The Vital-Force-Spirit 'Animatistic New Age Pantheism' of Naturopathic Medicine.

2006-11-24T19:50:00.000-08:00

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[the US States where naturopathy is 'licensed' are: Alaska, Arizona, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Maine, Montana, New Hampshire, Oregon, Utah, Vermont, Washington, US Territories: Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands]

03. State Organizations:

I. States proper and their naturopathic boards (on State websites):

the State of Hawaii states:

[in "H.R. NO.128"(1999)]

"urging that naturopathic physicians be recognized in the same manner as medical physicians in health care plan and policies […] whereas, naturopathic physicians have been licensed to practice naturopathy (natural medicine) in Hawaii since 1925; and whereas, naturopathic physicians specialize in and have been providing traditional and modern ‘natural medicine, natural therapeutics, and natural procedures, for the purpose of removing toxic conditions from the body and improving the quality, quantity, harmony, balance and flow of the vital fluids, vital tissues, and vital energy’”;

(click here,

http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session1999/Bills/HR128_.htm)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20030519154139/http:/www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session1999/Bills/HR128_.htm)

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the State of Oregon Board of Naturopathic Examiners states:

[in "Philosophy"]

"naturopathic medicine is heir to the vitalistic tradition of medicine in the Western world, emphasizing the treatment of disease through the stimulation, enhancement, and support of the inherent healing capacity of the person. Methods of treatments are chosen to work with the patient’s vital force, respecting the intelligence of the natural healing process [...] the healing power of nature. Vis medicatrix naturae. The body has the inherent ability to establish, maintain, and restore health. The healing process is ordered and intelligent; nature heals through the response of the life force. The physician's role is to facilitate and augment this process [...] first, do no harm. Primum no nocere. Illness is a purposeful process [teleology] of the organism. The process of healing includes the generation of symptoms, which are, in fact, an expression of the life force attempting to heal itself. Therapeutic actions should be complimentary to and synergistic with this healing process. The physician's actions can support or antagonize the actions of the vis medicatrix naturae. Therefore, methods designed to suppress symptoms without removing underlying causes are considered harmful and are avoided or minimized";

['oregon.gov'](click here,

http://www.oregon.gov/OBNE/docs/Philosophy.htm)

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ii.

[in "Naturopathy"]

"naturopathic medicine is heir to the vitalistic tradition of medicine in the Western world, emphasizing the treatment of disease through the stimulation, enhancement, and support of the inherent healing capacity of the person. Methods of treatment are chosen to work with the patient's vital force, respecting the intelligence of the natural healing process [...] the healing power of nature. Vis medicatrix naturae. The body has the inherent ability to establish, maintain, and restore health. The healing process is ordered and intelligent; nature heals through the response of the life force. The physician’s role is to facilitate and augment this process [...] first, do no harm. Primum no nocere. Illness is a purposeful process of the organism. The process of healing includes the generation of symptoms, which are, in fact, an expression of the life force attempting to heal itself. Therapeutic actions should be complimentary to and synergistic with this healing process. The physician’s actions can support or antagonize the actions of the vis medicatrix naturae. Therefore, methods designed to suppress symptoms without removing underlying causes are considered harmful and are avoided or minimized";

['oregon.gov'](click here,

http://www.oregon.gov/OBNE/Aboutnaturopathy.shtml)

(archived here,

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http://www.scribd.com/doc/2373860/OBNE-03-of-04-saved-03272008,

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[per Oregon's Office of Private Health Partnerships - 'ipgb.state.or.us'](click here,

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iii.

