AANP ND Practitioners North America (K):

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Kadish, A. (NMD Bastyr 1983) states:

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[in "Naturopathic Physicians"]

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"naturopathic medicine is heir to the vitalistic tradition of medicine in the Western world [slide 015...] the healing power of nature. Vis medicatrix naturae [...] nature heals through the response of the life force [slide 016...] first do no harm. Primum no nocere. The process of healing includes the generation of symptoms which are, in fact, an expression of the life force attempting to heal itself [...] this healing process [...] nature's healing power [slide 018]";

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(click here,

http://www.centerofhealth.com/patalk.ppt)

(archived here,

)

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Kalanick, B. (ND Bastyr 2004, LAc Bastyr) states:

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i.

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[in "About Us"]

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“Sea Change Healing Center embraces a new approach to health and healing focusing on preventative natural therapies to restore and rejuvenate. We call it vitalistic healthcare. Our philosophy nurtures the body's innate power to heal";

.

(click here,

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ii.

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[in "Mindbody Medicine"]

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"Chinese medicine [...] acupuncture is based on the theory that an electromagnetic life force is channeled in its continuous flow throughout the body by network of meridians. Sterile, disposable needles are inserted at specific points along the meridians to stimulate or disperse the flow of life force in order to correct imbalance”;

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(click here,

http://www.seachangehealing.com/mindbody.html)

(archived here,

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iii.

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[in "The Thrive Protocol"]

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"naturopathic medicine honors the body’s innate ability to heal itself. This intelligent life force, known as the vis medicatrix naturae, is constantly working to return you to perfect balance. Many treatments fail because they don’t support the harmony of your internal processes and your body’s constant striving for optimal performance. Acknowledging and engaging this fundamental force helps you improve everything from your daily functioning to the most chronic health problem";

.

(click here,

http://www.thrivenaturopathics.com/protocol.htm)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20071015033451/http://www.thrivenaturopathics.com/protocol.htm)

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

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Kane, E.A. (ND Bastyr 1992, LAc Bastyr) states:

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i.

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[in "Asthma"]

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“one of the fundamental philosophical tenets of yoga, an ancient east Indian meditative exercise technique, which means ‘union’ (of body and spirit), is that the most important part of our bodily function to control is the breath. The Sanskrit word for breath is ‘prana’ which also means life force, or spirit [...] another aspect of TCM is the insertion of ultra fine needles into specific acupoints, to stimulate the vital force (called qi [...] to flow smoothly and restore balance and optimal functioning to the internal organs, emotions and musculoskeletal structures";

.

(click here,

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(click here,

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(archived here,

)

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

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ii.

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[in "Insomnia"]

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"the TCM approach is to find your constitutional diagnosis, by looking at your tongue, feeling your pulses, asking lots of questions then determining where the vital force (qi) has become stagnant [...] 'yin' is the fluid, feminine, dark, deep form of our vital force while 'yang' is the solid, masculine, light, surface aspect [...] another important part of TCM is using ultra-fine needles to tap into, and stimulate to optimal circulation, the qi, or vital force, which runs throughout the meridians";

.

(click here,

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(archived here,

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iii.

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[in "Osteoarthritis"]

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"traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a 3000+ year old system of diagnosis and therapeutcs[sp.] which works primarily in stimulating the body's natural 'vital force' (known as qi";

.

(click here,

http://www.dremilykane.com/osteoarthritis.html)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20030613133018/http://dremilykane.com/osteoarthritis.html)

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

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iv.

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[in "Head Colds"]

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"all living beings are imbued by a 'vital force' which can be seen, for example, as the light shining out of someone's eyes. This is a manifestation of an inner energy that is more than synapsing neurotransmittors and vibrating molecules. This vital force, in traditional Chinese medicine, is called 'qi' ";

.

(click here,

http://www.dremilykane.com/head_colds.html)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20030423192304/http://dremilykane.com/head_colds.html)

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

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v.

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[in "Prostate"]

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"another aspect of TCM is the use of ultra-fine 'needles' which are inserted just below the skin to remove blockages in the 'vital force,' known as 'qi'";

.

(click here,

http://www.dremilykane.com/prostate.html)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20030613185028/http://dremilykane.com/prostate.html)

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

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vi.

