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Chan, S. (ND Bastyr, LAc ?) states:
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[in “Therapeutic Services Overview”]
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“acupuncture, the ancient Chinese art of healing, originated almost 6000 years ago with written records of its practice dating from about 500 B.C. Its principles are based upon the theory of qi. Qi is the vital energy which pervades and sustains all beings and things manifest and unmanifest in the cosmos of which man is the integral part. Qi circulates throughout the body along a system of intricate pathways called meridians and collaterals. When the qi flows freely and in abundance, we are in the state of health, while lack of qi give rise to disease and even death [...] the purpose of treatment is to help the body to heal itself by stimulating and harmonizing the flow of life force or qi [...] Chinese herbs are a combination of natural plant, animal and mineral substances used to heal and balance the human body, mind and emotions. Herbs can help balance the organ's yin and yang and invigorate the qi [...] naturopathic medicine emphasizes 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”;
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(click here,
http://www.drsalinachan.com/therapies.shtml)
(archived here,
)
(for the archive.org history of this page, click here,
http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.drsalinachan.com/therapies.shtml)
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Chan, V. (ND CCNM) states:
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[in "Frequently Asked Questions"]
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"homeopathy is a subtle, yet powerful energetic healing modality which stimulates the body's vital force to improve health. Naturopathic medicine is a coordinated health care approach which uses recognized methods of diagnosis and several gentle and effective therapies - including homeopathy - to treat the causes of disease and support the body's innate healing ability";
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(click here,
http://www.naturecures.ca/faq.html)
(archived here,
http://web.archive.org/web/20031218190842/http:/www.naturecures.ca/faq.html)
(for the archive.org history of this page, click here,
http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.naturecures.ca/faq.html)
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Chapek, K. (ND ?), Zent, J. (ND ?) state:
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[in "Microcurrent Therapy"]
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“the electromagnetic field is very likely the 'vital force' that Hahnemann (the father of homeopathy) referred to [...] if the stimulus is powerful enough to overwhelm the vital force, the electromagnetic field undergoes a greater change in vibrational rate, and effects are eventually felt by the individual. The symptoms of a disease are nothing but reactions trying to rid the organism of earlier disturbances on a dynamic electromagnetic level. (George Vithoulkas 1979)”;
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(click here,
http://www.mynht.com/microcurrent.shtml)
(archived here,
http://web.archive.org/web/20060307081037/http://www.mynht.com/microcurrent.shtml)
(for the archive.org history of this page, click here,
http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.mynht.com/microcurrent.shtml)
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Chhoker, B. (ND CCNM), Morton, K. (ND CCNM) state:
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[in "Homeopathy"]
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"the classical homeopath centers in on the rare, strange, and peculiar of any condition, and chooses from 2500 remedies to mirror the vital force, gently stimulating and bringing the body back into balance";
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(archived here,
http://web.archive.org/web/20021205221010/http:/homeopathnd.com/homeopathy.html)
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Chow, G. (ND CCNM) states:
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[in "Naturopathic Treatments"]
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"acupuncture & Chinese herbs. 'Chi’ is the life force present in all living organisms that helps maintain health. Acupuncture helps the ‘chi’ move along pathways (also known as meridians) to remove blockages or imbalances of ‘chi’ that result in pain and illness";
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(click here,
http://www.gchownd.com/Site/Treatments.html)
(archived here,
)
(for the archive.org history of this page, click here,
http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.gchownd.com/Site/Treatments.html)
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Christensen, F.A. (ND Bastyr, RN ?) states:
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i.
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[in "Vital Integrative Systems"]
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"learn how to tap into the vital force by integrating craniosacral and visceral palpation into your naturopathic or acupuncture practice";
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(click here,
http://vismedicine.com/classes/vitalforcepalpationflyer.pdf)
(archived here,
)
(for the archive.org history of this page, click here,
http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://vismedicine.com/classes/vitalforcepalpationflyer.pdf)
(also here,
http://vismedicine.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=21)
(archived here,
)
(for the archive.org history of this page, click here,
http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://vismedicine.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=21)
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ii.