[“CE Report Updated November 17, 2004”]

“[continuing education courses] 04-047. Vitalistic nutrition. 03/14/2004 [...] 2 [...] Charley Cropley, ND (CANP)”;

(click here,

http://www.oregon.gov/OBNE/CEPage/DateLatest.pdf)

(archived here,

)

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State of Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine:
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[in "Naturopathy"]

"naturopathic medicine is heir to the vitalistic tradition of medicine in the Western world, emphasizing the treatment of disease through the stimulation, enhancement, and support of the inherent healing capacity of the person. Methods of treatments are chosen to work with the patient’s vital force, respecting the intelligence of the natural healing process [...] the practice of naturopathic medicine emerges from six underlying principles of healing [...] it is these principles that distinguish the profession from other medical approaches: [#1] the healing power of nature. The body has the inherent ability to establish, maintain, and restore health. The healing process is ordered and intelligent; nature heals through the response of the life force. The physician’s role is to facilitate and augment this process [...#3] first, do no harm, primum no nocere. Illness is a purposeful process of the organism. The process of healing includes the generation of symptoms, which are, in fact, an expression of the life force attempting to heal itself. Therapeutic actions should be complimentary to and synergistic with this healing process";

(click here,

http://www.oregon.gov/OBNM/Aboutnaturopathy.shtml)

(archived here,

)

(for the archive.org history of this page, click here,

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redo "Philosophy"
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II. State medical boards:

the Iowa Board of Medical Examiners:

[in "Iowa Board of Medical Examiners - A Policy Statement on Naturopathy"(2002)]

[which contains this caveat: "this description of naturopathy comes largely from naturopaths and does not indicate the Board's acceptance of the beliefs as scientifically sound [...] most methods utilized in naturopathy are largely unproven and are not grounded in peer reviewed scientific research [...] is it okay for a naturopath to practice in Iowa? No. It is unlawful"(!)]

"naturopaths believe that there is a natural equilibrium and harmony [...] expressed as the bodies[sp.] 'vital force'";

(click here,

http://www.docboard.org/ia/PDF_Files/Naturopathy.pdf)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20040621171242/http://www.docboard.org/ia/PDF_Files/Naturopathy.pdf)

(for the archive.org history of this page, click here,

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.docboard.org/ia/PDF_Files/Naturopathy.pdf)

III. Canadian provinces proper:

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IV. AANP state and CAND province org.s:

the Alaska Association of Naturopathic Physicians states:

[in "We're Through Senate HSS and on to Labor and Commerce"(2009-03-30)]

"[a reiteration of the] Southwest Naturopathic Medical Center 2005 Standards of Care in Naturopathic Medicine [...] based on naturopathic principles including: stimulating the patient's vital force to promote healing [...] or replacing the action of the vital force when the patient is unable to respond to curative treatment [...] a discussion of naturopathic considerations including tolle causum [sp., 'causam'], vis medicatrix naturae or vital force [...] naturopathic doctors (NDs) are primary care physicians clinically trained in natural therapeutics and whose philosophy is derived in part from a Hippocratic teaching more than 2000 years old: vis medicatrix naturae";

(click here,

http://akanp.blogspot.com/2009/03/were-through-senate-hss-and-on-to-labor.html)[vsc 2010-02-15, 2010-08-15]

(archived here,

)

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(archived here,

)

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the Arizona Naturopathic Medical Association states:

[in "The Naturopathic Gathering"]

"the purpose of the Gathering is to bring the elders of Naturopathic Medicine together with the new generations for conversations about vitalistic medicine in theory and practice [...] the Gathering committees from each of the naturopathic schools have nominated Dr. Ralph Weiss, N.D., D.C. as the 2008 Beacon Award recipient. Along with Dr. Ralph Weiss is an impressive list of guest speakers including Drs. Andre Saine, N.D., DHANP, Jared Zeff, N.D., Alan Goldhamer, D.C., Letitia Watrous, N.D., Charlie Cropley, N.D., Debra Frances, N.D., Paul Mittman, N.D., and Stephen Bailey, N.D. In addition, the master of ceremonies will be Dr. Jim Sensenig, N.D.";

(click here,

http://www.aznma.com/viewbulletin.php?id=127)[vsc 2008-10-24]
(archived here,
)
(for the archive.org history of this page, click here,
http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.aznma.com/viewbulletin.php?id=127)

the Hawaii Society of Naturopathic Physicians states:

[in "What Is Naturopathic Medicine?"]

