Iridology is just one of the diagnostic tools I use to help identify when and where inflammation may be of a concern in your body. Over-acidity fuels inflammation – they go hand in hand in the body.

Acute – White Coloured Signs in Iris
An Acute or over-active condition in the body is seen by the Iridologist as white in the iris. An acute condition is a highly active condition and as a result there is often discharge or discomfort during a cleansing process (e.g. a head cold), or pain and redness, for instance, after spraining an ankle where the local inflammation is the process through which it will heal. At this point the body is just doing its ‘maintenance and repair’ work and if managed properly and naturally full recovery should entail. However, the acute inflammation can also be an indication of the potential for or existence of inflammatory diseases such as arthritis, gastritis and in fact anything condition which ends in ‘…. itis’. Taking a history and using other Naturopathic diagnostic tools can easily identify these potential problems. Natural preventative measures are very effective at this stage.

Sub-Acute – Light Grey or Cream Coloured Signs in Iris
Sub-Acute conditions in the body are seen by the Iridologist as light-grey or cream (to yellowish) in the iris. These are conditions where there are continuous mucous/catarrhal discharge (sinus problems, menstrual irregularities, etc.) A faulty lifestyle, for instance, plays a big part in these conditions. Lifestyle adjustments and other Naturopathic approaches are very effective here.

Chronic – Dark Grey Signs in Iris
A Chronic condition in the body is seen as a darkened (grey or brown) area in the iris This would denote a chronic condition in the body – a condition that has been a problem for quite some time. Many individuals don’t ‘pick up’ that there is a problem until it has become a chronic condition. Pathological (tissue) changes have occurred which can indicate very early signs of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and other problems. Naturopathic measures, when there is good patient compliance, are still very effective in reversing these conditions but they do take longer to resolve.

Consult Mark to find out more about inflammation indications in your iris and a tailored to your needs naturopathic approach to reduce it.