Introduction to Iridology

Introduction to Iridology
By: By:
Brenda R. Generali, CNC Brenda R. Generali, CNC
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What is Iridology?
What is Iridology?
Iridology is the study of the iris of the eye to determine stren Iridology is the study of the iris of the eye to determine strengths and gths and
weaknesses in the body as defined by Dr. Bernard J ensen. weaknesses in the body as defined by Dr. Bernard J ensen.
By looking at the iris of your eye, you can find out what your i By looking at the iris of your eye, you can find out what your inherent strengths nherent strengths
and weakness are. and weakness are.
You can determine what is causing your symptoms. Once you You can determine what is causing your symptoms. Once you ve determined ve determined
that, you can correct the underlying cause. that, you can correct the underlying cause.
History of Iridology
History of Iridology
The true originator of Iridology was a Hungarian physician The true originator of Iridology was a Hungarian physician named named Ignatz Ignatz von von
Peczely Peczely. .
At 11 years of age Dr. von At 11 years of age Dr. von Peczely Peczely noticed an owl in a tree in his backyard. He noticed an owl in a tree in his backyard. He
tried to catch the owl. He accidentally broke one of the owl's tried to catch the owl. He accidentally broke one of the owl's legs. He then legs. He then
noticed a dark stripe develop in the lower part of the owl's iri noticed a dark stripe develop in the lower part of the owl's iris. Dr. von s. Dr. von Peczely Peczely
dressed the owl's leg and nursed it back to health and let it go dressed the owl's leg and nursed it back to health and let it go. However, the . However, the
owl stayed around and later he noticed the appearance of white a owl stayed around and later he noticed the appearance of white and crooked nd crooked
lines in the part of the iris where the dark stripe had been. lines in the part of the iris where the dark stripe had been.
Thus, Thus, The Birth of Iridology was about 1861 The Birth of Iridology was about 1861! !
What Iridology Can Do
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The primary nutritional needs of the body. The primary nutritional needs of the body.
Inherently weak organs, glands and tissues. Inherently weak organs, glands and tissues.
Inherently strong organs, glands and tissues. Inherently strong organs, glands and tissues.
Constitutional strength or weakness. Constitutional strength or weakness.
What organ is in greatest need of repair and rebuilding. What organ is in greatest need of repair and rebuilding.
Relative amounts of toxic settlements in organs, glands and tiss Relative amounts of toxic settlements in organs, glands and tissues. ues.
Stages of tissue inflammation and activity. Stages of tissue inflammation and activity.
Where inflammation is located in the body. Where inflammation is located in the body.
Under activity or sluggishness of the bowel. Under activity or sluggishness of the bowel.
Spastic conditions or ballooned conditions of the bowel. Spastic conditions or ballooned conditions of the bowel.
The need for acidophilus in the bowel. The need for acidophilus in the bowel.
Prolapses of the transverse colon. Prolapses of the transverse colon.
Nervous condition or inflammation of the bowel. Nervous condition or inflammation of the bowel.
High High- -risk tissue areas in the body that may be leading to a disease. risk tissue areas in the body that may be leading to a disease.
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Pressure on the heart. Pressure on the heart.
Circulation level in various organs. Circulation level in various organs.
Nerve force and nerve depletion. Nerve force and nerve depletion.
Hyperactivity or hypo activity of organs, glands or tissues. Hyperactivity or hypo activity of organs, glands or tissues.
Influence of one organ on another, contribution of one organ to Influence of one organ on another, contribution of one organ to a a
condition elsewhere in the body. condition elsewhere in the body.
Lymphatic system congestion. Lymphatic system congestion.
Poor assimilation of nutrients. Poor assimilation of nutrients.
Depletion of minerals in any organ, gland or tissue. Depletion of minerals in any organ, gland or tissue.
Relative ability of an organ, gland or tissue to hold nutrients. Relative ability of an organ, gland or tissue to hold nutrients.
Results of physical or mental fatigue on the body. Results of physical or mental fatigue on the body.
Need for rest to build up immunity. Need for rest to build up immunity.
Tissue areas contributing to suppressed or buried symptoms. Tissue areas contributing to suppressed or buried symptoms.
High or low sex drive. High or low sex drive.
A genetic pattern of inherent weaknesses and their influence on A genetic pattern of inherent weaknesses and their influence on other other
organs, glands and tissues. organs, glands and tissues.
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Pre Pre- -clinical stages of potential diabetes, cardiovascular conditions clinical stages of potential diabetes, cardiovascular conditions and other and other
diseases. diseases.
Miasms. Miasms.
Recuperative ability and the health level of the body. Recuperative ability and the health level of the body.
Build up of toxic material before the materialization of disease Build up of toxic material before the materialization of disease. .
Genetic weaknesses affecting the nerves, blood supply and minera Genetic weaknesses affecting the nerves, blood supply and mineralization of lization of
bones. bones.
Genetic influence on any symptoms present. Genetic influence on any symptoms present.
Healing signs indicating an increase in strength in an organ, gl Healing signs indicating an increase in strength in an organ, gland or tissue. and or tissue.
Bone marrow problems. Bone marrow problems.
Potential for varicose veins in legs as shown by inherent weakne Potential for varicose veins in legs as shown by inherent weakness. ss.
Positive and negative nutritional needs of the body. Positive and negative nutritional needs of the body.
Probably allergy to wheat. Probably allergy to wheat.
Sources of infection. Sources of infection.
Acidity of the body or catarrh development, as indicated by acut Acidity of the body or catarrh development, as indicated by acute signs in the e signs in the
iris. iris.
Suppression of catarrh, as indicated by sub acute or chronic sig Suppression of catarrh, as indicated by sub acute or chronic signs in the iris. ns in the iris.
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Condition of the tissue in any part of the body or all parts of Condition of the tissue in any part of the body or all parts of the body at one the body at one
time. time.
Climate and altitude best for patient. Climate and altitude best for patient.
Potential contributions to sterility. Potential contributions to sterility.
Effects of polluted environment. Effects of polluted environment.
Adrenal suppression, which may indicate low blood pressure, lack Adrenal suppression, which may indicate low blood pressure, lack of energy, of energy,
slowed tissue repair, deficiencies of vitamin C and adrenaline. slowed tissue repair, deficiencies of vitamin C and adrenaline.
Resistance to disease, as shown by amount of toxic settlements i Resistance to disease, as shown by amount of toxic settlements in the body. n the body.
Relationship or unity of symptoms with conditions in organs, gla Relationship or unity of symptoms with conditions in organs, glands and nds and
tissues. tissues.
The difference between a healing crisis and a disease crisis. The difference between a healing crisis and a disease crisis.
The workings of Herring's Law of Cure. The workings of Herring's Law of Cure.
