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Abrin, T.A. (ND NCNM) states:
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[in "Frequently Asked Questions"]
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“how does naturopathic medicine differ from conventional medicine? The profession of naturopathic medicine is unique because it’s[punct.] philosophy. We differ from conventional medical doctors in that our practice us guided by the following principles: [the first] 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”;
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Abshier, M.D. (ND Bastyr), Abshier, T.L. (ND NCNM) state:
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[in "The Principles of Naturopathic Medicine"]
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"the healing power of nature (vis medicatrix naturae). The healing power of nature is the God given power of living systems to recognize, maintain, and restore the divinely established perfect pattern of health. Naturopathic medicine seeks to activate and release this healing process in all levels of the body, soul, and spirit. It is the naturopathic physician's role to support, facilitate and augment the body's naturally embedded ability to heal itself by using substances found in nature; by supporting the function of damaged tissues and organs with various human crutches such as drugs and prostheses while the body does the actual regeneration and repair; and, by encouraging the patient to engage in proper behavior and deeply embrace a true transcendent faith. It is the naturopathic physician's duty to identify the disease and help the patient remove the obstacles to health and recovery while supporting him or her in creating a healthy internal and external environment [...] avoid suppression: whenever possible the suppression of symptoms is avoided, as suppression generally interferes with the healing process. Old symptoms may resurface as a 'healing crisis' for a short time as the vital force eliminates the disease causing agents. Optimum regeneration occurs when the body’s self-healing processes are supported without suppressing the symptoms which may arise in the process of repair" [an odd mixture of animatistic-New-Age-pantheism and fundamentalistic Christian language, in my view; but, 'naturopathy blends'!];
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Achterberg, J. (? ?), Braden, G. (? ?), Goleman, D. (? ?), Lipton, B.H. (? ?), McTaggart, L. (? ?), Pert, C. (? ?), Small, G. (? ?) state:
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[in "Measuring the Immeasurable: The Scientific Case For Spirituality"(2008)]
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"ancient Chinese medicine says that chi, loosely translated as 'the life force,' originates in the bone [p.021...] the essence of religious experience is an act of feeling the animating force -- spiritus -- within the lived encounter. When my clients experienced this [p.092] elan vital surging forth from within them, it was not surprising that they also encountered aspects of the religious experience [p.093...] yoga practitioners believe that blockages or shortages of life force can cause disease or decreased resistance to disease and that yoga can restore the flow of life force to different parts of the body [p.368...] prana (vital force) [p.369...] consciousness is the life force behind, within and beyond the phenomenal world [p.448]";
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(ISBN 1591796547)
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Achuff, J. (ND NCNM), Fontenot, L. (ND NCNM), Woodruff, M. (ND NCNM) state:
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[in "Frequently Asked Questions"]
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"according to classical Chinese medicine, there is an abundant flow of 'life energy' (qi) throughout the human body. This vital energy originates from the organs and flows through channels called meridians. When the energy flow is smooth and in balance, a person is healthy. When a pathway becomes blocked or there is a shortage of energy in the meridian, illness or pain results. A practitioner of Chinese medicine addresses disharmony or imbalance within the meridians. Acupuncture alleviates and removes obstructions in the channels and supplements a decreased energy flow, resulting in the restoration of the body to its natural state of balance";
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Adatya, T. (ND NCNM) states:
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[in “What is Homeopathy?”]
