What sort of specific health issues can Iridology identify? Also, do you know of a good website on Iridology with pictures? I read someone's past question about this and they really didn't get a good answer...thanks!
2006-10-02 06:11:53 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
A good iridologist can tell you how well your organs are functioning, if your back hurts, if you're under stress, if you've ever broken a limb, if your stomach is upset, and much more. If you google "iridology chart", that will give you plenty of sites with pictures. If you're looking for an iridologist to visit, the link below can help you find one in your state.
2006-10-04 10:16:54 · answer #1 · answered by ohio healer 5 · 6⤊ 1⤋
What can examining the Eye tell?
Examination of the eye, including the iris, by a trained physician can sometimes tell a lot about disease processes (trauma, inflammation or infection) affecting the eye.
In certain circumstances examination can reveal disease affecting other parts of the body or the entire body.
Retinal exam can sometimes show evidence of high blood, high cholesterol, diabetes, certain protozoan and parasitic infections, retinoblastoma (a rare eye & brain tumor) and/or elevated intracranial pressure.
Corneal exam, in extremely rare circumstances, may detect very rare diseases involving excess deposit of minerals (iron, copper) in various body organs.
Sceral exam may detect Grave's disease, a component of hyperthyroidism
Pupillary exam, when abnormal, may indicate a number of conditions including drug intoxication, neurologic disease, diabetes, vascular disease, or infectious disease (neurosyphylis).
The list of conditions that might be detectable by ophthalmologic exam is by no means complete. An ophthalmologist is a physician with special training in the diagnosis and treatment of eye conditions. Other physicians having some training in Ophthalmologic exam as part of their training include Internists, Family Physicians, and Emergency Medicine specialists.
How is Iridology supposed to work?
Iridology , also called iris diagnosis, is based on the belief that each area of the body is represented by a corresponding area in the iris. According to this theory, a person's state of health and disease can be diagnosed from the color, texture, and location of various pigment flecks in the eye.
Iridology practitioners claim to diagnose "imbalances" that can be treated with vitamins, minerals, herbs, and similar products. Some also claim that the eye markings can reveal a complete history of past illnesses as well as previous treatment. One textbook, for example, states that a white triangle in the appropriate area indicates appendicitis, but a black speck indicates that the appendix had been removed by surgery.
Iridology charts vary somewhat in the location and interpretation of their iris signs. Sclerology is similar to iridology but interprets the shape and condition of blood vessels on the white portion (sclera) of the eyeball.
2006-10-03 03:47:24 · answer #2 · answered by Eden* 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Quite allot actually. Check out work by doctor Bernard Jenson.
2006-10-02 13:20:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 4⤋