Whether a particular program or therapy is working or not. Whether a particular program or therapy is working or not.
The quality of nerve force in the body. The quality of nerve force in the body.
Response to treatment; how well the body is healing itself and a Response to treatment; how well the body is healing itself and at what rate. t what rate.
The "whole" overall health level of the body as a unified struct The "whole" overall health level of the body as a unified structure. ure.
What Iridology Cannot Do
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Predict or indicate blood pressure levels (abnormal or normal), Predict or indicate blood pressure levels (abnormal or normal), blood sugar level or other blood sugar level or other
specific diagnostic findings or laboratory test results. specific diagnostic findings or laboratory test results.
Identify what medication or drugs an individual is taking or has Identify what medication or drugs an individual is taking or has used in the past. used in the past.
Determine what surgical operations a person has had. Determine what surgical operations a person has had.
Tell what foods a person does or does not eat. Tell what foods a person does or does not eat.
Find out how much uric acid is in the body. Find out how much uric acid is in the body.
Indicate when an injury to the body occurred or what caused the Indicate when an injury to the body occurred or what caused the injury. injury.
Determine whether a poisonous snake bit has occurred or whether Determine whether a poisonous snake bit has occurred or whether snake venom has snake venom has
entered the bloodstream. entered the bloodstream.
Correlate tissue inflammation levels with specific diseases or s Correlate tissue inflammation levels with specific diseases or symptoms of disease. ymptoms of disease.
Identify diseases by name. Identify diseases by name.
Tell whether a subject is male or female from the iris. Tell whether a subject is male or female from the iris.
Determine whether asbestos settlements or silicosis exists in th Determine whether asbestos settlements or silicosis exists in the body but only the e body but only the
effects on tissue. effects on tissue.
Tell if hair is falling out or what may be causing hair loss. Tell if hair is falling out or what may be causing hair loss.
Determine the number of organs when a person has been born with Determine the number of organs when a person has been born with 3 kidneys, a double 3 kidneys, a double
uterus, etc. uterus, etc.
Verify the presence of fungal infections such as Candida Albican Verify the presence of fungal infections such as Candida Albicans, although it may s, although it may
indicate conditions supporting its possible presence in the body indicate conditions supporting its possible presence in the body. .
Show which tooth may be causing trouble. Show which tooth may be causing trouble.
What Iridology Cannot Do
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Show which tooth may be causing trouble. Show which tooth may be causing trouble.
Verify the presence of lead, cadmium, aluminum or many other met Verify the presence of lead, cadmium, aluminum or many other metallic elements that allic elements that
may have settled in the tissues. may have settled in the tissues.
Tell if someone is on birth control pills. Tell if someone is on birth control pills.
Prove whether or not a woman is pregnant, either normal or entop Prove whether or not a woman is pregnant, either normal or entopic pregnancy. ic pregnancy.
Indicate whether an operation may be necessary. Indicate whether an operation may be necessary.
Indicate reliably whether a tumor is present or what size it may Indicate reliably whether a tumor is present or what size it may be. be.
Show whether hemorrhage exists in the body or where its location Show whether hemorrhage exists in the body or where its location may be. may be.
The difference between drug side effect symptoms and symptoms of The difference between drug side effect symptoms and symptoms of actual diseases. actual diseases.
Show if the thyroid is causing irregular menstrual periods. Show if the thyroid is causing irregular menstrual periods.
Determine the presence of multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's diseas Determine the presence of multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease or bubonic plague. e or bubonic plague.
Prove whether healing signs indicate a raising of the general he Prove whether healing signs indicate a raising of the general health level. alth level.
Indicate syphilis, gonorrhea or other sexually transmitted disea Indicate syphilis, gonorrhea or other sexually transmitted diseases. ses.
Identify homosexuality or AIDS. Identify homosexuality or AIDS.
Show whether gallstones or kidney stones are present. Show whether gallstones or kidney stones are present.
Tell reliably whether a blockage exists in a cardiac artery. Tell reliably whether a blockage exists in a cardiac artery.
True Eye Color
True Eye Color
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Blue
Blue
Blue Blue- -Eyed Type (German: Lymphatic) Eyed Type (German: Lymphatic)
This is the " This is the "pure pure" blue eye that is found in people's of European descent. It us " blue eye that is found in people's of European descent. It usually ually
accompanies a classic phlegmatic disposition, which means the pe accompanies a classic phlegmatic disposition, which means the person is prone to rson is prone to
lymphatic disturbances and catarrh afflictions. This is probabl lymphatic disturbances and catarrh afflictions. This is probably due in part to the fact that y due in part to the fact that
people of European descent are frequently heavy consumers of dai people of European descent are frequently heavy consumers of dairy products. Blue ry products. Blue- -
eyed people are also thought to have a greater tendency to accum eyed people are also thought to have a greater tendency to accumulate uric acid in their ulate uric acid in their
bodies and to have kidney troubles. bodies and to have kidney troubles.
The body systems and parts that these people have to pay particu The body systems and parts that these people have to pay particular attention to are the lar attention to are the
following: Mucus membrane areas (upper respiratory tract, bronc following: Mucus membrane areas (upper respiratory tract, bronchioles, villi of lungs, hioles, villi of lungs,
digestive tract and the uro digestive tract and the uro- -genital tracts), lymphatic tissues (tonsils, appendix, spleen genital tracts), lymphatic tissues (tonsils, appendix, spleen
and lymph nodes) and membranes of the joints. Health problems c and lymph nodes) and membranes of the joints. Health problems commonly found in ommonly found in
people with the lymphatic constitution include the following: Si people with the lymphatic constitution include the following: Sinus troubles, sore throats, nus troubles, sore throats,
tonsillitis, earaches, bronchitis, asthma, swollen lymph nodes, tonsillitis, earaches, bronchitis, asthma, swollen lymph nodes, skin catarrh (eczema and skin catarrh (eczema and
dandruff), kidney weakness, arthritis and rheumatism. dandruff), kidney weakness, arthritis and rheumatism.
True Eye Color
True Eye Color
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Mixed
Mixed
Mixed Mixed- -Eyed Type (German: Biliary) Eyed Type (German: Biliary)
The blue/brown mixed eye has been linked by Iridologists with a The blue/brown mixed eye has been linked by Iridologists with a disposition to biliary or disposition to biliary or
hepatic (liver) troubles. It is believed that the colorations o hepatic (liver) troubles. It is believed that the colorations on top of the blue eye are a n top of the blue eye are a
sign of toxicity in the body due to digestive problems. When th sign of toxicity in the body due to digestive problems. When the pigmentation is e pigmentation is
concentrated around the center of the eye, this is especially li concentrated around the center of the eye, this is especially linked with digestive nked with digestive
disturbances. Problems with the liver and other digestive organ disturbances. Problems with the liver and other digestive organs can lead to further s can lead to further
imbalances in the glandular and circulatory systems. imbalances in the glandular and circulatory systems.
