Herbal Legacy Articles

from “Safety of Herbs” - A Healthier You Radio Show with Master Herbalists David and Fawn Christopher

We have been effective dealing with strep throat with a very simple combination of herbs.  This is a very valuable formula that has saved us hundreds and hundreds of dollars in medical expenses and gotten us over these kinds of conditions quickly.

Here’s the formula:

* One tablespoon of pure honey
* ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper
* Four cloves of garlic pressed through a garlic press

Those are the proportions, but you’ll need more than that, so take four tablespoons of honey, one teaspoon of cayenne pepper and sixteen pressed cloves of garlic, and mix that all together.  Take ½ teaspoon to one teaspoon of the formula every 30-60 minutes.

Don’t wash it down - let the honey coat the throat, then the cayenne, being a rubefacient, will bring blood into the area, and then your immune system will be stimulated with the garlic.  Garlic is anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-viral, so anything that may be causing the sore throat the garlic, along with the cayenne and the honey coating the area, will take care of the problem.

How long does it take to get over strep throat with the standard medical procedure?  10 days.  This herbal remedy will generally get you over strep throat in 24 hours.

Let’s look at another thing - the doctor who wrote the book, “Don’t Drink Your Milk” (Frank Oski, M.D.) observed through his case studies that his patients who drank milk were the ones who got strep consistently, while his non-milk drinking patients did not get strep, so milk is certainly a factor in strep throat.

Garlic, cayenne, honey - another safe and effective herbal remedy with no side effects.  You know it is going to work, and it’s going to work nine days faster than the standard medical procedure.

(Note on the honey - it needs to be pure honey.  Most beekeepers feed their bees sugar, which weakens the bee’s immune system, so they get mites coming into the hives.  To prevent mites from coming into the hives they give them antibiotics, further weakening the immune system of the bees.  Find local honey where the beekeeper doesn’t feed the bees sugar and doesn’t give them antibiotics.  You can often find good results if you check with your local health food store.)

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by James A. Duke, Ph.D.
The Green Pharmacy

Okay, so you’ve got a big peppermint patch, or whatever, growing in your garden or on your windowsill.  Now what?

First you must harvest your herbs.  You can snip off leaves and use them as needed.  Taking a cue from the American Indians, the romantics among us like to thank the herb for serving us and apologize for mutilating it.

Down in Panama and Peru, I listened as Indian shamans sang long chants to the herbs they were about to harvest, often while facing the East.  When I’m not in a hurry, I remember that the plants, too, have lives, and that their lives sustain ours.

In fact, the more we clip the leaves of medicinal plants, the more medicinal they become.  This makes sense botanically because herbs’ medicinal constituents are basically part of the plant’s self-protection system.  Harvesting the leaves makes the plant respond as if it’s under attack (which it is), so it produces more of what protects it.  Studies have shown that infections, insect infestations and leaf-plucking, among other attacks on the plant, increase the levels of some of the same chemicals that we view as medicines.

Collection Times

Although some herbalists argue for harvesting herbs early in the morning while there is still dew on them, I disagree.  That dilutes the herb with water, meaning that it has proportionately more water and less chemical until it’s dried.  In my view, you get the greatest concentration of plant chemicals and the least water when you collect leaves during a hot, dry day, but before the leaves have wilted.

Roots are best collected in spring or fall.  Bark may be collected in spring, especially if the compounds you seek are in the living bark.  If you’re collecting seeds for food, I recommend that you get them before they have dried out and hardened.  But if you’re harvesting them to plant next year rather than to use immediately, you may want to wait until they’ve dried out.

Feel free to use herbs fresh, especially in cooking.  Fresh culinary herbs and spices almost always taste best.  You can also freeze them, dry them or use them to make tinctures.  (When harvesting fresh culinary herbs, I generally use a plastic bag to help retain the moisture.)

Preserving the Goods

If you intend to preserve your herbs for future use, it’s cheaper to dry them.  Collect them in a brown paper bag rather than a plastic bag, and write the name of the plant and the collection date on the outside of the bag.

