Sunday, November 26, 2006

AANP ND Practitioners North America (P)

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Pace, R. (ND Bastyr 2000) states:
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[in "Rashmi Pace, ND"]
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"Dr. Pace believes in stimulating the body’s own vital force to achieve an optimal cure rather than only using palliative measures to mask the symptoms of disease [...] homeopathy: a time tested energetic form of medicine, which rebalances the patient’s vital force and restores healthy functioning";
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[in "Naturopathic Medicine"]
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"at the Lotus Natural Health and Rejuvenation Clinic our goal is to stimulate the body’s own vital force to achieve an optimal cure rather than only using palliative measures to mask the symptoms of disease [...] homeopathy: a time tested energetic form of medicine, which rebalances the patient's vital force and restores healthy functioning.";
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Paddock, K. (ND Bastyr 2010) states:
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[in "Six Principles Guide the Practice of Naturopathic Medicine"]
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"[#2] vis medicatrix naturae (the healing power of nature): naturopathic doctors know that when people are given the nutrients and skills they need, their bodies have an immense ability to heal themselves. Naturopathic doctors treat disease by removing obstacles to the health, and by using substances to help the body bring itself back into balance";
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Pais, G. (ND NCNM 1992, DHANP AANP) states:
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[in "Homeopathy and the Return of Symptoms" (2012)]
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"the vital force creates symptoms in response to this imbalance";
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[in "Issue #3 - December 2002" (2012)]
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"how high a temperature gets in a fever does not indicate how severe a disease is. Rather it may indicate how strong a person's vital force is";
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[in "Homeopathy: Cadence and Rhythm" (2012)]
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"the spaces in between each dose create the opportunity for the vital force to respond in a healing way [...] giving your vital force a chance to respond to each dose before the next one is given ensures the progression of the healing response and ultimately the restoration of health";
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[in "Homeopathy: New Symptoms" (2011)]
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"a 'natural healing crisis' [...] is part of the vital force's response to the action of the correct homeopathic remedy [...] we must pay attention to what the body tells us and understand the response of the vital force";
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[in "Homeopathy All About Potency" (2011)]
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"if the correct potency is used based on the assessment of the individual's vital force this effect is minimized";
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[in "Issue #89 - February 2010"]
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"chronic disease also has a period of onset, a period of activity, but no period of resolution. The vital force cannot eliminate a chronic disease without outside help";
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[in "Issue #90 - March 2010"]
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"if the correct potency is used based on the assessment of the individual’s vital force this effect is minimized";
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[in "Issue #81 - June 2009"]
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"[quoting Hahnemann] 'in the healthy condition of man, the spiritual vital force (autocracy), the dynamis that animates the material body (organism)' [etc.]";
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[in "Issue #52 - January 2007"]
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"if the correct potency is used based on the assessment of the individual's vital force this effect is minimized";
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[in "Issue #53 - February 2007"]
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"the spaces in between each dose create the opportunity for the vital force to respond in a healing way [...] giving your vital force a chance to respond to each dose before the next one is given ensures the progression of the healing response and ultimately the restoration of health";
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[in "Issue #54 - March 2007"]
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"the vital force creates symptoms in response to this imbalance";
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[in "Issue #55 - April 2007"]
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"the vital force creates symptoms in response to this imbalance";
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[in "Issue #61 - October 2007"]
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"glossary of homeopathic terms [...] vital force - the energy that maintains life in the individual";
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[in "Issue #63 - December 2007"]
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"B's vital force was distuned by his exposure to poison ivy";
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[in "Issue #42 - March 2006"]
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"vital force - the energy that maintains life in the individual";
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[in "Issue #49 - October 2006"]
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"to affect the dynamis of the individual, the vital force, it was necessary to dynamically prepare the homeopathic medicines. This is what potentization does";
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[in “Naturopathic News” (issue #49, October 2006)]
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“homeopathic pharmacy-what does succussion do? […] so why potentize the remedy? What does this do? It was Hahnemann's genius that saw potentization as a way to arouse the innate medicinal action of even seemingly inert substances such as sepia ink, oyster shell, club moss spores, etc. To affect the dynamis of the individual, the vital force, it was necessary to dynamically prepare the homeopathic medicines. This is what potentization does“;
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http://www.foroptimalhealth.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=57&Itemid=4)
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[in "Issue #35 - August 2005"]
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"the return of old symptoms is a sign that the homeopathic medicine is acting deeply on the vital force and that the timeline by which the chronic disease developed is reversing [...] watchful waiting (without further dosing) is then appropriate until the vital force calms down [...] this process does not ‘weaken’ the remedy. It just further disperses the dose in water to soften the reaction of the vital force";
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[in "Issue #38 - November 2005"]
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"if the correct potency is used based on the assessment of the individual’s vital force this effect is minimized";
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[in "Issue #19 - April 2004"]
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"if the correct potency is used based on the assessment of the individual’s vital force this effect is minimized";
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[in "Issue #24 - September 2004"]
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"the vital force creates symptoms in response to this imbalance";
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[in "Issue #25 - October 2004"]
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"this natural healing crisis is part of the vital force’s response to the action of the correct homeopathic remedy [...] to reiterate, we must pay attention to what the body tells us and understand the response of the vital force";
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Palchikovsky, V. (ND{student?} NCNM) states:
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[in “Advanced Chiropractic Center”]
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“the healing power of nature (vis medicatrix naturae), has two aspects: first that the body has the ability to heal itself and it is the naturopathic doctor's role to facilitate this natural process, and second that nature heals [...] first do no harm [...] the natural life force of the individual should be supported to facilitate healing”;
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Papasodaro, M. (ND CCNM) states:
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[in "About"]
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"naturopathic doctors oath [...] to act in cooperation with the healing power of nature";
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[in "Services"]
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"acupuncture / traditional Chinese medicine (TCM): according to TCM, when your energy flow, or qi [...] is out of balance, your body cannot adapt to stress, making you more likely to develop chronic illness and pain. TCM seeks to relieve these imbalances by adjusting the circulation of qi by inserting and manipulating fine metal needles into acupuncture points [...] homeopathic medicine: this is a natural, nontoxic therapeutic system of healing that assists in the inherent ability of the body to heal itself";
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[in "Informed Consent"]
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"acupuncture / traditional Chinese medicine (TCM): according to TCM, when your energy flow, or qi [...] is out of balance, your body cannot adapt to stress, making you more likely to develop chronic illness and pain. TCM seeks to relieve these imbalances by adjusting the circulation of qi by inserting and manipulating fine metal needles into acupuncture points [...] homeopathic medicine: this is a natural, nontoxic therapeutic system of healing that assists in the inherent ability of the body to heal itself";
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[in "Change of Season Soup!"]
