Description
Alternative medicine therapy which has as its basis the idea that the patterns and other characteristics of the iris represent the entire body, thus the physical, mental or emotional health conditions can be seen by studying the iris.
Alternative labels
study of iris chart
sciences of studying the iris
iridiagnosis
science of studying the iris
iridodiagnosis
study of iris charts
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Iridology is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Optional knowledge
Iridology is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Herbal therapist: Herbal therapists use herbal medicine to relief pain and treat illnesses such as allergies, chronic physical conditions or stress-related conditions. They study the properties and benefits of plants and create a personalised treatment plan for the patients.
Shiatsu practitioner: Shiatsu practitioners provide health maintenance, health education, whole health evaluation and recommendations for wellbeing, and treatment of certain illness through energetic evaluation of the body’s life energy system (Ki) and regulation of the life energy system through various energetic and manual techniques.
Complementary therapist: Complementary therapists use a range of complementary and alternative therapies to work simultaneously with the clients` body, mind, and spirit in a holistic approach. They offer practices and services for holistic wellbeing, health maintenance, health education, health promotion and prevention of illness, along with the sustainable treatment of certain illnesses, especially chronic illnesses. Their practices include but are not limited to acupuncture, aromatherapy, banotherapy, homeopathy, and herbal medicine.
References
- Iridology – ESCO
