Body Scanning

HB Health have access to an extensive range of scanning technologies, which fit in with our clients requirements. While we are able to offer the traditional services, such as X Ray, MRI, CT , Ultrasound and many others we are also able to offer the very latest in preventive screening technology.

One typical example is medical infrared breast scanning which uses state of the art technology to scan the body using a thermal imaging camera to produce an image or “thermal scan”. This is based on findings that breast tumours have abnormal blood vessel patterns that give off more heat than the surrounding tissue.

A thermal scan analyses the heat that is given off by the breast and allows for immediate display onto a computer monitor. The images obtained provide an indirect measurement of the metabolic activity of breast tissue. In other words, cancer is identified on a thermal scan as focal “hot spots” and abnormal blood vessel patterns.

• 100% safe, radiation free, non-contact and painless.
• Very early detection of cancer risk (up to 10 years earlier than mammography).
• It is unique in its capacity to visually record physiological problems and metabolic processes 

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Live Blood Analysis

Live Blood Analysis

The blood stream, known as ”the river of life,” is the body’s primary means of distributing nutrients and oxygen to the tissue. It comprises plasma, the red oxygen carrying cells, platelets involved in clotting processes and the white immune cells which combat disease and repair oxidative damage. It is vital in the removal of metabolic and other wastes from the cells.

A drop of blood, taken from your finger, is placed under a medical imaging microscope. We “view the terrain” and gain a picture of your current health. What we find focuses direction as far as immediate treatment protocols and indicates areas to be further explored.

What sort of things can we see?

Differences in red cell size and shape can point to excellent oxygen carrying capacity or various types of anaemia or other nutritional and enzymatic deficiencies. The manner in which the cells move freely or clump together can indicate weakness in the digestion of fats or protein. Various white (immune) cells may be seen, their numbers and activity indicating a predisposition towards different types of infection or a healthy state.

The nature of other matter within the blood can indicate the manner in which the body is distributing other metabolic products.

Also the Dry Layer Oxidative Stress Test in allows the droplets of blood to dry on the slide before viewing. The speed and pattern of coagulation give us valuable indications as to the level and nature of oxidative stress you are undergoing.

Through the video monitor you will view your blood and see its activity, your blood streams almost immediate response to positive or otherwise dietary and lifestyle choices. This is an amazing experience for you to fully understand the impact you have on your wellbeing.
NB: Please note this is not a diagnostic tool and it is not possible to diagnose a specific condition through the use of this equipment.

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Laboratory Testing

With several thousand laboratory tests available for blood, urine, stool and other cell samples it is important to work with a specialist. We have developed a strong relationship with one of London’s most highly rated , reputable and quality assured laboratory companies. Having worked with them for several years we are delighted with the level of service and speed of turnaround they can offer us. This means we can ensure we undertake your tests without unnecessary delays and respond promptly to you.

Preventative Genetic Testing

What is it? 

Preventative Genetic testing allows the diagnosis of vulnerabilities for inherited diseases. Every person carries two copies of every gene, one inherited from their mother, one inherited from their father. The human genome is believed to contain around 25,000 – 35,000 genes.

Genetic testing in a broader sense includes biochemical tests for the possible presence of genetic diseases. Genetic testing identifies changes in chromosomes, genes, or proteins.

Most of the time, testing is used to find changes that are associated with inherited disorders. The results of a genetic test can confirm or rule out a suspected genetic condition or help determine your chance of developing or passing on a genetic disorder. The range of genetic packages put together have been developed to help identify early on, an individuals pre-disposition to certain diseases.

Additionally with Nutri-Genomics, by identifying small differences in your genes influence how well your body metabolizes foods, utilizes nutrients and excretes damaging toxins, all of which can affect your general state of health. By finding out if you have any of these variations, you can modify your diet and lifestyle choices to achieve optimum nutrition and health.

What do we test for?
The packages we have are designed to search for genetic make up susceptible for a condition such as heart disease related to gender.