Body systems and organs to pay particular attention to are as fo Body systems and organs to pay particular attention to are as follows: The digestive llows: The digestive
system (stomach, pancreas, gall bladder and especially the liver system (stomach, pancreas, gall bladder and especially the liver) and the intestinal tract. ) and the intestinal tract.
Common health problems Iridologists associate with this type are Common health problems Iridologists associate with this type are: Hypoglycemia, PMS, : Hypoglycemia, PMS,
indigestion, gallstones, constipation, gas, toxicity of the dige indigestion, gallstones, constipation, gas, toxicity of the digestive tract, anger and/or stive tract, anger and/or
depression, difficulty getting to sleep followed by difficulty w depression, difficulty getting to sleep followed by difficulty waking up in the morning, aking up in the morning,
nausea, stiffness and achiness, headaches (especially migraines) nausea, stiffness and achiness, headaches (especially migraines), food allergies, , food allergies,
seasonal allergies and Candida. seasonal allergies and Candida.
True Eye Color
True Eye Color
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Brown
Brown
Brown Eyed Type (German: Hematogenic) Brown Eyed Type (German: Hematogenic)
Pure brown eyes are difficult for Iridologists to read because a Pure brown eyes are difficult for Iridologists to read because a layer of pigment layer of pigment
completely covers up the fiber structure of the eye. However, I completely covers up the fiber structure of the eye. However, Iridologists have noted ridologists have noted
some general characteristics of brown some general characteristics of brown- -eyed people. First, they appear to be pre eyed people. First, they appear to be pre- -
disposed to imbalances in blood composition and hence to blood d disposed to imbalances in blood composition and hence to blood disorders. It has been isorders. It has been
suggested that they have a possible inherent inability to store suggested that they have a possible inherent inability to store adequate supplies of adequate supplies of
minerals. They may especially have problems with calcium metabo minerals. They may especially have problems with calcium metabolism. lism.
Specific systems and organs to pay particular attention to are: Specific systems and organs to pay particular attention to are: The circulatory system The circulatory system
(heart, blood, blood vessels), the organs that make blood (liver (heart, blood, blood vessels), the organs that make blood (liver, spleen, bone marrow), , spleen, bone marrow),
the digestive system and the endocrine glands. Common health pro the digestive system and the endocrine glands. Common health problems experienced blems experienced
by brown by brown- -eyed people include: Anemia, hardening of the arteries, all typ eyed people include: Anemia, hardening of the arteries, all types of blood es of blood
diseases, constriction and hardening of lymph tissue, possible r diseases, constriction and hardening of lymph tissue, possible reduced leukocytes in the educed leukocytes in the
blood, digestive troubles, mineral deficiencies and early breakd blood, digestive troubles, mineral deficiencies and early breakdown of the endocrine own of the endocrine
glands. glands.
Herring
Herring

s Law of Cure
s Law of Cure
Herring's Law of Cure is the basis of all healing. This is the Herring's Law of Cure is the basis of all healing. This is the way the body way the body
heals or cures itself. heals or cures itself.
" "All cure starts from within out, from the head down and in rever All cure starts from within out, from the head down and in reverse se
order as the symptoms have appeared or been suppressed order as the symptoms have appeared or been suppressed". ".
" "We don't catch diseases, we create them by breaking down the nat We don't catch diseases, we create them by breaking down the nat ural ural
defenses according to the way we eat, drink, think and live defenses according to the way we eat, drink, think and live". ".
Herring's Law is a very important law to understand and remember Herring's Law is a very important law to understand and remember. It is . It is
imperative to follow this law in order to allow the body to elim imperative to follow this law in order to allow the body to eliminate toxins inate toxins
created daily. created daily.
Definition of Herring
Definition of Herring

s Law of Cure
s Law of Cure
We heal from the head down We heal from the head down" "
This means that before we can even begin to heal we must believe This means that before we can even begin to heal we must believe we can we can
heal. We must be mentally prepared and strong in order to allow heal. We must be mentally prepared and strong in order to allowthe body to the body to
heal. We must not doubt the body's ability to heal itself. heal. We must not doubt the body's ability to heal itself.
Definition of Herring
Definition of Herring

s Law of Cure
s Law of Cure
" "We heal from within out We heal from within out
This means we must allow the body to cleanse. In order for the This means we must allow the body to cleanse. In order for the body to body to
eliminate toxins it must be allowed to do so by not suppressing eliminate toxins it must be allowed to do so by not suppressing any kind of any kind of
discharge. Most over discharge. Most over- -the the- -counter medications and prescriptions do suppress counter medications and prescriptions do suppress
discharges. This is not good as these toxins can go deeper into discharges. This is not good as these toxins can go deeper into the body and the body and
create other weaknesses. The body must be allowed to cleanse it create other weaknesses. The body must be allowed to cleanse itself in self in
whatever manner it needs to without interruption by synthetic su whatever manner it needs to without interruption by synthetic suppressive ppressive
substances. substances.
Definition of Herring
Definition of Herring

s Law of Cure
s Law of Cure
" "We heal in reverse order as the symptoms have appeared or been We heal in reverse order as the symptoms have appeared or been
suppressed suppressed
This means that most of the time the last problem someone has is This means that most of the time the last problem someone has is the first the first
problem to be dealt with by the body in the reversal process. F problem to be dealt with by the body in the reversal process. For instance, let's or instance, let's
say the last illness you had was a sinus infection and a suppres say the last illness you had was a sinus infection and a suppressive medication sive medication
was used to stop any sneezing, coughing, dripping nose or sinus was used to stop any sneezing, coughing, dripping nose or sinus drainage. In drainage. In
order for the body to heal itself it must eliminate these toxins order for the body to heal itself it must eliminate these toxins and mucous that and mucous that
were suppressed at this time. Since this was the last illness i were suppressed at this time. Since this was the last illness it is the easiest for t is the easiest for
the body to heal. The body may stimulate the Immune System to c the body to heal. The body may stimulate the Immune System to create a reate a
fever to burn out the toxins, the toxins may be eliminated throu fever to burn out the toxins, the toxins may be eliminated through the Lungs or gh the Lungs or
Bronchioles causing a large amount of phlegm to exit these areas Bronchioles causing a large amount of phlegm to exit these areas, it might , it might
eliminate them through the skin causing breakouts or it could el eliminate them through the skin causing breakouts or it could eliminate them iminate them
through the Colon in which case mucous, old feces and food that through the Colon in which case mucous, old feces and food that hasn't been hasn't been
eaten for quite a while may be eliminated. These are just a few eaten for quite a while may be eliminated. These are just a fewways the body ways the body
heals itself. heals itself.