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"to help tonify and strengthen qi and used to build blood and nourish body fluids [...] strengthen qi energy";
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Parikh-Shah, S. (ND CCNM 1994) states:
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[in "Therapies"]
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"the naturopathic therapies are all based on the same principles, they all assist the body's healing response [...] homeopathic medicine: this powerful system of medicine is more than 200 years old and is widely accepted in many countries. Homeopathic remedies are made from specific dilutions of plant, animal and mineral substances. When carefully matched to the patient they are able to affect the body's 'vital force' and to stimulate the body's innate healing forces on both the physical and emotional levels [...] traditional Chinese medicine / acupuncture: the key principle that defines and connects all of Chinese medicine is that of chi, or vital energy. The chi of all organs must be in balance, neither too active nor too dormant, for a person to be healthy. The chi of the body's organs and systems are all connected in meridians or channels that lie just under the skin. Dr. Sejal will use Eastern herbs and acupuncture to assist the body in regulating the chi and achieving balance";
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[in "Guiding Principles"]
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"naturopathic doctors are guided by six principles. This set of principles, emphasized throughout a naturopathic doctor's training, outlines the naturopathic approach to health and healing and forms the foundation of this distinct form of health care [...] the healing power of nature (vis medicatrix naturae): Dr. Sejal works to restore and support the powerful and inherent healing ability of your body, mind and spirit and to prevent further disease from occurring. Dr. Sejal will identify and remove obstacles to recovery, facilitating and augmenting this ordered and intelligent healing ability";
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Park, J. (ND NCNM) states:
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[in "Therapies Commonly Used"]
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“hydrotherapy: this is a powerful modality of water treatment whereby the heating and cooling properties of water are utilized to stimulate the vital energy of the body. This is the core and root of naturopathic healing modality [...] herbal medicine: herbs work differently than drugs. Herbs carry an inherent life force which works with the body, unlike Western drugs which works against your body”;
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http://www.integratemed.com/naturopathic_two.shtml)
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[in "Naturopathic Medicine"]
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"hydrotherapy - this is a powerful modality of water treatment whereby the heating and cooling properties of water are utilized to stimulate the vital energy of the body. This is the core and root of naturopathic healing modality [...] herbs work differently than drugs. Herbs carry an inherent life force which works with the body, unlike Western drugs which works against your body";
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Parvoti, R.D. (ND NCNM) states:
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[in "Environmental Medicine and Detox"]
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"hydrotherapy consists of various treatments to stimulate the patient’s vital force";
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Pataracchia, R.J. (ND CCNM) states:
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[in "Classical Homeopathic Management of Schizophrenia"]
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"homeopathy was developed by a German physician named Samuel Hahnemann in the early 1800’s. He examined the potential of substances to ‘cure’ symptoms that he produced in human healthy subjects (Hahnemann, 1842). These examinations were called provings. Hahnemann thought the body to be intelligent with an innate ability to heal itself. For example, the healing of a cut- and that the best way to heal would be via supporting the vital force of the body [...] the chosen medicine has the potential in high doses to create similar behavior patterns as the determined key elements of the case but in low homeopathic prescription doses has the potential to balance the human vital energy that has somehow become mis-tuned. Low dose medicines are made by careful dilutions and succussions and attempt to ‘capture’ the energy of the substance being diluted [...] how does it work exactly? This isn’t known. Homeopathic medicine works by a mechanism of action that is said to tune the patient’s vital force witch has become mis-tuned as a result of disease [...] homeopathic medicine is proposed to correct the vital force as part of the mechanism of action";
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Patel, D. (ND CCNM) states:
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[in "What is Naturopathic Medicine?"]
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"principles of naturopathic medicine: (1) healing power of nature: trust in the body’s inherent wisdom to heal itself [...] naturopathic doctors understand that the body has the unique ability to heal itself [...] the body’s natural ability to heal itself";
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Paulson, T. (ND CCNM) states:
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[in "Services" (2016)]
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"naturopathic doctors are trained to work with the healing power of nature [...] we do not treat disease directly, but rather strengthen the body’s vital force and stimulate true healing of the body";
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[in "About Naturopathic Medicine" (2015)]
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"based on the healing power of nature, it supports and stimulates the body's ability to heal itself [...] understand the healing process of the body";
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[in "Welcome to True Health!" (2013)]
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"naturopathic doctors are trained to work with the healing power of nature [...] we do not treat disease directly, but rather strengthen the body’s vital force and stimulate true healing of the body";
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[in "What is Naturopathic Medicine?" (2011)]
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"seven underlying health sustaining systems of our body must function effectively to ensure our well-being, prevent disease and allow a full life[...] the immune system [...] the detoxification system [...] the inflammatory system [...] the metabolic system [...] the endocrine/regulatory system [... ] the regeneration system [...] our life-force (or spirit).  Weakness in any of these 7 systems results in susceptibilities that allow most common disease to develop";
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Payne, M. (ND BINM) states:
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[in "Naturopathic Medicine"]
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"homeopathy is based on the premise that like cures like. The principle states that the illness can be cured by a substance that produces similar symptoms in healthy people. It works to stimulate the body’s own healing ability or 'vital force' to enable it to overcome ailments [...] hydrotherapy uses the beneficial properties of water to help stimulate the body’s healing energy or 'vital force'. It is useful in treating fatigue, flu and can help to improve circulation [...] the naturopathic oath [...] I will honor the principles of naturopathic medicine [...#2] to cooperate with the healing powers of nature";
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[in "Meet Dr. Michelle Payne, ND"]
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"every day Dr. Payne finds herself to be inspired by her patients, the healing power of nature and the body's innate ability to heal itself";
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Pearson, L.S. (ND Bastyr 2003) states:
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[in "What Is Naturopathic Medicine?"]