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[in "Chinese Medicine"]

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"what is traditional Chinese medicine and how can it help me? Health, as defined by traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), is balance. The qi […] or vital force, will flow through all meridians when yin and yang are balanced in the body […] the best known aspect of acupuncture in the West, the part people are often most nervous about, is the use of extremely fine ‘needles’ or filaments which are quickly inserted through the skin to tap into the vital force (qi), and restore it to fully flowing balance. Very few patients experience discomfort with the needling; what is more startling at first is the sensation of one's own vital force -- it's strong and can feel for a moment or two like a dull, distending ache";

.

(click here,

http://www.healthy.net/scr/Article.asp?Id=835)

(archived here,

)

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

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vii.

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[in “Prostate Problems”]

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"another aspect of TCM is the use of ultra-fine ‘needles’ which are inserted just below the skin to remove blockages in the ‘vital force,’ known as ‘qi’ […] typically each acupuntrue[sp.] session involves placement of 4 to 20 ‘needles’ based on the diagnosis. These needles very rarey[sp.] cause pain; the unusual sensation is that of the qi (vital force) ‘grabbing’ the needle, which often causes a dull ache or momentary twinge and now let us consider a very different modality, from a different culture, but that, like acupuncture, works with your vital force […] and now let us consider a very different modality, from a different culture, but that, like acupuncture, works with your vital force";

.

(click here,

http://www.healthy.net/scr/Article.asp?Id=847)

(archived here,

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viii.

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[in “Acupuncture for Lower Back Pain”]

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“all living beings are imbued by a ‘vital force’ which is a manifestation of an inner energy that is more than synapsing neurotransmittors[sp.] and vibrating molecules. This vital force, in traditional Chinese medicine, is called ‘qi’”;

.

(click here,

http://www.healthy.net/scr/Article.asp?Id=791)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20040312102026/http://www.healthy.net/scr/Article.asp?Id=791)

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

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[in “Migraines”]

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“traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a 3000+ year old system of diagnosis and therapeutics which works primarily in stimulating the body's natural ‘vital force’ (known as qi”;

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(click here,

http://www.healthy.net/scr/Article.asp?Id=829)

(archived here,

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[in “Fasting”]

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“in Oriental medicine they say that fasting can damage the spleen and stomach qi […] the vital force of the digestive system”;

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(click here,

http://www.healthy.net/scr/Article.asp?Id=804)

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[in "Managing Menopause Naturally: Before, During, and Forever"(2004)]

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"if you regularly wake up at a certain time of night, a licensed acupuncturist in your community will be able to help you balance your energy to promote smooth flowing of the vital force (the Chinese call it qi […] within your energy channels (meridians). Health, from the perspective of TCM, is both a smooth flow of qi and a balanced level of qi in each of the major meridians [p.045]";

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(ISBN 1591200636)

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xii.

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[in “Depression”]

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“acupuncture. Last, but not least, is another form of 'energy' medicine, the very ancient treatment of stimulating the vital force through thin filaments inserted into acupoints at specific points distributed across the body surface. These acupoints connect through an intricate network of channels to organs, including sensory organs, and regulate physical functioning and emotional well-being by restoring an even, balanced flow of 'energy' throughout the system. Health, as defined by traditional Chinese medicine, is balance of the vital force, known as 'qi' [...] within the 14 major meridians of the body”;

.

(click here,

http://www.dremilykane.com/depression.html)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20070124194534/http://www.dremilykane.com/depression.html)

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Kanevski, J. (ND Bastyr 2006) states:

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[in "Our Services"]

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"I follow the naturopathic principles to assist in moving individuals towards health starting with the least force interventions. I believe that the body has an innate healing power and I trust the process of healing that occurs in each one of us. My favorite tool is constitutional homeopathy which is a medicine that stimulates our own body’s healing power [...] homeopathy is a system of medicine that uses natural substances from plants and minerals to stimulate the individuals’ innate healing ability. We call this innate healing power the vital force or the healing power of nature (vis medicatrix naturae) [...] children have such pure and incredible vitality. When naturopathic medicine is used to stimulate their vital force this is usually all that is needed to facilitate complete healing [...] simple, gentle and effective treatments such as homeopathy and hydrotherapy are used to stimulate the vital force during common illnesses of childhood [...] when low force naturopathic interventions are used side effects and suppression of symptoms that can cause future problems are avoided";

