Abstract: A diagnostic plot derived from the measurement of 82 assays which characterize two key parameters which significantly contribute to an individual's health status. These two parameters are oxidative stress profile (OSP) and antioxidant profile. Each of the assays which constitute the 82 assays are complimentary with other assays of the profile, thus providing either confirmation information or the synthesis of new information. The diagnostic plot, developed to interpret the assay data which provides information about oxidative damage and antioxidant protection, consists of four quadrants, each with noticeable characteristics.

Abstract: A kaleidoscope can have a particular visual object represented on the outer wall of its casing. An inner triangle casing of the kaleidoscope forms a gap with the tubular casing. A fragrance substance can be filled in the gap having a fragrance associated with the particular visual object represented in the outer wall of the casing. The plurality of slits in a closure on one end of the casing allows the fragrance to escape from the casing. A covering removably mounted on the end of the casing covers the slits when the kaleidoscope is not is use to prevent the fragrance from escaping. A light transmission plate may be provided within the casing having one or more graphical objects associated with the particular visual object represented on the outside of the casing such that the graphical object can be viewed through the end of the tubular casing. The kaleidoscope may further have a device to produce a sound associated with a particular visual object.

Abstract: A chart used for assessing oxidative stress is prepared, wherein a numerical figure representing the degree of excess or deficiency of an indicator substance indicating oxidative stress in humans is shown in the ordinate, and a numerical figure corresponding to the standard value recovered from normal subjects is also shown in the ordinate, while the items of such indicator substances are grouped in damaging substances, water-soluble antioxidants, fat-soluble antioxidants, and antioxidant enzymes to be shown in the abscissa. By numerically representing the ratio of the measured value of each indicator substance in a test subject to the standard value and recording the resulting numerical figure on the chart, the degree of excess or deficiency of the indicator substance indicating the extent of oxidative stress in humans is collectively shown in the chart, whereby the degree of excess or deficiency of the indicator substance in a test subject can be analyzed in a simple procedure.