, and perform better.

By observing your venous blood conditions we can customize a program specifically geared for your individual needs. By evaluating shapes and other properties of individual blood cells, Dr. Mercola is often able to recommend other tests to verify some potential disorders. These disorders include conditions that cannot easily be detected by using the traditional methods of analyzing blood, but may be confirmed by traditional tests.

It should be noted that blood analysis by microscopy is NOT a diagnostic procedure and should not be used as such. This method was designed as a screening test to take the guesswork out of Dr. Mercola selecting an appropriate program for the individual patient.

The advantage of the blood microscopy analysis is that Dr. Mercola can customize natural treatment, say for a month, and have you return to see if there are any changes due to his prescribed treatment plan. Generally then, treatment can be more successful because these problems are more likely to be discovered while they are still in their infant stages.

Jordan will complete the Oxidative Stress Test (OST) by studying up to eight magnified layers of a drop of your capillary blood. Hundreds of microscopists around the world have studied dried blood layer analysis for over 70 years which has resulted in clinical blood problem correlations that help Dr. Mercola, after he has verified these findings by other methods, to determine weaknesses in diet, nutrition and the pH balance.

Some of the findings can provide information about digestive efficiency, vitamin and mineral status, and much more. "Sticky" blood can cause fatigue and less oxygenation to the cells. Caffeine use, being around smokers, poor digestion, and even stress can be some of the contributing factors. The shapes and sizes of the red blood cells (cell morphology), also tell a lot.

For example, many irregular, fragmented cells can be an indicator of degenerative diseases. The white blood cells can be visually scanned and can give a good indication on the functioning of your immune system.

This test also helps determine imbalances in calcium phosphorus levels, condition of the cell's sodium potassium pump efficiency, metal toxicity, bowel toxicity, degenerative or inflammation activity, and mineral, enzyme, vitamin and amino acid deficiencies.

An overview of the ratio of red to white cells can reveal the possible presence of infections. You will also be able to see effective or ineffective oxygenation of your tissues. Liver stress can be recognized, as well as possible non-absorption of proteins and fats. Acidic conditions, platelets clumping (blood clotting tendencies) and over fifty other problems can be viewed during the testing.

Once your test is completed, Jordan will prepare a report for Dr. Mercola, who will review the health indicators in relation to your specific situation. Then Dr. Mercola will make recommendations for diet, treatment supplementation, and other tests to confirm suspected problems. You may want to schedule a follow up examination to monitor any progress and to update the program you are following.

What makes Live Cell Analysis unique is that it makes it now possible to see something that cannot be seen any other way: the actual living state of conditions inside the body, including the effects on the cells and bloodstream of both nutritional deficiencies and other health risks. LCA is solid technology. The condition of your blood is the condition of your health.

Your blood is responsible for nourishing the energetic function and repair of every cell, organ, and system in your body. Your blood is part of your all-important immune system. White blood cells are it's major workers. You can actually see if they are functioning. The bloodstream carries visible signs of how the other parts of your immune system are working, and indications of what's affecting them.

Testimonials

Dr. Marlo from Independence, MO, who holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and a Masters in Applied Clinical Nutrition, conducted a study to observe the effect of one product (one which Jordan recommends) on the blood of volunteers. In commenting about utilizing Live Cell Analysis (LCA) to do this she said, "It indicated the need for specific nutrients to support, strengthen, and rebuild weakened organs and systems." She went on to report that upon LCA re-examination of the subjects after one month on the product, "We were looking for changes we could find in the blood and we COULD! On the volunteers' return visits, improvement was apparent in ALL CASES."

Jordan is a certified nutritional consultant and was trained in live cell microscopy by NuLife Sciences in Petaluma, CA and Natural Health Specialist in Bloomington, IN. Jordean is completing his Phd. in Natural Healing and Naturopathy from the Clayton School of Natural Healing in Birmingham, AL and has been working with holistic doctors and practitioners in the Chicago area for over three years .He is a graduate of Loyola University School of Law and former practicing Attorney. Jordan became interested in Natural Healing as a result of recovering from chronic illness with nutrition and natural healing methods.