AANP ND Practitioners North America (Hin-Hx):

2006-08-03T19:13:00.000-07:00

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Hinchey, M. (ND UBCNM) states:

[for a bio., click here, http://www.pagedezigner.com/tao/hinchey.htm]

[in "Principles of Naturopathic Medicine"]

"principles of naturopathic medicine: 1. the healing power of nature (vis medicatrix naturae): the body has an inherent ability to establish, maintain, and restore health. The healing process is ordered and intelligent; nature heals through the body’s vital life force. It is the role of the naturopathic physician to facilitate this natural process [...] 3. first do no harm (primum non nocere). Illness is a purposeful process of the organism. The process of healing can cause the manifestation of symptoms, which are an expression of the body’s vital force attempting to heal itself [...] the natural life force of the individual must be supported to facilitate the healing process";

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ii.

[in "Modalities of Naturopathic Medicine"]

"according to TCM, energy (or qi) moves through the body along 14 main pathways, called meridians. Each meridian corresponds to a different organ system and emotion. It is believed that imbalances in qi are the root of disease. When the flow of qi along one or several of the meridians is obstructed, an imbalance occurs in the rest of the body and the result may be disease or injury. By stimulating key points in the body, acupuncture seeks to restore balance to the normal energy flow and, consequently, to relieve pain or treat disease. Disease doesn’t exist where qi flows smoothly and evenly";

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iii.

[in "Types of Massage"]

"acupressure is an ancient healing art that uses the fingers to press key points on the surface of the skin to stimulate the body's natural self-curative abilities. When these points are pressed, they release muscular tension and promote the circulation of blood and the body's life force (sometimes known as qi or chi) to aid healing. Acupuncture and acupressure use the same points, but acupuncture employs needles, while acupressure uses the gentle, but firm pressure of hands and feet";

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iv.

[in "Services"]

"reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administered by 'laying on hands' and is based on the idea that an unseen 'life force energy' flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. If one's 'life force energy' is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy";

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Hindman, K. (ND NCNM) states:

[for a bio., click here, http://www.healingdragon.net/about.html]

[in "About"][2006 vers.]

"being licensed as both a naturopathic physician and a Chinese medical practitioner [...and with] training in cranial fluid dynamics and reiki provides me with additional tools to facilitate healing on deeper energetic levels and treat the whole person [...] by understanding a patient’s personal history, heredity, temperament, and constitution to stimulate the vital healing force within each patient [...] this vital force is what truly generates health";

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ii.

[in "Principles"][2006 vers.]

"first do no harm -- primum no nocere. As a person heals, symptoms are generated as the inner life force attempts to reestablish balance. Any treatment should support and encourage this natural healing process. Therapies that suppress symptoms without addressing the underlying cause are considered harmful and are avoided or minimized unless absolutely necessary […] the healing power of nature -- vis medicatrix naturae. Each person has an inherent healing wisdom, which works to constantly reestablish and maintain balance and follows ordered and intelligent natural laws of healing. The physician’s role is to support this process, to use treatment modalities that strengthen, rather than suppress, the action of the vital force, and to identify and remove obstacles to health and recovery”;

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iii.

[in "Principles"][2005 vers.]

"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 […] first do no harm -- primum no nocere. The process of healing includes the generation of symptoms, which are, in fact, expressions of the life force attempting to heal itself. Therapeutic actions should be complementary to and synergistic with this healing process. The physician’s actions can support or antagonize the actions of vis medicatrix naturae; therefore, methods designed to suppress symptoms without removing underlying causes are considered harmful and are avoided or minimized";

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Hinojosa-Sinks, J. (NMD SCNM) states:
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[for a bio., click here, http://www.naturopathicvitality.com/AboutUs.html]

[in "Meet Your Doctor"]

"naturopathic medicine is based on the belief that the human body has an innate healing ability [...] Dr. Hinojosa-Sinks [...] firmly believes that each person has the ability to heal. She focuses her assessment and therapies on finding and stimulating the body's inherent power to heal, which is known as a person's 'vital force' [...] naturopathic physicians base [a belief basis] their practice on six timeless principles [...#1] let nature heal";

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http://www.naturopathicvitality.com/index-1.html)[vsc 2010-12-17]

ii.

