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The Eyes Are a Window
to Your Health
Iridology Reveals Valuable Information
By Marjorie Dana with Cyrilla Neely
Iridology, the study of the iris of the eye and science of
analyzing markings in the iris and pupil shape, helps
people understand more about their overall health and
constitution. In Iridology Simplified, holistic health pioneer
Dr. Bernard Jensen said, “The iris represents a communication
system capable of handling an amazing quantity of
information,” because it is “connected to every organ and
tissue of the body by way of the brain and nervous system.”
An iridologist learns many things about one’s health
by studying his or her iris, such as weaknesses in particular
areas of the body and overall levels of health. The iridologist
can then make recommendations about nutrition, herbs and
supplements, and lifestyle that may increase wellness and
prevent problems. As a non-invasive evaluative tool offering
easily-accessible information, it fits in with the movement
toward preventative healthcare.
Iridology has existed since Biblical times. Evidence of
iridology has been found in Egyptian hieroglyphs.
Charlotte-area iridologist Cyrilla Neely earned her
Master’s in Public Health and Nutrition. She became an
iridologist because of longstanding beliefs that a natural,
holistic approach to health is most beneficial. Iridology links
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her interests in nutrition and health, allowing her to make
tailored recommendations to individuals rather than generic
solutions to problems that may have various causes. For
example, instead of offering a standardized diet to a person
with a particular bodily weakness, she can make personalized
suggestions based on the specific information that his or
her iris reveals.
Iridology has existed since Biblical times.
Evidence of iridology has been found
in Egyptian hieroglyphs.
“Iridology is a way to instill motivation and compliance to
a nutritional program because people can see for themselves
and engage with what’s going on in their body,” says Neely. She
notes that iridologists don’t diagnose or promise to heal, but
rather seek to strengthen areas of weakness or low health. Neely
addresses criticism of iridology by explaining that it “can’t be
compared to a regular medical model because it doesn’t involve
diagnosis.” Her brochure calls iridology “an assessment tool” to
“allow a complete understanding of ourselves.”
An appointment with Neely begins with videotaping the iris
and whites of the eye, called the sclera. Videotaping shows the
iris’s response to light and sound, giving insight into the nervous
system. It also allows the eye to be observed with various angles
of light. She discusses with the client what she sees in each eye.
When the iris is viewed up close on a screen, the many fibers
of the iris can be seen clearly. An iridologist examines fibers for
density, darkness, discoloration, pupil shape, and more.
The right iris reveals information about the right side
of the body, while the left iris corresponds to the left side.
Iridology charts include 300 iris points that correspond to
different areas of the body. Iridologists often examine the
sclera as well, because it changes more and therefore offers
information about more recent health.
An example of something an iridologist may see is an
irregularly-shaped pupil, indicating possible misalignment in
the spine. The iris can reveal issues like tendency for blood
sugar disregulation, PH imbalance, digestive disturbances,
and lymph congestion.
Neely is certified by the International Iridology Practitioner’s
Association, which offers education and proctored exams. The
IIPA was developed to regulate certification of iridologists and
instill credibility to the field.
“My philosophy of healing is that if you address and
fortify the weakest tissues of the body, then you promote the
body to be able to address healing in the order that it is naturally
inclined,” Neely explains. “Fortifying weak tissues can
ignite the healing process.”
Neely is also a certified Sclerologist. She can be reached at
(704) 634-2246 or at CarolinaIridology@gmail.com.
Marjorie Dana is a freelance writer and Subtle Yoga teacher
trainee living in the greater Charlotte area. She may be reached at
Marjorie.Dana@yahoo.com.