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"the naturopathic healing experience [...] may include constitutional hydrotherapy to increase the vital force";
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Peddle, B. (ND ?) states:
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[in "Naturopathic Medicine" (2015)]
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"the following are the principles of naturopathic medicine which help guide us in our approach to healthcare [...#2] the healing power of nature";
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[in "Fertility and Pregnancy" (2015)]
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"I truly believe in the innate healing power of the body";
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Pedro, N. (ND NCNM 2005) states:
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[in "Naturopathic Medicine" (2011)]
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"the human body has an innate ability to heal itself.  It is the role of the physician to find a treatment that will stimulate that ability and bring the patient back into a state of health.  This ability is often referred to as the’vital force’ in naturopathic medicine.  Stimulating the vital force may be achieved in many ways [...] much of the medicine we have in the West today is focused on suppression of symptoms [...] suppression simply moves the illness deeper but does nothing to actually heal the patient.  So if true health is desired the naturopathic doctor will always choose modalities that work with the patient’s vital force not against it [...] the six healing principles of naturopathic medicine [...] serve as a foundation from which all naturopaths practice [...#1] the healing power of nature, vis medicatrix naturae: the human body has the innate ability to establish, maintain and restore health on all levels; mental, emotional, physical and spiritual. The body’s healing process is ordered and intelligent; driven by the patient’s vital force. The physician’s role is simply to assist and augment the body’s natural healing process [...#3] first do no harm, primum no nocere: symptoms often occur as the vital force attempts to heal itself";
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[in "Homeopathy" (2011)]
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"plant, mineral and animal substances have the ability to stimulate the vital force within the patient bringing about deep and lasting cures of even the most chronic conditions";
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Pedro, S. (ND NCNM 2005) states:
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[in "FAQs" (2016)]
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"homeopathic remedies are very dilute, energetic medicines made from plant, animal and mineral substances.  The original substance is diluted over and over again in water.  Between each dilution the medicine is succussed, or shaken vigorously, allowing the water to absorb the deep energetic properties of the original substance.  The remedy works by stimulating the body’s vital force, or energy body, to bring about a deep and gentle healing process from the inside out.  Healing occurs on every level – mental, emotional and physical";
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Penney, S. (ND CCNM) states:
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[in "What is Naturopathic Medicine?" (2016)]
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"principles of naturopathic medicine [...] support the healing power of nature";
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[in "Naturopathy" (2011)]
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"acknowledge, respect and work with the individual's self-healing process [...] naturopathic medicine is a system of natural health care that is based on these principles [...] support the healing power of the body, vis medicatrix naturae: naturopathic medicine recognizes an inherent self healing process in the person which is ordered and intelligent.  Naturopathic doctors act to identify and remove obstacles to healing and recovery, and to facilitate and increase this inherent self-healing process [...] they will support your body’s ability to return to normal function and to heal itself";
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Perch, B. (ND SCNM) states:
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[in "Eczema" from the magazine "Natural Medicine"; www.naturalmedicine.co.za; issue 69 2011-03)]
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"the therapeutic order is a naturopathic concept developed by two American naturopathic physicians [...#3] harmonize with the life force";
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Perkins, C. (ND SCNM) states:
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[in "Treatment Options"]
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"herbal tinctures or capsules to aid in promoting your vital force and the ability of the body to heal itself provided it is in the right environment";
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Perlman, N. (ND Bastyr 2002) states:
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[in "Naturopathic Medicine" (2016)]
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"naturopathic (nature, natural, holistic) medicine is a system of health care that honors the innate healing capacity within the human body [...] foundational principles: [#1] the healing power of nature: the human body holds an innate ability or vital force to heal itself";
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[in "Naturopathy" (2014)]
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"naturopathic medicine is based in the following philosophy...naturopathic (nature, natural, holistic) medicine is a system of health care that honors the innate healing capacity within the human body [...] naturopathic medicine is based in the following principles...the healing power of nature: the body can heal itself if you allow it to";
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Persaud, R. (ND CCNM) states:
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[in "Naturopathic Medicine" (2014)]
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"naturopathic principles [...] the healing power of nature: the body has considerable power to heal itself and the role of the naturopathic physician is to facilitate this natural process with the aid of natural, non-toxic therapies";
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Peterman, A. (ND NCNM) states:
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[in "What is Naturopathic Medicine?"]
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"the six principles of naturopathic medicine [...#]4. Trust in the healing power of nature";
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[in "Naturopathic Therapies"]
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"for patients with frank deficiencies, herbal medicine works beautifully to enhance the body's vital force and build up reserves for future healing";
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Peters, M. (ND CCNM) states:
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[in "Cosmetic Acupuncture In Ajax, Pickering, Whitby and Durham Region"] 
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"a practitioner specializing in cosmetic acupuncture is able to utilize the meridians that either end or begin at the face to stimulate and balance the energy and at the same time, treat the underlying factors that contribute to the aging process. This involves the insertion of hair-thin disposable needles into specific areas on the face, ears, hands, legs and torso. The needles are inserted into the energy pathways or meridians to improve the flow of qi (energy). As the movement of energy improves, a greater amount of energy and blood are circulated to the face, nourishing, hydrating, toning and diminishing the appearance of wrinkles";
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[in "Cellulite Acupuncture In Ajax, Pickering, Whitby and Durham Region"]
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"according to traditional Chinese medicine, cellulite is a condition related to the excess accumulation of dampness and mucous within the body. A deficiency in what the Chinese call 'qi' (energy) causing poor digestive function";
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Peterson, L. (ND Bastyr 1996), Knorr, U. (ND NCNM 1995) state:
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[in "Services"]
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"homeopathy is a specific type of energetic medicine that is based on the concept that 'like treats like'. The medicines act by stimulating the 'vital force' of the body to bring about a healing response. We use homeopathy to treat children both acutely and constitutionally. It also works well for adults";
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http://www.dimensionsinhealing.com/services)
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Pharis, S. (ND NUHS) states:
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[in "Principles of Naturopathic Medicine" (2014)]
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"acknowledge, respect, and work with the individual’s self-healing process [...#2] the healing power of nature: naturopathic medicine recognizes an inherent self-healing process in each person. Naturopathic doctors work to support this by recognizing and removing obstacles to healing and recovery, and to facilitate and augment this inherent self-healing process";
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Phillips, P. (ND CCNM) states:
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[in "Services" (2013)]
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"acupuncture: treatment entails the insertion of fine-gauge sterile needles into various points on the body - to address energetic and physical dysfunction. Acupuncture focuses primarily on the flow of blood and energy (called qi) through the body, balancing these energies of the body to restore proper flow of qi and blood, while also balancing and harmonizing organ functioning. I will often enhance the acupuncture session with reiki (the channeling of universal energy) to assist in moving energy blockages [...] homeopathy is the use of minute doses of natural substances to stimulate our self-healing capacities [...] when your health is out of balance, your body's innate healing system (your vital force) is stuck, and needs assistance moving toward cure. The symptoms you experience are your vital force's best attempt to bring your system into balance [...] homeopaths read the symptoms to understand how the vital force is stuck, and these symptoms will indicate which remedy the vital force needs to get unstuck";
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[in "Naturopathic Medicine"]
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"naturopathy is true to the ancient principles of Hippocrates [...] his philosophy was based on the healing power of nature (vis medicatrix naturae): this doctrine acknowledges that the body contains the innate power to re-balance and heal itself. The role of the naturopath is to identify the underlying causes of illness, and then use natural therapies to stimulate your body's inherent healing processes";
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Phillips, T. (ND BINM) states:
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[in "The Hierarchy of Healing" (2017)]
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"[#2] stimulate the self-healing mechanisms, 'vis medicatrix naturae – the healing power of nature': this one overlaps with one of the principles mentioned in the intro, and is based on the recognition that the body has an innate wisdom and, if given the opportunity, the ability to heal itself. Once the disturbing factors are removed, the 'vital force' can do amazing things. Helping ignite this self-healing power can be accomplished in any number of ways. One of the most basic of these methods is hydrotherapy, or the application of water (often contrasting hot and cold) in the therapeutic setting. Other modalities that can stimulate the vital force include, but are not limited to, acupuncture, herbal medicine, and homeopathy";
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Picard, C.A. (ND NCNM) states:
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[in "What Is Naturopathic Medicine?" (2012)]
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"these principles stand as the distinguishing marks of the profession: [#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, to identify and remove obstacles to health and recovery, and to support the creation of a healthy internal and external environment [...#3] first do no harm: the process of healing includes the generation of symptoms, which are, in fact, expressions of the life force attempting to heal itself. Therapeutic actions should be complementary to and synergistic with this healing process. The physician’s actions can support or antagonize the actions of vis medicatrix naturae; therefore, methods designed to suppress symptoms without removing underlying causes are considered harmful and are avoided or minimized [...] some practitioners in Europe and America, however, perceived that valuable, empirically proven natural therapies were being lost, and struggled to retain the practice of promoting health through stimulation of the vital force and the rational use of natural agents";
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Pidutti, J.J. (ND Bastyr 2003), Pidutti [formerly Park], N. (ND Bastyr 2003) state:
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[for a bio., click here, ]
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[in "Acupuncture"]
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"based on thousands of years of clinical history, therapists of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) have developed an understanding of the energy map of the body. It is said that our energy, or qi (pronounced 'chee'), flows along pathways called meridians. Acupuncture serves to unblock or balance the energy so that it can freely flow";
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(click here,
http://www.springseternal.com/Acupuncture.htm)[vsc 2010-06-11] 
(archived here,
(for the archive.org history of this page, click here,
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Pilgrim, S. (ND ?) states:
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[for a bio. click here, ]
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[in "The Everything Digestive Health Book"(2009)]
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"Dr. Susan Pilgrim explains that naturopathy focuses on the vital force of life";
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(ISBN 1598699598 9781598699593)
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Pina, S.M. (ND SCNM) [and Fontes, M. (MSOM PIHMA)] states:
[in "Homeopathy and Chinese Medicine: Uniting Two Forms of Energetic Medicine" (Townsend Letter; Feb-March 2009)]
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"homeopathy and Chinese medicine are both forms of energetic medicine [...] the goal is to balance qi or the vital force [...] physical pathology seemed to manifest from a disturbance in their life force [...] 'the flow of qi is impaired' [...] to provide a deeper effect on the body's qi [...] the free flow of qi throughout the body [...] when qi cannot flow freely, emotions such as rage, anger, and even mania can occur [...] in this case the homeopathic remedy is used to help treat the acute symptoms and calm the patient while the acupoints move qi and rebalance the affected channel to help clear excess heat in order to help ground the patient";
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Pinault, F.M. (ND Bastyr 1999) states:
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i.