If you don’t stuff it too lightly, many herbs can be dried right in the bag.  I always make a run through my herb garden with paper bags before the last killing frost, collecting herbs for my winter medicines, soups and teas.

Check your brown-bagged herbs after about a week, and if they are not clearly drying – becoming papery and crumbly – spread them out on newspapers or clean wood or screen in a dry, shaded area so that they can dry out before mildew attacks.

When it comes to success in drying, a great deal depends on your local weather conditions.  In arid weather, herbs may dry too rapidly, especially in direct sunlight.  In humid and especially in foggy weather, you may have to apply heat by baking the herbs in an oven to get the moisture out.

Once dried, herbs can be kept in paper bags or stuffed into plastic bags.  You can also use glass jars with lids.

Light, heat and oxygen are the enemies of herb potency, so store your herbs in a cool, dark place, like a cellar or cupboard far from any heat source.  To minimize the oxygen around stored herbs, fill your containers as full as possible and move the herbs to smaller containers as you use them.

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by James A. Duke, Ph.D.  – The Green Pharmacy

Growing an Outdoor Herb Garden

In my Herbal Vineyard, I have some 200 species of herbs, most of them medicinal.  During the growing season, one of my great pleasures in life is to stroll the grounds and check on all the plants.

Growing and using these herbs is one of the most healthful activities I engage in, and I heartily recommend it.  No matter what you grow, gardening is a therapeutic, self-empowering hobby.

If you do have garden space, here are the perennial medicinal herbs that I recommend.

Chasteberry: A perennial flowering shrub, this is a great herb for treating women’s problems.

Goldenseal: An antibiotic herb, goldenseal grows best when planted in a shady area.

Lemon balm: Also known as melissa, this weedy antiviral mint has sedative properties.  Although it sometimes looks like it has died away, it always comes back.

Mountain mint: An insect-repelling herb that should be more popular among gardeners than it is.

Oregano: Another weedy mint – a great source of antioxidants.

Self-heal: The reputation of this mint as a panacea is only slightly exaggerated.

Spearmint: This herb is about as good as peppermint for settling the stomach.

St. John’s Wort: Simply the best herbal treatment for depression.

Tansy: This herb contains some of the same anti-migraine compounds as feverfew.

Valerian: The roots contain a great anxiety-relieving sedative.  But be warned – the tea smells like dirty gym socks.

Wild yam: Many herbalists recommend this herb for women’s reproductive health.

Willow: The willow tree’s easy-peeling bark contains the herbal version of aspirin.

Growing an Indoor Herb Garden

I love my Herbal Vineyard, but you don’t need an estate – or even a yard – to grow medicinal herbs.  All you need is a kitchen windowsill where you can grow a potted aloe plant – your instant, herbal emergency kit in case of accidental burns.

There are many other herbs that you can raise on a windowsill or on your back porch.  If you’re a city dweller, you can find space in a roof garden, courtyard, balcony or fire escape.  Quite a few medicinal-culinary species that are native to semi-arid climates will also flourish on sunny kitchen windowsills.  Here are some to consider.

Basil: This insect-repelling herb is recommended for treating bad breath and headache.

Chives: Along with their cousins garlic, leeks and onions, chives help prevent cancer and treat high blood pressure.

Dill: This herb is deservedly famous as a remedy for colic and gas.

Fennel: This herb is good for treating upset stomach and indigestion.

Hyssop: Mentioned in the Bible, hyssop contains several antiviral compounds and is useful in treating herpes. (It’s also under review as an AIDS therapy.)

Lavender: Some varieties of this lovely herb are loaded with sedative compounds that can penetrate the skin.  Toss a handful into your bathwater if you want a nice-smelling way to relax.

Parsley: Best known as a great source of chlorophyll for combating bad breath, parsley is rich in zinc, which is good for men’s reproductive health.

Peppermint: This a major source of cooling, soothing, stomach-settling menthol.