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(click here,

http://joyoflifefm.com/services.html)[vsc 2009-02-10]

(archived here,

)

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

)

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Karatzas, I. (ND CCNM) states:

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"2005 19the Annual Convention & Exposition (Seattle) [...] Vitalism In Menopsuse. By: Deborah Frances, N.D., Jill Stansbury, N.D., Debra Brammer, N.D., Robin Dipasquale, N.D.";

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(click here,

http://www.healthydoc.com/dr_k.htm)

(archived here,

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Kargman, S. (NMD SCNM) states:

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[in “What is Acupuncture”]

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how does acupuncture work? It has been scientifically determined[!] that human beings are actually unique bio-energetic systems. For thousands of years Oriental medicine has acknowledged that there is a vital force that flows through all things which is referred to as ‘qi’ (often called ‘energy’ in the West). Qi flows along the pathways in the human body […] Oriental medicine focuses on correcting these energetic imbalances by breaking up obstructions and encouraging even flow of qi, which stimulates the body to heal itself”;

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(click here,

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(archived here,

)

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

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Kassam, N. (ND NCNM) states:
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[in "Naturopathy"]

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"the following six principles are the founding-tenets of naturopathic medicine in clinical practice: [#1] the healing power of nature, vis medicatrix naturae: the body has the inherent ability to establish, maintain, and restore health. The healing process is ordered and intelligent; nature heals through the response of the life force. The physician's role is to facilitate and augment this process [...#3] first do no harm, primum no nocere. Illness is a purposeful process of the organism. The process of healing includes the generation of symptoms which are, in fact, an expression of the life force attempting to heal itself [...] naturopathic oath [...] to act in cooperation with the healing power of nature";

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(click here,

http://www.askdrkassam.com/index.php/2009/05/10/naturopathy)[vsc 2009-12-29]

(archived here,

)

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

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[in the embedded video from the page above]

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"the basic premise is that we're working with the healing power of nature, that is body has an innate wisdom and knows how to heal itself.  And naturopathic medicine really tries to help with that vital force so the body can trigger its innate wisdom and heal itself";

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(click here,

http://www.viddler.com/explore/askdrkassam/videos/16/)[vsc 2009-12-29]

(archived here,

)

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

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Kassam, T. (ND CCNM 1999) states:

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i.

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[in "FAQ's from EnerChi Health's Expert Advisor of Naturopathy"]

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"naturopathic medicine approaches the treatment of disease by stimulating and supporting the individual's innate healing capacity. Treatments work with the patient's vital force, honoring the intelligence and integrity of the natural healing process [...] homeopathy is a holistic system of medicine developed in the eighteenth century by German physician Samuel Hahnemann. Its focus is to promote health by reinforcing and strengthening the body's natural healing capacity, or vital force";

.

(click here,

http://www.enerchihealth.com/ask/kassam/faqs_naturopathy.html)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20041011104725/http://www.enerchihealth.com/ask/kassam/faqs_naturopathy.html)

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

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ii.

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[in "Naturopathy"]

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"naturopathic medicine represents the 'vitalistic' tradition of medicine in our Western world. That is, it treats disease through the stimulation, increase, and support of the person's inherent healing capacity. These treatments are chosen to work with the patient's vital force, respecting the natural healing processes of nature";

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(click here,

http://www.effectivehealth.ca/naturopathic.php)

(archived here,

)

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

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Kelchner, A. (ND NCNM 2003), Phoebus, K. (ND NCNM 2003) state:

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i.

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[in "What Is Naturopathic Medicine?"]

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"the greatest difference between an orthodox medical doctor and a naturopathic doctor is the philosophy upon which the naturopathic doctor operates. The core of this philosophy can be expressed in six principals: first do no harm, the healing power of nature, identify and treat the cause, treat the whole person, doctor as teacher, and prevention [...] first do no harm. Primum no nocere. Illness can be looked at as a purposeful process of the organism. The process of healing includes the generation of symptoms (often thought of as the pathology) which are, in fact, an expression of the life force attempting to heal itself. Therapeutic actions should cooperate and assist with this healing process. The doctor’s actions can support or antagonize the actions of the vis medicatrix naturae (more on this below) [...] the healing power of nature. Vis medicatrix naturae. All bodies have the inherent ability to establish, maintain, and restore health. This process of healing is ordered and intelligent; nature heals through the response of the life force. The doctor's role is to assist and enhance this process";

.

