Appendix B.05.i.a.02 - Naturo. VFS - AANP NDs (Al-Az):

2007-09-20T10:46:00.000-07:00

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Albert, H. (ND NCNM) states:

[in "About Homeopathy"]

"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";

(click here,

http://hannahalbertnd.com/html/homeopathy.shtml)

(archived here,

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ii.

[in "Homeopathy and Its Role in Treating Mental and Emotional Problems"]

"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.";

(click here,

http://www.alternativementalhealth.com/articles/homeopathy.htm)[vsc 2010-07-24]

(archived here,

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iii.

[in "Homeopath Makes House Calls"{as reported in the Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber by Pollack, C. (? ?){09-26-2007}]

"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'”;

(click here,

http://www.vashonbeachcomber.com/portals-code/list.cgi?paper=90&cat=23&id=1071215&more=0)

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Allen, S. (ND NCNM) states:

[in "About Homeopathy"]

"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";

(click here,

http://www.hawthorneholistic.com/homeopathy.htm)

(archived here,

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AlRawi, S. (ND CCNM) states:

[in "Naturopathic Philosophy"]

"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";

(click here,

http://www.kaizenhealingarts.com/naturopathic-medicine/naturopathic-philosophy.htm)[vsc 2010-07-24]

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ii.

[in “What Is Naturopathic Medicine?”]

“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”;

(click here,

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iii.

[in "Medical Acupuncture"]

"traditional Chinese medicine is a medical system based on the concept of vital energy that is believed to flow throughout the body. Qi (pronounced chee) 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 [...] a meridian is a traditional Chinese medicine term for the pathways throughout the body where qi flows [...] 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";

(click here,

http://www.kaizenhealingarts.com/medical-acupuncture/)[vsc 2010-07-24]

(archived here,

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iv.

[in "Practice Modalities"]

"traditional Chinese medicine is a medical system based on the concept of vital energy that is believed to flow throughout the body";

(click here,

http://www.kaizenhealingarts.com/naturopathic-medicine/practice-modalities.php)

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[in "Choose Your Massage Session"]

"deep compression is applied along the sen lines, through which the body's vital force flows";

(click here,

http://www.kaizenhealingarts.com/massage-therapy/choose-your-massage-session.php)[vsc 2010-07-24]

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Alschuler, L.N. (ND Bastyr 1994) states:

[for a bio., click here,

http://www.cancercenter.com/midwestern-hospital/physicians/lise-alschuler.cfm]

[in "Naturopathic Medicine for Bone Cancer"]

"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";

(click here,

http://www.cancercenter.com/bone-cancer/naturopathic-medicine.cfm)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20070415085604/http://www.cancercenter.com/bone-cancer/naturopathic-medicine.cfm)[vsc 2010-07-24]

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Amen, N.K.K. (ND Bastyr 1998) states:

[in "Philosophy"]

"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";

(click here,

http://www.doctoramen.com/philosophy.html)

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ii.

[in "Homeopathy"]

"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";

(click here,

http://www.doctoramen.com/homeopathy.html)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20020203055450/http://www.doctoramen.com/homeopathy.html)[vsc 2010-07-24]

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Anderson, K. (ND CCNM), Banerji, A. (ND Bastyr 2004), Birdsall, S. (ND NCNM 2000), Birdsall, T.C. (ND Bastyr 1985), Bogdon, K.A. (ND NCNM), Buckle, H. (ND NCNM), Cain, L.R. (ND Bastyr 2002), Deneen, S. (ND SCNM), Dunn, S. (ND NCNM), Edwards, E. (ND NCNM), Gignac, M. (ND Bastyr 1992), Harding, D. (ND NCNM), Keats, A.A. (ND UBCNM), Kellman, D. (ND SCNM), Kerievsky, A. (ND SCNM), Kohli, N. (ND UBCNM), Kussman, H. (ND CCNM), Lang, R. (ND NCNM), Lucius, K. (ND SCNM), Niesley, M.L. (ND Bastyr 2001), Reilly, P. (ND Bastyr 1985), Roy, S.S. (ND Bastyr), Sager, J.A. (ND SCNM), Shannon, C.M. (ND Bastyr 2002), Smekens, M. (ND SCNM), Stevens, V. (ND NCNM), Stiles Green, K. (ND NCNM), Thomas, T. (ND NCNM), Tims, L. (ND SCNM), Williams, S. (ND Bastyr 2009), Winters, M.C. (ND Bastyr 2006), Wright, H.L. (ND Bastyr) state:
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[for bio.s, click here, respectively (from the CTCA ND list as of 2011-12-02 - there are 32 NDs):

