Written by Lisa Edmondson – BHsNursing, Masters in Health Coaching, Post Grad Dip Public Health, Post Grad Dip Education
At My Wellbeing, we use a range of tools to help clients better understand what’s happening inside their bodies. One of these tools is live blood analysis and oxidative stress testing. These methods are not medical tests and do not diagnose disease. Instead, they offer a visual, educational snapshot of blood health that can support conversations around lifestyle, nutrition, and overall wellbeing.
Where did live blood analysis come from?
Live blood analysis has been around for nearly a century. It developed in the early 1900s with the advancement of dark field microscopy, a technique that allows fresh blood to be viewed under a microscope while it is still alive and moving.
Early researchers noticed that blood appeared to reflect the state of the body’s internal environment. Around the same time, physiologist Dr Claude Bernard introduced the concept of the internal terrain — the idea that health is influenced not just by what we are exposed to, but by how well the body’s internal systems are functioning. This principle remains central to holistic health today.
Over time, practitioners of natural and integrative medicine also began using dry blood analysis, which examines patterns formed as blood dries on a slide. These patterns have been explored as indicators of oxidative stress, inflammation, and general physiological load.
What do these tests look at?
Live blood analysis involves viewing a small sample of fresh blood in real time. This allows us to observe the overall appearance and behaviour of blood cells and plasma. Dry blood analysis looks at clotting and drying patterns once the blood has been exposed to air.
It’s important to be clear:
These observations do not diagnose illness or replace medical blood tests.
What they can do is highlight patterns that may suggest stress or imbalance in the body. These insights can help guide supportive strategies such as nutrition changes, lifestyle adjustments, and wellbeing plans tailored to the individual.
Why we use blood analysis at My Wellbeing
Blood analysis can be a powerful educational tool. Seeing your own blood on the screen often helps make health conversations more meaningful and easier to understand. Many clients find it motivating, as it connects daily choices — like food, hydration, movement, and stress — with what’s happening inside the body.
When used appropriately, blood analysis can:
- Support a deeper understanding of overall wellbeing
- Help identify areas to focus on for lifestyle and nutritional support
- Track general trends over time alongside other assessments
All findings are always considered in context, together with your health history, symptoms, and — where relevant — conventional medical testing.
A supportive, not diagnostic, approach
At My Wellbeing, our focus is on supporting the body’s natural balance, not diagnosing disease. Live blood analysis and oxidative stress testing are simply tools that help inform a broader, holistic view of health.
If you’re curious about how blood analysis may support your wellbeing journey, we’re happy to talk you through what to expect and whether it’s the right option for you.