Holistic Iridology
Iridology (pronounced eye-ri-dology not ear-ri-dology), has been practiced over the past three millennia in recorded history. Traditional iridology has been used in the past as a physical health analysis of an individual.
The iris, a relatively circular, pigmented membrane of connective, vascular and nerve tissue that surrounds the pupil, is the most complex external structure of the human body. It is connected to every organ and tissue of the body by way of the nervous system.
Through the optic nerves, embedded in the eyes, vision information is sent to the brain. At the same time, through a reflex circuit, information is sent back to the eyes from the brain about genetic heredity (strengths and weaknesses) and accumulations within the organs, glands, fluids and other tissue structures of the body.
A Holistic Approach
A holistic approach to iridology takes this art and science beyond the traditional, physical analysis of many modalities. Each structure, gland, fluid, bone and other tissues has a corresponding thought and emotional relationship.
We not only inherit physical traits through our ancestors’ DNA, we also receive genetic influences from our ancestors’ experiences on thought and emotional levels. This genetic information carries vibrational frequencies that may or may not affect our own behavior. We may be aware and conscious of these patterns while some can be subconscious and still create an effect.
Thus we are spiritual beings having a human experience. And the eyes, being the windows to our soul, relate to our personal growth along our spiritual journey.