- Erythrocyte (red cell) carries oxygen throughout the body... essential for cell metabolism.
- Thromboctye (platelet) ...crucial to normal blood clotting.
- Plasma...the colorless fluid the blood components are suspended in.
Leukocytes - white blood cells
There are 5 types of Leukocytes (white cells) found in the blood.
Neutrophils and Lymphocytes make up the greatest percentage.
- Neutrophils are the most abundant and are regarded as the immune system's first line of defense. They capture and destroy invading microorganisms.
- Lymphocytes are found in the circulating blood and lymph tissues (T-cells and B-cells). They initiate the immune response against foreign pathogens.
- Monocytes are the largest of the white cells. They boost the immune system and remove dead cells.
- Eosinophils kill invading germs, and help with your body's allergic response.
- Basophils secrete histamine to help with the body’s immune response. They are rarely seen in healthy blood.
Live Blood - darkfield technique
Normal live blood... round evenly spaced red cells, and active white cells.
"Chylomicrons" are small fat globules in plasma (snowy white) resulting from digestive process.
Two White cells, a Neutrophil and a Lymphocyte.
Active Neutrophil (white blood cell) cleaning red blood cells as it navigates.
Platelet clusters in the blood plasma
Protein Linkage observed as stringy red blood cells shows the need for digestive enzymes.
Red cell aggregate formation, indicative of poor circulation.
Rouleau formation of stacked red blood cells, caused from inflammation and dehydration, adversely affects circulation.
"Smiling" Neutrophil (white blood cell) :)
Live Blood - phase contrast technique
Thrombocyte surrounded by red cells: Platelets that form into large aggregates called Thrombocytes can lead to abnormal clotting conditions.
Overview and closeup photos showing rod shaped microbes floating in the plasma.
White Fungal Balls are indicative of Candida. Antibiotics wipe out good bacteria causing fungal overgrowth.
Dry Blood
Normal pattern of one drop of dry blood.
The dark spots indicate liver toxicity.
Dark center and concentric ripples show toxic accumulation and heavy metals.
Pointy projection suggests spinal neck issue. White protein puddles are evidence of lymph congestion.
The white spots at the center is a sign of bowel inflammation.
White gaps on left edge are Dental Foci, indicating the presence of microbes.