Digestion; Facial and Head Diagnosis Flashcards
Facial diagnosis
Their face can provide crucial information about body dysfunctions
Facial diagnosis: Grey skin
Constipation/toxicity
Facial diagnosis: yellow skin (jaundice)
Liver, gallbladder or biliary disease
Facial diagnosis: butterfly rash around nose
Possibly rosacea (link to H pylori and hence the stomach) or be B3 deficiency
Facial diagnosis: corrugated cardboard lines across the forehead
Large intestines toxicity (the deeper lines the longer the toxicity has been present)
Facial diagnosis: vertical creases between eyebrows
Liver dysfunction
Facial diagnosis: Dry, red forehead
Possible bladder dysfunction
facial mapping
Facial mapping can assist your understanding of dysfunction; especially about digestive organs
e.g.
* acne around the chain is an indicator of the hormonal balance
* a rash over the cheek and nose might suggest stomach dysfunction
* recurrent forehead acne or rashes can indicate a bladder or intestinal problem, that would likely benefit from detox support
Eyes
By checking the eyes, useful information can be obtained furthering your understanding of the clients overall health
Eye diagnosis: clear and bright
Normal/healthy
Eye diagnosis: yellow (jaundice)
Liver, gallbladder or biliary disease
Eye diagnosis: bloodshot
Sleeping difficulties, liver disharmony
Eye diagnosis: swollen
Liver dysfunction
Eye diagnosis: dry
Possible allergy, essential fatty acid deficiency or chronic stress
Eye diagnosis: floaters in vision
‘blood deficiency’ -possible link to the liver
iridology
Iridology has a range of diagnostic indicators to help you build a better understanding of potential key weaknesses
Iridology: Colour - Blue or grey
Sensitivity reactions (e.g. e.g. GI immunity and GALT affectations), Poor absorption in the small intestines, IBS etc.
Iridology: Colour - mild brown or green eyes
Digestive sluggishness due to enzyme deficiency, dysbiosis and constipation
Iridology: Colour - dark brown
Liver and blood stagnation, Poor nourishment, high cholesterol and diabetes mellitus
Hair diagnosis
Haircut and help to expand your understanding of the client further
dry hair
Excess heat or stress. Possibly hypothyroidism (check eyebrows)
Oily hair
Excess body acidity and trans-fats
excessive hair loss
Nutrient deficiencies such as B vitamins (especially biotin), zinc, iron and protein
dry itchy scalp
Lack of essential fatty acids
