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Albert, H. (ND NCNM) states:
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[in "About Homeopathy"]
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"practitioners of homeopathy believe that there is an intelligent energy, or 'vital force,' that maintains physiologic balance and promotes healing of the body. This vital force is recognized by Asian and Indian cultures as chi, ki, prana, and life force. Western medicine describes the effects (of the vital force) as immunity, hormonal balance, blood pressure, blood sugar balance, and sleep quality, for example [pseudoscience, for example; these things are themselves and explained materially]. Homeopathic medicines act by stimulating the vital force to revitalize the areas of imbalance. Research suggests that this occurs via electro-magnetic energy[!pseudoscience alert!]";
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(click here,
http://hannahalbertnd.com/html/homeopathy.shtml)
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[in "Homeopathy and Its Role in Treating Mental and Emotional Problems"]
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"it was Hahnemann's observation that allopathic medicines drove the physiological condition towards a deeper pathology because the body's own intelligence had been 'turned off.' We might name that intelligence vital force; in it's physical form it is immunity, cerebrospinal fluid flow, glandular secretion, oxygenation, etc.";
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(click here,
http://www.alternativementalhealth.com/articles/homeopathy.htm)
(archived here,
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[in "Homeopath Makes House Calls"{as reported in the Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber by Pollack, C. (? ?){09-26-2007}]
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"Dr. Hannah Albert [ND NCNM], an Island naturopathic physician who specializes in homeopathy [...] in addition to seeing patients in her office in Seattle, Albert offers home visits on Vashon [...] homeopathy aims to treat 'like with like' [...] symptoms are part of the body’s attempt to heal itself [...] medication may be given to support this self-healing response. To make homeopathic prescriptions, substances that cause symptoms similar to the disease in large quantities are heavily diluted — the weaker the dilution, the stronger the remedy. Proponents of homeopathic treatment believe that it can harmonize and re-balance the vital force -- often called chi -- and thereby restore health [...] 'conventional medicine is a necessity for life-threatening conditions' said Albert [...] 'but for the real deep healing that incorporates one’s body, mind and emotional state, I turn to homeopathy and other forms of natural medicine'”;
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Allen, S. (ND NCNM) states:
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[in "About Homeopathy"]
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"symptoms are seen as an expression of a basic underlying disturbance of the vital force of the person. If you can address the underlying disturbance, the symptoms will resolve [...] when the correct homeopathic medicine is given there is a resonance with the vital force of the person, which is nudged to be more in balance in whichever ways the person is out of balance";
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(click here,
http://www.hawthorneholistic.com/homeopathy.htm)
(archived here,
http://web.archive.org/web/20010722044227/http://www.hawthorneholistic.com/homeopathy.htm)
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AlRawi, S. (ND CCNM) states:
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[in "Naturopathic Philosophy"]
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"naturopathic medicine emphasizes the treatment of disease through the stimulation, support, and enhancement of the inherent healing capacity of the individual. Thus, methods of treatment are carefully selected to work with the patient's vital force, respecting the wisdom of the natural healing process [...] the healing power of nature [...] the healing process is ordered and intelligent; nature heals through the response of the life force [...] illness is a purposeful [teleological] 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";
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(click here,
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[in “What Is Naturopathic Medicine?”]
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“naturopathic medicine emphasizes the treatment of disease through the stimulation, support, and enhancement of the inherent healing capacity of the individual. Thus, methods of treatment are carefully selected to work with the patient's vital force, respecting the wisdom of the natural healing process [...] the healing power of nature. The body has the inherent ability to establish, maintain, and restore health. Nature acts powerfully through healing mechanisms in the body and mind to 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 do no harm. Illness is a purposeful process of the organism. The process of healing includes the generation of symptoms which are, in fact, an expression of the life force attempting to heal itself. Therapeutic actions should be complimentary to and synergistic with this healing process. The physician's actions can support or antagonize the actions of the healing power of nature [...] traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) [...] is a medical system based on the concept of vital energy that is believed to flow throughout the body. Qi [...] is the Chinese term for this vital energy or life force. It is believed that disease is a result of the flow of qi being disrupted or obstructed. In traditional Chinese medicine, qi is believed to regulate a person's spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical health. Traditional Chinese medicine includes acupuncture, Chinese herbs, moxibustion, cupping therapy and dietary prescriptions [...] the purpose of moxibustion, as with most forms of traditional Chinese medicine, is to strengthen the blood, stimulate the flow of qi and maintain general health and wellbeing [...] a meridian is a traditional Chinese medicine term for the pathways throughout the body where qi flows. Thus, meridians are considered to be conduits through which energy flows to every part of the body”;
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[in ""]
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Alschuler, L. (ND Bastyr) states:
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[for a bio., click here,
http://www.cancercenter.com/midwestern-hospital/physicians/lise-alschuler.cfm]
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"the healing power of nature. Your 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";
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(click here,
http://www.cancercenter.com/bone-cancer/naturopathic-medicine.cfm)
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Amen, N.K.K. (ND Bastyr) states:
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[in "Philosophy"]