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[in "Services"]
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"botanical medicine is a powerful therapy that often does not produce the unwanted side effects of prescription drugs. It is believed this occurs because of the natural balance of constituents in plants that provide stimulation of healing without a unidirectional, mechanistic effect. The 'vital force,' recognized by Eastern cultures as chi, prana, and life force maintains bodily functions, balance or homeostasis. The results of this vital force are balance of blood pressure, blood sugar, hormonal balance and others. Botanical medicines help to stimulate the vital force of the body, guiding it to restore balance to these bodily functions";
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(click here,
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ii.
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[in "Services"]
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"homeopathic medicine is based on the idea that an intelligent energy (vital force) keeps our bodies and minds balanced. The effect of this balance is controlled blood pressure, blood sugar, sleep, hormonal balance and energy… etc. The remedies work by 'waking up' your body’s vital force to eliminate the condition causing the symptoms and promote long term wellness [...] homeopathic remedies are often an excellent therapy for children, as their vital force often requires very little intervention for healing";
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(click here,
(archived here,
(for the archive.org history of this page, click here,
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Pincott, I. (ND NCNM) states:
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[for a bio., click here, http://www.drpincott.com/]
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[in "Naturopathic Medicine Comes to Campbell River"]
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"Dr. Pincott believes that in most cases, the body has an inner ability to heal itself when obstacles to cure are removed and therapies are given that stimulate the vital force (the healing force of the body)";
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(click here,
(archived here,
(for the archive.org history of this page, click here,
[defunct](for a youtube.com slideshow of this, click here {00.0o.41-00.01.13},
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Pinter, H. (ND 2005) states:
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[in “Acupuncture and Naturopathic Medicine”] 
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“naturopathic medicine is a distinctively natural approach to health and healing that recognizes the integrity of the whole person. 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”;
.
(click here,
http://www.drpinter.com/)
(archived here,
)
(for the archive.org history of this page, click here,
http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.drpinter.com/)
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Piscopo, G. (ND Bastyr) states:
[in "Acupuncture: The I of the Needle"]
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“qi, which is similar to the naturopathic concept of vis medicatrix naturae, can be generally thought of as the ‘life force’ or ‘natural healing energy’ of the body”;
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(click here,
(archived here,
(for the archive.org history of this page, click here,
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Pitfield, R. (ND BINM) states:
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[for a bio., click here, http://www.drpitfield.com/about/]
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[coded]
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[in "Guiding Principles"]
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"guiding principles of naturopathic medicine [...#2] healing power of nature";
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(click here,
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Pizzorno, J.E. (ND NCNM 1975) states:
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[in "Total Wellness: Improve Your Health By Understanding the Body’s Healing Systems" (2010)]
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a.
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"live in harmony with your life-force [...] each of us needs to become more aware of the activity of the vis medicatrix naturae (life-force) deep within us [...] seven underlying, health-sustaining systems of our body must function effectively to ensure our well-being, prevent disease, and allow a full life: the immune system, the detoxification system, the inflammatory system, the metabolic system, the regulatory system, the regeneration system, and our life-force [***](or spirit)[***]. Weakness in any of these seven systems results in susceptibilities that allow most common diseases to develop. Follow the recommendations below, strengthen all of these seven systems, and total wellness is yours";
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[as "A Systems Approach to Wellness"](click here,
(archived here,
)
(for the archive.org history of this page, click here,
http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.healthy.net/scr/article.aspx?Id=1235&xcntr=3)
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(click here,
(archived here,
(for the archive.org history of this page, click here,
(for a digg.com social bookmark of this {2003 page}, click here,
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b.
