Iridology

Look into the distinct art of iridology.

Students will gain an understanding of iridology, its applications, history and limitations. This course covers the study of constitutions and investigating iris signs in relation to organ systems. Other topics include emotional iridology/Rayid system and ophthalmologic pathologies, as well as an introduction to natural therapy, which is in the first study period.

Key areas of learning:

Natural Therapies

  • Natural therapies
  • Naturopathy
  • Western herbal medicine
  • Homoeopathy

Iridology

  • Introduction to iridology
  • Anatomy of the eye and iris
  • Iris topography
  • Iris landmark signs
  • Sclera signs
  • Pupil signs
  • The concept of constitutions
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Course Number A0101
Course Type Correspondence
Course Duration Max 18 months
Study Hours Approx 300 hrs
Qualification Cengage Certificate

Prerequisites

No previous knowledge or experience is required to take this course.

Computer Requirements

Internet access may be required for research in some learning activities

Learning periods

This course is divided into 3 learning periods

Assessment details

  • 3 written assessments
  • 6 multiple choice assessments

Extra learning materials included

  • Iridology loupe
  • Iridology CD
  • Iridology: A Comprehensive Manual

 

Subjects You’ll Cover

Natural therapies

  • Natural therapies
  • Naturopathy
  • Western herbal medicine
  • Homoeopathy

Introduction to Iridology

  • Introduction to iridology
  • History of iridology
  • Possibilities and limitations of iridology

Anatomy of the eye and iris

  • Anatomy of the eye and accessory structures
  • Physiology of vision

Iris topography

  • Iris topography and maps

Iris colour and pigmentation

  • Causes and types of pigmentation
  • Basic genetic pigmentation
  • Tissue activity pigmentation
  • Constitutional organ pigmentation
  • Specific pigmentations and chemical compound pigmentation

Iris landmark signs

  • Iris landmark signs
  • Acid wash
  • Arcus senilis
  • Autonomic nerve wreath

Iris landmark signs continued

  • Bowel pockets
  • Crypts
  • Heterochromia
  • Lacunae
  • Lymph tophi
  • Nerve rings
  • Psoric spots
  • Pupillary ruff
  • Radii solari
  • Scurf rim
  • Sodium/Cholesterol ring
  • Stomach ring
  • Transversals
  • Zigzag fibres

Sclera signs

  • Sclera sign interpretation
  • Sclera sign features

The concept of constitutions

  • Constitutional and constitutional types

Dorothy Hall –the Australian system,
German Iris Constitution – Joseph Deck

  • Lymphatic constitutions
  • Lymphatic or haematogenic constitutions
  • Other German constitution subtypes

Iridology signs relationships

  • Relationships of iris signs
  • Radials

Nervous and endocrine system

  • Anatomy and physiology of the nervous system
  • Iridology signs of the nervous system
  • Anatomy and physiology of the Eendocrine
  • Iridology signs of the endocrine system

Cardiovascular system – heart, blood, circulation

  • Anatomy and physiology of the heart
  • Iridology signs of the heart
  • Anatomy and physiology of blood and blood vessels
  • Iridology signs of the blood and blood vessels

Musculoskeletal system

  • Anatomy and physiology of the skeletal system
  • Iridology signs of the skeletal system
  • Anatomy and physiology of the muscular system
  • Iridology signs of the muscular system

Lymphatic system and immunity

  • Anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system and immunity
  • Iridology signs of the lymphatic system and immunity

Skin ( integumentary system)

  • Anatomy and physiology of the skin
  • Iridology signs of the skin

Gastrointestinal System

  • Anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal system
  • Iridology signs of the gastrointestinal system

Urinary system

  • Anatomy and physiology of the urinary system
  • Iridology of the urinary system

Respiratory system

  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Iridology signs of the reproductive system

Reproductive system

  • Anatomy and physiology of the reproductive system
  • Iridology signs of the reproductive system

Emotional iridology

  • Personality types, sensitivity rings and, iris signs

Ophthalmologic pathologies

  • General eye examination
  • Ocular symptoms and signs
  • Specific eye pathologies

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