http://www.cancercenter.com/southwestern-hospital/doctors-practitioners/katherine-anderson.cfm,
http://www.cancercenter.com/midwestern-hospital/doctors-clinicians/aroop-banerji.cfm,
http://www.cancercenter.com/western-hospital/doctors/shauna-birdsall.cfm,
http://www.cancercenter.com/western-hospital/doctors/timothy-birdsall.cfm,

http://www.cancercenter.com/eastern-hospital/doctors-clinicians/marie-winters.cfm,

http://www.cancercenter.com/eastern-hospital/doctors/heather-wright.cfm]

[in "Bone Cancer Treatments – Naturopathic Medicine"]

"the practice of naturopathic medicine is based on the following principles: [#1] the healing power of nature [...] the healing process is ordered and intelligent; nature heals through the response of the life force. The role of the naturopathic practitioner is to facilitate and augment this process [...#2] first do no harm [...] naturopathic practitioners respect and work with the healing power of nature in bone cancer diagnosis, treatment and counseling";

(click here,

http://www.cancercenter.com/bone-cancer/naturopathic-medicine.cfm)[vsc 2011-12-02]

ii.

[in "Naturopathic Medicine for Melanoma"]

"listed below are some of the founding principles of naturopathic medicine [...#2] the healing power of nature: naturopathic medicine (also known as naturopathy) applies the healing power of nature and the body's inherent ability to establish, maintain and restore health. The healing process is ordered and intelligent; nature heals through the response of the life force. Your naturopath's role in melanoma treatment is to facilitate and augment this natural healing process [...#1] first do no harm [...] naturopathic practitioners respect and work with the healing power of nature [...] all accepted methods focus on using noninvasive, physiologically supportive therapies that leverage the natural healing power of the body";

(click here,

http://www.cancercenter.com/melanoma/naturopathic-medicine.cfm)[vsc 2011-12-02]

iii.

[in "Pharyngeal Cancer Supportive Therapies: Naturopathy"]

"listed below are some of the founding principles of naturopathic medicine [...#2] the healing power of nature: naturopathy applies the healing power of nature and the body's inherent ability to establish, maintain and restore health. The healing process is ordered and intelligent; nature heals through the response of the life force. Your naturopathic practitioner's role in pharyngeal cancer treatment is to facilitate and augment this natural healing process [...#1] first do no harm [...] naturopathic practitioners respect and work with the healing power of nature in pharyngeal cancer treatment [...] all accepted methods focus on using noninvasive, physiologically supportive therapies that leverage the natural healing power of the body";

(click here,

http://www.cancercenter.com/pharyngeal-cancer/naturopathic-medicine.cfm)[vsc 2011-12-02]

iv.

[in "Oral Cancer Treatments – Naturopathic Medicine"]

"listed below are some of the founding principles of naturopathic medicine [...#2] the healing power of nature: naturopathy applies the healing power of nature and the body's inherent ability to establish, maintain and restore health. The healing process is ordered and intelligent; nature heals through the response of the life force. Your naturopathic practitioner's role in oral cancer treatment is to facilitate and augment this natural healing process [...#1] first do no harm [...] naturopathic practitioners respect and work with the healing power of nature in oral cancer treatment [...] all accepted methods focus on using noninvasive, physiologically supportive therapies that leverage the natural healing power of the body";

(click here,

http://www.cancercenter.com/oral-cancer/naturopathic-medicine.cfm)[vsc 2011-12-02]

[in "Vaginal Cancer Treatments – Naturopathic Medicine"]

"the practice of naturopathic medicine is based on the following principles: [#1] the healing power of nature: focused on the natural healing power of nature, naturopathic medicine centers on the body’s 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 practitioner’s role is to facilitate and augment this process [...#2] first do no harm [...] naturopathic practitioners respect and work with the healing power of nature in diagnosis, treatment and counseling. Therapeutic actions should be complementary to and synergistic with this healing process";

(click here,

http://www.cancercenter.com/vaginal-cancer/naturopathic-medicine.cfm)[vsc 2011-12-02]

vi.

