Is Iridology Nonsense?
In the alternative medical practice of Iridology, information about a person's overall health is determined by analysing the patterns, colours, and other features of their iris. According to Iridologists, some iris zones correlate to certain body systems and organs, giving information about those systems' overall health. The science of Iridology has its historical roots in the 1800s. Ignatz von Peczely, a Hungarian physician, is credited with originating the concept. He observed changes in an owl's iris that linked with its health issues. Since then, the field has developed, embracing contemporary theories and techniques, although it still mostly exists outside of mainstream medicine. The purpose of this article is to examine Iridology's benefits and validity from a positive perspective. Supporters of Iridology contend that it can offer distinctive...