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"Dr. Amen [...aims at] stimulating the natural healing power within. Optimal health occurs when there is an unimpeded flow of the life force within [...] disease occurs when there is a disturbance of the life force [...] restoration of proper equilibrium. For the patient, this can only be done by stimulating and removing obstructions to the life force (the healing power of nature) within";
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[in "Homeopathy"]
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"homeopathy [...] extremely powerful but harmless medicines , which act to stimulate the vital force. The vital force is the term Dr. Hahnemann coined for the healer within. Hence, homeopathy aligns with the ancient precept of vis medicatrix naturae (the healing power of nature) [...] the medicine stimulates the individual's vital force [...] such an approach allows one to address disease at its most fundamental level by removing impediments to the natural healer within. Another example of the power of homeopathy is related to its ability to correct deeply rooted disturbance of the vital force";
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(click here,
http://www.doctoramen.com/homeopathy.html)
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Andrews, B. (ND Bastyr 2003), Lutack, B. (ND Bastyr), Peterson, J. (ND Bastyr 2004), Preston, P. (ND Bastyr 1992) state:
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[in "Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine"]
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"principles of Chinese medicine are based on the fundamental concept that the physical, spiritual and emotional body are connected in their function, and that a network of energy called qi (pronounced 'chee') flows thru [sp., through] all aspects of the body [...] energy called qi flows through the body in channels called 'meridians'. Most of these channels are named for a physical organ (lung, liver, stomach, etc.) to which it is correlated, though some are named for more abstract concepts or systems in the body. The energy or qi in each of these channels is associated with specific tissues, areas, and functions of the body, as well as with certain emotions, colors, tastes and smells [...] acupuncture is considered to be relatively painless, however, with correct stimulation the movement of qi may be felt by the patient. Qi sensations vary widely and may be described as heaviness, distention, tingling or electric. These sensations may be only at the location of the needle or they may travel up or down the meridian (energy pathway). These sensations are a sign that the patient’s qi is adjusting towards balance";
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(click here,
http://www.evergreencenter.net/Acupuncture.htm)
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Appleton, J. (ND ?) states:
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[in “'Energy' Exercise Defeats Depression”]
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“qi is a fundamental concept in traditional Chinese medicine and culture. Although loosely translated as 'air' or 'breath' it is better understood as 'life force' or 'vital energy'”;
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(click here,
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Armstrong, H. (ND CCNM), Armstrong, S. (ND CCNM) state:
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[in "Naturopathic Therapies"]
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"this is the personalized prescription intended to create a healing response and improve your health. It is based on a detailed history of the physical, mental and emotional factors influencing your vital force";
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(click here,
http://www.armstrongclinic.com/services_therapies.htm)
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[in "The Opportunity of Health"]
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"your vitality is the overall life force you have within you";
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(click here,
http://www.armstrongclinic.com/The%20Opportunity%20of%20Health.pdf)
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Arthurs, K. (ND NCNM), Goldberg, M. (ND NCNM), Potthoff, E. (ND NCNM, DC WSCC), Wilson, M. (ND SCNM) state {as linked “practitioners: naturopathic medicine”}:
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[in “Eclectic Health Encyclopedia of Healing Modalities: Naturopathy”{per Eclectic Health, “a licensed life/health insurance agency in the State of California”]
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“some aspects of naturopathy have common ground with other ancient holistic health systems, such as traditional Chinese medicine and ayurveda, which share the belief that the body has an innate power to heal itself. In naturopathy this power is known as the ‘vital force’ […] modern naturopaths believe the body will always strive toward good health, or homeostasis, and that the body is its own best healer. They maintain that many factors, such as an unhealthy diet, a lack of sleep, exercise, or fresh air, any emotional or physical stress, pollution in the environment, even negative attitudes, allow waste products and toxins to build up in the body and upset self regulation. This in turn can overload the immune system and weaken the vital force, the body's innate ability to maintain good health. If this vital force is weakened, the body becomes susceptible to viruses, bacteria, and allergens”;
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(click here,
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Ayoubzadeh, S. (ND CCNM) states:
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[in ""]
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"conventional medicine has its place in health therapy when there is irreversible structural damage or when the manifestation of the disease has compromised an individual's health to the extent that the vital force is no longer capable of stimulating a viable curative response [...] the very nature of homeopathic remedies is integrated, working harmoniously and directly on the vital force instead of merely on the physiological body";
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(click here,
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Ayoubzadeh, S. (ND CCNM), Meissner, J. (ND NCNM), Orbay, M.C. (ND NCNM) Park, T. (ND CCNM) state:
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[in "Integral Health Clinic: Frequently Asked Questions"]
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“what is homeopathy? How does it differ from traditional medicine? […] conventional medicine has its place in health therapy when there is irreversible structural damage or when the manifestation of the disease has compromised an individual's health to the extent that the vital force is no longer capable of stimulating a viable curative response […] homeopathic remedies are non-toxic and devoid of any side effects. The very nature of homeopathic remedies is integrated, working harmoniously and directly on the vital force instead of merely on the physiological body. Consequently, they are safe, gentle and efficacious”;
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(click here,
http://www.naturopathy4u.com/SiteEng/FAQ.htm)
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