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Iridology: A Reflection Of Body Health

Iridology is the examination and analysis of the iris of the eye (the coloured disc around the pupil) to reveal inherent and chronic constitutional health patterns in the individual.

Iridology, using iris photography, allows the Naturopath to observe signs and markings in the irides that deviate from the normal colour and structure. Iridology is a simple, economic and painless way to observe, by external signs, the conditions of internal organs and systems of the body.

The brain is the body’s computer. The irides are miniature recording screens that show messages from the computer. The irides are made up of thousands of nerve fibres and receive their messages from remote parts of the body by way of the brain and nervous tissue. Groups of these fibres represent different parts of the body or body systems. This 200 year old science does not name or identify diseases, but it does enable the Iridologist to observe tissue changes.

Iridology’s greatest asset is its ability to forewarn of approaching difficulties. Dis-ease in the body takes many years to develop. The observation of changes in the irides acts as an early warning system. These changes, reflected in signs and discolourations in the eyes, may indicate irritations, inflammations, toxic build-up, or tissue changes within the organs or tissues of the body. Indications in the iris may be seen long before symptoms manifest. Iridology is a powerful tool when working towards preventative health care.

Iridology concentrates on the person as a whole, not just the symptoms. By identifying indications of underlying imbalances in the body that produce symptoms, it is an invaluable asset in formulating recommendations of cleansing and rebuilding body tissue through nutrition and herbal support.

Factors which are considered during an iridology analysis include:

• Individual Constitution identified by the density and straightness of the irides
• Pigmentation indicating acute, sub-acute, chronic or degenerative conditions
• Autonomic Nerve Wreath indicating the state of the nervous system
• Acidity white overlay may indicate a high acid level in the body
• Spots and Discolourations usually indicate toxic settlements
• Mineral Rings high intake or poor elimination of cholesterol
• foods/mineral salts
• Nerve or Stress Rings may indicate stress conditions, excitability/exhaustion
• Radii Solaris Signs like spokes, may indicate toxicity or parasitic infestation
• The Pupil and Pupil Tones may be affected by light, stroke, fatigue etc.
• The Sclera and Sclera Signs observe blood vessels, discolouration, cloudiness

The Iridology Chart is divided into seven concentric zones. The Pupil and Papillary Border are in the centre. Followed by:

• The Stomach zone
• The Intestinal zone
• The Autonomic Nerve Wreath is a landmark in the Iris and is the boundary between the Gastrointestinal zones and the Organ zone
• The Organ zone most areas representing organs are in direct contact with the Autonomic Nerve Wreath
• Organs, muscles and skeletal structures
• The Circulatory system blood and lymphatic circulation
• The Skin zone

The pattern of the iris belongs to the individual person. People with the same type of problems may have different iris signs. The cause of the problems may be coming from a different source or causative factor.

It should always be remembered that iridology is only one source of information about the body. Other sources of information should never be ignored, including a medical opinion.