Rosemary: Rich in antioxidants, this tasty culinary spice may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease.

Sage: Sage shares much of the medicinal potential of rosemary.

Savory: Europeans add this herb to bean dishes to reduce flatulence.

Thyme: This is one of the best sources of thymol, an antiseptic, stomach-soothing compound that helps prevent the blood clots that cause heart attack.

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by James A. Duke, Ph.D.
from The Green Pharmacy

Being a botanist, I have a particular interest in herbs that can hold back the aging process.  But I’m forced to admit that I think lifestyle changes are a whole lot more important than herbs.

Not being a doctor, I don’t prescribe, but I would not hesitate to suggest the following to my 30-year-old daughter so she could hold on more tenaciously to her vibrant youth.  Come to think of it, this is good advice for men and women of any age who are trying to hold back the clock.

Drink two antioxidant herb teas a day.  Good research suggests that oregano, rosemary, bee balm, lemon balm (also known as melissa), peppermint, sage, spearmint, savory and thyme contain significant levels of antioxidants.

Eat at least one big salad a day.  You can use both wild greens – things like purslane, if you have access to them – and a variety of domestic salad vegetables, such as spinach and chicory.  Green leaves are chock full of antioxidant nutrients that help protect you from heart disease, cancer and other degenerative diseases that tend to come on as we age.

Eat one or two Brazil nuts a day.  The average Brazil nut contains more than the Daily Value of the antioxidant mineral selenium – 70 micrograms.

Eat a handful of sunflower seeds a day, along with a sprinkling of other nuts.  Among nuts and seeds, sunflower seeds are one of the better sources of Vitamin E.  They’re also cheap.  One caution, however: If you’re watching your waistline, don’t eat more than an ounce of nuts a day.  Nuts are high in fat.

Eat at least one broccoli spear, carrot and celery stalk a day.  They’re all high in fiber.  Broccoli and carrots are also high in beta-carotene, the powerful antioxidant that the body transforms into vitamin A.  Celery is high in apigenin, a chemical that expands (dilates) the blood vessels and may help prevent high blood pressure.

Drink a fruit smoothie every day.  Take any fruits that appeal to you – apples, oranges, bananas, grapefruit, melons or berries – and run them through a blender.

Replace one meat course a day with a vegetarian dish.  One of my favorites is guacamole – mashed avocado.  You can lace your guacamole with onion, hot chili peppers, garlic and lemon juice and sprinkle it with chopped nuts such as hazelnuts, macadamias, pistachios, cashews, peanuts or Brazil nuts.

Use olive oil.  Corn oil and other vegetable oils are polyunsaturated oils.  Olive oil is a monounsaturated oil.  There is a complex chemical explanation for how these differ, but all you really need to know is that there’s a good reason to believe that monounsaturated oils are a lot better for you.  In salad dressings, replace polyunsaturated oils with olive oil.

Eat a wide variety of fruits and vegetables.  Also eat a good selection of herbs, legumes, nuts and spices.  These are the foods that our ancestors consumed back in the days before the invention of burgers, hot dogs, pizza, ice cream and all the junk we eat today.  They ate more nutritiously than we do.

Make love regularly with someone you love.  There’s no explanation needed here except that it’s good for you.

Go for a walk every day.  Weather permitting, get outdoors and take a vigorous half-hour walk.  Use the time to unwind and commune with the natural world.

Don’t smoke.  This goes without saying.

Don’t drink alcohol. 

Don’t sunbathe – ever.  You probably get enough sun to produce a healthy amount of vitamin D with moderate outdoor activities that don’t involve actively seeking the sun.
NOTE: Dr. Christopher felt it was healthy to get sun every day.  For more information see this article: http://articles.herballegacy.com/sun-exposure-how-much-is-too-much/. The School of Natural Healing advocates Dr. Christopher’s approach.

Don’t take life or death too seriously.  That can age or kill you.