“naturopathic medicine is founded on the honored universal principle vis medicatrix naturae or the healing wisdom of nature. We believe that nature is the ultimate healer and that the body has the innate ability to maintain and restore health. Our role as naturopathic physicians is to support this process by working in harmony with the body's natural healing ability [...] the body's natural tendency to heal itself [...] our practice is based on the following principles: 'vis medicatrix naturae', the healing power of nature: the universal principle of a 'vital force' or powerful life energy";

(click here,

http://www.hawaiind.org/what_is_naturopathic_medicine.html)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20020216182737/http:/www.hawaiind.org/what_is_naturopathic_medicine.html)[vsc 2011-03-18]

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ii.

[in "What Is Naturopathic Medicine?"]

"how does naturopathic medicine differ from conventional medicine? The profession of naturopathic medicine is unique because [gram., 'of'] it’s [punct., 'its'] philosophy. We differ from conventional medical doctors in that our practice us guided by the following principles: use the healing power of nature. The body has the ability to maintain and restore health. Healing occurs as a result of the revival of our 'vital force' - qi, prana, spirit";

(click here,

http://www.hawaiind.org/ndmedicine.htm)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20070402122949/http://www.hawaiind.org/ndmedicine.htm)[missing]

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iii.

[in "About Us"]

"naturopathic medicine [...] practice us guided by the following principles: [#1] use the healing power of nature: the body has the ability to maintain and restore health. Healing occurs as a result of the revival of our 'vital force' - qi, prana, spirit";

(click here,

http://www.hawaiind.org/?q=About)[vsc 2011-03-18]

iv.

[in "Dr. Madeleine Portuondo"]

"my practice incorporates the naturopathic principals of the doctor as a teacher, and of treating the vital force, or the body's natural ability to heal itself";

(click here,

http://www.hawaiind.org/?q=Portuondo)[vsc 2011-03-18]

the Michigan Association of Naturopathic Physicians states:

[in "The Principles of Naturopathic Medicine"]

"the healing power of nature. The body has the innate ability to maintain and restore health. The natural healing process occurs in response to the body's life force";

(click here,

http://michnd.org/Principles.htm)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20060506032246/http://michnd.org/Principles.htm)

(for the archive.org history of this page, click here,

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[defunct](for a youtube.com slideshow of this, click here {00.00.24-00.00.52},

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-IOzGV5U3s)

New Brunswick Association of Naturopathic Doctors states:

[in "About Naturopathic Medicine"]

"the modalities used by a naturopathic doctor include [...] acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine - the insertion of sterile needles along meridian points to stimulate the bodies own healing energy (qi)";

(click here,

http://www.nband.ca/about_eng.html)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20070529161634/http://www.nband.ca/about_eng.html)

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the New York Association of Naturopathic Physicians states:

[in "Naturopathy"]

"naturopathic medicine encourages the self-healing process, the vis medicatrix naturae [...] the healing power of nature (vis medicatrix naturae) naturopathic medicine recognizes in the body an inherent ability, which is ordered and intelligent. Naturopathic Doctors identify and remove obstacles to recovery and facilitate and augment this healing ability [...] homeopathic medicine. This powerful system of medicine is more than 200 years old and is widely accepted in many countries. Homeopathic medicines, when properly prescribed, affect the body’s 'vital force' and strengthen its innate ability to heal";

(click here,

http://www.nyanp.org/naturopathy.php)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20041018235535/http://www.nyanp.org/naturopathy.php)[vsc 2010-08-17]

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[defunct](for a youtube.com slideshow of this, click here {entire},

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrixA3j7Wh8)

ii.