Determine Your Personal Space
Determine Your Personal Space

Part 1
Part 1
You can determine your personal space by doing the following exe You can determine your personal space by doing the following exercise: rcise:
1. 1. Pick a classmate to practice this exercise with. Pick a classmate to practice this exercise with.
2. 2. Stand at opposite ends of a room. Stand at opposite ends of a room.
3. 3. Walk towards each other very slowly, keeping eye contact at all Walk towards each other very slowly, keeping eye contact at all times. times.
4. 4. Stop when you each of you begins to feel uncomfortable. This is Stop when you each of you begins to feel uncomfortable. This is normally your normally your
public space, not your private/personal space. Note that this i public space, not your private/personal space. Note that this is where you s where you
normally can make eye contact with a person and where you would normally can make eye contact with a person and where you would normally normally
stand when you have a conversation. stand when you have a conversation.
5. 5. Continue to move closer to each other, keeping eye contact. Not Continue to move closer to each other, keeping eye contact. Notice when you ice when you
become quite uncomfortable. You are not touching but you can. become quite uncomfortable. You are not touching but you can. You are You are
looking into each other looking into each other s eyes and can actually see the color of the iris, and s eyes and can actually see the color of the iris, and
maybe even a few markings, depending on the lighting in the room maybe even a few markings, depending on the lighting in the room. This is . This is
your personal/private space. Here you would feel very uncomfort your personal/private space. Here you would feel very uncomfortable next to a able next to a
stranger. stranger.
6. 6. Both of you grab a chair and sit in front of each other. You ne Both of you grab a chair and sit in front of each other. You need to sit close ed to sit close
enough to almost touch each other enough to almost touch each other s knees, but not quite touch. This is also in s knees, but not quite touch. This is also in
your personal space but you are far enough away as to not be abl your personal space but you are far enough away as to not be able to hear e to hear
each other breathing or feel each other each other breathing or feel each other s breath. s breath.
Determine Your Personal Space
Determine Your Personal Space

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Part 2
1. 1. Take your chairs and put them next to each other facing opposite Take your chairs and put them next to each other facing opposite directions so directions so
that the bottom of your chair is right next to the other. Again that the bottom of your chair is right next to the other. Again, you are almost , you are almost
touching but not quite touching. Turn your head towards each ot touching but not quite touching. Turn your head towards each other and look her and look
into each other into each other s eyes. Notice the color of the iris, some marks in the iris, t s eyes. Notice the color of the iris, some marks in the iris, the he
breathing of your partner, maybe the smell of their breadth. breathing of your partner, maybe the smell of their breadth.
2. 2. While you are sitting there notice how you feel. Are you uncomf While you are sitting there notice how you feel. Are you uncomfortable? Are ortable? Are
you holding your breath so the other person can you holding your breath so the other person can t smell your breath? Are you t smell your breath? Are you
self self- -conscious of yourself? conscious of yourself?
3. 3. One of you be the client and one of you be the iridologist. The One of you be the client and one of you be the iridologist. The one who is the one who is the
iridologist needs to hold a magnifying glass in their right hand iridologist needs to hold a magnifying glass in their right hand, and a flashlight , and a flashlight
in their left hand. Bring the magnifying glass up to the left i in their left hand. Bring the magnifying glass up to the left iris of the client. ris of the client.
Take a flashlight (preferably a pen light) and twist the end to Take a flashlight (preferably a pen light) and twist the end to make the light as make the light as
strong as possible. Shine the light into the client strong as possible. Shine the light into the client s eye, without shining the light s eye, without shining the light
directly into the pupil. directly into the pupil.
Determine Your Personal Space
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Part 3
1. 1. Notice what your client does. Is your client comfortable or mov Notice what your client does. Is your client comfortable or moving away from ing away from
the light? Be sure not to hold the light too closely or you can the light? Be sure not to hold the light too closely or you can burn the eye. If burn the eye. If
your client is moving away from you then you are holding the lig your client is moving away from you then you are holding the light too closely. ht too closely.
Is your client Is your client s eye watering? Then you are holding the light too closely. s eye watering? Then you are holding the light too closely.
2. 2. Move the light around the pupil over the iris. Be sure to const Move the light around the pupil over the iris. Be sure to constantly move the antly move the
light around the pupil. If you see a marking you are curious ab light around the pupil. If you see a marking you are curious about, look at the out, look at the
marking and move on. Do not keep the light on that spot for ver marking and move on. Do not keep the light on that spot for very long as you y long as you
can hurt the client can hurt the client s eye. s eye.
3. 3. Now do just the opposite. Hold the magnifying glass in your lef Now do just the opposite. Hold the magnifying glass in your left hand and the t hand and the
flash light in your right hand and look into the iris of your cl flash light in your right hand and look into the iris of your client. ient.
4. 4. Switch partners and the partner who was the client is now the ir Switch partners and the partner who was the client is now the iridologist. Go idologist. Go
through the steps again. through the steps again.
5. 5. It is the iridologist It is the iridologist s responsibility to not harm the eye of the client. s responsibility to not harm the eye of the client.
Determine Iris Colors
Determine Iris Colors
Look at each classmate Look at each classmate s irises and determine their iris color. They are one of the s irises and determine their iris color. They are one of the
following: following:
Blue Blue
Mixed Mixed
Brown Brown
Fill out the following form. HAVE FUN!!!! Fill out the following form. HAVE FUN!!!!
Determine Iris Colors
Determine Iris Colors
Classmate 1:
Classmate 1:
Iris Color = _________________
Iris Color = _________________
Classmate 2:
Classmate 2:
Iris Color = _________________
Iris Color = _________________
Classmate 3:
Classmate 3:
Iris Color = _________________
Iris Color = _________________
Study of the Iridology Chart
Study of the Iridology Chart
Find Area in Iris
Find Area in Iris
Using the iridology chart, find one area in each classmate Using the iridology chart, find one area in each classmate s iris. s iris.
Use the chart and the following form to do this exercise. Use the chart and the following form to do this exercise.
