Live Blood Analysis, also known as Integrative Microscopy, differs from conventional medicine in that it strives to identify and deal with underlying causes and nutritional deficiencies of health concerns and illness, rather than the symptoms.

Integrative Microscopy is a process that incorporates the use of a phase-contrast microscope to view unstained living blood samples. This method of health auditing is used for non-diagnostic information gathering purposes in conjunction with standard physical exam, health history intake, and any other standard-of-care imaging or blood test.

At Choice Nutrition we utilize a high-resolution microscope to perform two different types of Peripheral Blood Assessment: Peripheral Morphology Assessment (aka living blood sample) & Peripheral Coagulation Assessment (aka dried blood sample).

Integrative Microscopy requires only a couple of drops of blood extracted from the fingertip. The practitioner educates the patient about the physiology of their blood immediately via a digital video link from the microscope to a computer screen, providing instant results & one-on-one patient-practitioner interaction.

In a food reaction, the immune system acts by releasing molecules called antibodies. Foods that cause antibodies to be released are called antigens or allergens. Two types of antibodies commonly produced in response to foods are IgE (immunoglobin E) and IgG (immunoglobin G).

Food allergies and Food Sensitivities differ by the type of antibody produced and the speed of the reaction. A classic Food Allergy is mediated by the IgE antibody, and results in an immediate (within minutes) reaction brought about by the release of histamines, causing classic “allergic” symptoms (i.e. puffy eyes, hives, sinusitis, anaphylaxis etc). Such immediate food allergies are therefore generally easy to recognize.

However, what is often called a “Hidden” food allergy, or Food Sensitivity, is mediated by the IgG antibody, which results in often a more generalized reaction, which can be delayed by hours, or even up to a couple of days after being exposed to the offending food. Such hidden Food Sensitivities can thus be difficult to recognize and identify, especially if the offending food is habitually eaten, obscuring the “cause” and “effect” connection.

Basic health consults by Choice Nutrition consist of blood pressure and pulse, blood sugar, total cholesterol levels and oxygen saturation levels.