The iris of the eye reveals many things to us by its coloration and fiber patterns. The iris gives information that is about 80% genetic and about 20% what we make of these inherent characteristics. These are tendencies only, and there is a lot more information that the eyes provide when the intricate fiber structure is studied. Some iris signs and patterns are easily viewed in the mirror, and can give us inspirations in our own health care. The easiest indication to see is iris color.
If the iris is blue or light blue, there is a predisposition to congestion in the lymphatic system. This could result in mucous discharges from any part of the body that secretes, systemic over-acidity, allergy syndromes, arthritic symptoms, upper respiratory complaints, and an overactive immune system. There is a tendency for skin problems as a result of compromised protein digestion. People with blue eyes would do well to support the kidneys so that they can eliminate metabolic waste products and to give proper attention to the lymphatic system. This can be as simple as being sure to drink enough pure water and to maintain a basic exercise program to keep the lymphatic fluids flowing freely. Walking, rebounding, and a well planned yoga routine are all excellent exercise choices. It is wise to eliminate foods that produce mucous. These includes wheat, sugar, and excessive dairy. If the iris is very light in color, foods that produce acidity should be eliminated or minimized. These foods include citrus and tomato juices, coffee, and eggplants and green peppers.
In terms of iridology, the dark brown eye is referred to as “hematogenic.” “Hema-” is a prefix that means “blood.” The person with dark brown eyes has a tendency to blood anomolies. There is a predisposition to challenges of circulation and the elements of blood composition, and there may be some difficulty in storing minerals. There is a tendency for metabolic sluggishness. The general recommendations for healthy living for a brown-eyed person include caring for all levels of the digestive system, the circulatory system, and the entire glandular system. A diet that contains a good amount of raw, whole, live, enzyme-active foods is indicated. There is often a need for vitamin, mineral, and trace mineral supplementation. An inexpensive supplement that contains 72 or more trace minerals is kelp, which can be taken in tablet, capsule, or granulated or powdered form daily. Cayenne pepper is excellent for bringing nutrients into the cells, eliminating wastes, and regulating the circulatory system. Digestive enzymes or herbs that increase the digestive capacity are indicated. It is good to eliminate all fried foods and heated oils, and use only good quality oils that are rich in essential fatty acids, such as hemp seed oil or flax seed oil. The liver can be supported very easily by using a tablespoon of fresh lemon juice in water upon arising in the morning. Exercise programs that include rebounding, swimming, steady, brisk movement and a good yoga routine are very valuable. It is normal for a person with dark brown eyes to have some pigment in the white of the eye, close to the iris.
The person with light brown or hazel eyes has a constitution that is supported by caring for the digestion, especially the liver and bile system. This type eye also shows a wide variety of structural and color variation that gives more individualized information, but the general need is to focus on digestive errors. There is often a nerve weakness to the digestive system, and there may be flatulence, blood sugar challenges, liver and gall bladder disturbances, constipation, diarrhea, and the inability to digest fats. The person with light brown or hazel eyes would do well to avoid heated oils and fried foods, and base the diet on high enzyme, high fiber, organic live foods and maybe supplement with a good quality digestive enzyme. Daily abdominal massage is recommended. Dark green vegetables, raw beets, raw carrots, and lemon juice are good foods for the liver. A nice salad for liver support is grated raw carrots and beets with chopped raw kale or dandelion greens, dressed with fresh lemon juice and olive oil. A tablespoon of fresh lemon juice in 2 cups of room temperature water upon arising in the morning is excellent as a mild liver cleanse and tonic. The herbs that support liver function are generally bitter, such as dandelion leaf and root, milk thistle seed, fringe tree, bitter melon (balsam apple), and properly tinctured iris versicolor. The traditional digestive bitters are also recommended. Vigorous walking is good exercise to stimulate the digestive organs. There are also yoga asanas that give internal massage to the organs of digestion, including the liver and gall bladder.