[in "Acupuncture"]

"acupuncture [...] is based on the belief that people have a vital energy, called 'qi', that circulates through twelve invisible energy channels known as 'meridians' on the body [...] an imbalance in the flow of qi throughout a meridian is how disease begins [...] acupuncturists insert needles into specified points along meridian lines to [...] reestablish the regular flow of qi through the body [...] acupuncture treatments can help the body's internal organs correct imbalances in their digestion, absorption, and energy production activities, and in the circulation of their energy through the meridians";

(click here,

http://www.naturopathicvitality.com/index-7.html)[vsc 2010-12-17]

iii.

[in "Homeopathy"]

"homeopathy is an effective and safe form of holistic medicine which stimulates the body’s natural ability to heal, known as the 'vital force'. Homeopathy focuses on helping the body heal from the inside out by addressing the root cause of an illness. We are all born with an internal force and an innate ability to heal. This internal force is manifested in our bodies on a daily basis and can be seen in cases such as when we have a cut";

(click here,

http://www.naturopathicvitality.com/Homeopathy.html)[vsc 2011-11-13]

iv.

[in "Gemstone Therapy"]

"each gemstone carries within it a life force that comes from the earth. With this life force they are able to remove the blockages that accumulate in our energy field causing disharmony, pain and disease. In doing so, they restore our flow of vital energy allowing us to experience joy, vitality, and vibrant health";

(click here,

http://www.naturopathicvitality.com/Gemstone.html)[]

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Hoffman, J. (NMD NCNM) states:

[for a bio., click here, http://truhealthmedicine.com/meet-the-doctors/about-justin-hoffman-nmd/]

[in "History of Naturopathic Medicine"]

"the practice of naturopathic medicine emerges from six principles of healing [...] these principles stand as the distinguishing marks of the profession: [#1] the healing power of nature -- vis medicatrix naturae [...] 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. The process of healing includes the generation of symptoms, which are, in fact, expressions of the life force attempting to heal itself. Therapeutic actions should be complementary to and synergistic with this healing process. The physician’s actions can support or antagonize the actions of vis medicatrix naturae";

(click here,

http://naturalpathmed.com/2010/03/history-of-naturopathic-medicine/)[vsc 2010-06-13]

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Hoffmann, M. (ND CCNM) states:

[for a bio., click here, http://www.naturopathicrelief.com/About%20Dr%20Hoffmann/about%20dr%20hoffmann.html]

[in "Oriental Medicine"]

"acupuncture is a technique within traditional Chinese medicine whereby the 'energy' flows within the body are optimized. Given that you need not only physical structure, oxygen, nutrients, and energy flow (qi, ki, prana, life force, etc.), then an interruption or blockage to that flow can result in an imbalance. Such imbalances or blockages consequently result in physical symptoms, pain or illness";

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ii.

[in "Biomeridian"]

"MSA testing uses the galvanic skin response (similar to lie detectors) to measure electrical resistance at various acupoints which represent the organs, glands and systems of the body. This combination of Chinese medicine and Western technology allows us to conduct an interview with the body, identifying imbalances in the energy flow and offering natural alternatives to achieve optimal health. By using the body’s energy field (chi), at skin level of the predetermined acupuncture meridians, it is possible to analyze the energetic cause of physical problems";

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Hogg, D. (ND SCNM 2001) states:

[for a bio., click here, http://www.naturally4health.com/team.htm]

[in "Naturopathic Philosophy: Naturopathic Medicine"]

"naturopathic medicine is heir to the vitalistic tradition of medicine in the Western world, emphasizing the treatment of disease through the stimulation, enhancement, and support of the inherent healing capacity of the person. Methods of treatments are chosen to work with the patient's vital force, the intelligence of the natural healing process [...] the healing power of nature. Vis medicatrix naturae […] the physician's role is to facilitate and augment the ordered, intelligent process of nature which heals through the response of the life force [...] 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. Therapeutic actions should be complimentary to and synergistic with this healing process. The physician's actions can support or antagonize the actions of nature's healing power";

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ii.

[in "Homeopathy"]

"homeopathic remedies activate the vital force [...] homeopaths believe that it is the energy or 'vibrational pattern' of the remedy, rather than the chemical content, that stimulates the healing by activating what Hahnemann called the vital force. Vital force is the healing power or energy that exists within us all. The vital force fuels the mind, body, and emotions. It keeps us healthy and balanced. When the balance of the vital force is disturbed by factors such as stress, pollution, improper diet, and lack of exercise, it becomes weakened resulting in the person becoming ill";

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iii.

