What Is Iridology?

Iridology is an alternative medicine technique whose proponents believe that patterns, colours, and other characteristics of the iris can be examined to determine information about a patient's systemic health.
Originated in Europe, it was discovered in 1861 by Hungarian physician Dr. Ignatz von Peczely (1826-1911) who is now called the "Father" of Iridology.”
Iridologists see the eyes as "windows" into the body's state of health.
Its overall appearance, the specific fiber arrangement and the pigment details when properly analysed, can reveal an incredible amount of information about a person in a non-invasive manner.
Details in the iris reflect changes in the tissues of the corresponding body organs. This means a bodily condition will translate to a noticeable change in the appearance of the iris.
This information may be used to demonstrate a patient's susceptibility towards certain illnesses, to reflect past medical problems, or to predict later consequences of health problems which may be developing.

The Iris - Window to our Health

The iris encompasses the totality of a human being.
It highlights the dynamics that create an individual's health picture, identifies what areas of the body lacks vitality to resist illness, and shows the emotional patterns that can create or maintain illness.
The iris is a micro-structure of the entire body. It is a blueprint that can tell us which portion of the body have enough energy to meet demands and which portion may need some assistance.
Different parts of the body are assigned a certain amount of energy, and the amount of energy can be evaluated via the iris.

Advantages of Iridology

Through iridology, we can pinpoint inflammation of an organ, the metabolic rate, whether the organ is underactive or overactive, a degree of toxicity, a degree of ill health, lowered health activity, chemical imbalance, and whether there is a vital flow of nerve force.
This is an advantage compared to modern medicine where you have to get sick before you get yourself checked and examined.
The most important benefit is the first-hand knowledge of understanding your body, before the disease state occurs, thus you have an empowering road map towards optimal health and well-being.

How Is a Diagnosis Made?

Using just a pen-light, the iris colour can be observed and examined together with details of your iris structure and pigmentation. Iridology is a tool for analysis, not for diagnosis.
Iris analysis takes about ten to 30 minutes depending upon each individual and how clients interact with the iridologist.
Iris pattern will change - to the better or to the worst, depending on whether they act according to the advise given after the analysis; three months later, if clients change their lifestyle and correct their diet as advised.

Iris Chart

Like our faces or fingerprints, no two irises are exactly alike, and neither are our bodies.
Practitioners match their observations to iris charts which divide the iris into zones corresponding to specific parts of the human body.
Typical charts divide the iris into approximately 80-90 zones. The markings and patterns are compared to an iris chart that correlates zones of the iris with parts of the body to distinguish between healthy systems and organs in the body, and those which are overactive, inflamed, or distressed.
Once a complete analysis is made, and the underlying imbalances are identified, then remedial therapies can be made with diet, food, vitamins and herbal medicine.

"Time Risk" Iridology

When using iridology, we never think of the name of the disease, but it is a matter of understanding what is going on within your body - what is wrong, what is not right, mineral deficiency, chemical deposits, stress, and so on.
To be healthy today is a matter of how early and how much you understand your body, how to prevent from getting sick, and not just wait to be sick.
There are many health answers iridology can reveal. With "Time Risk" iridology, the condition of potential danger to health, subsequent to the occurrence of measurable disturbances and /or transitions in the economy of the biological functions.
In other words, we can signify a certain period in the life of an individual, when it is possible that a physical or psychological event will cause an alteration to the biological function, so as to stimulate a predisposing pathology.

How did you discover Iridology?

My degree as a bio-chemist during my younger days helped me discover more about other sciences. In May 1985, I learnt Iridology under Dr. Bernard Jensen from United States, who popularised this science, and caused the word to spread.
From there on, iridology has became a proven art.
Due to its popularity, streams of people came for consultation, and I was asked to give consultation as well as to teach and share this popular knowledge since 1987.
I thank Dr. Jensen for allowing me to further promote this knowledge through Physiology and Herbal Medicine.
Iridology is just a tool - I have to find something to work with, and that's herbal medicine. I took up a course through Oriental Medical Institute of Hawaii through my mentor Dr. David Zhu and now I have a network of clients all over Malaysia.
Through Health Tourism, I have clients from the Middle East and some parts of the world. I've been giving numerous talks on health, herbal medicine, iridology and "chi kung".
Over the years of experience, receiving feedback from clients, participating in seminars/conventions worldwide and the willingness to learn and to do research, has further motivated me to pursue this science.

My Life Mission

In my 23 years of practice I came across serious cases, where I know something bad was going to happen, but it takes time to prove.  People come back to see me many years later when they were proven diseased, and most were terminally ill; or where healthy people suddenly passed away.
It's a big responsibility not to scare the client or feed their minds with false anticipation of possible pending disease. This can create new problems.
With this knowledge, I want to reach out to as many people as possible, and to serve the community where health is concerned.
A lot of people out there still don't know what is iridology. I wish more people will help to spread the word around.

Father of Modern Iridology

Most of the natural medicine was stymied in the United States by a changing political and economic climate during World War II.
For 50 years, Dr. Bernard Jensen held the light for iridology in America very much on his own. Researched and studies were validated with laboratory tests, x-rays and autopsy assessment analysis.
Dr.Jensen was then known as the "Father" of Modern Iridology.
With the establishment of International Iridology Practitioner's Association (IIPA) in 1982, a group of professional certified iridologists further researched this unique medical science to improve the iridology chart.
The latest chart is more accurate, revealing details of inherited strengths, weaknesses and degeneration.

Many Versions of Iridology

Iridology is a subject with versions aplenty. With historical background originating from Europe; there were also records from Central Asia dating back thousands of years.
For example, runes were found with the iris inscribed.
In 1000 B.C., Chaldeans knew how to read disease from the eye.
Several thousand years ago, Chinese and Japanese doctors knew how to recognise diseases of the organs by looking at the whole eye, including the eyelids, whites of the eye (sclera), pupils and iris.
The best way to learn about iridology is to take up a Certified Iridologist Course with a complete programme that includes anatomy, physiology, and case studies.

The Secret to a Long, Healthy Life

There's no secret to healthy aging. Just do workouts and not be lazy.
The most immediate action is exercise. 45 minutes per session and four sessions in a week the rest of your life.
Proper food content, correct timing for meals, crude, dietary fibres, adequate water consumption, good rest and sleep early, plus limiting the stress on the body.

Iridologist Practitioners in Malaysia

In Malaysia, there are more than 1500 iridology practitioners. It's impossible for one to become expert overnight. It needs time, trial and error, plus experience to perfect this art. Of course, there are several out there trained just one or two days and already consider themselves iridologists.
We want to gather all practitioners, upgrade them if possible, and eventually train all to be qualified professional iridologist.
It is a profession where we have to safeguard the image and integrity of this practice.
The Association will represent them with reference to the Ministry of Health.
All iridologists are welcomed to attend and prepare to join as members.

You may contact:
Secretary Mr. Tan Gim Joo: 012-3172235; and Asst Secretary Elaine: 016-3303199