What Better Ways to iridology therapy?

Iridology is a screening tool

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.

“Unter Iridologie versteht man die Lehre von der Iris bzw. dem farbigen Teil des Auges. Die Iridologie ist kein diagnostisches Instrument; Vielmehr handelt es sich um ein Screening-Tool, das uns einen Einblick in die genetische Roadmap gibt, mit der man geboren wird.” erklärt Trixie Clark, RN, ND, IIPA-zertifizierte umfassende Iridologin (CCI) und Vizepräsidentin der International Iridology Practitioners Association. “Wir haben von unseren Eltern und Großeltern Tendenzen geerbt, die sich auf unsere Gesundheit auswirken können. Mit der Iridologie können wir jemanden anhand der Augenfarbe und verschiedener sichtbarer Markierungen über diese Tendenzen informieren. Auch hier können wir anhand der Iris keine Krankheiten wie Krebs oder Anämie diagnostizieren.”

Iridology is an age-old technique

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.

Benefits of iridology

Although the practice of iridology is more common in Germany and the UK, it is gaining interest in North America as more individuals look for alternative health therapies to complement Western medicine. The iridologist’s goal is determine which systems in the patient’s body are weak and require appropriate treatment before a condition develops into something more serious.

According to Clark, in the hands of an experienced iridologist, clients can find out what predispositions they have to certain health issues and can then go about doing the right things, such as changing lifestyle factors, to stay as healthy as possible. For instance, blue-eyed people tend to have sinus issues, arthritis and skin problems. Following a healthy lifestyle goes a long way in keeping the body functioning optimally and maintaining a state of balance that allows the body to heal itself.

The basic iridology examination

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.

Choosing an iridologist

As you would with any health care professional, do your research to make sure you choose a qualified iridologist. Clark stresses, “Glaubwürdige Iridologen sollten über ein Bildungsniveau verfügen, das darauf hinweist, dass sie auf diesem Gebiet studiert und ein Zeugnis erhalten haben. Jeder, der jemandem mit gesundheitlichen Problemen helfen wird, muss gebildet, ethisch und professionell sein.” Suchen Sie nach Iridologen, die über die International Iridology Practitioner Association eine Zertifizierung erhalten haben, einer Organisation, die den Standard für die Iridologiepraxis festlegt.

The iridology controversy

The idea of iridology, like many alternative therapies, faces controversy, and the verdict is mixed. In a number of case studies in which patients with a specific ailment were assessed by a team of trained iridologists, the iridologists were unable to identify the ailment correctly. Further, team members often came up with different answers individually. In contrast, however, other studies report more favorable results and suggest iridology is a holistic health evaluation tool that should only be used in conjunction with Western medicine or other more proven alternative therapies.

Steer clear of Diagnostic claims

Clark cautions that there is no scientific proof that any medical conditions can be diagnosed through iridology. “If someone says they can diagnosis anything, they are not someone you need to be working with in dealing with your health,” she warns. “Unfortunately, there are iridologists out there that will tell you they see cancer, parasites, etc. in your iris, but scientific research has proven that you cannot see these things.”

Iridology is certainly a form of complementary medicine that you can incorporate into your comprehensive health care. Utilize it as a screening technique and consult with your regular medical provider on any health issues that an iridologist reveals during an iridology exam.