Anyone tried Iridology?

[prettygirllpn]

I had never even heard of iridiology until a friend of the family was dx with pancreatic CA. She helped him with his last days but (of course) did not cure him.

Then, my dad became ill, tried many doctors without positive effect. Then he decided to try an iridologist, as a last resort. What was really strange and interesting is that when we first walked in, he was having difficulty breathing so she handed him a jar of red pepper. Almost instantly, he was breathing easier. I was just out of nursing school and very curious so she actually let me look into his eyes and she showed me how she "read" his medical history. Stated that overall he was a very healthy person, rarely sick (which is true). She put him on a strict diet of unbleached flour, no refined sugars, high alkaline low acidity...etc. He was helped more by her than any doctor. In fact, he is almost up to par, although he has plantar fasicitis.

Anyway, my point and question is...has anyone had any experice with iridiology? Positive or negative.

*Note-I am not recommeding an iridologist in place of an MD, just stating what happened.

[Crux1024]

Id never heard of it before now. Fascinating! Ill be interested to hear others experience with this as well.

[TurtleLittle, BSN, MSN, DNP, RN, CRNA]

Iridology? like by examining the colors or characteristics of the iris to determine a patient's status.

Isn't it something considered pseudoscience, which the professionals oppose?! I'm intrigued that there is an office n ppl actually practice it! They let ppl do that?!!

[SmithH75]

Hello.

Yes, I worked in a small chemotherapy unit and one of my patients was having Iridology. He said it relieved some of his cancer symptoms. It never cured his cancer though. He felt he was doing something to 'help himself' by following advice they gave, and I am sure by him feeling more positive this helped his outcome and mood.

I'm sure if I had cancer I would be trying everything out there (that I could afford!!!).

[johnnyDoGood]

i had it done a long time ago. the lady did it for free since i was new at it. she told me i had stress lines. that i was stressed out. i think it's pseudoscience though.

[Ivanna_Nurse, BSN, RN]

This thread has given my inner nerd something to research on my day off. Thank you. I am also looking forward to what others have experienced.

[SmithH75]

I think it's funny how some people call it pseudoscience - most NZ or Uk people call it complimentary therapy!!

[prettygirllpn]

The iridologist told me that back in the old days, doctors looked into the pts eyes first thing. Said many of her older pts remember this. Told her i had never heard of it. she said that with all the technology nowdays, it was not practiced much. All i know is that she helped my daddy and our friend...