[in “Naturopathic Wisdom”(2004-06; vol. 1, issue 5)]

“NDs believing [sp.] that disease can only exist in a toxic environment help each individual to detoxify their body to achieve health. They will stimulate the vital force by using homeopathy, acupuncture, and hydrotherapy”;

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Hokayem, N. (ND UBCNM 2003) states:

[for a bio., click here, http://www.medicinebynature.com/C.V._for_website.doc]

[in “Methods of Treatment”]

“homeopathic medicine. This gentle yet effective system of medicine is based on the principle that, 'like cures like.' Homeopathic medicines are very small doses of natural substances that can stimulate the body's self healing response bio-energetically rather than bio-chemically [...] oriental medicine. Utilizing acupuncture, acupressure and Chinese herbs to promote healing, stimulate 'chi' and balance energetic meridians [...] homeopathy-biotherapuetic [sp.] drainage is a treatment method that employs the use of Unda formulas, which were formulated on the basis of homeopathic medicine [!]. This treatment is aimed at supporting the body's natural routes of elimination by 'drainage' or "detoxifying' specific organs of the body [!]. This process returns organs and tissues to the normal function [!...and is] powerfully effective at restoring the body from chronic illness [!], allowing profound healing [!...Undas are] made up of diluted plant, minerals and metals. The plants have an affinity for particular organs and tissue systems and are the 'carriers' of the metals and minerals, thereby directing treatments to the appropriate body system”;

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Hollis, C. (ND NCNM) states:

[for a bio., click here, http://www.giffordmed.org/news/ChrisHollis.shtml]

[in “Services”]

“naturopathic philosophy serves as the basis for naturopathic practice […] naturopathic medicine is a [...] vitalistic tradition [...] emphasizing the treatment of disease through the stimulation, enhancement, and support of the inherent healing capacity of the person. Methods of treatments are chosen to work with the patient's vital force, respecting the intelligence of the natural healing process […] 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 […] 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 complimentary to and synergistic with this healing process. The physician's actions can support or antagonize the actions of the vis medicatrix naturae. Therefore, methods designed to suppress symptoms without removing underlying causes are considered harmful and are avoided or minimized […] according to the homeopathic way of thinking, a disease originates from a disturbance of the patient’s ‘vital force.’ This is the life force energy that sustains life. As the origin of disease occurs on this energetic level, the homeopathic remedy has also to be on this level. Such an energetic medicine is made by diluting the remedy and succussing (shaking) it. All homeopathic medicines are ‘potentized’, i.e., diluted and succussed [spiritized]. This method of preparation imparts considerable energy to each substance. ‘Unitary’ homeopathy [classical homeo.; Hahnemannian / Kentian] means that only one remedy is given at a time because only one remedy can correspond perfectly to the total picture of the patient. A prescription that does not aim for this totality is not homeopathic”;

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ii.

[in "Naturopathic Medicine"]

"naturopathic medicine is heir to the vitalistic tradition of medicine in the Western world, emphasizing the treatment of disease through the stimulation, enhancement, and support of the inherent healing capacity of the person. Methods of treatments are chosen to work with the patient’s vital force, respecting the intelligence of the natural healing process. The practice of naturopathic medicine emerges from six underlying principles of healing [...] 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. Therapeutic actions should be complimentary to and synergistic with this healing process. The physician’s actions can support or antagonize the actions of the vis medicatrix naturae";

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iii.

[in "Homeopathy"]

"according to the homeopathic way of thinking, a disease originates from a disturbance of the patient’s 'vital force.' This is the life force energy that sustains life. As the origin of disease occurs on this energetic level, the homeopathic remedy has also to be on this level";

(click here,

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iv.

