Darkfield microscopy is a method of analyzing blood from a patient in great detail to glean information about the terrain, the immune system, nutritional status, and the state of various symbionts. A darkfield microscope gives a very different image than conventional light field microscopy (see images on the right). This ability to look at blood in a "live form" along with the ability to discern fine structures also allows a doctor to view symbiont forms originally described by Dr. Gunther Enderlein.
Professor Gunther Enderlein, a German zoologist and physician discovered what he described as the protit or fungal elements, in human blood. Dr. Enderlein elucidated the "Pleomorphic Theory" which states that each microrganism (bacteria and fungus) have a life cycles where once can see changes shape and behaviour (pleo meaning many and morphic meaning forms). Through his comparative morphology studies Enderlein found the existence of two microorganisms within the blood of all mammals Mucor racemosus freisens and Aspergillus niger Van Theigen. These organisms change form within the blood when the individual's "terrain" changes. As the body becomes more acidic these organisms begin to affect the normal metabolism of the body and encourage the development of various diseases.
Patients at the Richmond Hill Naturopathic Heath Centre receiving a darkfield assessment will be able to see evidence in the blood of terrain changes, nutritional status and the form of the various blood symbionts. There are many individuals who claim to be darkfield technicians, but whose training and ethics are questionable. At RHNHC all darkfield slides are viewed by highly experienced and trained Naturopathic Doctors.
More Information on Darkfield Microscopes
The Darfield microscope is unique because of its special optics and light condenser. In figure 1 there is a schematic of a darkfield microscope which shows how the light from the source is redirected by mirrors so that it shines obliquely on the specimen. This is what gives the dark image of shadows seen throught the eyepiece. Light field microscopy requires staining of the sample before viewing in order to visualize the slide. This causes cell death. Darkfield microscopy however can provide physicians with live cells for viewing which has significant assessment applications.
The Darkfield Microscope is considered an experimental device valid for research purposes only. RHNHCmakes no claims of diagnosis or treatment with this device.
