What do your eyes, ears and tongue tell about you? Actually, a lot! As a Natural Health Doctor, I can tell a great deal about someone’s health.
“Really?”, I hear you saying.
“Yes, indeed!”
What do your eyes have to tell me?
There’s a branch of alternative health called iridology.
The first explicit description of iridological principles are found in Chiromatica Medica. This famous work was published in 1665 and reprinted in 1670 and 1691 by Philippus Meyeus. Philip Meyen von Coburg to be precise.
Having said this, iridology was first popularized in 1881 by Dr. Ignatz Von Peczley in his book Discoveries in the Field of Natural Science and Medicine, where he published the first iridology chart.
Ignaz Von Peczely is known as the founding father of iridology. This Hungarian 19th-century physician noticed a break in the rings of an owl’s eye, as he was helping the bird who had a broken wing. It’s an intriguing story, I encourage to read about it.
But, it took Americans decades later to implement Dr. Von Peczely’s discovery.
Iridology became better known in North America in the 1950s. Dr. Bernard Jensen promoted iridology when he began giving classes using his own iridology methods. Dr. Jensen, being a natural health advocate, studied the effects of toxins on the body. Dr. Jensen insisted on the use of natural foods as detoxifiers.
Iridology practitioners examine the iris to determine possible problems with the rest of the body.
Therefore, you can use iridology to improve your overall health by taking special care of those organs and systems your iridology reading deems vulnerable. For instance, when I look at the eye of one of my clients, I can often see fatty deposits. This tells me that the cholesterol can be high in this individual. Also, a yellow tint to the white of the eye, is a good indication of a liver problem.
The ears can so more than hear
“Let me nibble on your ear, my dear!” Oftentimes, this is the only time someone else will notice your earlobes. That is of course, unless you have new earrings and your friends are jealous!
On the serious side now, If you have a line splitting the earlobe in two is also known as “Frank’s Sign”. It’s named after the doctor who identified a problem with this crease in the earlobe.
An eight-year study of 1,000 people done about 30 years ago found that people with at least one earlobe crease were more likely to die from heart disease. Of those individuals with earlobe creases, 74 percent had coronary heart disease as compared to 26 percent of people without coronary heart disease.
But, before you run to the mirror, stop! Learn more about the earlobe first. What do the other lines in the earlobe mean?
So, you have a vertical crease in your lobe, it’s a sign that your ear has poor blood supply. You will want to take a look at your arterial blood flow. Your arteries could be aging prematurely. The crease does not mean you will have a heart attack. However, it does mean that you’re at risk and need to follow-up with your physician.
In addition, oddly shaped ears often indicate kidney health. Skin tags and fleshy growths also are an indication of kidney disease.
Let me see your tongue
Is your tongue pink? Does it have a yellow coating? White spots?
Tongue diagnosis is observing the tongue size, shape, contour, surface, margins, and color to assess the present health. My tongue is pale, what does that mean? Paleness, indicates an anemic condition or lack of blood in the body. Yellow-colored tongue indicates excess bile in gallbladder or liver disorder.
White spots on the tongue are an indication of “thrush” especially in children. However, in adults, it indicates several different possibilities.
Leukoplakia is an overgrowth of cells in the mouth. These white patches are often due to irritation or the use of tobacco products. Leukoplakia often is a precursor to oral cancer.
My tongue is “black and hairy”! 
On the other hand, it’s not uncommon. It’s due to the papillae growing extremely long. These hair-like projections harbor bacteria, resulting in the black, hairy appearance. Likewise, this condition is often the consequence of poor oral hygiene, diabetes or receiving antibiotic or chemotherapy treatment.
You see a hammer-shaped tongue indicating the spleen, stomach, and kidneys need attention. In some cases a mis-shaped tongue is linked to mental illness. Your tongue is swollen on both sides, this is an indication your liver and gallbladder are distressed. The tongue is swollen between the tip and center of the surface, you may have lung or spleen issues.
In Conclusion
You are responsible for your own health! Take charge and pay attention to what your body is telling you!
Above all, listen to what your health care practitioner is telling you! It’s frustrating for health care practitioners to make recommendations to clients when the client isn’t going to follow them.
Your health is just that, yours. You are the only one who is in charge of your health. Either, follow the recommendations of your provider, or don’t waste their time.
Individuals want someone else to be responsible for their health. It doesn’t work that way. When I have clients who keep returning with the same problems because they don’t follow recommendations, I only have one thing to say to them,
“How’s what you’re doing, working for you?”
It’s your life. Your life is your responsibility! So, what are you going to do?