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"live in harmony with your life-force. Our beliefs, spiritual values [etc....] each of us needs to become more aware of the activity of the vis medicatrix naturae (life-force) deep within us";
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(click here,
(archived here,
)
(for the archive.org history of this page, click here,
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[in "Proceedings of the Vitalism Conference: Joseph Pizzorno, ND: Vitalistic Philosophy – Naturopathy" (2009)]
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"the interaction of the body, mind and spirit functions within the matrix of very complex equations that govern the optimal practice of naturopathic medicine. Naturopathy attempts to both discover the nature of the equations (the vis) and amplify the positive effects of the aspects of the equation. Amplifying the positive is the same as increasing the vitality of the aspect of the equation [...] thank you  [...] for creating this conference this is a very exciting opportunity [...] I’ve never given a lecture before on the healing power of nature [...] the vis medicatrix naturae [...] what is the vis? [...] I’ll talk about how I think you could change this definition of the vis based on the three different models I’m going to show you [p.041...] our fundamental belief in what the universe was about [...] I want to talk to you about the Foundation of Naturopathic Medicine project [...that] started as a chapter in Mark Miccozzi's book on alternative medicine. I wrote a chapter for it a couple times on 'what is naturopathic medicine' and I’ve done this for a bunch of books [...] I decided for one of the updates [...] to invite my friend Dr. Pamela Snyder [an ND...] then after that we were approached by Elsevier, who said 'why don’t you convert this chapter into a whole textbook' [...] of course Elsevier wanted to do that with me [...] I’m a senior author of a book called the Textbook of Natural Medicine [...] one of the most well received books on science based natural medicine and it made them a lot of money [...the FNMP will be the] definitive text book about naturopathic medicine [...]  most of it is 'what is the vis?' What is the healing power of nature? [...] the vis [...] 'what is the vis medicatrix naturae?' [p.042...] Lindlahr, one of the early teachers and developers of the profession, defines the vis as 'the power possessed by the human body of resisting disease and restoring health. The primary force of all forces covered from the great central source of all life and expression of divine intelligence' [...] I don’t think our perspective has actually changed all that much in these last one hundred years almost. Jared Zeff and Pam Snyder in 1989 developed an official position for the American Association for Naturopathic Physicians and they said [...] 'the healing power of nature is inherent, self-organizing and healing process of living systems which establishes, maintains and restores health. Naturopathic medicine recognizes this healing process to be ordered and intelligent. It is a naturopathic physician's role to support, facilitate and augment this process' [...] this fundamental concept that the body has tremendous ability to heal [...] Leanna Standish simplified it quite a bit and said in 1989 'vis medicatrix naturae (or VMN) equals the inherent organizing principle of living organisms' [...] Eric Yarnell [...says] 'the vis is the result of natural selection and evolution' [p.043...] 'the VMN functions in  any given living system as a tendency to organize that system so as to maintain existence. The vis is universal  [...] the vis exists universally and is a cosmological reality [...] the vis exists internally and universally [...] an equation that exists  [...] as a law of nature. In the same way, the healing power of nature exists as an eternal law of nature the vis is the equation itself' [...] 'the vis is the framework in which vitality has significance. Vitality has no inherent value unless it can be integrated into the equation of the vis' [...] 'the vis is the law defining the laws and rules and interactions of the aspects of all systems including the body, the mind and we may call the spirit' [p.044...] the vis is the flow chart itself [...] 'the interaction of the body, mind and spirit' [p.045...] we can see the vis in others [...] if it decreases, the you’re only palliating symptoms and suppressing the individual’s expression of the vis [...] the vis, this vitality, this healthiness is simply an indication of organ function [...] the vis medicatrix is always pushing people towards higher vitality [p.046...] life is not logical in a universe ruled by entropy. If everything is going to waste heat, why do we have life evolving? It doesn’t make sense. Something is causing energy/matter to improbably organize into life. So, I’m making the assertion that vis is the life force, it is the consciousness of the universe manifesting as life [p.048...] vis is the manifestation of the universal consciousness in biological form [...] vis as our vitality [...] vis itself is immutable. As we harmonize with the vis our consciousness expands [p.050]";
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(click here,
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["Total Wellness: Improve Your Health By Understanding the Body’s Healing Systems" (1996)]
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"some important concepts. The healing power of nature (vis medicatrix naturae). Our bodies have a tremendous ability to heal [...] natural healers refer to this inherent drive as 'the healing power of nature' or the vis medicatrix naturae [...] our underlying healing systems [p.003...] the routes to total wellness. Seven underlying, health-sustaining systems of our body must function effectively to ensure our well-being, prevent disease, and allow a full life [...including] our life-force (or spirit). Weakness in any of these seven systems results in susceptibilities that allow most common diseases to develop. Follow the recommendations below, strengthen all of these seven systems, and total wellness is yours [p.024...] live in harmony with your life-force [p.026 ...] live in harmony with the psychosocial /spiritual /life-force [p.317...] prayer's effect on the one who prays are not as mysterious, sharing common ground with the placebo effect. Both give the body's self-healing mechanisms permission to turn on [p.332...] in mind/body medicine, the placebo effect is recognized as a marshaling of our self-healing abilities -- the life-force within each of us, which naturopathic physicians call the vis medicatrix naturae [...] it is increased awareness of and access to this teleological force, the healer within, that is the essence of each of us [p.333...] life force. See spiritual system [p.410]";
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(ISBN 0761504338)
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(for an amazon.com short review of this, click here,
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[in "Homeopathy: Where Less is More?" (Vegetarian Times, 1992-03)]
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"according to homeopathic philosophy, an intelligent, dynamic life force within each individual maintains life and promotes not just physical health but also emotional and mental health as well. This vital force [p.018]";
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Pizzorno, J.E. (ND NCNM 1975), Snider, P. (ND Bastyr 1982) state:
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[in "Fundamentals of Complementary and Alternative Medicine" (2001, 2nd ed. -- I own a copy]]
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"[per Ch.11, 'Naturopathic Medicine'] its unique integration of vitalistic [etc. p.159...quoting Lindlahr] 'waste of vital forces [...] there is really but one healing force in existence and that is nature herself' [p.163...] vis medicatrix naturae, the healing power of nature [...] the body’s ability and drive to heal itself [p.164...] six powerful concepts provide the foundation that defines naturopathic medicine [...] the six core principles of naturopathic medicine are as follows [...#] 1. the healing power of nature (vis medicatrix naturae) [...] naturopathic medicine is therefore 'vitalistic' in its approach [...] the healing power of nature (vis medicatrix naturae). Belief in the ability of the body to heal itself -- the vis medicatrix naturae (the healing power of nature) [...] the body is believed to have an innate intelligence or process (the VMN), which is always striving toward health. [Aka] vitalism [...] belief in the healing power of nature [p.173...] the context and life force of naturopathic medicine is its vitalistic core [...] vitalism has reemerged in today’s terms in the body-mind-spirit dialogue [...] applied in a vitalistic context [p.174...naturopathy's] unifying theory: the healing power of nature and the therapeutic order [p.176...] naturopathic case analysis and management [...] I. the healing power of nature (vis medicatrix naturae) [...#2] how is the healing power of nature supported in the case? [p.178...] in what ways are you working to 'draw out' the patient’s vital force and vitality [...] naturopathic medicine is a vitalistic system of health care [p.179...] botanical medicines are used for both vitalistic and pharmacological actions [...] acupuncture is an ancient Chinese system of medicine involving the stimulation of certain specific points on the body to enhance the flow of vital energy (qi) along pathways called meridians [p.180...] naturopathic medicine [...is] powerfully vitalistic [p.183...] the healing power of nature, a traditionally vitalistic principle [...] what distinguishes naturopathic medicine [...] is a collective confidence in the perception of a vital force or life force [...] the shared perception that [...] there is order in the healing process [...] based on the life force, which is self-organized, intelligent, and intelligible [...] we can research the life force [...] the 'healing power of nature’s' (vis medicatrix naturae’s) [p.188]";
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(ISBN 0443065764)
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(for a partial Amazon.com review, click here,
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Plonski, K. (ND{student} Bastyr) states:
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[for a bio., click here, http://www.krystalplonski.com/about]
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[coded]
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[in "Naturopathic Medicine"]
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"through the 6 naturopathic principles, we, as naturopathic physicians, can promote health, rather than just treating and removing the objective signs and symptoms of the disease. These 6 naturopathic principles include: the healing power of nature (vis medicatrix naturae) [...] the naturopathic therapeutic order includes [...] stimulating inherent self-healing";
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(click here,
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[coded]
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[in "Naturopathic Philosophy" (2012)]
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"6 Naturopathic Principles: 1.) vis medicatrix naturae, the healing power of nature: as a student of naturopathic medicine, this first principle is one of the the primary differentiation points between alternative and conventional medicine. Naturopathic medicine is deeply rooted in the philosophy of body’s inherent ability to heal itself, and maintain health, despite the stresses that each of us can endure on a daily basis. Naturopaths also believe that there is a further healing power through nature, whether it be medicinal plants and their constituents, vitamins, minerals, water therapy, or whole-food nutrition, to name a few [...] to allow the body to heal itself";
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(click here,
(archived here,
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Poesnecker, G.E. (ND ?) states:
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[for a bio., click here, http://www.chronicfatigue.org/index.html]
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[in "It's Only Natural" (1996)]
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a.