Don’t be a dietary faddist.  It’s never a good idea to base your diet on just a couple of foods, even fruits or carrots.  Vary your diet, your food sources, your mode of preparation and even the company you keep when you dine.

Don’t let industry outvote the environmentalists.  If you do, we’ll all pay the price eventually.

NOTE: The School of Natural Healing recommends you also take the 5 supplements every day that Dr. Christopher recommended.  You can find those here: http://articles.herballegacy.com/supplements-for-maintaining-good-health/.

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by James A. Duke, Ph.D. from The Green Pharmacy

In addition to many herbs that you can buy in bulk or standardized form, there are many spices that double as medicines.  You probably already have some of them in your spice rack.

Allspice: This tropical herb has a complex aroma and is useful for indigestion.

Cardamom: An expensive spice, cardamom can be a mild stimulant.

Cinnamon: This common, tasty spice has potent antimicrobial action and can settle an upset stomach.

Cloves: Cloves have proven pain-relieving and antiseptic properties.

Garlic: Deservedly called Russian penicillin, this pungent bulb in useful in preventing our major killers – heart disease and cancer.

Ginger: The world’s best nausea preventative, ginger is also useful in treating arthritis.

Red pepper: This native American spice works on pain by three different mechanisms.

Sesame: The seeds of this plant are a great source of antioxidants and other therapeutic chemicals.

Turmeric: This yellow spice shows great promise in treating arthritis and diabetes.

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Quinoa (pronounced Keen-wah) was originally cultivated by the Incas who called it the “mother of all grains.”  However – it isn’t actually a grain, but a seed.  It has been called a “pseudograin”, though, because it cooks much like a grain.  It is often used as an alternative to rice or couscous.

Health Benefits

Quinoa has 12-18% protein content, which is much higher than most grains.  It is a good source of dietary fiber and phosphorus and is high in magnesium and iron. Quinoa is gluten-free and considered easy to digest.

Not only is quinoa high in protein, but the protein it supplies is complete protein, meaning that it includes all nine essential amino acids. Not only is quinoa’s amino acid profile well balanced, making it a good choice for vegans concerned about adequate protein intake, but quinoa is especially well-endowed with the amino acid lysine, which is essential for tissue growth and repair. In addition to protein, quinoa features a host of other health-building nutrients. Because quinoa is a very good source of manganese as well as a good source of magnesium, iron, copper and phosphorus, this “grain” may be especially valuable for persons with migraine headaches, diabetes and atherosclerosis.

In comparison with wheat, barley and yellow corn, quinoa was found to be higher in calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, iron, copper, manganese and, zinc and was lower in sodium than the other grains.

Preparation

Before cooking or sprouting, the seeds must be rinsed to remove their bitter resin-like coating, which is called saponin. Commercially produced quinoa is generally rinsed before it is packaged and sold, but it is best to rinse again at home before use to remove any of the powdery residue that may remain on the seeds. The presence of saponin is obvious by the production of a soapy looking “suds” when the seeds are swished in water. Placing quinoa in a strainer and rinsing thoroughly with water easily washes the saponin from the seeds.

Quinoa may be germinated in its raw form to boost its nutritional value. Germination activates its natural enzymes and multiplies its vitamin content.  In fact, quinoa has a notably short germination period: Only 2–4 hours resting in a glass of clean water is enough to make it sprout and release gases, as opposed to, e.g., 12 hours overnight with wheat.   After soaking for 2-4 hours drain and rinse the seeds twice a day for 2 to 4 days. When the sprouts are about 1 inch long, place them near a window for chlorophyll to develop, which will give them a vibrant green color.

Quinoa can serve as a high-protein breakfast food mixed with honey, almonds, or berries.

Quinoa’s flavor is generally regarded as nutty with a texture similar to North American wild rice. The grain has been used in soups, pasta, as puffed cereals, as desserts and side dishes. Its flour works well with wheat flour or grain or corn meal.

Please share your favorite quinoa recipes below for other readers!  Just leave your recipe in the comment section.