[in "Terminology"]

"qigong (chee-GONG) is a component of traditional Chinese medicine that combines movement, meditation and the regulation of breathing to enhance the flow of vital energy (qi, pronounced chi) in the body, to improve blood circulation and to enhance immune function";

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Hollis, C. (ND NCNM), Koch, E. (ND NCNM) state:
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[for bio.s, click here, http://www.integrativehealthvt.com/staff_directory]

[in "Naturopathic Medicine"]

"naturopathic Medicine is heir to the vitalistic tradition of medicine in the Western world, emphasizing the treatment of disease through the stimulation, enhancement, and support of the inherent healing capacity of the person. Methods of treatments are chosen to work with the patient’s vital force, respecting the intelligence of the natural healing process [...] the practice of naturopathic medicine emerges from six underlying principles of healing [...] it is these principles that distinguish the profession from other medical approaches: 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. Therapeutic actions should be complimentary to and synergistic with this healing process. The physician’s actions can support or antagonize the actions of the vis medicatrix naturae";

(click here,

http://www.integrativehealthvt.com/naturopathic)[vsc 2011-05-08]

ii.

[in "Homeopathy"]

"according to the homeopathic way of thinking, a disease originates from a disturbance of the patient’s 'vital force.' This is the life force energy that sustains life. As the origin of disease occurs on this energetic level, the homeopathic remedy has also to be on this level";

(click here,

http://www.integrativehealthvt.com/homeopathy)[vsc 2011-05-08]

iii.

[in "Integrative Health Vermont: Terminology"]

"qigong (chee-gong) is a component of traditional Chinese medicine that combines movement, meditation and the regulation of breathing to enhance the flow of vital energy (qi, pronounced chi) in the body, to improve blood circulation and to enhance immune function";

(click here,

http://www.integrativehealthvt.com/terminology)[vsc 2011-05-08]

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Holston, E. (ND NCNM 1998) [now Singh, E.H.] states:
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[for a bio., click here, http://www.optionsnaturopathic.com/dr_erin_bio.php]

[in "What Is Naturopathic Medicine?"]

"naturopathic medicine grew out [not at all, still IS] of a tradition referred to as 'vitalist,' in which the practitioners trusted the wisdom of the body's attempts to heal itself [...] retaining the ancient vitalist philosophy [...aka] healing power of nature [...] the body's attempts to heal itself [...] the physiology's capacity to react [...aka] the healing power within [...aka] the body's own attempt to self-regulate or heal [...aka] the body's natural defenses [...aka] the body's vital force [...aka] the body's attempt to self correct [...aka] the body's own defenses [...aka] the body's inherent healing power [...aka] the body's natural defenses”;

(click here,

http://www.balancedlivingmag.com/July%20-%20Aug%2004/What%20is%20Naturopathy.htm)

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ii.

[in "Understanding Naturopathic Medicine"]

“methods of treatment are chose to work with the patient’s vital force […] the natural healing process […] the healing power of nature […] an inherent healing capacity […] this healing power […] this process […] vitality [x2…] the immune system and the body’s inherent healing power […the] energetic”;

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iii.

[in "History"]

“naturopathic principles have been in use for centuries. Hippocrates, the famous physician of the fifth century, for example, was the author of the idea that there is a vital force inherent in all living beings, which could serve to promote self-healing”;

(click here,

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Hoppe, M. (NMD SCNM) states:
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[for a bio., click here, http://www.ndaccess.com/DrMichelle/Page.asp?PageID=20]

[in "Natural Therapy Options"]

"traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a complete medical system that has been used in the East for thousands of years. The concepts of TCM differ greatly from modern Western medicine. TCM theory describes the presence of 20 meridians that run through the body carrying qi (pronounced 'chee') and blood and work to balance the yin and yang energy of the body. Qi is considered the vital force that runs through the body promoting health. TCM diagnosis typically involves examination of the tongue and pulse in order to gather information about the patient’s condition. Acupuncture involves the insertion of very thin, sterile needles into points that run along energy meridians in the body. The purpose of this is to rebalance the flow of qi through the body and balance the affected organ systems";

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Hornyak, A. (ND CCNM) states:

[for a bio., click here, http://www.vitalforcenhc.ca/aboutus.htm]

[in "About Us"]

"Dr. Hornyak is focused on assisting her patients to achieve optimal health by addressing the underlying cause of disease and assessing physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of health [...] she enjoys being part of the healing process by providing support and encouragement in order to stimulate and clear blockages of the vital force [...] Dr. Hornyak brings her passion for optimal health, expertise in naturopathic medicine, and compassion for people to her work at Vital Force Naturopathic Health Centre";

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ii.