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"[ch.14] when such colloidal intake is low, the life force rapidly withers and the body becomes subject to many diseases [...] there are available to natural healing centers such as ours, many substances that, when properly used, can be most helpful in balancing the body, thereby enabling the vital force to re-establish normal function";
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(click here,
(for the archive.org history of this page, click here,
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b.
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"[ch.17] 0ne of the reasons fasting, particularly in chronic diseases, has never found much favor with orthodox physicians is that it depends on an intelligence in the body that most of them are not prepared to accept. This intelligence, which homeopaths and naturopaths call the vital force and which has been called innate by chiropractors, must be accepted as fact for an adequate understanding of fasting [...] there is, he says, within the body a force at work, constantly striving to preserve and strengthen our being. This force attempts to control the various mechanisms and chemical reactions of the body in such a way that life is perpetuated and the organism functions in the most efficient manner under the circumstances it finds itself in [...] when this inner vital force does not heal, the natural physician reasons that it must be impeded by adverse circumstances and it is the physician's duty to discover the reasons for this failure and to correct them so that the vital force can continue its healing ways [...] to fulfill these four specific needs of the vital force, the natural physician first attempts to discover any deficiencies that may exist within the patient's system. Then, by the selection and administration of proper foods, and if necessary specific nutritional substances, he supplies the body with the needed materials the vital force requires to establish normal functioning and overcome the ailment [...] if necessary, he counsels the patient on proper mental attitude to be fostered during the cure, so that the patient's own thought and emotional processes won't impede the vital force in its work [...] the three foregoing methods of aiding the vital force are in themselves adequate to cure many chronic ailments [...] if some severe chronic conditions are to be cured by the vital force, it must have nearly unimpeded control of the body- that is, it must have the ability to adjust to the various mechanical, chemical and electronic mechanisms of the body with the least possible interference from the outside. With our present degree of understanding, this is best accomplished by the fast [...] if we look at the fast in this light, we are in effect saying to the vital force, 'here, vital force, I give you back your body' [...] the vital force of the body alone is capable of the intricate integrations of actions needed to re-balance the system to overcome many chronic diseases. Man's attempts to control body function in these ailments have nearly always met with long-term disaster [...] why then does one man get a disease and another not? No physician knows for sure. If we took out of this body the vital healing force and left the full care and healing of our diseases to our physicians, I'm sure the human race would have perished thousands of years ago [...] therefore, if this healing force alone has a full understanding of the disease, isn't it only rational that in the attempt to overcome this disease, we give this all-knowing healing force every opportunity to function and exercise to its fullest ability? This we do by the fast [...] here and here alone do we free this vital force from all outside interference and let it do with the multitude of body functions as it will [...] every thought of the physician during the fast should be directed toward these purposes by helping the vital force in every conceivable way. To this end, he must not forget the four fundamental needs of the vital force. These four needs must be met before and during the fast or his success will be incomplete [...] if we find the patient is a good candidate for the fast and is in need of it, we place him on a high-nutrient diet supplemented with colloidal nutritional elements, in an effort to saturate his body with all the materials that the vital force may need later in its healing and repair [...] the nature and purpose of the fast are explained to the patient as I have explained them here. They are also taught of the temporary adverse feelings and emotions that may come with the proper functioning of this internal vital force [...] to force or restrict fluids is an attempt to control the vital force and this is counter to our basic purpose [...] I therefore conduct most fasts by allowing the patient to take water as directed by the vital force through the agency of thirst [...] philosophically, I believe that by offering the body an unnatural product-distilled water-we are in a sense again attempting to influence the vital force in a negative manner, by introducing substances into the body that may cause the vital force to make adjustments not to the best benefit of its objectives. By using distilled water, which tends to disturb the mineral balance of the body, we take away from the vital force things it may need, thereby destroying the balance the vital force is attempting to establish and preserve [...] it takes at least three days for body functioning to come to a standstill and accept the fact that the patient is giving the vital forces full control of its own organism [...] we want to conserve as much body energy as possible for the vital force to use as healing power [...] as the vital force may at certain times during the fast withdraw practically all the body energy to the internal environment to overcome a particularly difficult problem [...] if this is kept within moderate levels by the vital force [etc.]";
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(click here,
(for the archive.org history of this page, click here,
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"here he particularly thought the homeopathic stimulative method to be very important to properly direct and activate the vital force in its efforts to overcome such conditions [...] to the homeopath, these chronic diseases can best be eliminated by stimulating the repair mechanism of the body, which he likes to call the vital force, with the properly chosen homeopathic medication [...] when a patient comes to us with disorders of the vital organs, we know the vital force is weak or these areas wouldn't be affected and therefore the cure will be prolonged";
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(click here,
(for the archive.org history of this page, click here,
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(ISBN 0916285405)
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Pope, N.J. (ND CCNM) states:
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[in "Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Epilepsy"{ed.s: MDs Devinsky, Schachter, Pacia} (2005)]
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"the primary goal of naturopathic medicine is to address the cause of epilepsy [...] causes can be due to imbalances of a nutritional or energetic nature (e.g., yin and yang or vital force) [p.165...] support the patient's vital force. Homeopathic medicine views illness as an imbalance in the patient's life or vital force [p.170]";
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(ISBN 1888799897)
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Post, K. (ND NCNM) states:
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[for a bio., click here, http://www.oanp.org/members/?id=10022967]
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[in "What is Naturopathic Medicine?" (2011)]
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"naturopathic medicine [...] 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 which 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, which are based on the objective observation of the nature of health and disease. It is these principles that distinguish naturopathic medicine from other medical approaches. They are: the healing power of nature (vis medicatrix naturae). Nature acts powerfully through healing mechanisms in the body and mind 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, to act to identify and remove obstacles to health and recovery and to support the creation of a healthy internal and external environment […] first, do no harm (primum no nocere). llness[sp.] is a purposeful process of the organism. The process of healing includes the generation of symptoms that are, in fact, an expression of the life force attempting to heal itself. Therefore, therapeutic actions should be complimentary to and synergistic with this healing process […] homeopathic medicine, which originated in Germany over 200 years ago, is based on the principle of ‘like cures like.’ It works on a subtle yet powerful electromagnetic level, strengthening the body’s healing and immune responses. Tiny amounts of potentized[sp.] animal, plant and mineral are employed which stimulate the vital force in the direction of true healing. This is witnessed by the fact that symptoms often appear in reverse order, as if the patient were going back in time, although the severity is less”;
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(click here,
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[in "Natural Health Services" (2004)]
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“naturopathic medicine is a distinctively natural approach to health and healing that recognizes the integrity of the whole person. It 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 which work with the patient’s vital force, respecting the intelligence of the natural healing process [...] the healing power of nature (vis medicatrix naturae). Nature acts powerfully through healing mechanisms in the body and mind 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 [...] homeopathic m [...] works on a subtle yet powerful electromagnetic level, strengthening the body’s healing and immune responses. Tiny amounts of potentized animal, plant and mineral are employed which stimulate the vital force in the direction of true healing";
