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We all know about the Breathalyzer, a handheld device used by police officers to determine one’s blood alcohol level on the spot. But recent research has discovered some other interesting applications for the digital tool.

Breath alcohol testing devices were first developed in the 1940s, and in 1954, Dr. Robert Borkenstein of the Indiana State Police invented the patented Breathalyzer.

PEOPLE who are worried about bad breath often reach for a toothbrush, a Tic Tac or an Altoid.

But in the future, personal breath monitoring may include far more than breath fresheners.

Scientists are building sophisticated electronic and chemical sniffers that examine the puffs of exhaled air for telltale signs of cancer, tuberculosis, asthma and other maladies, as well as for radiation exposure.

Aldehydes are a vital biomarker in understanding a patient's general health from a biochemical perspective

Diagnosing chiropractic conditions is most frequently done through patient history, clinical examination, and medical imaging. Since most chiropractic patients seek care for musculoskeletal issues, lab testing is not as commonly used by chiropractors as other medical disciplines.

With the growing focus on whole-body care and nutritional supplements, however, wellness testing is becoming a larger part of today’s chiropractic practice. One of the newer wellness biomarkers is non-invasive and, to the surprise of many patients, can be found in their breath.

The move to a new field came naturally to Chris Marsh.

Marsh, CEO of Portland-based Pulse Health LLC, is building on his tenure at Unicru Inc., where he grew annual sales tenfold to more than $60 million.

He anticipates similar results at Pulse Health, which markets a device called Revelar that helps medical professionals identify and minimize cell damage.