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“what is the ‘vital force?’ In the era prior to modern science, various concepts of vital force were widely accepted. This is an invisible, immaterial, yet dynamic force which animates the physical body. This vital principle maintains all the parts of the material body, both sensation and function, in a harmonious and coordinated manner […] without this vital force, the material body is incapable of any sensation or function; in other words, it is dead. Ideas similar to vital force are still in use today. In oriental medicine and martial arts this force is referred to as chi, meaning life-force. In yoga and ayurveda it is called prana, meaning vital energy. What does ‘vital force’ have to do with homeopathy? In his book, Organon of Medicine, Hahnemann proposed that the essence of illness is a disorder in the vital force. Because of this disorder, people are susceptible to various diseases an[d] afflictions. When the integrity of the vital force is restored, the whole organism recovers health, and the disease is cured. Hahnemann felt that the effects of a single disorder in the vital force results in many signs and symptoms throughout the patient […] viewing the totality of the patient’s signs and symptoms, a picture of the disturbance on the vital force can emerge, even though the vital force itself cannot be directly examined. Hahnemann also felt that homeopathic remedies are sufficiently subtle to directly correct morbid derangements in the vital force […] why don’t conventional doctors consider the ‘vital force?’ Modern science currently teaches that vital force is an outdated and discredited theory. It is now generally accepted that all of these life functions are the result of biochemical processes. These processes utilize the same basic elements and chemical properties inside living things as occur outside of living things. Therefore, it is felt that there is no need for any force which is unique to life. Homeopathic practitioners are conversant with the tenets of modern science [!]. They have studied biochemistry and other sciences which explain the chemical basis of life processes [!]. Yet they still use the term vital force in describing both the patient and the effects of medicines on the patient. In doing so, homeopathic doctors do not reject the well established concepts of science […] vital force […] has little relevance in scientific studies which investigate only the parts of an organism. Homeopathy is the therapeutic science [!] of the whole person. It needs concepts and terms which allow the perception and evaluation of the person in a unified way. Vital force remains the most appropriate and useful term for this purpose. Do you have to ‘believe’ in this concept for homeopathic remedies to work? It is not necessary that one must be a believer in vital force or a convert to vitalism to practice homeopathy [bullshit] or to benefit from its application as a patient. Vital force continues to be a useful model for perceiving disease influences and medicinal effects on the whole person”;
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Aesoph, L.M. (ND ?) states:
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[in “Maternity Medicine”]
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"the 1200 remedies found in the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States contain minute amounts of plants, minerals or animal substances used to cure a variety of ailments by promoting inner healing, or what America's estimated 3000 homeopathic practitioners call the vital force";
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[in “Drug-Free Help for Allergies”]
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“while conventional medicine uses antihistamines, decongestants and allergy shots to treat allergies, more people are turning to homeopathic medicine. Instead of smoothing out physical complaints with drugs, this system uses minute amounts of plants, minerals or animal substances to cure a variety of ailments by promoting inner healing--what homeopaths call the vital force”;
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Ahlan, J. (ND CCNM), Arrata, E. (ND ?), Chakravorty, A.P. (MD ?), Hoffman, T. (ND SCNM), Janssens, S. (ND SCNM), Wilkinson, S. (MD UC) state:
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[in "Why IMI"]
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"[biographies link states] the integrative team at IMI is a group of like-minded, dedicated individuals who share a common interest; using whatever medicine is needed to accomplish the task at hand. It requires a unique blend of talents and philosophy to achieve this end and IMI is proud to introduce these gifted individuals […who believe, as stated at the description of the practice,] physical illness arises from physical imbalances within the body which arise from imbalances at an energetic level, which arise from imbalances at ever higher energetic levels, as we shall see. These imbalances prevent our 'life force' or 'organizing tendency' from flowing optimally and freely";
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Ahles, S.W. (NMD SCNM), Kotlarz, C.R. (NMD SCNM) state:
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[in "Naturopathic, Complementary, & Alternative Medicine"]
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"the principles of naturopathic medicine. The foundation of naturopathic medicine is based on six principles formulated from the observation of health and disease. Following are the six principles that distinguish naturopathic medicine from other medical philosophies. The healing power of nature […] the body has the natural ability to maintain and restore health. This natural healing process occurs in response to the body’s life force […] the physician’s role is to facilitate this process by identifying and removing any obstacles to recovery. The naturopath works to support the inherent healing system by creating a healthy internal and external environment […] first do no harm […] the naturopath is trained to utilize noninvasive therapeutics, which help to support the immune system and the healing power of nature";
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Aieta, F.L. (ND UBCNM) states:
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[in Dr. Frank L. Aieta"]
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"oriental medicine and acupuncture are part of an ancient system of techniques used to enhance the flow of vital energy (chi). Acupuncture involves the stimulation of certain specific points on the body along chi pathways called ‘meridians.’ Acupuncture points can be stimulated by inserting and withdrawing needles, applying heat, massage, a laser beam, electricity, or a combination of these methods";
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Aidun, S. (NMD SCNM) states:
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[in "Acupuncture"]
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"central to the discipline of acupuncture is the concept of chi [...] 'qi' or 'ki'[...] chi is that life force or spiritual energy which is part of every living thing that exists. Traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture are parts of an ancient system of techniques used to facilitate the flow of chi as a means of enhancing vitality and/or addressing health issues [...] in order to aid the flow of the body's vital energy (chi) [...] in Chinese medicine disease happens if the flow of chi is disturbed or blocked. By inserting thin acupuncture needles into specific acupuncture points, blockage of energy can be released to resume the flow of the vital force to the target organ ensuring its optimal function";
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