Find Area in Iris
Find Area in Iris
Classmate 1:
Classmate 1:
Iris Area = ___________________
Iris Area = ___________________
Classmate 2:
Classmate 2:
Iris Area = ___________________
Iris Area = ___________________
Classmate 3:
Classmate 3:
Iris Area = ___________________
Iris Area = ___________________
Constitutions
Constitutions
Constitution (Strong), Constitution (Medium), Constitution (Weak Constitution (Strong), Constitution (Medium), Constitution (Weak) )
Constitution is important because it gives an indication of the Constitution is important because it gives an indication of the overall " overall "strength strength" of the " of the
body. Persons with poorer constitutions have a greater amount a body. Persons with poorer constitutions have a greater amount and degree of inherent nd degree of inherent
weakness in their body. Generally speaking, they need to care f weakness in their body. Generally speaking, they need to care for themselves more than or themselves more than
others do with stronger constitutions in order to stay well. Th others do with stronger constitutions in order to stay well. They find that they cannot ey find that they cannot
abuse themselves and get away with it. They have to pay more at abuse themselves and get away with it. They have to pay more attention to what they tention to what they
eat, perhaps what they wear, the climate in which they work and eat, perhaps what they wear, the climate in which they work and live, etc. Usually, the live, etc. Usually, the
poorer the constitution, the more difficult it is to get well an poorer the constitution, the more difficult it is to get well and stay well. d stay well.
People with a very strong constitution often grow up abusing the People with a very strong constitution often grow up abusing themselves physically mselves physically
because they find they can get away with it and suffer no ill co because they find they can get away with it and suffer no ill consequences. They don't nsequences. They don't
think about their health very much because they aren't forced to think about their health very much because they aren't forced to do so by feeling badly. do so by feeling badly.
When they do become ill, they usually have little patience with When they do become ill, they usually have little patience with their problem and they their problem and they
tend to recover rapidly. Sometimes they are not always too cons tend to recover rapidly. Sometimes they are not always too considerate of the health iderate of the health
problems of others with weaker constitutions who perhaps are ill problems of others with weaker constitutions who perhaps are ill more frequently or take more frequently or take
longer to recover. longer to recover.
Persons with the weaker constitutions are frequently more sensit Persons with the weaker constitutions are frequently more sensitive. They know what it ive. They know what it
is like to be ill and not to recover so quickly and thus tend to is like to be ill and not to recover so quickly and thus tend to have a greater sympathy have a greater sympathy
with others who are not well. They are often the people found i with others who are not well. They are often the people found in jobs where they care for n jobs where they care for
the ill. Both those with strong and those with weaker constitut the ill. Both those with strong and those with weaker constitutions can be well and stay ions can be well and stay
well. A person with a weaker constitution just needs to take a well. A person with a weaker constitution just needs to take a little extra care. Most little extra care. Most
people, of course, have a constitution which falls somewhere in people, of course, have a constitution which falls somewhere in between these extremes. between these extremes.
Constitutions
Constitutions
Constitution (Strong)
Constitution (Medium)
Constitution (Weak)
Determine Your Classmate
Determine Your Classmate

s
s
Constitutions
Constitutions
Use the following form to do this exercise. Use the following form to do this exercise.
Determine which constitution your classmates have: Determine which constitution your classmates have:
Strong Strong
Medium Medium
Weak Weak
Determine Your Classmate
Determine Your Classmate

s Constitutions
s Constitutions
Classmate 1:
Classmate 1:
Constitution = _________________
Constitution = _________________
Classmate 2:
Classmate 2:
Constitution = _________________
Constitution = _________________
Classmate 3:
Classmate 3:
Constitution = _________________
Constitution = _________________
Anemia in Extremities
Anemia in Extremities
Anemia in the Extremities (Venus Congestion Anemia in the Extremities (Venus Congestion- -Blue Ring) Blue Ring)
This is a term used by the Iridologist to indicate a lack of cir This is a term used by the Iridologist to indicate a lack of circulation to the arms and legs. culation to the arms and legs.
The legs and feet are the farthest away from the heart. Thus th The legs and feet are the farthest away from the heart. Thus the blood must be returned e blood must be returned
from the legs against the force of gravity. This is why circula from the legs against the force of gravity. This is why circulatory problems usually tory problems usually
manifest first in the feet and legs. manifest first in the feet and legs.
Vitamins helpful are A, B, B1, C, D, G and Niacin. Minerals inc Vitamins helpful are A, B, B1, C, D, G and Niacin. Minerals include Magnesium, lude Magnesium,
Phosphorus, Silicon, Fluorine, Iodine, Iron, Manganese and Sulfu Phosphorus, Silicon, Fluorine, Iodine, Iron, Manganese and Sulfur. Herbs include r. Herbs include
Capsicum, Butchers Broom and Hawthorn Berries. Cold water leg b Capsicum, Butchers Broom and Hawthorn Berries. Cold water leg baths and grass and aths and grass and
sand walking as taught by Fr. Sebastian Kneipp are very helpful sand walking as taught by Fr. Sebastian Kneipp are very helpful as is exercise in as is exercise in
general. Capsicum can also be rubbed on the hands and legs to b general. Capsicum can also be rubbed on the hands and legs to be absorbed through e absorbed through
the skin and a bath can be taken as well with Capsicum. the skin and a bath can be taken as well with Capsicum.
Right Iris Left Iris
Arcus Sinilis
Arcus Sinilis
Arcus Sinilis (Brain Anemia Arcus Sinilis (Brain Anemia- -White Cap) White Cap)
Virtually all life activities of the body are directed by the Br Virtually all life activities of the body are directed by the Brain. Dr. Bernard J ensen has ain. Dr. Bernard J ensen has
found anemia of the Brain to be the most serious result of impai found anemia of the Brain to be the most serious result of impaired circulation, low blood red circulation, low blood
count, inadequate nutrients in the blood or any combination of t count, inadequate nutrients in the blood or any combination of these factors. The joy of hese factors. The joy of
life seems to diminish to a sluggish trickle, while thinking slo life seems to diminish to a sluggish trickle, while thinking slows, memory dulls and a ws, memory dulls and a
curtain drops over many activities and abilities which were form curtain drops over many activities and abilities which were formerly taken for granted. erly taken for granted.
This condition, commonly associated with senility and old age, h This condition, commonly associated with senility and old age, has less to do with as less to do with
chronological age than it does with our way of life. chronological age than it does with our way of life.
You can build up the blood with iron You can build up the blood with iron- -rich foods such as green vegetables, beets, black rich foods such as green vegetables, beets, black
cherries, black raspberries, liquid chlorophyll and other supple cherries, black raspberries, liquid chlorophyll and other supplements. Moving to a higher ments. Moving to a higher
altitude can help. To improve circulation you can do slanting b altitude can help. To improve circulation you can do slanting board exercises, early oard exercises, early
morning barefoot walks in dewy grass or on a sandy beach, Kneipp morning barefoot walks in dewy grass or on a sandy beach, Kneipp baths, alternate hot baths, alternate hot
and cold footbaths and physical exercises appropriate to the per and cold footbaths and physical exercises appropriate to the person son s age. Physical s age. Physical
exercise stimulates increased adrenaline secretion which in turn exercise stimulates increased adrenaline secretion which in turn stimulates faster, stimulates faster,
deeper respirations, faster heart action and greater oxygenation deeper respirations, faster heart action and greater oxygenation of body tissues. Herbs of body tissues. Herbs
such as Gotu Kola, Capsicum and Ginseng are also very helpful. such as Gotu Kola, Capsicum and Ginseng are also very helpful. The vitamin necessary The vitamin necessary
is Niacin. is Niacin.
