THE IRIS CONTAINS A GREAT DEAL OF INFORMATION ABOUT A PERSON’S STATE OF HEALTH
Iridology is the science and observation of the color and structure of the tissues of the iris, which are the most innerved tissue of the human body. The body’s organs, along with mental and emotional aspects are reflected in various parts of the iris. The iris of the eyes also reveal unique genetic strengths and weaknesses from parents and grandparents, reflex symptoms, levels of inflammation, auto-intoxication, tissue weakness, efficiencies of elimination systems and organs, and various other factors.
When we are born we are not all the same from a genetic, physical, and emotional standpoint. Each iris is unique concerning the constitution and genetic hereditary status. No two persons have the same iris; surely not according to my belief. Iridology should be integrated into what we call holistic medicine.
The science of iridology is not meant diagnose a disease as critics often claim. Rather, it is a form of examination, analysis, and/or assessment of bodily systems, organs, and tissues, which can be very helpful when used in conjunction with other tests and modalities. It can also indicate a problem area long before it shows up in various medical tests. Thus, it can provide a very helpful early warning sign to be aware of and check into further.
WHY THE IRIS CAN REFLECT THE BODY’S ORGANS
The cells and chromatophore (pigment containing cells) in each iris contain more than 28,000 individual nerve fibers, which demonstrate very sensitive reflex zones within the iris. They are also in permanent contact with the brain. In fact, the eyes are formed before the differentiation of the organs, with all the genes already registered in the cells of the iris, acting as a genetic map.
The iris reflects the total organs in the body that have been developed in what we call an iris chart.
The organs are divided into sectors (brain, skin, intestine, etc.) including different systems such as the lymphatic system, circulatory, respiratory, cardiovascular, skeletal, glandular, and so on, in the exact same position as in embryo development.
A BRIEF HISTORY OF IRIDOLOGY
Historically, Iridology is an ancient science. The oldest archaeological records show a form of iris interpretation was used in Mesopotamia as far back as 1000BC.
In my collection, I have a copy of an iris chart dated 600 BC, which was found in a cave in Israel. I also have some references dated 1670, from the physician Philippus Meyers, where in his book called “Chiromatica Medica” he described the division of the iris according to the organ regions of the body from.
However, Ignatz Von Peczely, a Hungarian medical doctor (1822-1911), is often referred to as the father of Iridology. He developed a primitive iris chart in 1880, and in 1881, published a book called “Discovery in the Realm of Nature and the Art of Healing.”
Figure 1. Dr. Ignatz Von Peczely, MD (Portrait painting)