[in "Welcome to Vital Force Naturopathic Health Centre"]

"what is 'vital force' [?...] vital force refers to the life energy within all of us. It is an innate intelligence that is not entirely physical or spiritual. As there is order to the universe based on energy, so must our internal order or vital force energy be in balance. When it is not, disease results and symptoms develop. Symptoms of disease are an outer expression of our inner disrupted vital force";

(click here,

http://www.vitalforcenhc.ca/)[vsc 2011-05-08]

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20060820015443/http://www.vitalforcenhc.ca/)[vsc 2010-08-01]

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

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.vitalforcenhc.ca/)

[defunct](for a youtube.com slideshow of this {2006 archived page}, click here,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhYxAMyRDrM)

(for a digg.com social bookmark of this slideshow, click here,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhYxAMyRDrM)

(click here,

http://www.vitalforcenhc.ca/index.htm)[vsc 2010-08-01]

(archived here,

)

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

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.vitalforcenhc.ca/index.htm)

iii.

[in "Services"]

"TCM diagnosis, acupuncture, cupping, Chinese herbal medicine and nutrition are used to rebalance the vital energy (qi) in our bodies";

(click here,

http://www.vitalforcenhc.ca/services.htm)[vsc 2011-05-08]

(archived here,

http://replay.web.archive.org/20090210063152/http://vitalforcenhc.ca/services.htm)[vsc 2011-05-08]

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

http://web.archive.org/*/http://www.vitalforcenhc.ca/services.htm)

iv.

[in "Naturopathy"]

"Dr. Hornyak [...] enjoys being part of the healing process by providing support and encouragement in order to stimulate and clear blockages of the vital force [...] Dr. Hornyak brings her passion for optimal health, expertise in naturopathic medicine, and compassion for people to her work at Vital Force Naturopathic Health Centre";

(click here,

http://naturalhealthwellness.ca/naturopath.html)[vsc 2012-01-17]

Hoyt, F.W. (ND NCNM) states:

[for a bio., click here: http://findanaturopath.com/2610/;

http://www.learn4good.com/jobs/language/english/search_resumes/industrial/iraq/cv/19798;
http://drhoyt.net/Home/tabid/36/Default.aspx]

[in "Alternative, Complementary, Naturopathic and Traditional Medicine"]

"naturopathic medicine focuses on the vitalistic tradition of medicine, emphasizing the treatment of disease through the stimulation, enhancement, and support of the inherent healing capacity of the person. Methods of treatments are chosen to work with the patient's vital force, respecting the intelligence of the natural healing process […] 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 […] 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 complimentary to and synergistic with this healing process. The physician's actions can support or antagonize the actions of the vis medicatrix naturae";

(click here,

http://dr-hoyt-nd.tripod.com/)[vsc 2010-08-01]
(archived here,
)
(for the archive.org history of this page, click here,
http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://dr-hoyt-nd.tripod.com/)

ii.

[in "Principles of Naturopathic Medicine"]

"naturopathic medicine represents the 'vitalistic' tradition of medicine [...] it treats disease through the stimulation, enhancement, and support of the patient's inherent healing capacity [...] powerful and effective treatment modalities are chosen to work with the patient's vital force, respecting the natural healing processes of nature [...] the following principles make naturopathic medicine different from all other medical approaches: [#1] 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 [...] the physician's actions can support or antagonize the actions of the vis mediatrix [sp., 'medicatrix'] naturae -- the healing power of nature [...#2] the healing power of nature, vis mediatrix [sp., 'medicatrix'] naturae [...] 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";

(click here,

http://drhoyt.net/PrinciplesOfNaturopathicMedicine/tabid/58/Default.aspx)[vsc 2010-11-03]

(archived here,

)

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

)

iii.

[in "Frequently Asked Questions"]

"the philosophy of naturopathic medicine: living things have an innate ability to heal themselves. The human vital force promotes self-cleansing, self-repair, and therefore self-healing [...] homeopathic medicine [...] stimulates the patient's vital force to help resolve the disease";

(click here,

http://drhoyt.net/FAQs/tabid/59/Default.aspx)[vsc 2010-11-03]

(archived here,

)

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

)

.
.
Hubbs, A. (ND NCNM) states:
.

