What is Iridology?
Iridology is the study of the iris, or colored portion, of the eyes and gives us a closer look into one’s systemic health. Every cell in our body contains nerves that mirror their condition through the optic nerves (located in the eyes) and brain. Over time the nerves throughout the body can become weak and congested through toxic habits. These changes result in a unique historical pattern of lesions, rings, fiber swelling, fiber splitting, and other presentations in the iris. A trained iridologist can pinpoint the connection between these iris patterns and the condition of certain body areas. As iridologist and holistic health pioneer, Dr. Bernard Jensen stated, “Iridology is a tool to help you understand your body and why you are having the troubles that you are experiencing.” It is a simple yet informative tool used to navigate one’s detoxification and regeneration process better, begin making positive lifestyle choices, and start feeling better sooner rather than later.
History
Iridology has been around since the 1800s. Hungarian scientist Ignatz von Peczely is known as the “father of modern iridology”. The thought of iridology came to him as a young boy when he cared for an owl with a broken leg. He noticed that the iris of the owl had a black mark which changed to a lighter shade as the owl eventually recovered. As an adult, he became a physician and studied the irises of patients who had undergone accidents. He not only noticed similar iris changes upon recovery but had found that certain iris markings and their iris locations were correlated with injured and later healed areas of the rest of the body. Since Von Peczely’s findings over his lifetime, many others have further developed and fine-tuned this scientific technique over the years.
“Lymphatic” Iridology
Lymphatic iridology focuses on exploring cellular weaknesses (genetics) and toxicity (lymphatic congestion) in the body. Naturopath, herbalist, and iridologist Robert Morse has been a natural healer for decades and first introduced the importance of the lymphatic system’s condition in the bigger picture of natural healing. Subsequently, he was the first to incorporate the role of the lymphatic system into the world of iridology, creating an elevated approach to studying the iris and providing us all with an incredible tool for health. My iridology readings focus on a lymphatic perspective of iridology, as taught by Robert Morse, ND.
Iridology can reveal:
- Body genetic constitution
- Condition of the various organs and body systems
- Areas of inflammation, acidity
- Toxic accumulations, drug deposits
- Healing progress of tissues
- Lymphatic system congestion
- Poor nutrient utilization
- Adrenal exhaustion/fatigue
- Condition of the nervous system
- Congested/weak areas of the stomach and bowels
- and more…
Iridology does not reveal:
- Medical diagnoses for diseases
- Gallstones or kidney stones
- Blood pressure, blood sugar levels
- Presence of tumors
- Psychological conditions
- Presence of parasites, viral or bacterial infections
- Does not reveal pregnancy
- Specific medications or drugs used, present or past
- Surgical history
- Cardiovascular blockages
Levels of Cellular Acidosis:
There are several levels of cellular acidosis in the body that are correlated to a specific lesion presentation in the iris. Below you can read about each one. This can explain why one feels extreme pain in a certain area and little-to-no pain in another, or why cancer arises somewhere in the body but not in another. Iridology can let someone know of vulnerable areas to work on to prevent further problems down the road. Multigenerational readings can explain why a family has a pattern of diseases and how they are passed down. Each newborn is a product of the mother and father, energetically speaking. This includes genetics, which is simply the level of hydration, lymphatic stagnation, acidosis, or energy flow…all of which can be improved and reversed. Understanding the different areas of acidosis in the body can help one discover where there is energy obstruction. It’s an opportunity to bring new energy, and new consciousness into the area for further healing and regeneration.
Acute – This is the first stage of acidosis or the initial stages of toxicity and inflammation which shows as a whitish coloring of the iris. This stage includes hyper- and hypo-conditions of the tissues.
Sub-Acute – This is the second stage of acidosis, toxicity, and inflammation which causes a yellow coloring of the iris. It is a deeper level of cellular weakness. This stage includes hyper- and hypo-conditions.
Chronic – This is the third and even deeper stage of acidosis, toxicity, and inflammation which causes a brownish coloring of the iris. At this stage, the cells are becoming weak in function, and conditions include only hypo-versions.
Degenerative – This is the fourth stage of cellular weakness and is the last stage of acidosis, toxicity, and inflammation which shows as a black hole or lesion in the fibers of the iris. At this stage, the cells are dying and their function is severely compromised.
Genetic – This indicates cellular weakness that was inherited from the parents. The cellular blueprint of a newborn comes from the parents and can potentially be worsened through non-optimal diet and lifestyle habits. If parents and previous generations made non-optimal diet and lifestyle choices without properly detoxifying and regenerating, the next generation gets those weaknesses passed down.
Congestion – This indicates lymphatic congestion or toxemia. It is not a level of cellular acidosis but is more and more present with each deeper level. The lymphatic system is the main eliminative system that rids the body of cellular waste, when this system is compromised, waste and toxins accumulate and congestion arises.
Iridology is not used to diagnose disease as used in allopathic medicine by medical doctors. For example, an iridologist cannot tell you that you have Crohn’s Disease or a brain tumor, they only tell you the level of strength or weakness in areas of the large bowel or brain. It does not take the place of medical advice and is for the client’s personal and educational information only. Think of it more as a measure of disharmony, rather than medical pathology.
Where is there energy obstruction within your body?
Where are there opportunities for detoxification and regeneration within you?
An iris reading can provide excellent guidance on your health progression, no matter if it’s your first or tenth reading. Check out the sample reading link and instructional video below to get an idea of the insights you could receive and a demonstration on capturing an excellent photo to send in. Visit my services page to get started.
Reference/Photos source:
Jensen, B. (2011). Iridology Simplified: An introduction to the science of iridology and its relation to nutrition (5th ed.). Healthy Living Publications.