Claims on a webpage for nutritional microscopy in April 2011 stated: "How can nutritional microscopy benefit me? Answer: Nutritional microscopy provides an insightful view of the biological terrain and is an alternative medical examination routinely utilized by holistic, osteopathic, chiropractic and naturopathic physicians as well as other health care professionals around the world. The Microscopist and client together view the characteristics of the client's blood on a video screen. This information can assist you by: Showing patterns of disorganization and correlation those pattern to potential health challenges in the body in the body [sic]; Showing form and function of red/white blood cells and plasma; Monitoring your specific condition; before and after any health program/regiment thereby taking the guesswork out of determining diet effectiveness and the selection of appropriate foods and drinks; Gives an early warning of possible upcoming health challenges and therefore time to take action; Can help practitioner faster to arrive at a diagnosis; Can be used to maintain ‘Wellness’ and avoid ‘Sickness’; ... Can be used as ‘Preventative’ Medicine to avoid degenerative disease associated with ageing ... Question: What phenomenon can be observed? Answer: Relative level of acidity in the body fluid and the effects these acids have on the body. Relative activity of the immune system and condition; of the Red Blood Cells; General organ ‘stress’; Presence of parasites, bacteria, yeast fungus, and mold; Blood sugar imbalances; Malabsorption of fat, proteins and other nutrients; Crystalline forms of morbid matter, acids, cholesterol, and mycotoxins; Degenerative stress and gastrointestinal tract dysfunction".