The range is being extended but currently covers

  • Heart Monitor
  • Vie Female
  • Vie Male
  • Vie Male Plus
  • Nutri-Genomics
  • Heart Monitor
  • Lipid metabolism
  • Food absorption and energy production
  • The regulation and growth of the heart muscle cells
  • Blood clotting
  • Elasticity of blood vessels

How do we test? Depending on your requirement we normally require either a saliva sample or sample from the inside of your mouth, both of which you can do at your home with a pack.

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Immune System Banking™

Biological Age Test – The Markers
Duration 45-60 Minutes

What Is Measured?
The test measures ageing in four broad categories
• Motor (muscle movement)
• Sensory (feeling)
• Cognitive (brain function)
• Pulmonary function (lung function, one of the earliest biomarkers to deteriorate predictably, with ageing, in all people)
There are twelve individual tests that are used?
Auditory Reaction Time measures how quickly you react to a stimulus you hear. It measures both your hearing and quickness of movement, a motor biomarker.

Highest Audible Pitch determines if your hearing is better or worse than it should be for your age. We lose hearing, especially in the higher frequencies, as we age. Measuring the highest frequency we hear is one way of documenting this deterioration.

Vibrotactile Sensitivity measures your sense of vibration in the palm of your hand. The body uses different nerves to sense vibration and certain diseases such as diabetes decrease your sense of vibration.

Lung Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) measures the volume of your lungs based on your sex, age and size. Young lungs are very elastic. As we age our lungs become more and more stiff. Certain illnesses can also cause lung stiffness. This causes the Lung Volume to decrease with age and disease.

Lung Forced Expiratory Volume in one second (FEV1) measures the rate at which you are able to exhale in one minute. It is a test of the strength of your lungs. This test is affected by disease, such as asthma, bronchitis and smoking.

Visual Reaction Time, together with Muscle Movement Time, measures the visual (sensory) part and monitors how quickly the brain responds (cognitive) to the visual sensory stimulus.

Muscle Movement Time, together with Visual Reaction Time measures the speed with which your muscles in your fingers move after a visual stimulus. This measures the movement or motor part as well as how quickly your muscles respond after given a signal by the brain (cognitive) to move.

Memory Length of Sequence is an objective test to determine how good or bad your memory (cognitive brain function) truly is. The test measures how many numbers you can remember in a sequence.

Alternate Button Testing measures the speed with which you can move between two places on the machine and your accuracy in doing so. It measures muscle movement (motor) function.

Visual Reaction Time with Decision, combined with Muscle Movement Time with Decision, measures how quickly you respond to a visual stimulus, measuring sensory and cognitive function of the brain.

Muscle Movement Time with Decision, combined with Visual Reaction Time with Decision, measures how quickly your muscles (motor) respond to a visual (sensory) stimulus. It also measures the cognitive function of the brain to process this information.

Visual Accommodation in Diopters measures how adaptable the lens of your eye is. People with certain eye problems will not be able to take this test. The lens must expand and contract to alter distant vision. The brain must process this information. As we age our lens become less and less able to perform this function optimally.

Taking The Test
Participants report they enjoy the test and find it not only insightful, but also stimulating and fun. Relax and Enjoy the test, it is not graded.

You are given a number, which scientifically will be reproducible, as a test result. You can repeat any part of the test at any time if you feel you did not perform to your optimal capabilities. The results are an objective value assigned to your body’s various Biomarker Functions.

You may do poorly in one area. This will allow us to tailor your anti-ageing programme to improve this area. You may do very well in other areas. This allows you to learn your body’s strengths.

The test takes approximately 45-60 minutes. Most people become quite competitive with the machine when they are testing themselves. The goal of the test is to show you your body’s strengths and weaknesses. It allows a scientific evaluation of your brain’s functions. It allows us to tailor an anti-ageing regimen to help you improve areas that show weaknesses. The greatest value is in comparing results from year to year and monitoring your progress.