Iridology Guide

Iridology was discovered in the 1800s by a physician called Ignatz Von Peczely, when he found an owl with an injury, he could see a black line rising in the owls eye he kept the bird until it was better studied its progress, he went on to map out the first chart of iridology.

The iris is a complicated part of our anatomy it is composed of hundreds of thousands of nerve endings which are connected by impulses to every  tissue in the body through the brain and nervous system. These nerve fibers respond to specific ailments in our body by changing color or developing lesions. The iris is studied by superimposing an iris chart over an enlarged image of an iris.  

Nutrition plays an important part in iridology, when your body is weak it is susceptible to attack from virus and disease, if the body has a nutritional deficiency it will be weakened and the deficiency shows in the iris. After an iridologist has studied you iris pattern they will recommend a natural nutritional program to you that will restore the nutritional balance and strengthen you body. Iridology will not show a specific disease but it will show if their is a weakness in a certain area often before any symptoms have started so you can take preventative measures.

Iridologists generally use equipment such as a flashlight and magnifying glass, cameras or slit-lamp microscopes to examine a patient's irises

The iris surrounds the center, or pupil. Light enters through the pupil and is focused by the lens into an image on the retina. The nerves of the iris are connected to a part of the brain known as the hypothalamus.
The left eye is believed to correspond with the left side of the body and the right eye with the right side of the body. In general, the higher organs like the brain are at the top of the iris and the lower organs like the kidneys are at the bottom.

In reading the iris there are several characteristics that are studied. These include, layers, colours, rings and spots.

Layers

The theory of Iridology is that the iris is constructed in layers that represent the four stages of tissue activity.
Acute changes
Sub-acute changes
Chronic changes
Degenerative changes
By visualizing which layer has the defect, one can then decide what the nature of the problem is.

Colours
There are three main eye types -

Blue-Eyed Type (Lymphatic): At increased risk for problems with the upper respiratory tract, digestive tract, urogenital tract, lymphatic tissues, joints, kidneys and adrenal gland imbalances.
Mixed-Eye Type (Biliary): This type has discolorations (usually light brown) on top of a blue background. They are at Increased risk for liver related problems, digestive tract problems and allergies.
Brown-Eyed Type (Hematogenic): This type is predisposed to blood disorders and imbalances of minerals, especially calcium. This type should pay attention to the circulatory system, liver, spleen, bone marrow, digestive system and endocrine glands.

Colours over certain areas on the iris correspond to the area of the body as indicated by the maps. You can then decide what types of changes are occurring.
White indicates an area of the body working hard to "maintain."
Yellow-white indicates an area of the body losing a battle.
Yellow indicates poor kidney function; yellow sclera (white part of the eye) suggest gallbladder disease.
Orange indicates problems metabolizing carbohydrates and weakness in the liver and/or pancreas. Glucose levels should be checked.
Red-brown indicates deterioration.
Brown indicates poor liver function and "dirty blood."
Black indicates dying tissue.

• Scurf Rim or Ring of Purpose is a dark band around the iris, indicating that the skin is not functioning properly.  These people do not sweat easily (lack of detoxification), have increased mucous production and kidney stress.  They are "thick-skinned" emotionally.

• Stress Rings or Rings of Freedom look like growth rings on a tree.  They indicate neuro-muscular tension and stress.  These people tend to be perfectionists and are highly active and accomplishment-oriented.

• Lipid Ring or Ring of Determination is a heavy white ring partially or completely covering the outer edge of the iris.  This ring is mostly found in older people, and it is indicative of arteriosclerosis and other cardiovascular problems.  It can also indicate problems with the liver and thyroid, and an increased risk of Parkinson's Disease.  These people tend to be stubborn.

• Lymphatic Rosary or Ring of Harmony looks like a tiny ring of clouds around the outer iris.  These people have lymphatic congestion and swollen lymph nodes. Perhaps the person with this ring is not getting enough exercise for the particular body parts underlying the ring.  These people internalize others' problems to make everything appear harmonious, as they dislike conflict and tension in their environment.

• Radii Solaris-radiates out like spokes on a wheel.  Where they occur they poison and inhibit cells.  This was first noticed in sheep over 2000 years ago when they had parasites and thus is often linked with intestinal problems.

• Sodium Ring-this is a cloudy white ring that often occurs over the circulation area. It may indicate aches and pains.

• Nerve Rings-The more of these rings a person has, the more nervous the person is. They may need lifestyle changes such as decreasing stress and finding another person to open up to and share with.
   

Spots