Printable Version: www.herballegacy.com/Quinoa.pdf

References:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quinoa
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=142
http://www.chetday.com/quinoa.html

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by Jo Francks, MH

1. It saves you money.
2. You can grow your own herbs organically or gather herbs growing in your area. (Under your own fig tree)
3. It’s fun.
4. You can make custom formulas specific for your needs.
5. Tinctures last longer than dried and powdered herbs.
6. You know what goes in to it.
7. You gain confidence in your abilities to use herbs.
8. You learn about the herbs you are using through study and practice.
9. You are prepared for an emergency.
10. It helps you take responsibility for your own health.

Calendula Salve by Master Herbalist Jared Tropple

Calendula has been used in countless salves as a primary ingredient for skin rashes, diaper rashes, minor cuts, chapped lips, and minor burns. A strong tea made from the flowers makes an excellent foot soak for athlete’s foot, a facial wash for acne, or a mouth wash for canker sores.

To make a Calendula Salve first make an infused oil by covering the 1/4 cup of flowers in 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil in a closed jar for at least two weeks. After two weeks the oil should have turned a darker yellowish color. Strain off the flowers through a muslin cloth and pour oil into a stainless steel or pyrex pot. Heat oil on low and grate about 1/8 cup of beeswax. After it has melted take off heat and add 40 drops of essential oils (I would add Lavender). Pour into the jar you intend to keep the salve in and store in a dark, dry place. This salve should last at least a year if not longer if stored properly

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by Yvonne Salcido, MH

Interestingly enough the impetus for Dr. Christopher’s beginnings in the health field was his study of nutrition.  He was searching for correct principles to regain his health and did so by studying the holy word of God.

He learned that there are immutable biological laws that govern cellular health, and when these laws are broken disease will eventually follow. We reap what we sow. The thing that is hard for most of us to swallow, is the daily choices we make do affect are health.  Are we digging an early grave with our teeth?

There are so many conflicting messages on the subject of nutrition all around us. You can hear something on the news one week and the next week exactly the opposite.  I remember in college a totally opposite perspective given in lectures by two different professors in Nutrition.  At the time I thought the professor that agreed with my taste buds must be teaching truth because it was the “norm.”  Finally thru life’s experiences (“the school of hard knocks”) learned correct principles thru The School of Natural Healing. My taste buds have greatly improved and I have seen marvelous healing take place in myself and many others thru these correct principles. The foundation truths Dr. Christopher taught are timeless and provide a sure foundation for nutrition. 

Dr. Christopher taught that our food should be what our creator intended. Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and seeds. Most people think we have to have meat and dairy to survive. Dr. Christopher taught that meat is to be used sparingly in winter or time of famine. In Webster dictionary the definition of sparingly is “hardly ever”. I must admit I was surprised when I first looked it up. Most Americans think that sparingly means two-three times a day. We have been taught so many incorrect principles thru the media.

We are the only nation that weans its babies and then puts them on another mammal’s milk. We have the highest incidence of osteoporosis in the world. Harvard University did a study that proves dairy causes osteoporosis. It is a bad choice if you want to get your calcium. How about eating broccoli, celery, and almonds these are packed with more calcium than milk. Vegetables are loaded with minerals, vitamins, anti-oxidants, and phyto-nutrients in abundance! Since I have given up dairy I don’t have hay fever, sinus infections, and laryngitis constantly.

Let me suggest five things to improve your daily nutrition. First, let your foods be in their wholesome state the way nature made them. Ezra T. Benson said “Let your food be as close to nature as possible.”

Second, avoid anything toxic or habit forming such as: Coffee, carbonated drinks, teas that have habit forming properties such as caffeine, tobacco, drugs and any addictive foods, sugar etc. Processed foods are highly addictive.

Third, “Fresh Is Best” - live foods beget health and vitality whereas dead, over-cooked foods beget disease and death. The average American only consumes 5% of total dietary intake in the form of fruits and vegetables. No wonder many complain of lack of energy!

