Using Iridology Techniques As A Predictor Of Potential Health Risks

By Paul Rogers


Using alternative therapies that can uncover potential health issues is becoming accepted practice. A number of these methods have been around for centuries. Surprisingly enough, your ancestors might have had answers to many of the health issues you face today. Ancient civilizations had no technology or specialized equipment to analyze ailments. Instead they relied on things like iridology techniques to uncover the underlying causes of the most common physical problems.

It made sense to our ancestors that eye colorations would be linked to the brain and could be studied in order to gauge the physical health of a patient. In the nineteenth century a Hungarian doctor took the theory to another level when he noticed a correlation between the physical ailments of his patients and certain streaks he saw in their irises. The doctor came up with a chart that practitioners still use to match changes in the iris with certain physical problems. Hardening of the arteries and inflammation are two of the most common ailments indicated by changing iris coloration.

Even those who believe these observations have some validity point out that studying the iris is not a way to replace medical diagnoses. Iridology won't tell physicians whether patients have cancer or diabetes. Studying changes in iris coloration may be able to show a professional something about genetic tendencies. It can be used as one of the tools in the process of diagnosing illness.

Iris examinations are fairly simply and free of pain. A new patient fills out a medical history and lifestyle form before having the examination. The process itself is non-invasive. Technicians use irisodoscopes, which are like magnifying glasses, to make an examination of the eye. They often use cameras to take photos of the iris. These go into a computer for further analysis.

You should take some precautions before you submit to any examination. If you want to have your iris analyzed to give you health information, you need to find a reputable professional who is experienced and has the proper credentials. You can find listings of certified iridologists online at the International Iridology Practitioner Association.

The techniques have some controversy attached to them. There have been studies in which several iridologists examined patients with the same ailment. They did not unanimously conclude what that ailment was. There was disagreement among the iridologists about what ailment the patients had. On the flip side, studies have been done showing the technique as an effective way to assist physicians in evaluating a predisposition for certain diseases and chronic conditions.

Most professionals agree that individuals interested in more information about these techniques should steer clear of disreputable practitioners advertising the ability to diagnose serious illnesses by studying the eye. Many of them claim to be able to uncover the presence of parasites and cancers by examining an individual's iris. These people are a waste of time and money and are making dangerous claims.

Most professionals are in agreement that an experienced practitioner can examine a patient's iris and arrive at some general conclusions. This makes iridology an effective screening tool. It can be used by a primary physician, in addition to traditional diagnostic tools, in the examination process.




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