[in "Book Review: Healing Love Though the Tao: Cultivating Female Sexual Energy" {...as reviewed by Stacie Deyglio (ND UBCNM)}]

"'Healing Love Through the Tao' reveals the traditional taoist practice of enabling women to cultivate and enhance their sexual power by transforming it into spiritually creative healing expressions [...] the foundation of healing energy, according to traditional Chinese medicine philosophy, is the circulation of sexual energy known as jing. Jing energy is transformative, creative energy vital for the development of chi (life force energy) and shen (spiritual energy). Jing energy is produced in the sex organs. Women continually lose this energy through menstruation and child bearing. The powerful techniques developed by the taoist master teach women how to conserve and use jing energy to revitalize their physical, mental and spiritual well-being. These practices hold many benefits, including the reduction of menstruation discomfort and the ability to attain full body orgasm";

(click here,

http://www.nyanp.org/newsletterDec05_p2.php)

(archived here,

)

(for the archive.org history of this page, click here,

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.nyanp.org/newsletterDec05_p2.php)

the North Carolina Association of Naturopathic Physicians states:

[in "Welcome to www.ncanp.com"(2005-03-04]

"naturopathic medicine is a primary health care profession emphasizing prevention and treatment of disease with the use of natural non-toxic therapies. The naturopathic perspective views each person as a whole and recognizes the healing force within each individual. Natural therapies are used to support and stimulate that vital healing force";

(click here,

http://www.ncanp.com/)[vsc 2009-02-05]

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20050304033016/http://www.ncanp.com/)

(for the archive.org history of this page, click here,

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(for a naturocrit entry concerning this, click here,

http://naturocrit.blogspot.com/2009/02/naturopathys-essential-vitalism-ncanp.html)

[defunct](for a youtube.com slideshow of this, click here {00.00.00-00.00.43},

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sU_QhXgCsHM)

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the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors states:

[in “Homeopathy: An ND’s Perspective”{per Rose, Z. (ND ?); Natural Path Winter 2002}]

“the remedy then stimulates the body to heal itself. It does this by supporting the ‘vital force’ of the person. Hahnemann described this vital force as the energy that animates all living things [p.006…] when an imbalance occurs (Hahnemann refers to this as a disturbance in the person’s vital force), symptoms, signs or susceptibilities appear[p.007]”;

(click here,

http://www.oand.org/files/PDF/NMT/NMT_2002/winter2002.pdf)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20070114100415/http://www.oand.org/files/PDF/NMT/NMT_2002/winter2002.pdf)

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[@author](also click here,

http://www.drzorana.com/NatPatWinter2002.pdf)

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the Oregon Naturopathic Physician Association states:

[in "Classified Ads"]

"practice for sale. In beautiful Southern Oregon. Well established practice in fast growing community, serving large rural area, located in cozy house with herb garden. Low rent. Space for second practitioner. Vitalistic practice utilizes homeopathy, botanicals, physical medicine. Hiking, skiing, theater, music all easily available. Price and terms negotiable, dependent on furniture and pharmacy included in sale. To Inquire: Dr. Deborah Frances N.D.";

(click here,

http://www.oanp.org/classad.php)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20060508004145/http://www.oanp.org/classad.php)

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the Quebec Association of Naturopathic Medicine states:
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[in "Everything Homeopathic"]

"read articles on the healing power of homeopathy - nature's gift to us to heal illnesses and ailments where few other medicines can [...] Homeopathy For Beginners, Part 2: About the Vital Force and Illness in Homeopathy - Learning to Understand Homeopathic Medicine";

(click here,

http://www.qanm.org/component/zoo/category/everything-homeopathic)[vsc 2011-01-21]

ii.

[in "The Vital Force and Illness"]

"the vital force is similar to the electrical currents that power the lights in your home [...] the vital force also moves through your body without you seeing it [...] it is thought that homeopathic remedies heal by working directly with the etheric, or energy body through the similarity of the correctly applied homeopathic remedy with deranged vital force in the physical body [...] it strikes the vital force, or the energy body, in almost the exact same way the disease force does, rousing the vital force to react against it with a stronger counterattack than against the disease itself. Because the artificial disease is slightly stronger the vital force, it has no difficulty throwing off the last removing traces of the artificial disease because there are no molecules of the original substance remaining and the vital force can handle a dynamic (energy-based) disease more easily than a natural one. Homeopaths have observed that this strengthens the ability of the body to heal itself";

(click here,

http://www.qanm.org/component/zoo/item/homeopathy-for-beginners-part-2?category_id=11)[vsc 2011-01-21]

iii.