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Assimilation Ring
Assimilation Ring
Assimilation Ring (Over Acid Stomach), Assimilation Ring (Under Assimilation Ring (Over Acid Stomach), Assimilation Ring (Under Acid Stomach) Acid Stomach)
Assimilation is how well you absorb the food you eat. Assimilation is how well you absorb the food you eat. It is not what you eat that It is not what you eat that
counts, it's what you assimilate that your body can use that mak counts, it's what you assimilate that your body can use that makes the difference es the difference. .
We absorb mainly in the small intestine, through the small villi We absorb mainly in the small intestine, through the small villi which compose the which compose the
intestinal walls. The absorptive function of these villi may be intestinal walls. The absorptive function of these villi may be hampered by certain diets. hampered by certain diets.
Some persons may also have an inherent weakness in this area whi Some persons may also have an inherent weakness in this area which does not allow ch does not allow
them to utilize their foods as well as others. them to utilize their foods as well as others.
A proper diet is the best way to aid in assimilation. Also adeq A proper diet is the best way to aid in assimilation. Also adequate rest is needed as a uate rest is needed as a
fatigued system cannot absorb well. Herbs such as Alfalfa, Pepp fatigued system cannot absorb well. Herbs such as Alfalfa, Peppermint, Papaya and ermint, Papaya and
Ginger are also beneficial. Should the villi become unable to a Ginger are also beneficial. Should the villi become unable to absorb nutrients properly, bsorb nutrients properly,
cleansing may be encouraged using the herb Comfrey and the diges cleansing may be encouraged using the herb Comfrey and the digestive aid Pepsin as tive aid Pepsin as
well as a bulk former such as Psyllium Hulls along with Cascara well as a bulk former such as Psyllium Hulls along with Cascara Sagrada. Sagrada.
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Over Acid
Stomach
Under Acid
Stomach
Lymphatic Rosary
Lymphatic Rosary
Lymphatic Rosary: Lymph circulation slows so toxic elements & me Lymphatic Rosary: Lymph circulation slows so toxic elements & metabolic tabolic
waste accumulates waste accumulates
A Lymphatic Rosary is a sign in the iris that looks like a tiny A Lymphatic Rosary is a sign in the iris that looks like a tiny ring of clouds around the ring of clouds around the
outer section of the iris. This indicates a person who has conge outer section of the iris. This indicates a person who has congestion in their lymphatic stion in their lymphatic
system. system. These people can experience a lot of mucous, swollen lymph nodes These people can experience a lot of mucous, swollen lymph nodes, sinus, , sinus,
ear and lung infections and kidney problems. ear and lung infections and kidney problems. Unlike the blood system, the lymphatic Unlike the blood system, the lymphatic
system is not closed and has no central pump. system is not closed and has no central pump. This sign can indicate that the person This sign can indicate that the person
is not getting enough exercise to continuously move the lymph fl is not getting enough exercise to continuously move the lymph fluid thru the body. uid thru the body.
Herbs such as Garlic, Onion, Pau d'Arco, Golden Seal, Echinacea Herbs such as Garlic, Onion, Pau d'Arco, Golden Seal, Echinacea and other foods and other foods
containing organic sulfur are beneficial to the Immune/Lymphatic containing organic sulfur are beneficial to the Immune/Lymphatic System. System. Vitamin C Vitamin C
is also important to this system. is also important to this system.
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Lymphatic Rosary
Lymphatic Rosary
Lymphatic Rosary: Lymph circulation slows so toxic elements & me Lymphatic Rosary: Lymph circulation slows so toxic elements & metabolic tabolic
waste accumulates waste accumulates
The Lymphatic system has eight functions: The Lymphatic system has eight functions:
1. 1. Neutralizing toxins and poisons Neutralizing toxins and poisons
2. 2. Returning water from tissues to the blood Returning water from tissues to the blood
3. 3. Returning leaked protein to the blood Returning leaked protein to the blood
4. 4. Transporting fats in the body Transporting fats in the body
5. 5. Transporting hormones by the Lymph System Transporting hormones by the Lymph System
6. 6. Destroys foreign bacteria Destroys foreign bacteria
7. 7. Produces antibodies Produces antibodies
8. 8. Makes up the largest content of fluid in the body; carries more Makes up the largest content of fluid in the body; carries more waste than the waste than the
blood. blood.
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Find Iris Markings
Find Iris Markings
Using the following form, find each of the following markings th Using the following form, find each of the following markings that you at you ve just ve just
learned in your classmate learned in your classmate s irises: s irises:
1. 1. Anemia in the Extremities Anemia in the Extremities
2. 2. Arcus Sinilis Arcus Sinilis
3. 3. Overacid Overacid or or Underacid Underacid Assimilation Ring Assimilation Ring
4. 4. Lympathic Lympathic Rosary Rosary
Find Iris Markings
Find Iris Markings
Classmate 1:
Classmate 1:
Iris Marking = _________________
Iris Marking = _________________
Classmate 2:
Classmate 2:
Iris Marking = _________________
Iris Marking = _________________
Classmate 3:
Classmate 3:
Iris Marking = _________________
Iris Marking = _________________
Nerve/Stress/Sensitivity Rings
Nerve/Stress/Sensitivity Rings
Nerve/Stress/Sensitivity Rings (Stress Affecting Body) Nerve/Stress/Sensitivity Rings (Stress Affecting Body)
The presence of nerve rings in the iris indicate a tense conditi The presence of nerve rings in the iris indicate a tense condition in the person. on in the person.
These rings can also be called sensitivity rings, which can indi These rings can also be called sensitivity rings, which can indicate a highly cate a highly
sensitive individual. Nearly all persons have some nerve rings. sensitive individual. Nearly all persons have some nerve rings. If your nerve If your nerve
rings are heavy, perhaps you ought to be giving some thought to rings are heavy, perhaps you ought to be giving some thought to an alteration an alteration
of your lifestyle or taking up some relaxation techniques. Some of your lifestyle or taking up some relaxation techniques. Some persons simply persons simply
drive themselves too hard. drive themselves too hard.
