The prevalence of iridologic signs in individuals with Diabetes Mellitus

Abstract

Objective: To verify the prevalence of iridologic signs, such as the pancreas sign and the Cross of Andreas, in individuals with Diabetes mellitus and the association of these signs with three risk factors for the disease: obesity, sedentarism and heredity. Methods: Collection occurred from April to June, 2006, involving 97 individuals over 30 years of age with Diabetes mellitus, cared for at Centro de Saúde Escola "Geraldo de Paula Souza", São Paulo. Results: After having their irises analyzed, the adjusted prevalence of the pancreas sign and the Cross of Andreas was observed, with 98% and 89%, respectively. There were significant associations (p < 0.001) between obesity, sedentarism and family history for diabetes with both signs studied. Conclusion: Evidence shows data of interest for the preventive area and the necessity for new studies. Descriptors: Diabetes mellitus/prevention & control; Iridology; Nursing research RESUMO Objetivo: Verificar a prevalência de sinais iridológicos, como o sinal do pâncreas e Cruz de Andréas em indivíduos com Diabetes mellitus e a associação destes sinais com os três fatores de risco para a doença: obesidade, sedentarismo e hereditariedade. Métodos: A coleta ocorreu de abril a junho de 2006, com 97 indivíduos de idade superior a 30 anos e portadores de Diabetes mellitus, atendidos no Centro de Saúde Escola "Geraldo de Paula Souza", São Paulo. Resultados: Após análise das íris, verificou-se que a prevalência ajustada do sinal do pâncreas e da Cruz de Andréas, foram respectivamente, 98% e 89%. Houve associações significativas (p<0,001) entre obesidade, sedentarismo e antecedente familiar para diabetes com ambos os sinais estudados. Conclusão: As evidências demonstram dados de interesse para a área preventiva e a necessidade de realização de novos estudos. Descritores: Diabetes mellitus/prevenção & controle; Iridologia; Pesquisa em enfermagem RESUMEN Objetivo: Verificar la prevalencia de signos iridológicos, como la señal del páncreas y Cruz de Andreas en individuos con Diabetes mellitus y la asociación de estos signos con los tres factores de riesgo para la enfermedad: obesidad, sedentarismo y herencia. Métodos: La recolección de datos se llevó a cabo de abril a junio del 2006, con 97 individuos de edad superior a 30 años y portadores de Diabetes mellitus, atendidos en el Centro de Salud Escuela "Geraldo de Paula Souza", Sao Paulo. Resultados: Después del análisis de las iris, se verificó que la prevalencia ajustada de la señal del páncreas y de la Cruz de Andreas, fueron respectivamente, 98% y 89%. Hubo asociaciones significativas (p<0,001) entre obesidad, sedentarismo y antecedente familiar para la diabetes con ambas señales estudiadas. Conclusión: Las evidencias muestran datos de interés para el área preventiva y la necesidad de realización de nuevos estudios.

The sign of the Cross of Andreas in the iris and Diabetes Mellitus: a longitudinal study

“…There was a statistically significant correlation between the Cross of Andreas and family history of diabetes, confirming the results of previous studies (13)(14) .…”

“…A study carried out at the University of California shows that changes in lifestyle are capable of causing genetic changes in three months, generating greater genetic stability (16) . The statistical tests showed the difference between groups was statistically significant in the development of diabetes, glucose intolerance and metabolic syndrome (p = 0.002, 0.004 and 0.007, respectively), confirming the observation of iridologists and previous studies of the authors of this research (10)(11)(12)(13)(14) .…”

“…After their iris analysis, it was found that the adjusted prevalence of the Sign of the Pancreas and the Cross of Andreas were respectively 98% and 89%. There were significant associations (p<0.001) among the three risk factors for diabetes (obesity, sedentary lifestyle and heredity) with both studied signs (13) .…”

Ensino das práticas integrativas e complementares na formação em enfermagem

“…Complementary and Integrative Practices (CIP) can be used in conjunction with conventional approach or in an isolated way, depending on the practice and the context and, in any of these situations, the Nursing care process must be followed. 3 CIP is a group of practices and products that are not part of the traditional medical treatments, named complementary, when used in parallel to conventional medicine, alternative, when replacing a biomedical practice or a particular technique in the conventional medicine field, and integrative, when based on scientific evaluations of effectiveness and safety. [4][5] Studies show the effectiveness of acupuncture and other CIP in the treatment of physiological disorders such as temporomandibular disorders (TMD), psychological diseases, osteoarthritis (OA), trigeminal neuralgia, gastric illnesses, headache, muscle hypotonia, hemiplegia, and even obesity.…”

“…6 In this way, the teaching and research are necessary to support, expand and incorporate these techniques as complementary therapies, which promote the prevention of diseases, restoration of the energy balance and an adequate and possible recovery. 3 Nurses' work becomes essential to disseminate the existence and implementation of preventive therapies to customers. However, this discussion should be encouraged with the commitment of all involved, from professors and nurses, up to graduates, since the CIP scenario is a recent aspect of the service work, in the health area, benefic and in constant growth.…”