tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364361274820289344.post8562243534662805373..comments2023-10-16T13:42:17.184+01:00Comments on A Healthy Mind In A Healthy Body: Understanding blood testJohan Simonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244787873756109875noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364361274820289344.post-89281709129372101652013-09-13T12:51:15.934+01:002013-09-13T12:51:15.934+01:00A blood sample is obtained by inserting a needle i...A blood sample is obtained by inserting a needle into a vein in the arm or from a fingerstick (for children and adults) or heelstick (for infants).Johan Simonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17244787873756109875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364361274820289344.post-29224597473501140932013-09-13T12:50:18.691+01:002013-09-13T12:50:18.691+01:00The complete blood count is often used as a broad ...The complete blood count is often used as a broad screening test to determine an individual's general health status.Johan Simonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17244787873756109875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364361274820289344.post-50956927375722982682013-09-13T12:48:30.892+01:002013-09-13T12:48:30.892+01:00A complete blood count (CBC) is a blood test used ...A complete blood count (CBC) is a blood test used to evaluate your overall health and detect a wide range of disorders, including anemia, infection and leukemia.Johan Simonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17244787873756109875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364361274820289344.post-56834922075834674092013-09-13T12:47:36.222+01:002013-09-13T12:47:36.222+01:00Calcium makes it harder for the body to absorb iro...Calcium makes it harder for the body to absorb iron either from food or supplements. However, in people who have enough stored iron, this probably isn't a problem. But if you are iron deficient or might become iron deficient, minimize this interaction by separating your intake of calcium and iron. Don't take calcium supplements at mealtime or when you take iron supplements.<br />Johan Simonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17244787873756109875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364361274820289344.post-65051037103805119782013-09-13T12:44:44.240+01:002013-09-13T12:44:44.240+01:00When a person has a bacterial infection, the numbe...When a person has a bacterial infection, the number of white cells rises very quickly. If in your CBC white cells are in normal range, it seems you don't have bacterial infetion.Johan Simonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17244787873756109875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364361274820289344.post-35293020127832110142013-09-13T12:42:06.529+01:002013-09-13T12:42:06.529+01:00It depends what is wrong with your blood test. A b...It depends what is wrong with your blood test. A blood test (complete blood count, CBC) is used to detect many different health conditions. It may be used to diagnose infections or allergies, blood clotting problems or blood disorders (anemia), evaluate red blood cell production or destruction. Johan Simonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17244787873756109875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364361274820289344.post-62475357616643105972013-09-13T12:36:40.344+01:002013-09-13T12:36:40.344+01:00Maintain your weight, and focus on getting in as m...Maintain your weight, and focus on getting in as much healthy, nutritious food as possible. Give your body all of the vitamins and minerals it needs from a wide variety of healthy foods.Johan Simonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17244787873756109875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364361274820289344.post-49284379169615883842013-09-13T11:49:49.943+01:002013-09-13T11:49:49.943+01:00How is blood collected for a CBC?How is blood collected for a CBC?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364361274820289344.post-64196049024332464492013-09-13T11:49:10.432+01:002013-09-13T11:49:10.432+01:00What is the complete blood count used for?What is the complete blood count used for?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364361274820289344.post-41492251219005634342013-09-13T11:48:26.063+01:002013-09-13T11:48:26.063+01:00What is a complete blood count?What is a complete blood count?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364361274820289344.post-12742729031483244482013-09-13T11:47:52.518+01:002013-09-13T11:47:52.518+01:00Can taking a calcium supplement with breakfast and...Can taking a calcium supplement with breakfast and dinner decrease iron absorption?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364361274820289344.post-63745900569408768272013-09-13T11:47:16.024+01:002013-09-13T11:47:16.024+01:00Does a normal blood test indicate no bacterial inf...Does a normal blood test indicate no bacterial infection?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364361274820289344.post-6452866524017759492013-09-13T11:46:22.755+01:002013-09-13T11:46:22.755+01:00If I have an abnormal result on my blood test, wha...If I have an abnormal result on my blood test, what other tests might my doctor order as follow up?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364361274820289344.post-9180495378843184832013-09-13T11:45:50.843+01:002013-09-13T11:45:50.843+01:00Is there anything I can do to improve results of m...Is there anything I can do to improve results of my blood test?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com