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[in "Vis: Vital Integrative Systems"]
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"vital force palpation. Learn to use your hands to confirm supplements, herbs, homeopathy, diet and other naturopathic modalities [...] body dialogue. Craniosacral III. Learn how to dialogue with the vital force of the body and cells to uncover the cause of disease and find guidance for wholeness";
.
(click here,
http://vismedicine.com/library/cranialflowdiagram.pdf)
(archived here,
)
(for the archive.org history of this page, click here,
http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://vismedicine.com/library/cranialflowdiagram.pdf)
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Churchill, D. (NMD NCNM) states:
i.
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[in "Naturopathic Practice Philosophy"]
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"as an ND I use the power of nature 'vis medicatrix naturae' to help my patients heal, along with botanicals, homeopathic remedies, hydrotherapy, physical medicine, nutritional medicine, diet counseling, exercise, and sometimes pharmaceuticals if necessary. I use the body’s own healing energy and vital force to help me understand where its dis-ease or disharmony is. Within this paradigm I will use all of your presenting information (symptoms) to guide your body back to health";
.
(click here,
http://www.heartfeltmedicine.com/ND%20Philosophy.htm)
(archived here,
)
(for the archive.org history of this page, click here,
)
(also, click here,
http://www.heartfeltmedicine.com/Services/naturopathic.html)
(archived here,
)
(for the archive.org history of this page, click here,
)
(also, click here,
http://www.heartfeltmedicine.com/index.php/pages/show_stat_paras/info/general/naturopathy/l_en)[rb][vsc 2009-09-21]
(archived here,
)
(for the archive.org history of this page, click here,
)
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(for a youtube.com slideshow of this, click here {00.03.47-00.04.37},
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQVQhv8-n3M)
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ii.
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[in "Naturopathic Medicine: What Is It and What Can It Do For You?
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"the philosophical roots of naturopathic medicine can be traced back to Hippocratic system of vitalism (400 BC). According to the vitalistic system [!], life is viewed as more than just the sum of myriad biochemical processes-- the body is believed to have an innate intelligence that is always striving for health. Vitalism maintains that the symptoms accompanying disease are not directly caused by the morbific agent such as bacteria. Rather, they are the result of the organism's intrinsic response or reaction to the agent and the organism's attempt to defend and heal itself
.
(click here,
http://www.heartfeltmedicine.com/Info/Articles/naturopathicMedicine.html)
(archived here,
)
(for the archive.org history of this page, click here,
)
(click here,
(archived here,
)
(for the archive.org history of this page, click here,
)
(click here,
http://blog.myspace.com/113069915)[RB]
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(for a youtube.com slideshow of this, click here {00.00.00-00.01.34},
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQVQhv8-n3M)
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iii.
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[in "Homeopathy Cure or Quackery?..."]
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"if the practitioner of homeopathy is well versed in the Law of Similars and the patient's vital force is still strong enough homeopathy can eliminate any diseased state [...] the philosophical roots of naturopathic medicine can be traced back to Hippocratic system of vitalism (400 BC). According to the vitalistic system, life is viewed as more than just the sum of myriad biochemical processes-- the body is believed to have an innate intelligence that is always striving for health. Vitalism maintains that the symptoms accompanying disease are not directly caused by the morbific agent such as bacteria";
.
(click here,
http://blog.myspace.com/113069915)[RB]
(click here
(archived here,
)
(for the archive.org history of this page, click here,
)
(or click here,
http://www.heartfeltmedicine.com/Info/Articles/homeopathyCureOrQuackery1.html)
(archived here,
)
(for the archive.org history of this page, click here,
)
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(for a youtube.com slideshow of this, click here {00.02.32-00.03.19},
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQVQhv8-n3M)
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