[in "Testicular Cancer Treatments – Naturopathic Medicine"]

"the following principles are the foundation for the practice of naturopathic medicine: [#1] 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. The physician's role is to facilitate and augment this process [...#2] first do no harm [...] naturopathic specialists respect and work with the healing power of nature in diagnosis, treatment and counseling. Therapeutic actions should be complementary to and synergistic with this healing process";

(click here,

http://www.cancercenter.com/testicular-cancer/naturopathic-medicine.cfm)[vsc 2011-12-02]

vii.

[in "Liver Cancer Treatment — Naturopathic Medicine"]

"the following principles are the foundation for the practice of naturopathic medicine: [#1] the healing power of nature: focused on the natural healing power of nature, naturopathic medicine centers on your body’s own 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 practitioner’s role is to facilitate and augment this process [...] first do no harm [...] naturopathic practitioners respect and work with the healing power of nature in diagnosis, treatment and counseling. Therapeutic actions should be complementary to and synergistic with this healing process";

(click here,

http://www.cancercenter.com/liver-cancer/naturopathic-medicine.cfm)[vsc 2011-12-02]

viii.

[in "Esophageal Cancer Treatment – Naturopathic Medicine"]

"the following principles are the foundation for the practice of naturopathic medicine: [#1] the healing power of nature: your body has the inherent ability to establish, maintain and restore health. Naturopathic medicine seeks to leverage this ordered and intelligent natural healing process, where nature heals through the response of the life force. The physician's role is to facilitate and augment this natural healing process";

(click here,

http://www.cancercenter.com/esophageal-cancer/naturopathic-medicine.cfm)[vsc 2011-12-02]

ix.

[in "Naturopathic Medicine for Laryngeal Cancer"]

"all naturopathic methods used for laryngeal cancer treatment at CTCA are consistent with the principles below, and are chosen based on an individualized analysis of your needs: [#1] the healing power of nature: naturopathic medicine centers around the inherent ability of the body to establish, maintain and restore health. The healing process is ordered and intelligent; nature heals through the response of the life force. The naturopathic practitioner's role is to facilitate and augment the natural healing process";

(click here,

http://www.cancercenter.com/laryngeal-cancer/naturopathic-medicine.cfm)[vsc 2011-12-02]

[in "Uterine Cancer Treatment: Naturopathic Medicine"]

"the foundation of naturopathic medicine is based on the following principles: [#1] the healing power of nature: naturopathic medicine is invested in the inherent ability of the body to establish, maintain and restore health. The healing process is ordered and intelligent; nature heals through the response of the life force. The naturopath's role is to encourage and support this natural process [...#2] first do no harm [...] naturopaths respect and work with the healing power of nature in diagnosis, treatment and counseling. Uterine cancer treatment should be complementary to and synergistic with this healing process";

(click here,

http://m.cancercenter.com/uterine-cancer-center/complementary-uterine-cancer-treatments/naturopathic-medicine)[vsc 2011-12-02]

xi.

[in "Gallbladder Cancer Treatment: Naturopathic Medicine"]

"naturopathic medicine centers on the principles included below: [#1] 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. The physician's role during your gallbladder cancer treatment is to encourage the natural healing process [...] naturopathic medicine is a distinct system of primary health care that believes in the inherent and natural power of nature to heal the body";

(click here,

http://www.cancercenter.com/gallbladder-cancer/naturopathic-medicine.cfm)[vsc 2011-12-02]

Andrews, B. (ND Bastyr 2003), Lutack, B. (ND Bastyr), Peterson, J. (ND Bastyr 2004), Preston, P. (ND Bastyr 1992) state:

[in "Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine"]

"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";

(click here,

http://www.evergreencenter.net/Acupuncture.htm)

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Andrews, S. (ND UBCNM 2008) states:

[in "Definitions"]

"here are some of the modalities practitioners you see may use [...] acupressure is the art of skillfully pressing key points (acupoints) that stimulate the body's natural self-curative abilities [...it] releases muscular tension, promotes circulation, stimulates the flow of chi and aids the body’s healing processes [...] stimulation of acupoints unblocks the flow of chi (or qi) [...] treatment is aimed at restoring harmony; with harmony, chi flows freely within the body and a person is healthy [...] when a person is sick, diseased, or injured, there is an obstruction of chi along one of the meridians [...] modern acupuncturists utilize other modalities to stimulate the flow of chi [...] energy refers to life force, a vital force that animates and organizes life [...] life force. Energy flows through channels in the body called meridians, is collected and transformed in energy centers called chakras, and radiates through a field of energy around the body called the aura [...] energy balancing assists the smooth flow of life force through all the energy structures and removes energetic obstacles to energy flow [...] homeopathy is an alternative medicine first defined by Samuel Hahnemann in the 1700’s. Homeopathy believes disease and sickness are caused by a disturbance in the life force (energy) of the person";

(click here,

http://www.andrewshealingarts.com/HealingArts01.html)[vsc 2010-02-21]

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ii.