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(click here,
(archived here,
(for the archive.org history of this page, click here,
(for a digg.com social bookmark of this {2004 page}, click here,
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Potter, J. (ND CCNM) states:
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[for a bio., click here, http://www.drpotter.net/about.htm]
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[in 'homepage' (2012)]
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"we all have within us this innate drive to heal. The body is always striving towards optimal function, balance and adaptability. This has been recognized for millennia in several cultures: the life energy or qi in traditional Chinese medicine, Hippocrates’ concept of vis medicatrix naturae or the healing power of nature, Samuel Hahnemann, the father of homeopathic medicine, referred to it as the vital force";
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(click here,
http://www.drpotter.net/)[vsc 2012-10-22]
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Pournadeali, K. (ND Bastyr 1998) states:
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[in "Natural Medicine Q and A - How Can I Be Sure Alternative Medicine Will Work With My Condition?" (2005)]
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"a homeopath who uses remedies believed to work on the 'vital force'";
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(click here, 
(archived here, 
(for the archive.org history of this page, click here, 
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[in "Natural Medicine Q and A - What is Acupuncture?" (2005)]
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"acupuncture’s is based on the idea that diseases are disruptions in the body’s energy flow or 'vital force,' and, through treatment, these disruptions can be reversed, weak tissues can be tonified, and overactive systems can be calmed—restoring balance";
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(click here,
(archived here,
(for the archive.org history of this page, click here,
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Powell, D.C. (ND Bastyr 2008) states:
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[for a bio., click here, http://www.chaparralnatmed.com/about.html]
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[in "Welcome to Chaparral Naturopathic Medicine" (2012)]
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"natural therapies used in treatment [...] homeopathic medicine when properly prescribed, affect the body’s 'vital force' and strengthen its innate ability to heal";
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(click here,
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[in "What is Naturopathic Medicine?" (2012)]
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"the principles of naturopathic medicine: the following principles are the foundation upon which naturopathic medical practice is built: [#1] the healing power of nature, vis medicatrix naturae: we recognize an inherent ordered and intelligent self-healing process in the person. We act to identify and remove obstacle to healing and recovery, and to facilitate and augment this inherent self-healing process";
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(click here,
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[in "Welcome to Chaparral Naturopathic Medicine" (2010)]
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"homeopathic medicines, when properly prescribed, affect the body's 'vital force' and strengthen its innate ability to heal";
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(click here,
(archived here,
(for the archive.org history of this page, click here,
http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.chaparralnatmed.com/treatments.html)
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Powell, K. (ND NCNM) states:
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[in "What is Naturopathic Medicine?" (2017)]
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"naturopathic medicine is based on the principle that our bodies are very resilient [...] our bodies have the capacity to heal themselves [...] your body can heal [...] we use gentle therapies like homeopathy [...] to stimulate the body on that healing process";
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Prange, M. (ND CCNM 2002) states:
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[in “Welcome to Naturopathic Medicine" (2007)]
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"naturopathic medicine provides a safe, natural alternative to conventional medicine. With the use of natural therapeutics, nutritional counseling, acupuncture, Chinese medicine, botanical medicine, homeopathy, and lifestyle adjustment, most acute and chronic illnesses can be addressed. Dr. Prange believes that in most cases the body has an inner ability to heal itself when obstacles to cure are removed and therapies are given that stimulate the vital force (the healing force of the body) […] homeopathy. A 200 year old system of medicine that stimulates the vital force so that the body can heal itself";
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(click here,
http://www.advancedfamilywellness.com/naturopathic.html)
(archived here,
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Pratt, S. (ND NCNM 2004) states:
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[for a bio., click here, http://www.drprattnd.com/aboutus.html]
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[in "What Is Naturopathic Medicine?"]
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"founded upon a holistic philosophy, naturopathic medicine [...] the practice of promoting health through stimulation of the vital force [...] the healing power of nature — vis medicatrix naturae [...] 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: the healing process includes the generation of symptoms, expressions of the life force";
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(click here,
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[in "The Six Principles of Healing" (2008)]
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"the following six principles define the profession: [#1] the healing power of nature -- vis medicatrix naturae: the human body has an intrinsic ability to establish, maintain, and restore health. The body's 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: the healing process includes the generation of symptoms, expressions of the life force attempting to heal itself. Therapeutic actions should be complementary to, and synergistic with, this healing process [...per] vis medicatrix naturae";
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[in "History and Future" (2011)]
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"health practitioners in Europe and America, perceived that valuable, empirically proven natural therapies were being lost, and struggled to retain the practice of promoting health through stimulation of the vital force and the rational use of natural agents. Naturopathic medicine [...] 'nature is healer of all diseases' [...] vis medicatrix naturae, 'the healing power of nature': this concept has long been at the core of indigenous medicine in many cultures around the world and remains one of the central themes of naturopathic philosophy to this day";
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[in "Six Principles of Healing" (2011)]
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"the following six principles define the profession: [#1] the healing power of nature — vis medicatrix naturae [...] 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: the healing process includes the generation of symptoms, expressions of the life force attempting to heal itself. Therapeutic actions should be complementary to, and synergistic with, this healing process. A physician's actions can support or antagonize the actions of vis medicatrix naturae";
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Price, T. (ND NCNM) states:
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"moxabustion, the heating of the herb mugwort on or near body parts to stimulate or move qi [...] gua sha, a method of scraping the skin surface with a porcelain spoon to invigorate or move 'stuck' qi [...] qi gong can be used by a practitioner during a session to invigorate or move qi in a patient [...] qi gong can be taught to a patient to help build strength and qi in him/her self";
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[in "Naturopathic Medicine" (2013)]
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"the following six principles are the cornerstone of naturopathic medicine and what unites the profession as a whole: [#1] the healing power of nature, vis medicatrix naturae: the body has an inherent wisdom to maintain a balanced and healthy state. The naturopathic doctor recognizes this process as intelligent and uses medicines and techniques to support, maintain, and augment this healing process by identifying and removing any obstacles to health and recovery [...] NDs [...] respect each individual’s self-healing process";
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Prinsen, A. (ND CCNM) states:
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[in "Principles of Naturopathic Medicine" (2010)]
