Disease signs of the pancreas are found in both irides, corresponding to the position of the gland in the body, in both left and right at 20′ and 40′. However, with extensive disturbance of the whole gland, signs even appear as well at 10′ and 50′ in the right iris.

As has already been noted in relation to stomach and intestinal diseases, there is a squaring of the first major zone, indicating an involvement of the total vegetative nervous system. It is then a question of a condition which is difficult to cure. The following is to be noted:

(a) The pancreas has its indications almost at the four corners of this ‘Sympathetic-quadrant’.

(b) This means that in the presence of the pancreas sign and the square shaped wreath, we have an incurable condition.

(c) Such corners are virtually the storm-centre in the iris in all disturbances of the digestive system.

(d) Pancreatic disturbances which relate to the glandular secretory functions of the organ show mainly in the right iris.

(e) The signs always commence at the iris-wreath and show:

i. As weakness signs with decrease in the size of the organ = trophic weakness.

ii. As lightening with inflammation = over-stimulation. With inflammatory conditions and the consequent increased blood supply and enlargement of the organ, there would be an inward depression of the iris-wreath. ,

iii. As darkening = signs of hypofunction, in the form of dark wisps, clouds or spots. In this case we usually find the tendency to a square-shaped wreath, and must regard the pancreatic insufficiency as a consequence of chronic gastrointestinal disturbances, especially where there are indications in the adjacent intestinal area. Often there will be found partly healed ulcerated conditions, which vary from scar-tissue to complete adhesions, particularly in the areas for pylorus, duodenum, gall duct and pancreatic duct, and which must be considered as cause for the pancreatic weakness.

With cancerous processes affecting the pancreas—usually the head of the gland, we find the dark jagged sign especially extending from 20′, 40′ right iris, but also appearing at 50′ right iris. Since the liver is always associated with cancerous changes as the principal organ of metabolic exchange and detoxication, we find a darkened, blurred liver area as well as a flattening of the iris rim in this same area.

It is important to make an exact examination of the pancreas area in the left iris at 20′. A weakness sign there, or a darkening of the area, indicates that there is a hereditary disposition to diabetes. If diabetes already exists, then the liver and kidney areas will show signs of encumbrance. Of course, the urine must then be examined for presence of sugar, and the patients interrogated for the presence of subjective symptoms of this illness.

As already mentioned in an earlier chapter, disease signs indicated in profile are always an expression of a grave condition. That goes especially for pancreatic disturbances, since this organ always shows its signs in profile.

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Men often have a rough time when their wives are suffering from the miseries. They get nagged for nothing, or plunged into depression, or bullied, or even physically attacked. Many say their wives are like Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Some just hang on until the black mood is over, wishing they knew what to do about it; some get out of the way and spend more time at work or the pub, others move out because they just can’t take any more.

If your mood swings are coming between you and your partner there are some positive steps you can take to make life easier during the months while relaxation is beginning to take effect. The first is to talk everything over as freely and honestly as you can. Unlike some bosses, your husband won’t sack you if you’re honest. Marriage, after all, is a job for life if you want it to be. So talk and talk, and listen. Make sure he knows how you feel, but equally important, listen to what he has to say, so that you really understand the effect you’re having on him. Between you, you’ll probably come up with all sorts of solutions. And although honesty like this can be very painful, in the long run it can also pull you closer together. But make sure you start the talking in the weeks after your period!

Secondly, let him help you in any way he can. His housekeeping may not be as thorough as yours but accept it lovingly. I have known husbands who got their heads bitten off because they tried to help. They were very downcast and demoralized, because they had meant so well. Accepting gifts is as much of an art as offering them. And it is an art that you will find well worth cultivating.

Thirdly, don’t forget about sex. Making love can be a great help at period time, apart from being a great pleasure. There is no reason why you cannot make love during a period. Some women who suffer from the cramps find that the pain turns them off completely. Others say that if they have a strong climax it seems to speed their period up. They loose blood freely and less painfully immediately afterwards. Some find that masturbating until they reach a climax has the same effect. Women who suffer from the miseries often find that once their periods have begun and they’ve returned to normal, they are turned on very easily and thoroughly enjoy love-making. Many women want to make amends for the bad time they have been giving their partners while they were feeling depressed or irritable. One of the odd things is that many women who nag their husbands, or even hit them, as if they hated them, actually feel very receptive and could easily be turned on if only they weren’t being so discouraging with all that violence. It’s very difficult for even the most loving man to handle a situation like that. But if he understands the cause and knows the right mixture of tact, tolerance, persuasion and affection, or whatever else it takes, and the couple do make love, this will often trigger the period to start. That in itself will stop all the difficulties of the past few days. It’s really no wonder that women have a reputation for being perverse and irrational.

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