In its natural, organic and synergistically bound form, sulfur is the eighth most abundant macro mineral in the human body and is essential to life. It can be obtained naturally from fresh foods including many fruits and vegetables.
The naturally occurring sulfur contained in whole foods wwon't accumulate within the body. But very sulfur-rich (cruciferous) vegetables can still result in gas, bloating and digestive discomfort in the presence of bioaccumulated sulfur.
Isolated and inorganic sulfur is not only a common allergen but is also highly bioaccumulative and very difficult to clean out of the body; acting somewhat like internal glue.
This undesired form of sulfur will show itself through the irides as yellow or orange, typically as a ring circling the pupil (covering the gastrointestinal tract region) as shown below.
Inorganic bioaccumulated sulfur:
- inhibits bacterial growth and activity (which slows breakdown of lymphatic sewage)
- proliferates fungal activity
- will produce bloating, gas and burning sensations as a result of breakdown (sometimes mistaken for heartburn related to acid reflux)
- contributes to the gastrointestinal discomfort experienced from consuming sulfur-rich cruciferous vegetables as well as onions and garlic
- compounds malabsorption (inadequate absorption of nutrients through the intestinal wall)
- significantly prolongs the time it takes to detoxify the body and can make this a cumbersome process
According to Dr. Morse, the primary sources of bioaccumulative sulfur are:
- sulfa drugs (sulfonamides) (e.g. antibiotics and anti-inflammatories)
- sulfur supplements in the form of dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and methylsulfonylmethane (MSM)
- sulfiting agents used to preserve food
Because a developing fetus is unified with the mother’s circulatory systems (blood and lymphatics) through the umbilical cord connected to the mother’s placenta in her womb, the bioaccumulated sulfur in the mother’s system will become part of the child’s system.
Many people rely on (organic) MSM supplements to treat their health problems because it's an effective symptom-suppresant.
Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate are popular among athletes.
There are much better alternatives to alleviating arthritic and other painful conditions; strengthening nails, hair, skin and however else people may be looking to benefit from taking sulfur-rich products.
Detoxifying Sulfur
Dr. Morse has spent considerable time through the years trying to figure out how to effectively draw and expel sulfur from the body. There are also different methods currently being put to the test for efficacy (by different people within and outside of our community) including asparagus root extracts, asparagus juice, lemon juice, detoxifying clay baths and even zinc and molybdenum supplementation.
Currently, the most effective way we’re aware of is a general detoxification protocol incorporating Dr. Morse's GI-Broom formula and emphasizing an astringency-rich fruit predominant diet with intermittent or extended liquid fasts.
When being expelled from the body, you'll begin to see the yellow/orange in the irides gravitating toward the periphery of the iris out to what, in iridology, is referred to as the “lymphatic rosary.” This rosary represents the body’s lymph nodes. Essentially, you’re seeing a real-time view of sulfur being pulled towards the lymph nodes to be eliminated from the body through urination.
Sulfur will also exit with bowel movements which produces orange, malodorous (like rotten eggs) stools. The breakdown of sulfur, as mentioned earlier, can produce a lot of gas, bloating and foul-smelling flatulence.
In time, the yellow/orange will begin to dissipate from the irides as it leaves the body; it’s a lengthy process.
If possible, you might want to consider taking a picture of your irides once or twice a year using the same equipment under the same conditions each time. At the end, you can compile the pictures together to follow and showcase the progress and changes.