Iridology is the study of the irides of the eye, that is, the exposed nerve endings, which make up the coloured part of the eye, all of which are connected to the brain.Iridology complements all therapeutic sciences because it provides the vital information needed in order to establish the root cause of ailments, thus revealing the appropriate treatments required.

Iridology first became known in the United States in the 1950's, when Bernard Jensen, an American chiropractor, began giving classes in his own method, which mainly concentrates on iris colour, the body's exposure to toxins, and use of natural foods as detoxifiers. Although Jensen's concepts have never been fully accepted by his European counterparts, most American iridologists have been trained using Jensen's techniques.

Iridology is the study of the coloured part of the eye (called the iris) to determine potential health problems.

Iridologists believe that changing patterns and markings in the iris can be used to reveal emerging conditions in every part of the body and to identify inherited weaknesses that may lead to physical and emotional disorders.

Iridology cannot detect a specific disease. Rather, it is a preventive practice that helps people to understand their basic health issues so that they can seek treatment, if necessary, from the appropriate specialist. According to iridologists, if a health problem is detected at an early stage, something can then be done to prevent it from becoming a full-blown disease.

Benefits:
Iridology is not a treatment therapy, but rather a way of detecting underlying signs of developing disease, iridologists will let you know about your overall health as well as any trends you may be experiencing toward illness. In this way, their goals are similar to those of all preventive medicine--to recognize health problems at their earliest stages and to suggest ways to keep disease from developing.