[in "Glossary"]

"the aura reflects the life force that permeates all things [...] chi is a Chinese body substance that is more energetic than physical and is integral to healthy functioning; physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. It’s loosely translated as vital life force that nourishes every cell in the body. It travels along meridians and can be accessed through acupoints [...] energy refers to the vital life force, a force that animates and organizes life. Every culture in the word has a word for life force: chi (qi) in China, ki in Japan, shakti and prana in Hindu, breath of life, etc. [...] meridians are channels or pathways in the body that transmit the flow of chi [...] acting like energy 'arteries', supplying all parts of the bodymind with chi. Points along the meridians which allow interaction with chi are called acupoints [...] yin, yang and chi form the basis of Chinese medicine [...] the relationship between yin and yang and the flow of chi forms the basis for diagnoses and treatment protocols";

(click here,

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iii.

[in "Frequency Healing: Overview and History"]

"if you have two bodies [...] one is alive and one is dead, what is the essential difference? The difference is the absence or presence of life force. Scientists call it ‘factor X’. Other cultures call it vital energy, chi, prana, organizing principle, etc. [...] this life force";

(click here,

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Appleton, J. (ND ?) states:

[in “'Energy' Exercise Defeats Depression”]

“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'”;

(click here,

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Arbour, T. (ND SCNM 2009) states:
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[for a bio., click here, http://arbouracupuncture.com/aboutus.html]

[in "What is Acupuncture"]

"when the needle accesses the flow of qi, a slight tingling, a heaviness, or a tugging sensation may be felt [...] with tui na deficient qi (which impairs proper functioning of the body) can be addressed by tonifying it, or stagnant qi (which causes pain) by dispersing it, depending on the individual's needs [...] the practitioner is using his hands instead of needles to manipulate the patient's qi for the treatment [...] cutaneous therapy, including cupping, gua sha, and plum-blossom needling are therapies aimed at relieving stagnation in the patient's qi and blood circulation [...] these needles are applied with a light tapping motion in order to stimulate the flow of qi and blood [...] tai chi and qi Gong are ancient Chinese exercises for cultivating strong, healthy qi and thus a strong, healthy body, mind, and spirit";

(click here,

http://arbouracupuncture.com/acupuncture.html)[vsc 2011-12-27]

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Ardolf, D.A. (ND SCNM 2009), Kruzel, T.A. (ND NCNM), Thacker, M. (NMD SCNM 2007) state:
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[in "Philosophy of Naturopathic Medicine"]

"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 [...] modern naturopathic medicine has continued the tradition of evaluating therapeutic modalities which aid the vital force and the healing power of nature";

(click here,

http://www.rockwoodnaturalmedicine.com/pdf/NaturopathicPhilosophy.pdf)[vsc 2010-07-24]

(archived here,

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Armstrong, H. (ND CCNM), Armstrong, S. (ND CCNM) state:

[in "Naturopathic Therapies"]

"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";

(click here,

http://www.armstrongclinic.com/services_therapies.htm)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20050213115235/http://armstrongclinic.com/services_therapies.htm)[vsc 2011-12-27]

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

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ii.

[in "The Opportunity of Health"]

"your vitality is the overall life force you have within you";

(click here,

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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”}:

[in “Eclectic Health Encyclopedia of Healing Modalities: Naturopathy”{per Eclectic Health, “a licensed life/health insurance agency in the State of California”]

“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”;

(click here,

http://www.eclectichealth.net/encyclopedia/naturopathy.php)

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Ayoubzadeh, S. (ND CCNM) states:

[in ""]

"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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Ayoubzadeh, S. (ND CCNM), Meissner, J. (ND NCNM), Orbay, M.C. (ND NCNM) Park, T. (ND CCNM) state:

[in "Integral Health Clinic: Frequently Asked Questions"]

“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”;

(click here,

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Appendix B.05.i.a.02. - Naturo. VFS - AANP NDs (Al-Az):

Appendix B.05.i.a.02 - Naturo. VFS - AANP NDs (Al-Az):