(click here,

http://www.ukiahnaturopathic.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=27&Itemid=39)

(archived here,

)

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

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ii.

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[in "What is Naturopathic Medicine?"]

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"the greatest difference between an orthodox medical doctor and a naturopathic doctor is the philosophy upon which the naturopathic doctor operates. The core of this philosophy can be expressed in six principals [...] first do no harm. Primum no nocere. Illness can be looked at as a purposeful process of the organism. The process of healing includes the generation of symptoms (often thought of as the pathology) which are, in fact, an expression of the life force attempting to heal itself. Therapeutic actions should cooperate and assist with this healing process. The doctor's actions can support or antagonize the actions of the vis medicatrix naturae (more on this below) [...] the healing power of nature. Vis medicatrix naturae. All bodies have the inherent ability to establish, maintain, and restore health. This process of healing is ordered and intelligent; nature heals through the response of the life force. The doctor's role is to assist and enhance this process";

.

(click here,

http://www.ukiahnaturopathic.com/index2.php?option=com_content&do_pdf=1&id=27)

(archived here,

)

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

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Kerchner, S. (ND Bastyr 1996) states:

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[in "Seattle's Premier Naturopathic Doctor FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)"]

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"what is feiki? Reike, (Japanese rei, 'universal,' and ki, 'life force energy') used in alternative medicine, a hands-on healing system based on channeling universal life force energy. Reiki teaches that a life force energy is present in all living things, and that a shortage or blockage of this energy results in physical and mental imbalance and illness. Balance can be restored by tapping into the universal source of life force energy [...] attunements [...] are believed to link practitioners to the universal life force energy and to empower them to transmit it for healing [...] reiki treatment sessions generally last sixty to ninety minutes, during which the practitioners transmit universal life force energy";

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(click here,

http://www.ahealthrenaissance.com/modules.php)()()

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Keyes, K. (ND CCNM) states:

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[in "Treating skin conditions with naturopathy"(2008-08-22)]

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"naturopathy medicine works with the vis medicatrix or the healing power of nature and helps to stimulate the body’s vital force to heal";

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(click here,

http://www.optiderma.com/en/they-talk-about-it/interviews-skin-experts/treating-skin-conditions-with-naturopathy.html)

[vsc 2008-12-26]

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Kiani, P. (ND CCNM) states:

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[in “Acupuncture”]

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“according to TCM theory, the goal of acupuncture is to balance ‘life energy’ or ‘qi’ that courses through the body along different channels called meridians. If, for example, a person has pain or a rash in a certain part of their body, this indicates improper flow of qi in a corresponding organ system of the body. By stimulating specific spots on the body with acupuncture needles and using specific herbs, the proper flow of qi will be re-established, and the pain goes away or the rash starts to heal. As part of their education, naturopathic doctors are trained to safely and effectively use TCM and acupuncture as one of their tools to restore your health”;

.

(click here,

http://www.kianind.com/services/oakvillenaturopath_acupuncture.html)

(archived here,

)

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

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.kianind.com/services/oakvillenaturopath_acupuncture.html)

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Kimata, L. (ND NCNM), Nguyen, Y. (ND Bastyr) state:

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i.

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[in "The Principles of Naturopathic Medicine"]

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"the healing power of nature. Vis medicatrix naturae. There is an inherent self-healing process in the body that is ordered and intelligent. The healing power of nature & the concept of the vital force is deep within us. Whether called chi in China, ki in Japan, prana in India or mana in Hawaii, the vital force is our inherent wisdom, our essence, which inspires healing on all levels [...] your health is a divine journey";

.

(click here,

http://www.sacredhealingarts.info/htmphilo.htm)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20070629083805/http://www.sacredhealingarts.info/htmphilo.htm)

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

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ii.

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[in "Sacred Healing Arts"]

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"Sacred Healing Arts is founded on the principles of naturopathic medicine: treat the whole person; address the cause; prevention is key; doctor as teacher; and vital force - that which heals, nourishes and awakens the heart & spirit and supports the body's inherent wisdom";

.

