Iridology is a complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) technique that uses the iris of the eye to assess imbalances in the body and is based on traditional and historical recordings, rather than scientific evidence.
Iridology is the examination and analysis of the iris and sclera of the eye used by complementary medicine practitioners such as naturopaths, herbalists, iridologists and chiropractors. It may be used as an assessment tool that may help determine imbalances in the body. Those who practise iridology may use a specialised magnifying glass with light (iriscope) or specialised photographic equipment. An iridology chart, which includes a map of the eye is used to identify specific zones and patterns in the eyes that are said to correlate to different organs and systems in the body.
What are the benefits of iridology?
Iridology is used as a tool for assessing the overall health of different organs of the body, but it's important to remember that it's not a diagnostic tool. Iridology can help to guide the practitioner in asking certain questions about an area of the body that may show up more prominently in the iris. This can help to narrow down the possible causes of any health problems you may be experiencing. However, this is based on historical data rather than scientific evidence.
What should you expect during an iridology reading?
During an iridology consultation, a practitioner may use a magnifying torch to inspect the iris as well as take a detailed photograph of the eye. The practitioner may assess the colour, fibres, pigmentations, shapes and shadows that correspond to certain organs according to the traditional mapping of the eye.
Iridology is a complementary medicine assessment technique that is based on traditional recordings. If you are concerned about your health, contact your healthcare professional.
This article is based on traditional medicine and not conventional science. More research and studies are required to determine this alternative medicine technique and the benefits it may offer.
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References
- Ernst, E. (1999). Iridology: A Systematic Review. Complementary Medicine Research, 6(1), 7–9. https://doi.org/10.1159/000021201
- Esteves, R. B., Morero, J. A. P., Pereira, S. d. S., Mendes, K. D. S., Hegadoren, K. M., & Cardoso, L. (2021). Parameters to increase the quality of iridology studies: A scoping review. European Journal of Integrative Medicine, 43, 101311 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eujim.2021.101311
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