[in "Homeopathy For Beginners Part 1, Understanding Homeopathy"]

"vital force. Vital force = the basic vital energy or animating force within all living beings: Also known as chi, divine force, life force, psyche, soul, spirit, vitality. It is this vital force that animates everything that lives, grows, and evolves [...] we have cells and molecules in our bodies, but it is the vital force that makes them alive [...] an energy that binds the electrons, protons, and neutrons together within each individual atom [...] this same vital energy is contained in the food we eat, and the air we breath, as well as within the cells and atoms within our physical bodies [...] energy used to run the physical body is not obtained from the gross molecular aspects of food, but rather from it's [punct., its] vibrational core [...] the invisible energy or its vital force. To most, this electrical charge of vital energy is not visible to the eye [...] if there is a partial absence of energy within the body, one can visually notice that the person display's weakness or disease. Exhaustion is a symptom of low vital energy [...] for the physical body to survive vital energy needs to be constantly replaced. Vital energy can be easily drained or lost from the body [...] blockages to the flow of the energy within the body restrict the flow of the vital force which moves and circulates through the body in much the same way that blood does [...] when it becomes blocked for any reason, disease may result [...] it is important to understand and sense this energy [...] it will help when deciding which homeopathic remedy to use [...] it has been known for some thousands of years that some people are able to see this energy emanating around the physical form. In some cultures it is called the aura [...] thought to be related to the etheric subtle body [...] next blog - how the vital force is related to illness";

(click here,

http://www.qanm.org/the-collective-co-op/open-door-wisdom-blogs/alternative-medicine-a-holistic-wellness-blog/item/homeopathy-for-beginners-part-1)[vsc 2011-02-13]

iv.

[in "Homeopathy For Beginners Part 2, The Vital Force and Illness, Energy = Health in the Body"]

"the vital force is similar to the electrical currents that power the lights in your home [...] homeopathic remedies chosen correctly, do a similar thing by restarting, or reminding the electrical current within your body how it is supposed to work [...] the vital force also moves through your body without you seeing it [...] homeopathic remedies heal by working directly with the etheric, or energy body through the similarity of the correctly applied homeopathic remedy with deranged vital force in the physical body [...they] produce an artificial medicinal energy disease t[...] and exists only on the dynamic or energetic plane, not on the chemical plane [...] it strikes the vital force, or the energy body [...] rousing the vital force [...] the artificial disease is slightly stronger the vital force [...] the vital force can handle a dynamic (energy-based) disease [...] homeopaths have observed that this strengthens the ability of the body to heal itself";

(click here,

http://www.qanm.org/the-collective-co-op/open-door-wisdom-blogs/alternative-medicine-a-holistic-wellness-blog/item/homeopathy-for-beginners-part-2)[vsc 2011-02-13]

[in "Homeopathy for Beginners Part 3, Understanding Homeopathic Language, Glossary of Homeopathic Terms"]

"the higher the potency, the stronger the stimulation of the vital force [...] dynamis - life energy, vital force [...] vital force - the energy that maintains life in the individual";

(click here,

http://www.qanm.org/the-collective-co-op/open-door-wisdom-blogs/alternative-medicine-a-holistic-wellness-blog/item/homeopathy-for-beginners-part-3)[vsc 2011-02-13]

[in "Homeopathy For Beginners Part 8, Individual Remedy Information, Common Remedies - D to I"]

"imbalances in the vital force leading to physical pathology arise from attempts to hold the anger in check as well as being subjected to constant detrimental influences from the environment";

(click here,

http://www.qanm.org/the-collective-co-op/open-door-wisdom-blogs/alternative-medicine-a-holistic-wellness-blog/item/homeopathy-for-beginners-part-8)[vsc 2011-02-13]

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the Virginia Association of Naturopathic Physicians states:

[in "Naturopathic Modalities"]

"homeopathic medicines, when properly prescribed, affect the body's 'vital force' and strengthen its innate ability to heal";

(click here,

http://www.vaanp.org/About%20Nauturopathic%20Medicine.htm#NATUROPATHIC%20MODALITIES)[vsc 2011-10-10]

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V. nonAANP? state org.s:

the Florida Association of Naturopathic Medicine states:

[in "FANM Brochure"]

"the practice of naturopathic medicine [...] addressing both the physical and vitalistic aspects of the individual";

(click here,

http://www.fanp.org/FANM%20Brochure%20Side%201.pdf)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20041017022201/http://www.fanp.org/FANM+Brochure+Side+1.pdf)

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ii.

