Appearance
RBCs with indentations appearing similar to cloud drawings. These may appear as a ‘ridge’, affecting many RBCs over a large area in the sample or as single RBCs. Fibrin clusters may be observed surrounding the cloud patterns in darkfield. These needles of precipitated fibrin push into the cell membranes, changing the shape of the RBCs. The change in shape is only temporary and dependent on the fibrin needle pushing into the RBC. Should the RBC move away from the fibrin it will return to its original shape.
Relevance
These are considered relevant when observed to any degree in a sample.
Implications
• The presence of cloud patterns indicates inflammation. • This anomaly is a sensitive indicator for inflammation and is due to mild inflammation when no other parameters for inflammation (rouleau, fibrin clusters, diffuse fibrin spicules, platelet aggregation or spherocytes) are observed. • Any condition associated with inflammation: arthritis, sinusitis, rhinitis, colitis, etc. • Latent acidosis (an acidic pH facilitates inflammation). • Trace mineral deficiency. • Raised homocysteine levels (in cases where cloud patterns are mild, no other parameters for inflammation are present and no obvious inflammatory disease is active).
Interventions
Any combination of the following, depending on the rest of the case: INFLAMMATION PROTOCOL: • HumiCaps (Neogenesis Health Products): 2–4 capsules 2–4× daily. • Curcumigen (Neogenesis Health Products): 1 capsule 1–2× daily. • Glutathione 500 (Neogenesis Health Products): 1 capsule 1–2× daily. • Trace minerals: Bio-Ionic Mineral Concentrate (Neogenesis Health Products). • Omega-3 supplement (1000–2000 mg EPA daily). General Guidelines
Increase water intake. To determine necessary daily water intake (in litres): Weight (kg) / 8 × 0.25. • Reduce animal protein and acid-forming foods. • Increase intake of fibre-rich carbohydrates (those tolerated by the blood type) and raw, polyunsaturated fats. • Avoid saturated fat, refined carbohydrates, and food deficient in natural enzymes. • Avoid alcohol, caffeine, sugar, drugs, and non-essential medication. • Raw vegetable juices, sprouts, greens, and superfoods. • Test & treat high homocysteine if high.
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