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yes are often described as the windows to the soul.The study of the eyes which is used to diagnose and improve health is called Iridology. By studying the coloured part of your eye, which is called the Iris, for patterns, colour and fibre structure, the Iridologist can quickly access the general state of health, and any underlying conditions or pre-dispositions. Each organ and part of the body has a corresponding area that is represented in your iris. Interpretation of these signs helps to establish how your body is working. Other aspects of Iridology can also indicate genetically inherited and lifestyle patterns which may help to establish the trajectory of your life path. This information then helps to provide a basis of treatment with herbs, nutritional and other natural medicines to enhance your health. In the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, writings and works on Iris markings and their meanings were recorded, mainly by general medical practitioners. One of the earliest was Dr Ignatz von Peczely, a Hungarian doctor. While still a child he accidentally broke the leg of an owl. He noticed a black mark appearing in the owl’s eye, which over time changed in form and shading.
Ignatz von Peczely qualified in medicine at the Vienna Medical College in 1867. He had ample opportunity to study the irises of patients before and after surgery, systematically recording, correlating and publishing his research in the book, Discoveries in the Realms of Nature and Art of Healing. His ‘Iris Chart’ was established in 1880. In the 1860’s, a young Swedish boy, Nils Liljequist became ill as the consequence of a vaccination. Following doses of quinine and iodine he noticed changes in colour of his formerly blue eyes, as the drug spots appeared. In 1870, he published a paper describing his experiences, Quinine and Iodine change the Colour of the Iris, and in 1893 published Om Oegendiagnosen, which included his ‘Iris Chart’. We should not be surprised that Liljequist and von Peczely’s ‘Iris Charts’ were very similar. Gnostic Healing is developing a strong team of practitioners to address any health imbalances. Iridology is one of our respected modalities and we are happy to arrange an appointment to see what your eyes reveal. Katie Pearson – Herbal Medicine, Iridology & Tibetan Reiki. Available at Gnostic Healing Centre 8:30am Sunday & Thursdays.
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