What if your eyes could tell you something about what’s happening inside your body? In this episode of Homesteading Made Simple, I sit down with naturopath and iridologist Dr. Angel Hill to explore the fascinating world of iridology and how it connects to self-reliance. Angel explains what she looks for in the colors, patterns, lines, and markings of the iris, and how she uses those observations as part of her naturopathic practice. But we don’t stop with eyeballs. We talk about gut health, hormones, cortisol, protein, minerals, sleep, sunlight, and some surprisingly simple things we can do every day to better support our bodies. If part of homesteading is learning how to take better care of ourselves and our families, this is a fascinating conversation to add to the toolbox.
Can someone really look into your eyes and learn something about what’s happening inside your body?
I’ve been fascinated by iridology for years, so I invited naturopath and iridologist Dr. Angel Hill to finally help me understand it.
Angel is a second-generation naturopath who has studied thousands of eyes during her career. She explains how iridology works, what she looks for in the iris, and why she considers it a non-invasive, non-diagnostic tool for helping her clients understand their bodies.
We also get into a much bigger conversation about taking responsibility for our health and learning some of the signals our bodies may be giving us.
In this episode, we talk about:
• What iridology is and how Angel uses it
• What an iridology chart looks like
• What Angel calls “stress lines” in the eyes
• The connection between iridology and homesteading
• Gut health and why Angel considers it foundational
• Cortisol, insulin, thyroid, and what Angel calls “Hormone Heaven”
• Why protein matters, especially with your first meal
• Getting outside in the morning and evening
• Minerals and electrolytes
• Simple ways to become more observant and proactive about your health
• Why learning about our bodies can be another form of self-reliance
Angel also shares three simple practices she recommends people start with:
- Get about 30 grams of protein with your first meal.
- Spend at least 10 minutes outside in the morning.
- Make sure you’re getting adequate minerals and electrolytes.
This conversation reminded me of something I believe deeply about homesteading: self-reliance isn’t just about growing food, preserving the harvest, or preparing for emergencies. It’s also about learning how to care for the body God gave us.
Connect with Dr. Angel Hill
- Website — https://angelhillonline.com/
- Book a consult — https://drangelhill.practicebetter.io/
- YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@AngelEyes32570
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/angeleyes32570
- Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/angeleyes32570/
Angel also has a video explaining iridology, including examples of eyes and some of the things she looks for. Iridology Video
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A quick note: Iridology is considered a complementary or alternative health practice and should not be used to diagnose disease or replace appropriate medical care.