(click here,

http://www.hawaiihealthguide.com/directory/display.htm?listID=4794&catID=392&dirID=5&hhsid=542c22ce1344a07ca6bf3d04880da73b)

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Knickrehm, W. (ND Bastyr) states:

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[in "Bellingham Natural Family Medicine"]

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"naturopathic physicians use therapies to support the healing process, stimulate the body's vital force and prevent further disease from occurring";

.

(click here,

http://www.bnfm.com/)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20040924164048/http://www.bnfm.com/)

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

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Knorr, U. (ND NCNM), Peterson, L. (ND Bastyr) state:

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[in "Services We Offer"]

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“homeopathy. This distinct form of medicine was established 200 years ago in Germany by Samuel Hahnemann, MD. 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”;

.

(click here,

http://www.eastsidenaturalhealth.com/services.html)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20040212054011/http:/www.eastsidenaturalhealth.com/services.html)

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

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Koch, E. (ND NCNM, EdM ?) states:

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[in “Erica Koch, ND, EdM – Naturopathic Practitioner”]

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“when Koch discovered naturopathic medicine, she immediately connected to the wisdom and truth of its philosophy [...] Koch appreciated the natural remedies and how they support the individual’s vital force”;

.

(click here,

http://www.cancercenter.com/eastern-hospital/doctors/erica-koch.cfm)

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Koloski, D. (ND NCNM), Plummer, K. (ND NCNM) state:

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[in "Holistic Care"]

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"holistic care [...] naturopathic medicine is heir to the vitalistic tradition of medicine in the Western world and emphasizes the treatment of disease through the stimulation, enhancement, and support of the inherent healing power of the body [...] the therapeutic modalities used by the doctors at Sage Holistic Health are described below [...] homeopathic medicine is based on the principle of 'like cures like.' Clinical observation indicates that it works on a subtle, yet powerful, energetic level, gently acting to promote healing on the physical, mental, and spiritual levels";

.

(click here,

http://www.sageholistichealth.com/holistic.html)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20070403004750/http://www.sageholistichealth.com/holistic.html)

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

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Koo, L. (ND CCNM) states:

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[in "Naturopathic Medicine"]

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“the healing power of nature. Vis mediatrix[sp.] naturae. The body has an 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 this process […] first do no harm. Primum no nocere. Illness is a purposeful process of the organism. The process of healing includes the generation of symptoms which are, in fact, an expression of the life force attempting to heal itself. Therapeutic actions should be complementary to and synergistic with this healing process. The physician's actions can support or antagonize the actions of the vis mediatrix[sp.] naturae -- the healing power of nature";

.

(click here,

http://www.naturescounter.com/services/naturopathy/naturopathy.html)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20041028095455/http://www.naturescounter.com/services/naturopathy/naturopathy.html)

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

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.naturescounter.com/services/naturopathy/naturopathy.html)

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Korah, D. (ND CCNM) states:

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[in "FAQs"]

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"homeopathy. This is a powerful energetic form of medicine that stimulates the body’s vital force in order to facilitate health";

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(click here,

http://www.naturopathic-doctor.ca/faq.html)

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Kozak, L. (ND ?) states:

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"the human body possesses enormous power to heal itself through mechanisms of homeostasis that restores balance in structure and function and adapts to environmental changes. This vital force, the 'vis medicatrix naurae' [sp.] (healing power of nature) is the foundation of naturopathic philosophy and practice. The naturopathic physician uses those therapeutic substances and techniques that are in harmony with the body's self-healing processes and avoids treatments that are designed to counterpart or supervene them. Ideally, naturopathic methods are applied as a means of assisting and augmenting this 'healing power of nature'. Naturopathic therapy stresses cleansing, detoxification and regeneration […] the physician does not 'cure' disease. Nature (the vital force of the individual) brings about the cure";

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(click here,

http://www.drkozak.com/Information%20Page.htm)

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Kozura, C. (ND Bastyr) states:

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[in "Treatments"]

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

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(click here,

http://www.vitalitynaturally.com/treatments.html)

(archived here,

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Kruzel, T. (ND NCNM) states:

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i.