Fourth, the “Staff of Life” (wheat) was not meant to be ground to powder and cooked at high temperatures. Try low-heated, sprouted, or dried breads, cereals, and cracker recipes. You will feel so much better. Remember a staff is to support not the mainstay of a nutritional program.

Fifth, eat “in the season thereof” - nature really knows what foods are best for you in each of the beautiful seasons. This prepares you for the next season ahead in the perfect way. Plant a garden -  this a great way to enjoy all the delicious fresh fruits and vegetables you desire.

Adherence to these correct principles will give you a life of health and happiness!

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Are you looking for nice clear, blemish-free skin like a baby?  If so, follow Dr. Christopher’s Program for Skin Blemishes to clear up problems like acne, eczema or other skin blemishes.

First, follow the Mucusless Diet (http://www.herballegacy.com/Mucusless_Diet.html).  This will often clear up many skin problems.

In addition, it is important to have your lymphatic system functioning properly.  See http://articles.herballegacy.com/the-lymphatic-system/ for more details.

Adding the following Herbal Combinations will also help.

Herbal Combinations:

* Skin Blemish Tea (see instructions below)
* Herbal Cleanse (Lower Bowel, Liver & Gallbladder, Kidney & Blood Stream Formulas)
* Complete Tissue & Bone
* Hormonal Changease

Skin Blemish Tea:  To make Skin Blemish Tea mix equal parts Burdock Root, Echinacea Root and Yellow Dock.  Boil 16 oz of distilled water then simmer these herbs in the distilled water for 10 minutes. Pour onto chamomile flowers, cover and let it cool. Strain.  Wash your face with this tea. Add honey to the remaining tea and drink.

Herbal Cleanse: For the herbal cleanse you will take the Lower Bowel Formula, Liver & Gallbladder Formula, Kidney Formula and Blood Stream Formula.  Follow the instructions given in the complete Herbal Cleanse program (http://articles.herballegacy.com/dr-christophers-extended-herbal-cleanse/).

Complete Tissue & Bone: take 1 -2 capsules between meals. 

Hormonal Changease:
   Capsules: take 2-3 capsules between meals OR
   Extract: 5-30 drops between meals.

To find an herb shop that carries the single herbs and Christopher Formulas go to http://www.christopherwebsites.com/.

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David J. Pesek, Ph.D.

© 2009 David J. Pesek, Ph.D.
International Institute of Iridology®

What is iridology (pronounced, eye-ri-dology)? Many people today are talking about how we can see our level of health through looking at our eyes. This brief explanation will serve as an introduction to the art and science of iridology. The science and practice of iridology is performed by analyzing the iris along with the sclera (sometimes referred to as Sclerology).

From the physiological aspect the eyes are connected and continuous with the brain’s dura mater through the fibrous sheath of the optic nerves. The eyes are connected directly with the sympathetic nervous system and spinal cord. The optic tract extends to the thalamus area of the brain. This creates a close association with the hypothalamus, pituitary and pineal glands. These endocrine glands, within the brain, are major control and processing centers for the entire body. Because of this anatomy and physiology, the eyes are in direct contact with the biochemical, hormonal, structural and metabolic processes of the body via the nerves, blood vessels, lymph and connective tissue. This information is recorded in the various structures of the eye, i.e. iris, retina, sclera, cornea, pupil and conjunctiva. Thus, it can be said that the eyes are a reflex or window into the bioenergetics of the physical body and a person’s feelings and thoughts.

The topographic map of the irises has representation and location for all the structures of the body. This map or chart bears a correlation to the embryological development of the human fetus.

Genetic information about an individual’s strengths and weaknesses can be interpreted through the connective tissue of the irises, including its structure, pigmentations and accumulations. The patterns of the trabeculae that comprise the visible aspects of the iris are unique to the individual. Health conditions that develop over time can be analyzed by changes in the retina, sclera, cornea, pupil and conjunctiva. These changes in health are a function not of genetics alone but also of the ways a person eats, drinks, feels, thinks and lives.