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"principles of naturopathic medicine [...] to co-operate with the healing powers of nature [...] treat the whole person. The whole person must be addressed for healing to take place on the deepest levels [...] you will have cleared away some of the more dense toxins that block the flow of vitality. You will have begun to nurture the life force of your body and will feel more energy and aliveness. This will attract your mind and awareness to shine on the deeper aspects of yourself-letting the healing power of nature penetrate and illuminate new dynamics, sensations and processes. As you pay attention you will be shown what lies next on the road to true wholeness [...] the tensions are allowed to build and fester as we dampen and block our vitality [...] work with the healing power of nature / the vis medicatrix naturae [...] this creative power exists as an unseen constructive force within all living things [...] I can only understand what supports the vis medicatrix naturae and supply that. I can only understand what is blocking the vitality and remove that. Many times I cannot even remove these blocks because it is not my place to do so. The individual must remove these blocks him or herself [...] when people make this shift with awareness they step into a more energized way of being and living. This increase in life energy and freedom is what ultimately leads to healing. We learn to pay attention to our vitality in the process of healing. We learn to listen to the energy of life within us and by doing so we can understand and experience what is in harmony with the Vis and what is not [...] with naturopathic treatment you will begin to let go of blocks to your vitality [...] when the vitality is strengthened and allowed to do its work you may experience a 'healing crisis' [...] as your vitality increases you may go through more short periods of low energy or discomfort as your body and mind continue to clear themselves of unnecessary physical, emotional and mental toxins [...] with the development of medical technology, surgery and pharmaceuticals we have forgotten about the basic foundations of health and vitality [...] modern medicine has given us the ability to save lives in emergency situations but our health and vitality cannot be sustained by the sole use of technology";
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[in "Principles of Naturopathic Medicine" (2010)]
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"[include] co-operate with the healing powers of nature [...] these principles are what define naturopathic medicine and guide naturopathic medical practice [...] you will have begun to nurture the life force of your body and will feel more energy and aliveness [...] letting the healing power of nature penetrate and illuminate [...] work with the healing power of nature / the vis medicatrix naturae [...] this creative power [...] I can only understand what supports the vis medicatrix naturae and supply that. I can only understand what is blocking the vitality and remove that [...] my job is simply to help this person make choices by teaching, and supporting self-awareness, and providing treatments that support the healing power of nature [...] when people make this shift with awareness they step into a more energized way of being and living. This increase in life energy and freedom is what ultimately leads to healing. We learn to pay attention to our vitality in the process of healing. We learn to listen to the energy of life within us and by doing so we can understand and experience what is in harmony with the vis and what is not [...] in respecting the vis we choose gentle therapies";
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"clinical nutrition [...] we will review your diet and lifestyle in regards to [...the] balance of yin / yang / qi / fluids in the body [...] acupuncture and Oriental medicine: clear blockages and balance the flow of qi (energy / vitality) through the meridian pathways using herbs, acupuncture, bodywork and yoga [...] acupuncture is the use of very fine needles to stimulate the natural flow of energy [...] pain is seen as a stagnation of either fluids or energy (qi)  [...] acupuncture fosters the flow of energy [...] by stimulating the flow of qi [...] botanical medicine [...] plants are engaged to balance the Chinese meridian system and unblock restrictions in the flow of a clients vitality [...] counseling [...] supporting awareness of the body, breath, emotions and thoughts as they relate to health and vitality";
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[in "Homeopathic Medicine" (an mp3) (2010)]
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"homeopathy is a single healing art [...] when you have an illness, the illness is not only a physical disturbance, it's not only a chemical disturbance in the organism [...] disease is more like a spirit-like disturbance, a disturbance of our energy, or our vital force, in Eastern medicine what they would call the prana, or the energy body [...] the electromagnetism of a human [...] an electromagnetic field that surrounds us and this electromagnetism, it actually vibrates differently in different people, or there's a different resonance to it in different people, and when we get sick that resonance actually changes. So, if we use medicines that work on that electromagnetic level, we can actually get at deeper causes of an illness, because if illness does arise from this spirit-like level, then we need -- to actually cure it -- we need to address that level [...to] get to the cause [...a homeopathic remedy has] energetic resonance [...] homeopathic medicines, they don't treat the superficial symptoms, they try to treat the underlying disturbance that's in the vital force [...] homeopathic remedies don't do the healing, they stimulate the natural defense mechanism [...] on a deeper level [...illness is] a disharmony in the vital force that's actually expressing itself physically, emotionally and mentally [...] a level, a place that's common to all of those things, to the mental, emotional, physical and that's the level that homeopathy works on [...] illness is an experience in the energy body of an organism [...that way we're] not suppressing disease";
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Proulx, A. (ND CCNM) states:.
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[in "Homeopathy" (2013)]
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"developed in the 18th century by the German physician Samuel Hahnemann, homeopathic remedies are dilutions of natural substances given to work with the body to stimulate the body’s own response to heal itself";
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"traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is [...] based on the philosophy of balancing qi or chi (energy) through the meridian pathways by examining the harmony – or lack thereof – between yin and yang";
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Pryce, A. (ND SCNM 2002) states:
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"the therapies are chosen to work with the individual's vital force, respecting the natural healing process of nature";
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"the principles of naturopathic medicine: 1. the healing power of nature – 'vis medicatrix naturae': naturopathic medicine recognizes and encourages the body's inherent ability to heal itself. Naturopathic physicians identify and remove obstacles to healing and recovery, in order to aid in this self-healing process [...] actions of the naturopathic physician should be complimentary to the body’s own functions of healing itself";
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Pun, J. (ND CCNM) states:
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"the modalities used help support and stimulate the innate healing force of the body [...] our bodies are ecosystems: though we consist of several distinct organ systems, they are interrelated and communicate via a complex system of hormones, neurotransmitters, blood, lymph, and energy (qi) [...] principles of naturopathic medicine: the following are the guiding principles of naturopathic medicine. As naturopathic doctors, we keep each principle in mind with ever patient, every treatment, and every visit to continue giving you the optimum treatment for your individual case [...] acknowledge and respect the individual’s healing process [...#2] the healing power of nature (vis medicatrix naturae): your naturopathic doctor works to restore and support the powerful and inherent healing ability of your body, mind and spirit and to prevent further disease from occurring. Naturopathic doctors identify and remove obstacles to recovery, facilitating and augmenting this ordered and intelligent healing ability";
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"the body as not only a physical entity, but an energetic entity: there are processes within that we can neither see nor test in a laboratory. We have a principle in naturopathic medicine, 'vis medicatrix naturae' (healing power of nature), that not only includes the fact that we believe that natural substances contain healing properties, but that we also contain a 'template' for our own healing within";
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"the kidneys, being our source of innate qi (energy)";
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"naturopathic Medicine is [...] based on the healing power of nature and the ability of the body to heal itself when supported and stimulated [...] the naturopathic philosophy is to stimulate this innate healing power of the body";
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"gentle and non-invasive therapies and treatment approaches are used to stimulate the body’s inherent healing capacity";
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Pyne, N. (ND CCNM 2006) states:
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"Canadian-trained licensed naturopathic doctors use nutrition, herbal medicine, acupuncture, nutrition, homeopathy, and lifestyle counseling to treat the whole person [...] homeopathic medicine has a history more than 200 years old. Homeopathic remedies are made from specific dilutions of plant, animal and mineral substances. When carefully matched to the patient they are able to affect the body's 'vital force' and to stimulate the body's innate healing forces on both the physical and emotional levels, with few side effects [...] what are the principles of naturopathic medicine? [...#2] the healing power of nature (vis medicatrix naturae): the goal of naturopathic medicine is to restore and support the powerful and inherent healing abilities of the body, mind and spirit and to prevent further disease from occurring";
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