[in "Legislative Efforts"]

"naturopathic medicine is defined as [...] : a system of primary health care to support and stimulate a patient’s intrinsic self-healing processes as taught in an approved naturopathic medical program and practiced by a licensed naturopathic physician to prevent, diagnose and treat human health conditions, injuries, and diseases that uses a combination of: a. the practice of biomechanical, material and vitalistic sciences [!] , including but not limited to clinical nutritional medicine, medical manipulation and mechanotherapy";

(click here,

http://www.fanp.org/Legislative%20Efforts.htm)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20060529052813/http://fanp.org/Legislative+Efforts.htm)

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the Idaho Association of Naturopathic Physicians states:

[in "About the Association"]

“first do no harm [...] the process of healing includes the manifestations of symptoms, so that any therapy that interferes with this natural healing process, by masking these symptoms is considered suppressive and should be avoided. The natural life force of the individual should be supported to facilitate healing”;

(click here,

http://www.idahonaturopath.org/about.html)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20040225210341/http://www.idahonaturopath.org/about.html)[vsc 2010-10-03]

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the South Carolina Association of Naturopathic Medicine states:

[in "Introduction to Naturopathic Medicine"]

"the practice of naturopathic medicine [...] addressing both the physical and vitalistic aspects of the individual";

(click here,

http://www.scanm.org/Naturopathic%20Medicine.htm)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20050311074839/http://www.scanm.org/Naturopathic+Medicine.htm)[vsc 2010-08-17]]

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VI. other U.S. States' examination boards:

the State of Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners states:

[in “Introduction to the Philosophy, Science, and Art of Chiropractic”]

“the traditional philosophy of chiropractic. The traditional vitalistic philosophy of chiropractic [...] the vital functioning of each individual is directed by the body's innate intelligence, and expression of universal intelligence. Universal intelligence accounts for the universal regularities and laws of nature [...] the philosophy of chiropractic is both vitalistic and holistic”;

(click here,

http://www.oregon.gov/OBCE/publications/EMEBC_philosophy.PDF)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20061009125153/http://www.oregon.gov/OBCE/publications/EMEBC_philosophy.PDF)

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the State Government of Victoria's Better Health Channel states:

[in "Naturopathy"]

“naturopathy maintains that the body can heal itself if given the right circumstances and conditions. It uses a range of treatments to stimulate the body’s own healing powers (‘vital force’) […] naturopathy aims to […] support the body’s vital force (capacity to self-heal) […] this power to self-heal is called ‘the vital force’”;

(click here,

http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Naturopathy)[vsc 2011-12-29]

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20060901131547/http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Naturopathy)

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VII. other CAM proponents / regional resources:

the Baltimore Homeopathic Study Group states:

[in "Saine2"]

"vis medicatrix naturae or the healing power of nature. The only way a person can heal disease is through their own healing power. The forces of healing can be used to help the organism to heal itself [...] the physician must understand the vital force. It is the force in a person that keeps them alive and passes life to the next generation. It is the force that heals and which maintains the healthy body. Its nature is a mystery. The vital force is not a material substance, since the substance of the body does not change at death. The vital force is described in aphorism nine [...] the Organon discusses real versus apparent disease. Real disease is an untunement of the vital force. Apparent disease is due to some external cause, such as coffee causing insomnia. When the cause is removed, the disease is gone. This distinction is only made by Hahnemann. Artificial disease is caused by drugs or remedies. A homeopathic proving is an example of an artificial disease Iatrogenic diseases caused by drugs are also artificial diseases. Artificial diseases, can eliminate natural diseases if their symptoms are similar. This is the basis of homeopathiic [sp.] medicine [...] we cannot measure untunement of the vital force, only see its manifestations. This untunement can be transferred from one generation to another. Psychological disturbance can also disregulate the vital force [...] the fundamental, intrinsic cause of real disease is the untunement of the vital force. This only applies to dynamic disease [...] the more the condition is due to the untunement of the vital force, the greater the success of homeopathy [...] swearing can be cured if it is the result of a disturbance of the vital force and not if it is the result of bad upbringing [...] part of the symptoms of disease are related to the vital force and others to poor hygiene";