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[in "Multiple Sclerosis and Alternative Medicine";

"published by American Association of Naturopathic Physicians"]

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"in the naturopathic view, these symptoms are the body's way of telling the affected person that something is wrong and that it is attempting to correct the imbalance imposed on it by the disease. The pattern of symptoms experienced by the patient becomes even more important than the diagnosis, as it allows the physician to select the medicines with which to treat the person. This is based upon the vitalist tradition of medicine [...] naturopathic physicians do not see the disease process as being incurable or one of inevitable decline, as they believe in the healing power of nature, or vis medicatrix naturae [...] naturopathic physicians also may preform acupuncture to treat the symptoms of MS. Acupuncture works on the premise that there's a stagnant flow of energy throughout the body [...] acupuncture is also a vitalistic therapy in that it stimulates the body's own healing power";

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(click here,

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(also here,

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ii.

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[in “The Homeopathic Emergency Guide: A Quick Reference Handbook to Effective Homeopathic Care”(1992)]

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"[the remedy] carbo veg […for] decreased vital force from loss of fluids [p.174]";

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(ISBN 1556431236)

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iii.

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[in "Fever As Healer";

"published by American Association of Naturopathic Physicians"]

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"in the wholistic view, an elevated body temperature is the organism's way of correcting an imbalance between its own ‘vital force’ and the external environment. Viruses and bacteria prevalent in the air, soil and water around us cause infections when a persons ‘vital force’ is no longer able to oppose it […] only through supporting the body and its natural ally, fever, will it be able to overcome the disease or toxic process and simultaneously strengthen the vital force. In the long run it will make for less illness and a longer, healthier life";

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(click here,

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(archived here,

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[in "Immune System"]

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“it is through stimulation of the vital force that the body is learning to respond to those things which we have come to identify as producing disease […] stimulation of the vital force. Holistic medicine is build upon the principle of the vital force being the driving impetus behind the healing process. This concept is derived from the vitalist tradition of medicine, which traces its roots to Hippocrates as well as Native American, religious and folk medicine traditions. When we are ill, we experience a disruption in our vital force which presents as the signs and symptoms of illness. These signs and symptoms are often unique to the person presenting with them and should be utilized by the clinician for the purposes of diagnosis and treatment”;

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(click here,

http://scottsdalenaturalmed.com/articles/immune_system.shtml)

(archived here,

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[in "History of Naturopathic Medicine"]

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"naturopathic medicine has been quick to call attention to those therapies which are harmful to the human organism and counteract the healing power of nature or the vital force. Because of this, naturopathy has more often than not found itself in conflict with other disciplines of medicine who do not share the same philosophy";

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(click here,

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Kruzel, T. (ND NCNM), Stephens, J.E. (NMD SCNM), Weiss, D. (ND SCNM) state:

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[in "Frequently Asked Questions"]

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"naturopathic medicine has been quick to call attention to those therapies which are harmful to the human organism and counteract the healing power of nature or the vital force [...] naturopathic medicine is built upon a number of principles. The first is vis medicatrix naturae which means the healing power of nature or the vital force as the driving impetus behind healing disease. This concept is derived from the vitalist tradition of medicine, which traces its roots to Hippocrates as well as folk medicine traditions [...] modern naturopathic medicine has continued the tradition of evaluating therapeutic modalities which aid the vital force and the healing power of nature [...] it is these individual and unique symptoms, which the vital force is expressing, that allow the practitioner to individualize the treatment to aid the healing process";

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(click here,

http://www.rockwoodnaturalmedicine.com/meetthestaff.htm)

(archived here,

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

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Kyba, G. (ND NCNM) states:

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i.

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[in "Natural Medicine"{'principles' tab}]

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"the six principles of healing form the foundation of naturopathic medical practice. The healing power of nature - vis medicatrix naturae. The body has the inherent ability to establish, maintain and restore health. The healing process is ordered and intelligent; nature heals through the response of the life force. The physician's role is to facilitate and enhance this process";

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(click here,

http://drgeorgiakyba.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13&Itemid=28)

(archived here,

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

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ii.

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[in "Natural Medicine"]

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"six principles of healing form the foundation of naturopathic medical practice.
[#1] The healing power of nature - vis medicatrix naturae. The body has the inherent ability to establish, maintain and restore health. The healing process is ordered and intelligent; nature heals through the response of the life force. The physician's role is to facilitate and enhance this process";

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(click here,

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(archived here,

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