it is an alternative medicine system of diagnosis which suggests that the ‘health status‘ of all the body’s internal organs can be located on the iris. The iris reveals changing conditions of every part and organ of the body. Every organ and part of the body is represented in the iris in a well defined area. In addition, through various marks, signs, and discoloration in the iris, nature reveals inherited weaknesses and strengths.
Iridology cannot detect a specific disease, but, can tell an individual if they have over or under activity in specific areas of the body. For example, an under-active pancreas might indicate a diabetic condition.
History
Iridology dates back to a 19th century Hungarian physician called Ignatz von Peczely. He noticed when he was treating a man with a broken leg that the man had dark streaks in his iris. As the man’s leg healed the markings grew paler until the leg healed & the markings had disappeared.
That iridology was taken forward & developed dramatically by Dr. Bernard Jensen an American naturopath & writer. Dr Jensen divided the iris into six rings or zones, which he suggested, correspond to the body as follows:
1)The Innermost Ring -The stomach
2)The Second Ring – The small & large intestines
3)The Third Ring – Relates to the blood & its circulation; the lymph glands
4)The Fourth Ring – The body’s organs & hormone-producing endocrine system
5)The Fifth Ring – To the musculo-skeletal system•
6)The Outermost Ring The skin & organs responsible for elimination of toxins
Mark Sign (In Brief)
i. White Markings Can be in the form of lines or small dots, -severe inflammation, hyperactivity, irritation, over-reaction.. White means it's losing the battle
ii.Dark Markings ..- Grey or dirty, under activity, stagnation & wasting. Chronic inflammations. The area is deteriorating
iii. Black Markings, Most black signs refer to structural shock. Surgical signs are black (part of the body killed when tissue removed) loss of function and functional scarring . Indicates dying tissue.
iv. Coloured lesions and markings - Metabolism or body fluid disturbance in the circulation or lymphatic system. Discolorations can be yellow, reddish yellow, brown, red, etc. A whole section may be discoloured or there may be toxin flecks. in the stromal layer or deeper.
v.Rings and partial rings or arcsRings - can be found round the irid or parts of the irid or as an arc. These Rings are circles or arcs looking as though they were pressed into the fibers of the irid.
vi. Contraction Rings can be whole rings, or arcs, showing in a small part of the irid. They are likely to be indicative of spasms of the parts of the body they pass through. Example:A Contraction Ring or Arc In the gall bladder area = spasm in the gallbladder, suggestive of gall bladder disease.
vii. Sodium Ring found at the edge of the irid, just before the sclera., indicative that the whole of the individual's metabolism is sluggish. the whole system is clogging up.Too much salt will result in the blood vessels suffering. .They will become hardened from the evidence of calcium deposits and laying down of blood fat. Cholesterol level may raised and hypertension or high blood pressure could be a result. When this patient gets older they would be susceptible to cardiac and circulatory problems.
viii.The Archus is of importance. It is indicative of a tendency upon the part of the body to develop stagnation. The heart and circulatory system are at risk and other organs which are dependent upon a good blood supply .If someone is found to have a Sodium ring or Archus, they would be advised to have a serum cholesterol check, and should have their blood pressure recorded.Archus Senilus -sodium ring, edge of irid, appears as white/smoky/hazy circle.= sluggish metabolisim
ix. A partial Archus: Visible when elevating the upper eyelid.blood pressure, circulation to the brain, Mental functions would also be considered.
reference links
1)http://www.timboucher.com/journal/2009/01/15/our-eyes-are-mandalas-iridology-eye-retina-iris-scans/
2)http://altmed.creighton.edu/Iridology/principles_of_iridology.htm