(click here,

http://homeopathy.inbaltimore.org/saine2.html)

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts states:

"naturopathic medicine: is a natural approach to health and healing that recognizes the integrity of the whole person. Methods of treatments are chosen to work with the patient's vital force, respecting the intelligence of the natural healing process";

(click here,

http://www.bluecrossma.com/common/en_US/medical_policies/fs178.htm)

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Bridgeport [CT] Hospital states:

[in "Complementary and Alternative Medicine Glossary"]

"yin and yang - Chinese words for complementary and opposite forces that make up the life force (qi)";

(click here,

http://www.bridgeporthospital.org/HealthWellness/index.asp?pageid=P00180)

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ii.

[in "Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Chinese Medicine"]

"traditional Chinese medicine [...] Chinese medicine's basic concept is that a vital force of life surges through the body (also called qi). Any imbalance to this life force can cause disease and illness, according to Chinese medicine. The imbalance, in turn, is caused by an imbalance in the opposite and complementary forces that make up the life force, called yin and yang. To regain balance, the belief is [etc.]";

(click here,

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CAMera (the Complementary and Alternative Medicine Education & Research Network of Alberta)'s McCutcheon, A. (PhD ?), Becker, B. (MJ ?) states:

[in "Glossary of Terms"]

"complementary and alternative medicine [...] vital force or vital energy. The term vital force or vital energy is used to express the concept of the essence, spiritual force or energy that animates and sustains living organisms. When this energy is unbalanced, disrupted or blocked, illness can occur. When an organism dies, this vital energy dissolves, or disperses [...] prana. In ayurvedic medicine, the Sanskrit word 'prana' which means life force, is used to describe the vital energy that animates life. Similar to concept of qi in traditional Chinese medicine, prana is power [...] oxygen is a vehicle through which prana is 'seen' in material form. The breathing techniques and exercises practiced in yoga are designed to help focus and enhance this vital life force [...] qi (chi, ki). The practice of traditional Chinese medicine is founded upon the concept of qi or vital life energy. Qi is the energy and potential energy that flows throughout and around the body, animating us and connecting us to all aspects of the world around us. It is evident as the energy that animates life forms and as potential energy in the physical world, in the earth, water and air. The proper balanced flow of individual qi is essential for optimum health. Disruptions, imbalances or blockages in the flow of qi result in illness. For example, qi stagnation (qi that is 'stuck' or not circulating) often results in physical pain. In the human being, qi circulates through 12 main meridians or energy pathways. Each meridian is associated with specific organs and body functions. There are over 1,000 nodes or acupoints along these meridians that focus or amplify the energy. The energy flow can be most effectively manipulated at these acupoints. The flow of qi can be detected and measured as electric currents that flow along the meridians. Qi is perceived as a physical entity[not in any scientific sense!] that can be measured using electronic devices and influenced using herbs and techniques such as qi gong and acupuncture [bullshit...] yin and yang. In Daoist philosophy, any change can be explained in terms of the interaction between two opposite forces, yin and yang, that make up the whole individual or object. Yin and yang are neutral terms that are used to describe any pair of opposites, such as hot and cold, hard and soft, male and female. The vital force, qi, is thought to be generated through the interaction between yin and yang [...] acupressure is a form of Chinese massage that is often described as 'acupuncture without the needles'. Both practices involve working with the body’s vital energy or qi, in order to release blockages and stimulate the balanced energy flow necessary for good health [...] acupuncture is a therapeutic technique that originated in China more than five thousand years ago. It is based on the idea that vital energy, or qi must flow in the correct strength and quality throughout the body in order for health to be maintained. Illness and disease are related to blockages and stagnation of this energy [...] bioenergy. Similar to the concepts of qi, prana and vital energy, bioenergy is the term used to describe the aura or subtle energy field in and around the human body. Bioenergy approaches such as magnetic therapy are used to restore, balance and enhance this energy field";