Vacations are especially necessary and are greatly beneficial in Vacations are especially necessary and are greatly beneficial in reducing reducing
stresses of everyday living. Herbs are highly beneficial also a stresses of everyday living. Herbs are highly beneficial also and the ones with nd the ones with
the most benefit to the nervous system are Catnip, Valerian, Cha the most benefit to the nervous system are Catnip, Valerian, Chamomile, momile,
Skullcap and Wood Betony. All of the B Vitamins are also benefi Skullcap and Wood Betony. All of the B Vitamins are also beneficial. cial.
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Radii Solaris
Radii Solaris
Radii Solaris (Minor & Major) Radii Solaris (Minor & Major) - - (Toxic Lines, Parasites, Liver Lines) (Toxic Lines, Parasites, Liver Lines)
" "Radii Solaris Radii Solaris" resemble rays of the sun when visualized in the iris. When " resemble rays of the sun when visualized in the iris. When
these are present in the iris, it is an indication of an inheren these are present in the iris, it is an indication of an inherent weakness in the t weakness in the
bowel area. This type of weakness allows toxins from the bowel bowel area. This type of weakness allows toxins from the bowel to more easily to more easily
influence the tissues into which the radii solaris extend. When influence the tissues into which the radii solaris extend. When these are seen these are seen
in the iris, it means that extra care needs to be taken by the p in the iris, it means that extra care needs to be taken by the person to keep the erson to keep the
bowel clean by proper diet and colon care. bowel clean by proper diet and colon care.
People who have these " People who have these "rays of the sun rays of the sun" often are prone to sinus problems, " often are prone to sinus problems,
toxic headache and other toxic symptoms. The use of the Colema toxic headache and other toxic symptoms. The use of the Colema Board and Board and
Bentonite Clay Water with the herbs Psyllium Hulls and Cascara S Bentonite Clay Water with the herbs Psyllium Hulls and Cascara Sagrada are agrada are
often needed in these cases. often needed in these cases.
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Minor
Major
Scurf Rim
Scurf Rim
Scurf Rim (Poor Skin Elimination) Scurf Rim (Poor Skin Elimination)
The skin is a most important elimination system in the body. It The skin is a most important elimination system in the body. It is the largest of is the largest of
all the organs of elimination. Dr. J ensen says the skin is the all the organs of elimination. Dr. J ensen says the skin is the " "third Kidney third Kidney
because the skin eliminates about two pounds of toxic waste mate because the skin eliminates about two pounds of toxic waste materials through rials through
its pores each day. The skin elimination is so vital that if blo its pores each day. The skin elimination is so vital that if blocked a person can cked a person can
die within minutes or hours of ureic poisoning. Taking care of t die within minutes or hours of ureic poisoning. Taking care of the skin is best he skin is best
accomplished by brushing it daily with a natural vegetable brist accomplished by brushing it daily with a natural vegetable bristle skin brush. le skin brush.
Wearing garments made from natural fibers next to the skin is al Wearing garments made from natural fibers next to the skin is also important. so important.
Cotton, wool and other naturals are best. Also, clothing is bes Cotton, wool and other naturals are best. Also, clothing is best worn loosely t worn loosely
against the skin, if possible, to allow the skin to " against the skin, if possible, to allow the skin to "breathe breathe". Please do not use ". Please do not use
any powders, creams or oils on the skin that your doctor has not any powders, creams or oils on the skin that your doctor has not specifically specifically
advised. Also avoid the use of harsh soaps and detergents to cl advised. Also avoid the use of harsh soaps and detergents to cleanse the skin. eanse the skin.
If cosmetics are truly desired, please keep them to a minimum. If cosmetics are truly desired, please keep them to a minimum. Most dry skin, Most dry skin,
dandruff, acne and eliminations through the skin can be taken ca dandruff, acne and eliminations through the skin can be taken care of by using re of by using
a skin brush daily and taking care of the bowel. a skin brush daily and taking care of the bowel.
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Sodium/Cholesterol/Calcium
Sodium/Cholesterol/Calcium
-
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Out
Out
-
-
Of
Of
-
-
Solution Ring
Solution Ring
This is a translucent This is a translucent- -to to- -opaque ring found in various shades of white. Its width varies, opaque ring found in various shades of white. Its width varies,
depending on the severity of the condition. This sign results f depending on the severity of the condition. This sign results from chemical imbalances rom chemical imbalances
in the body due to an excessive intake of salt or bicarbonate of in the body due to an excessive intake of salt or bicarbonate of soda, drugs such as soda, drugs such as
sodium salicylate, calcium sodium salicylate, calcium- -out out- -of of- -solution and high cholesterol or triglycerides in the solution and high cholesterol or triglycerides in the
blood. It may be associated with hardening of the arteries, cal blood. It may be associated with hardening of the arteries, calcium spurs and deposits, cium spurs and deposits,
joint troubles, and so on. This iris sign indicates that cholest joint troubles, and so on. This iris sign indicates that cholesterol, calcium and sodium erol, calcium and sodium
have come out of the solution in the blood to deposit on the art have come out of the solution in the blood to deposit on the arterial walls. erial walls.
We can take care of this problem by bowel cleansing and dietary We can take care of this problem by bowel cleansing and dietary changes. Herbs such changes. Herbs such
as Garlic and Capsicum are excellent for dissolving cholesterol as Garlic and Capsicum are excellent for dissolving cholesterol buildup in the veins. buildup in the veins.
Foods high in Magnesium such as all yellow fruits and vegetables Foods high in Magnesium such as all yellow fruits and vegetables are also important in are also important in
this case. If you have anemia in parts of your body or extremi this case. If you have anemia in parts of your body or extremities and high cholesterol it ties and high cholesterol it
is imperative that you change your dietary habits and begin to u is imperative that you change your dietary habits and begin to understand the way your nderstand the way your
body responds to stress. body responds to stress.
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Cholester
ol
Sodium Ring & Calcium out of
Solution
Venus Congestion
Venus Congestion
Everyone knows what poor circulation means. For many it means c Everyone knows what poor circulation means. For many it means cold hands old hands
and feet. It may also mean poor memory if the brain circulation and feet. It may also mean poor memory if the brain circulation is involved. It is involved. It
can mean Varicose Veins in the legs. can mean Varicose Veins in the legs.
Circulation is aided by vitamins A, B, B1, C, D, G and Niacin. Circulation is aided by vitamins A, B, B1, C, D, G and Niacin. Minerals, which Minerals, which
may help are Magnesium, Phosphorus, Silicon, Fluorine, Iodine, I may help are Magnesium, Phosphorus, Silicon, Fluorine, Iodine, Iron, ron,
Manganese and Sulfur. Herbs include Hawthorn Berries, Oat Straw Manganese and Sulfur. Herbs include Hawthorn Berries, Oat Straw, Sprouts, , Sprouts,
Prickly Nettle, Cayenne and Butchers Broom. Kneipp Baths and Ca Prickly Nettle, Cayenne and Butchers Broom. Kneipp Baths and Cayenne yenne
Pepper Baths as previously explained are also beneficial to the Pepper Baths as previously explained are also beneficial to the entire body. entire body.