[for a bio., click here, http://www.dreamingtreemedicine.com/?page_id=54]

[in "Naturopathic Medicine"]

"the roots of naturopathic medicine are in the vitalistic philosophy of the healing power of nature. This means that within every human organism there is a healing force that is responsible for our wellness and our ability to heal and maintain health. Naturopathic physicians believe that true healing is a result of this fundamental principle [...] the organism’s attempt to defend, alert or heal itself[...] this healing response, or 'vital force' [...] responsible for the manifestation of the symptoms and determines whether or not a persons heals [...] naturopathic medicine is about [...] focusing on what and how to stimulate your body’s own vital force, it’s immune system [...] homeopathic medicine [...] in a similar manner that immunizations work [...] creates a healing response by the immune system [...by] the energetic imprint of the substance";

(click here,

http://www.dreamingtreemedicine.com/?page_id=130)[vsc 2012-01-11]

ii.

[in "Classical Chinese Medicine"]

"classical Chinese medicine [...] also emphasizes the ongoing study and practice of 'internal martial arts' such as qigong and taiji [?, sp., 'tai qi'?] and its uses to therapeutically cultivate and move qi (vital force) towards healing";

(click here,

http://www.dreamingtreemedicine.com/?page_id=67)[vsc 2012-01-11]

Huber, C. (NMD SCNM) states:

[for a bio., click here, http://www.naturopathyworks.com/pages/about.php#aboutDrHuber]

[in "January 2005 Newsletter"]

“how to choose a naturopathic physician finding an ND [...] there are some who are afraid to practice naturopathic medicine [...] here are two questions to weed out such individuals: [#1] do you follow the therapeutic order [second tenet is treat the VFS] for naturopathic medicine [...#2] do you consider yourself a vitalist? How do you use vitalism in your practice?”;

(click here,

http://www.naturopathyworks.com/news/news0105.html)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20050302141801/http://naturopathyworks.com/news/news0105.html)[vsc 2010-08-01]

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

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.naturopathyworks.com/news/news0105.html)

ii.

[in "Traditional Chinese Medicine"]

"qi in Chinese medicine is vital force in homeopathy. Qi, or vital force, is thought to be the basis of all the phenomena in the universe. It is a connection between matter and energy. In the body specifically it is the energy of the organs that has the capacity to nourish and activate the body and the mind";

(click here,

http://www.naturopathyworks.com/pages/chineseMed.html)[vsc 2011-01-10]

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20041011112342/http://www.naturopathyworks.com/pages/chineseMed.html)

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

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.naturopathyworks.com/pages/chineseMed.html)

iii.

[in “March 2005 Newsletter” (attributed to Franklin, J., an ND candidate at SCNM)]

"naturopathy comes from a vitalistic philosophy, which states that a universal intelligence known as the vis, prana, tao, qi, holy spirit, etc., exists within each person and seeks to maintain balance and health […] when the universal intelligence is intentionally included in the treatment, outcomes are more likely positive, as it is the only healing force available to us […] suppression of the signs and symptoms is seen as suppressing the divine intelligence working in the body";

(click here,

http://www.naturopathyworks.com/news/news0305.html)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20051219210749/http://www.naturopathyworks.com/news/news0305.html)[vsc 2010-08-01]

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

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.naturopathyworks.com/news/news0305.html)

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

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZT8whT-NcA)

(for a sumo.tv slideshow of this, click here {entire},

http://www.sumo.tv/watch.php?video=3578336)

iv.

[in "Choose Your Foods"(2007)]

[certain pages books.google.com blocks: p.131 "vitalism"]

"in traditional Chinese medicine, qi [...] is the source of your energy and vitality. Qi may often appear to be lacking especially in adults" [p.168]";

(ISBN 1425749283)

Huber, J.S. (ND CCNM 2004) states :

[for a bio., click here, http://pillarsofhealth.ca/our-practitioners/dr-jennifer-salib-huber/]

[in "What is a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine?"]

"to co-operate with the healing power of nature. 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";

(click here,

http://www.pillarsofhealth.ca/about.html)
(archived here,
)
(for the archive.org history of this page, click here,
)

ii.