Iris analysis can uncover hereditary predispositions to degenerative conditions and early pathogenesis decades before symptoms occur or diagnostic testing may reveal. Thus, it is a valuable asset for preventive healthcare.

The science and practice of iridology is not new. The oldest records uncovered thus far have shown that a form of iris interpretation was used in Central Asia (Mesopotamia) as far back as 1,000 BC, nearly 3,000 years ago. Hippocrates, the “Father of Medicine” was born in approximately 460 BC in Greece on the island of Kos. It is known that he looked in the eyes of his patients for health information. He said, “Inquiries are to be made and symptoms are to be noted, those in the whole countenance, those on the body and those in the eyes.” He was regarded as the greatest physician of his time. In the Bible, St. Luke writes that Christ said, “The lamp of your body is the eye. When your eyes are sound, you have light for the whole body, but when your eyes are bad, you are in darkness.”

During the first half of the 20th century, iridiagnosis (as it was called then) was utilized here in the USA primarily by medical doctors. Due to increasing political and economic pressure upon medical schools by the emerging pharmaceutical industry, the teaching of iridology was removed from the curriculum. However, it was kept alive by naturopathic physicians in the latter half of the 20th century. Most notably, Bernard Jensen, D.C., N.D., Ph.D. of the U.S.A. was the champion of this valuable tool of assessment until his passing at 93 years of age.

An advanced system of iris analysis, called Holistic Iridology®, researched and developed by David J. Pesek, Ph.D., includes and goes beyond the traditional physical assessment. Through this leading edge system it is possible to understand the “whole” person. Mental, emotional and spiritual aspects can also be interpreted along with the physical.
Each eye gives us different information. The left eye correlates with the left side of our body, which is that feminine, creative, conceptual and intuitive side of us. The right eye correlates to the right side of our body, which is that masculine, analytical, linear and practical side of us.

By being made aware of their conscious and subconscious behavior patterns and influences of genetic memory, beyond just physical characteristics, individuals are able to understand the origins of their conditions and afflictions, enabling them to positively transform their lives on all levels. Thus, Holistic Iridology® is an excellent tool of analysis for prevention of illness and disease at the root causes, thoughts and feelings.

It is important to note that iridology is not used for diagnosis. Rather, it is used as a means of assessment for conditions and levels of health.

Iris analysis is most effectively done by imaging both eyes with a specialized microscope and digital camera. The pictures are then enlarged and carefully examined by a qualified iridologist who possesses the highest skills and standards. The iridologist should be certified through the International Institute of Iridology® in Holistic Iridology®.

The eyes have been proclaimed through the ages as the “windows of the soul” and now we acknowledge them as the window to the physical, mental and emotional characteristics as well.

“REMEMBER…GOOD HEALTH IS YOUR CHOICE.”™ 

About Dr. Pesek:

Dr. Pesek has studied various teachings of iridology from around the world and has blended them into one dynamic system – Holistic Iridology® – which includes his unique contribution to this science by developing the interpretation of genetically inherited thought and emotional patterns through the eyes. David has practiced naturopathic healthcare for 33 years.

Dr. Pesek is heralded as “The New Pioneer in Iridology”, and as “One of the World’s Pre-eminent Iridologists” by leading natural health organizations. He has received the Dr. Ignaz Péczely Award in recognition of his contributions to the advancement of iridology worldwide. As an internationally recognized authority in the fields of iridology and nutrition, David shares his knowledge through lectures, seminars and clinical practice. He has taught his dynamic system of Holistic Iridology® on five continents. He also serves as the founding director of the International Institute of Iridology® and president of the International College of Iridology®.

Dr. Pesek is on the faculty of several institutions that teach natural and integrative medicine. Over the past three decades, David’s pioneering work is helping to bring about the renaissance of natural healthcare through his dedication to the wellness and spiritual enlightenment of humanity.

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