Eye Body Chart

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Tongue Reading

Tongue ReadingTongue reading has a much more extensive history as it has been used in Chinese medicine for thousands of years. Like the eye in iridology, the tongue has a reflex map that also represents the organ systems. The Chinese were the first to find similar reflex relationships with the ears, hands, and feet associated with acupuncture points. Observing the tongue’s appearance and size, quality, color, texture, and coating, our doctors gather information that help to clarify the function of the organs and the specific needs of the patient.

Our doctors use iridology and tongue reading as an adjunct to the biochemical metabolic tests, laboratory blood tests, physical exam, and history, rather than as a solo diagnostic method. In conjunction with these other methods we are able to gather more information about tendencies and patterns that may not be evident otherwise. The doctor looks at color variations, shapes, patterns, topography of fibers, in relation to the reflex iridology map to help determine how systems function. In our experience, iridology is most useful to understand how the “organ system” is functioning rather than exacting particular organs or body parts. For instance it is more likely to determine circulatory stress, digestive stress, or toxic waste accumulation instead of exacting “heart” dysfunction, or “pancreatic” dysfunction, or lead toxicity.

Iridology and tongue reading are safe, non-invasive diagnostic techniques that have been validated by many studies and challenged by others. It deserves further investigation to find its strengths so that it may be incorporated into traditional physical examinations.

What is iridology examination?

Although the study of the eye can be traced back to ancient civilizations, clinical iridology was introduced in the late nineteenth century by Ignatz von Peczely, a Hungarian doctor. Von Peczely designed his first iris chart after he noticed a correlation between streaks or markers in a patient’s iris and corresponding physical ailments. Since the creation of his iris chart, modern day iridologists use this tool to determine changes in the iris that give clues to physical changes within the body, including inflammation, toxicity, congested lymph nodes and hardening of the arteries. Although iridology cannot reveal specific diseases or ailments, it can alert the patient of potential health issues. An iridology exam is a painless, non-invasive procedure that includes a health questionnaire on your medical history and lifestyle, and an examination of the iris using an instrument called the iridiscope (a magnifying glass with a light). A special camera called an iridocamera may also be used to take a picture of the iris, which is then downloaded into a computer for analyzing.

Controversy surrounding iridology has mounted due to the misconception that the alternative therapy can accurately diagnose chronic and potentially fatal diseases. This viral misconception has been propagated by iridologists misusing their practice of the alternative technique.

“Iridology is the study of the iris, oder der farbige Teil des Auges. Iridology is not a diagnostic tool; rather it is a screening tool that gives us a glimpse into the genetic road map one is born with,” explains Trixie Clark, RN, ND, IIPA certified comprehensive iridologist (CCI) and vice president of the International Iridology Practitioners Association. “We inherit tendencies from our parents and grandparents that can affect our health. With iridology, we can inform someone of these tendencies based on the eye color and various markings that are seen. Again, we cannot diagnose diseases, like cancer or anemia, from the iris.”