[in "Naturopathic News"]

"principles of naturopathic medicine[...] the healing power of nature [...] the healing process is ordered and intelligent. Nature heals through the response of the life force";

(click here,

http://www.pillarsofhealth.ca/Archive/October2005.pdf,

http://www.pillarsofhealth.ca/Archive/February2006.pdf,

http://www.pillarsofhealth.ca/Archive/May2006.pdf)

Hudson, T. (ND NCNM 1984) states:

[for a bio., click here, http://botanicalmedicine.org/Tapes/Bios/Hudson.htm]

[in “Women’s Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine”(1999)]

“the benefits of natural medicine […] the advantages of a vitalistic, holistic healing art [p.xvi…] naturopathic physicians and other providers of alternative medicine must seek to verify the ‘scientific’ truth of their medicines whenever possible – by research and by modifying the mechanistic model when necessary to suit their vitalistic philosophy [p.xvii]”;

(ISBN 0879837888)

ii.

[in “Naturopathic Medicine, Integrative Medicine and Women's Health”(TLDP, 2001-11-01}]

“the benefits of natural medicine […] the advantages of a vitalistic holistic healing art”;

(click here,

http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-6804414_ITM)

.
.
Hughes, J. (ND CCNM) states:
.

[for a bio., click here, http://www.mapleridge-naturopathic.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=69&Itemid=97]

[in "Chinese Medicine"]

"acupuncture is an ancient Chinese healing art [...] is a painless technique which employs the insertion of fine needles into specific acupuncture points of the body that lie on energy meridians and are directly related to specific organs and physiological functions. The technique manipulates the flow of bio-energy ('qi'), thereby restoring balance, removing blockages and adding energy where necessary";

(click here,

http://www.mapleridge-naturopathic.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=58&Itemid=88)[vsc 2012-01-27]

Hunter, A. (ND{AU} ?), Myers, S.P. (ND{AU} SSNT 1982), Snider, P. (ND Bastyr 1982), Zeff, J.L. (ND NCNM 1979) [and editor Robson, T. (ND{AU} NCC)] state:

[for a bio. of Hunter, see http://www.mindbodyhealth.com.au/html/naturopathy_and_homoeopathy.html
or http://www.herbcollege.com/aboutfaculty.asp?id=10;

for a bio. of Myers, see http://www.scu.edu.au/staffdirectory/person_detail.php?person_id=1916;
for a bio. of Snider, see http://www.accahc.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=28&Itemid=10;

for a bio. of Zeff, see http://www.sgu.edu/NewsEvents.nsf/e00c4fb173ae35eb85256b19007558e6/22e651420ed8600785256d6b0058b6a6/$FILE/IntegrativeMedicineCME.pdf;
for a bio. of Robson, see http://www.allenandunwin.com/default.aspx?page=94&book=9781741140545]

[in "An Introduction to Complementary Medicine [...] Chapter 3: Naturopathic Medicine [p.048-066]"(2003)]

"naturopathic medicine is an eclectic practice of healthcare united by core under lying principles. Central to these principles is the healing power of nature (vis medicatrix naturae) [p.048...] the following principles are the foundation for the practice of naturopathic medicine [...#1] the healing power of nature (vis medicatrix naturae). The healing power of nature is the inherent self-organizing and healing process of living systems which establishes, maintains and restores health. Naturopathic medicine recognizes this healing process to be ordered and intelligent. It is the naturopathic physician's role to support, facilitate and augment this process [p.050...] the vis medicatrix naturae ('the healing power of nature') [...] the concept of the healing power of nature and the vitalistic philosophy that was its basis is attributed to Hippocrates (c.460-377 BCE) [...] the healing power of nature underpins nearly all the techniques in complementary medicine [p.052...] diet is regarded as critical in stimulating the healing power of nature [p.055...] clinical methods used by naturopathic physicians are applied in an ordered manner consistent with stimulating the healing power of nature, which directs maintenance of health and healing in the organism [...] today, this healing order has emerged from a deeper understanding of the core principle, the healing power of nature [...] the therapeutic order [...] 2. stimulate the vis medicatrix naturae (healing power of nature) [...#3, part 7] harmonize the life force [p.057]

(ISBN 1741140544)

Appendix B.05.i.c.03. - Naturo. VFS - AANP NDs (Hin-Hx):

AANP ND Practitioners North America (Hin-Hx):