When Ignatz von Peczely of Egervar (near Budapest, Hungary) was 11
years old, he caught an owl in his garden. The boy struggled with the
frightened bird and met with its fierce claws as the bird
instinctively tried to defend itself. In the struggle, the boy
accidentally broke the owl's leg. As the youth and the owl glared into
one another's eyes, the boy observed a black stripe rising in the
owl's eye. When von Peczely grew up, he became a physician. He never
forgot the incident with the owl.
Working on a surgical ward afforded von Peczely an opportunity to
observe the irises of patients both after accidents, and preceding and
following surgery. Von Peczely noted that changes in the eye coincided
with his patients' injuries, surgery or illnesses. This convinced von
Peczely that there was a reflex relationship between the various
markings in the iris and the rest of the body. He was certain that the
iris mirrored tissue changes of the various organs. Von Peczely
created the first chart of the iris based on his finding.
Since von Peczely's work in Hungary in the early 1800s, Iridology
has become a widely utilized and accepted adjunct to the medical
profession in Europe. Analyses are made from photos of the eyes via
computer and are a simple, painless, economical and non-invasive means
of uncovering root causes of health challenges. An analysis reveals
nutritional needs of the individual, inherent strengths and
weaknesses, environmentally obtained toxic accumulations, condition of
the nervous system, nervous tension, how well the body is healing
itself, acid (mucous) levels, and the integrity of the body as a
whole.
How does this work? The iris of the eye is the most complex tissue
of the body. It is an extension of the brain. Endowed with hundreds of
thousands of nerve endings, microscopic blood vessels, muscle and
other tissues, the iris is connected to every body system, organ and
tissue by way of the brain and nervous system. All areas of the body
are represented in the iris.
In a sense, the iris provides us with a miniature television screen
showing the most remote portions of the body by way of nerve reflex
responses. The eye works in two ways: 1) bringing images of the
outside world within, and 2) showing images of what is within to the
outside. Truly, the eyes are the windows to the soul.
Nerve fibers in the iris respond to changes in body tissues by
manifesting a reflex physiology that corresponds to specific tissue
changes and locations, thus, allowing the Iridologist to obtain
multifaceted information about the body. With over 150 years of
collected and tested data, the information obtained is very reliable
and accurate.
Iridology and nutrition are symbiotically associated. All dis-ease
conditions have a nutritional aspect to them. This is where Iridology
is especially useful: revealing where and what kind of nutrition is
needed for specific areas of the body. Perhaps the greatest asset of
Iridology, however, is in its ability to forewarn of approaching
difficulties. Disease in the body takes many years to develop and can
be seen long before symptoms manifest. Iridology is a powerful tool
when focusing on preventive health care.
There are three phases to an Iridology analysis. The first
appointment is about an hour long. The Iridologist takes photos of the
client's eyes and obtains a medical history. The advancement of camera
technology allows for some information to be given at this time. The
second phase is an in-depth study of the irises, consultations, and
preparation of a written report of findings and recommendations. The
third phase is a second hour appointment with the client to present
the report, copy of photos and to answer any questions.
Iridology, in its basic philosophy, stresses the treatment of the
patient, not the disease. By identifying the underlying imbalances in
the body that produce symptoms, it is an invaluable asset in
formulating therapies of cleansing and rebuilding body tissue through
nutrition and herbal support.
Amie Mosley is a Certified Iridologist in Anchorage. Her
certification was achieved from Ben Walburger of Canada, one of the
worlds top four Iridologist. To reach Amie, call (907) 561-3469 or
e-mail eyes@gci.net
