It does not involve medicine and cannot cure diseases, but it can help prevent them. Iridology is a recent experimental science based on observation of the iris, the colored part of the eye, using a magnifying glass equipped with a light.

Just as fingerprints are unique to each person, so is the design of their irises. And these provide information on our neurological, chemical, organic and structural state.

So an accurate analysis of the iris can reveal weaknesses, congestion, irritation and diseases. The goal is to examine the chromatic anomalies, spots, cavities and other patterns that each iris has.

The diagnosis is efficient, inoffensive and non-invasive. Thus it is a good alternative for detecting diseases in persons wary of medical tests, (especially those which require blood samples) such as children.

Your genetic constitution
Tell me what color your eyes are and I'll tell you your genetic makeup. The three main iris colors are brown, blue and gray. Using these and the different tonal variations that each group offers, iridology determines your genetic information and the diseases or conditions you are prone to

� If your eyes are blue, your constitution is lymphatic. You are prone to suffering inflamed joints, allergies and respiratory and skin disorders.
Diseases and disorders: inflamed lymphatic glands, irritated appendix, acne, dry skin, dandruff, chronic coughing, sinus infections, diarrhea, arthritis, irritated eyes and fluid retention.

� If your eyes are brown, your constitution is haematogenic. You are prone to anaemia, blood diseases such as hepatitis, arthritis, digestive disorders (lactose intolerance), constipation, ulcers and circulatory problems.

� If your eyes are hazel, your constitution is biliary. You are prone to liver and gall bladder problems, as well as pancreatic disorders, blood diseases, diabetes, constipation and colitis.

� If your eyes are green your constitution is hydrogenous. You are prone to acute rheumatism, bacterial infections, retention of fluids and toxins and liver disorders.

� If you eyes are gray your constitution is neurogenic. You have a tendency to overuse your natural strength, which leads to nervous disorders, problems with vital organs and hormone trouble.

The owl and the boy
Iridology dates back to 1836, when a 10-year-old Hungarian boy was trying to catch an owl and ended up breaking its leg.

Just as the leg was snapping, the boy looked at the bird's eyes and saw a black spot forming in the iris. Peczely, as the boy was named, took the bird home with the idea of healing it.

He watched how the spot gradually became smaller as the owl got better and disappeared altogether the day the animal was completely cured. From that moment on, Peczely took to observing people's eyes and published the first known book on iridology. Today Peczely is considered the father of iridology.

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