Right Iris Left Iris
Find Iris Markings
Find Iris Markings
Using the following form, find each of the following markings th Using the following form, find each of the following markings that you at you ve just ve just
learned in your classmate learned in your classmate s irises: s irises:
1. 1. Nerve/Stress/Sensitivity Rings Nerve/Stress/Sensitivity Rings
2. 2. Radii Solaris Minor or Major Radii Solaris Minor or Major
3. 3. Scurf Rim Scurf Rim
4. 4. Sodium/Cholesterol/Calcium Sodium/Cholesterol/Calcium- -Out Out- -Of Of- -Solution Ring Solution Ring
5. 5. Venus Congestion Venus Congestion
Find Iris Markings
Find Iris Markings
Classmate 1:
Classmate 1:
Iris Marking = _________________
Iris Marking = _________________
Classmate 2:
Classmate 2:
Iris Marking = _________________
Iris Marking = _________________
Classmate 3:
Classmate 3:
Iris Marking = _________________
Iris Marking = _________________
The Disease Stages/Levels of Inflammation
The Disease Stages/Levels of Inflammation
1. 1. Acute Acute White White
2. 2. Sub Acute Sub Acute Gray Gray
2. 2. Chronic Chronic - - Dark Gray Dark Gray
3. 3. Degenerative/Destructive Degenerative/Destructive Black Black
An An Acute Acute or overactive condition in the body is seen by the Iridologist or overactive condition in the body is seen by the Iridologist as as
white in the iris. An acute condition is a condition that is ac white in the iris. An acute condition is a condition that is active meaning tive meaning
there might be discharge or pain as occurring during cleansing ( there might be discharge or pain as occurring during cleansing (a Cold) or a Cold) or
Arthritis (pain in the joints). Arthritis (pain in the joints).
Degenerative/
Destructive
Black
Right Iris Left Iris
Acute - White
Sub Acute
Gray
Chronic Dark Gray
The Disease Stages/Levels of Inflammation
The Disease Stages/Levels of Inflammation
1. 1. Acute Acute White White
2. 2. Sub Acute Sub Acute Gray Gray
2. 2. Chronic Chronic - - Dark Gray Dark Gray
3. 3. Degenerative/Destructive Degenerative/Destructive Black Black
A A Sub Acute Sub Acute condition in the body would be seen as an area slightly darker condition in the body would be seen as an area slightly darker
than the normal color of the iris. This would be a light gray c than the normal color of the iris. This would be a light gray color in the iris olor in the iris
which denotes a slightly sluggish area. which denotes a slightly sluggish area.
Degenerative/
Destructive
Black
Right Iris Left Iris
Acute - White
Sub Acute
Gray
Chronic Dark Gray
The Disease Stages/Levels of Inflammation
The Disease Stages/Levels of Inflammation
1. 1. Acute Acute White White
2. 2. Sub Acute Sub Acute Gray Gray
2. 2. Chronic Chronic - - Dark Gray Dark Gray
3. 3. Degenerative/Destructive Degenerative/Destructive Black Black
A A Chronic Chronic condition in the body would be seen as a darkened area in the condition in the body would be seen as a darkened area in the
iris such as a medium brown color. This would denote a chronic iris such as a medium brown color. This would denote a chronic condition in condition in
the body or a condition that has been a problem for quite some t the body or a condition that has been a problem for quite some time. Most ime. Most
individuals do not realize symptoms before they are in the chron individuals do not realize symptoms before they are in the chronic condition. ic condition.
This is when most conditions surface and cause the most problems This is when most conditions surface and cause the most problems. .
Degenerative/
Destructive
Black
Right Iris Left Iris
Acute - White
Sub Acute
Gray
Chronic Dark Gray
The Disease Stages/Levels of Inflammation
The Disease Stages/Levels of Inflammation
1. 1. Acute Acute White White
2. 2. Sub Acute Sub Acute Gray Gray
2. 2. Chronic Chronic - - Dark Gray Dark Gray
3. 3. Degenerative/Destructive Degenerative/Destructive Black Black
Lastly, a Lastly, a Degenerative/Destructive Degenerative/Destructive condition in the body would appear as a condition in the body would appear as a
blackened area in the iris. This is when the cells do not repai blackened area in the iris. This is when the cells do not repair themselves r themselves
and can lead to the end of life if not taken care of properly. and can lead to the end of life if not taken care of properly. Many of the fatal Many of the fatal
diseases are found in the degenerative area. diseases are found in the degenerative area.
Degenerative/
Destructive
Black
Right Iris Left Iris
Acute - White
Sub Acute
Gray
Chronic Dark Gray
Lesions/Lacunae (Open or Closed)
Lesions/Lacunae (Open or Closed)
(Inherent Weaknesses)
(Inherent Weaknesses)
These are the iris signs that represent acquired or inherited we These are the iris signs that represent acquired or inherited weaknesses in aknesses in
the body. They can be recognized by their shapes, although they the body. They can be recognized by their shapes, although they vary in vary in
size and degree of darkness. Lesions are open size and degree of darkness. Lesions are open- -ended ended holes holes enclosed on enclosed on
three sides by trabeculae. The open three sides by trabeculae. The open- -endedness of a lesion indicates that endedness of a lesion indicates that
metabolic activities are still taking place although at a reduce metabolic activities are still taking place although at a reduced rate. d rate.
Lacunae are clustered lesions (two or more) closed at both ends. Lacunae are clustered lesions (two or more) closed at both ends. Crypts are Crypts are
small, closed single lesions, usually very dark. Both lacunae a small, closed single lesions, usually very dark. Both lacunae and crypts nd crypts
indicate encapsulated areas of toxic material in which metabolic indicate encapsulated areas of toxic material in which metabolic function has function has
apparently ceased. A white line around the outside of any crypt apparently ceased. A white line around the outside of any crypt or lacunae or lacunae
indicates calcification of tissue surrounded the encapsulated ar indicates calcification of tissue surrounded the encapsulated area. ea.
Right Iris Left Iris
Open Lacuna/Lesion Closed Lacuna/Lesion
Find
Find
Lesions/Lacunae
Lesions/Lacunae
(Open or Closed)
(Open or Closed)
Classmate 1:
Classmate 1:
Iris Marking = _________________
Iris Marking = _________________
Classmate 2:
Classmate 2:
Iris Marking = _________________
Iris Marking = _________________
Classmate 3:
Classmate 3:
Iris Marking = _________________
Iris Marking = _________________
Conclusion
Conclusion
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