How Do You Use Iridology Techniques To Reveal Possible Health Risks

By Paul Rogers


Most people like the idea of non-invasive therapies that can uncover potential health problems before they become acute. Some of these methods were used by ancient civilizations and have gone in and out of fashion ever since. Iridology techniques, for example, were utilized thousands of years ago to discover the underlying cause of some common health problems. Today it is used as one technique to uncover the possibility of potential health problems.

Eyes have long been considered windows into the soul. Our ancestors drew the conclusion that irises and their colorations were extensions of the brain and indications of how healthy the rest of man's body was. Modern iridology came about in the eighteen hundreds when a doctor in Hungary noticed there seemed to be a correlation between streaks in the irises of his patients and the physical issues they were having. This doctor built a chart that is still used today. It demonstrates the ways in which iris changes indicate physical changes that could turn into conditions like hardened arteries and inflammations.

Responsible professionals want patients to understand that studying the iris is not a means of diagnosing illnesses. Evaluating irises can not tell doctors their patients have diabetes or cancer. Studies of changes in iris coloration does show experienced professionals the genetic tendencies, or predisposition, one may have to certain illnesses. Iridology is a way to predict potential problems.

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 need to be careful about anyone giving you health advice. If you are interested in having an analysis of your iris, you need to do some research in order to find a professional with experience and the proper credentials. You can go online to the International Iridology Practitioner Association for a listing of certified iridologists.

The technique is somewhat controversial. Studies have been done in which iridologists were presented with a number of individuals with the same physical condition. The iridologists, in these studies, could not decide what the condition was. They even disagreed among themselves as to what the condition might be. Other studies have shown these techniques to be effective tools in evaluating some diseases and chronic conditions.

Most have concluded that you need to avoid practitioners who claim they can diagnose illnesses using these methods. Some individuals tell patients they have the ability to see parasites and cancers by examining a patient's iris. You need to avoid anyone who makes such claims.

There is agreement that skilled practitioners can examine the coloration of the iris and draw some general conclusions. The technique can be an effective screening tool. You should ask your primary care doctor about using it along with traditional diagnostic methods.




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