(click here,

http://www.cameraresearchnetwork.ab.ca/chn/enggloss.html)

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the Center For Homeopathy of Southern Vermont states:

[in "Homeopathic Glossary"]

“homeopathy - a medical science [!] on the stimulation of the inherent vital energy of the body by energetically potentised remedies [...] life force – see 'vital force' [...] materialism - materialism is the philosophical belief [!] that the world is comprised of small units of 'material' [...meanwhile, back in the stone age] this is in contrast to the vitalistic belief of homeopathy which postulates an immaterial vital force or dynamic energy as the basis of all life [...] provings can also happen during the therapeutic process if the homeopath has not properly taken into account the healing path of the vital force, and repeats an incorrect remedy too often [...] sensations have always been very important in finding the correct homeopathic remedies, because they express more directly the particular nature of an individual's vital force [...] vital force - the concept of the vital force is central to homeopathic philosophy. The vital force is the life energy that keeps us alive and breathing. It is the energy that helps us grow and evolve. In homeopathy, we become sick when the vital force become 'mistuned' or misdirected. The correct homeopathic remedy will 'retune' us [health as a musical instrument]. Vital sensation - the concept of the vital sensation is of a basic sensation that is linked directly to the vital force”;

(click here,

http://www.centerforhomeopathy.com/glossary.html)

(archived here,

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ii.

[in "Homeopathic Principles: 3. The Vital Force"]

“Hahnemann and his followers believed that the essential nature of a living being was not to be found in the physical tissues and organs of the body. Homeopaths perceived an intelligence, variously called 'the dynamic principle' or 'vital principle,' 'the dynamis' or 'vital force,' which was responsible for the coordination and activities of life [...a concept] very popular in many traditional cultures [...as apposed to] in the modern world [...wherein] we are accustomed to considering the physical world as a purely material one. Everything else is part of the non-scientific spiritual realm [!]. As a modern 'science,' [!] conventional medicine conceptualizes and analyzes human life as a set of material functions seated in physical tissues [...] when the real life has gone out of a body. It is not a matter of the brain or heart still functioning, but one of the vitality and responsiveness that defines life“;

(click here,

http://www.centerforhomeopathy.com/homeopathy.php?page=5)

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the Foundation for the Advancement of Innovative Medicine states:

[in “CAM Glossary”]

“chiropractic adjustments energize the life force that connects the spine to all parts of the body to promote healing […] homeopathy: a school of medicine developed by Samuel Hahnemann in the 1780's. Based on the principle of similars, the theory that symptoms of disease are relieved by minute doses of substances which would produce the same symptoms when given in large doses to a healthy person. The proposed mechanism is that through the method of progressively diluting and succussing (shaking) a substance in a medium, the vital ingredient of the substance is released. The resulting remedy stimulates the vital force - the internal defense and repair mechanism of the body […] meridian: channels traversing the exterior surface of the body encompassing the acupuncture points, through which ch'i, or the life force, flows. Through the meridians, the ch'i reveals the condition of the internal functions of the body”;

(click here,

http://www.faim.org/glossary.htm)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20060308150150/http://www.faim.org/glossary.htm)

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Scientific Medical Research, LLC states:

[in “Naturopathic Medicine”]

“homeopathy is a powerful system of medicine that is more than 200 years old. This system of medicine utilizes highly diluted substances to cure illness. Homeopathic remedies act upon the vital force of the body to restore balance and harmony within the body”;

(click here,

http://www.scientificmedicalresearch.com/naturopathic_medicine.html)

(archived here,

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University Health Systems of Eastern Carolina states [per Hess, C.]:

[in "Naturopathic Physician (ND)"]

"a naturopathic doctor often combines many different complementary therapies to enhance the body's natural vital force";

(click here,

http://www.uhseast.com/169664.cfm)[RB]