Appendix B.05.i.a.04. - Naturo. VFS - AANP NDs (Be-Bl):

"the force of human creativity and respectful relationships is the inherent healing force in nature [...] here my many interests converge [...] working with the life force to manifest vitality and intelligence, perception and compassion [...] in essence, I aim to apply the old homeopathic maxim of supporting the vital force and removing the obstacles to cure. Or, as the ancient Chinese adage goes'vanquish the evil qi. Support the righteous qi' [...] the integrative models and clinical philosophy of natural medicine are inherently inclined to be eclectic and dynamic, tailored to the vital force and response patterns of each patient as a whole being [...] more fundamentally, we see that applying the core principles of naturopathic medicine means that we need to look at how each agent, each procedure, each intervention serves the vital force [...] we are talking about an approach much closer to the naturopathic tradition [...] the person [...] the ways in which their vital force is expressing symptomatology, etc.";

(click here,

http://www.dadamo.com/ifhi/2011_ifhi_newsletter_v1n2.htm)[vsc 2011-11-27]

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Beck, B. (ND NCNM 2009) states:
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[for a bio., click here, http://hawthornclinic.com/About_Our_Practitioners.html]

[in "Naturopathic Medicine"]

"naturopathic medicine represents the 'vitalistic' tradition of medicine in our Western world. That is, it treats disease through the stimulation, increase, and support of the person's inherent healing capacity. These treatments are chosen to work with the patient's vital force, respecting the natural healing processes of nature [...] naturopathic philosophy serves as the basis for all naturopathic practice [...#3] illness has a purpose in the organism. The process of healing generates symptoms, which are an expression of the life force or vix mediatrix [sp., vis medicatrix], attempting to heal itself. Therapeutic actions should complement this process";

(click here,

http://hawthornclinic.com/Naturopathic_Medicine.html)[vsc 2011-05-24]

Beneda-Khosh, D.K. (ND Bastyr 2000), Khosh, F.R. (ND Bastyr 1998), Khosh, M.L. (ND Bastyr 1998) state:

[in "About Our Clinic"]

“vis medicatrix naturae (the healing power of nature) [...] the body has more innate healing power than all medicine in history[!]. We call this power the life force, and foremost, we cultivate its restorative processes [...] to respect the healing power of nature by promoting the patient’s own natural healing abilities and by utilizing the healing properties of natural therapies [...] symptoms are an expression of the life force [...] the body’s own healing process”;

(click here,

http://www.naturalmedicalcare.com/main/about/index.php)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20041012185627/http://www.naturalmedicalcare.com/main/about/index.php)[vsc 2010-07-25]

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Bennett, E. (ND CCNM) states:

[in "Naturopathic Treatments"]

"homeopathic medicine – using non-toxic doses of medicinal substances (plant, animal, or mineral origin) are used in the form of homeopathic medicines to stimulate the body’s ‘vital force’ and strengthen its innate ability to heal”;

(click here,

http://www.lordchiropractic.com/hands_files/naturopathictreatments.html)

(archived here,

)

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

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Bennett, P. (ND Bastyr 1987), Trenciansky, S. (ND Bastyr 1997) state:
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[in "Back From Summer Vacation"]

"as living organisms, we have evolved with an innate capacity for self-healing. Naturopathic physicians have always relied in the clinical setting on this self-healing capability of the individual. The healing power of the body, the 'life-force', is a cornerstone of naturopathic philosophy and treatment. The 'inner' power to heal is one of the great mysteries of medicine";

(click here,

http://meditrine.blogspot.com/2010/08/back-from-summer-vacation.html)[vsc 2010-08-24]

(archived here,

)

(for the archive.org history of this page, click here,
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Benson, A.V. (ND Bastyr 2003), Meager, T.S. (ND Bastyr 2001) state:
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[in "Philosophy of Naturopathic Medicine"]

"naturopathic physicians focus on supporting the bodies[sp.] innate vital force";

(click here,

http://www.naturaenmc.com/pages/NDphilosophy.asp)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20040714101707/http:/naturaenmc.com/pages/NDphilosophy.asp)

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

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Ber, E. (NMD SCNM) states:
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[in "What is Acupuncture?]

"acupuncture is a treatment based on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) [...] at the core of TCM is the notion that a type of life force, or energy, known as qi [...] flows through energy pathways (meridians) in the body. Each meridian corresponds to one specific organ, or group of organs, that governs particular bodily functions. The proper flow of qi is thought to create health. Qi maintains the dynamic balance of yin and yang, which are complementary opposites. According to TCM, everything in nature has both yin and yang. An imbalance of qi [...] results in disease [...] needles are inserted at points along the meridians to restore balance to the qi. Acupuncture points, or the specific locations where needles are inserted, are places where the energy pathway is close to the surface of the skin [...] Korean hand acupuncture: based on the principle that the hands and feet have concentrations of qi, and that applying acupuncture needles to these areas is effective for the entire body";

(click here,

http://www.herbalber.com/acupuncture.htm)[vsc 2011-04-04]

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Bergkamp, M. (ND NCNM 1982) states:
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[for a bio., click here, http://www.ndimed.org/api/Index.cfm/cms.page/i/2535/t/Diosa.htm]

[in “MANP Meeting Information”(Montana AANP affiliate)]

“vis medicatix[sp.] naturae: respecting our naturopathic core in the face of contemporary health issues such as environmental toxicity and resistant infections. This will be a discussion of the attendees facilitated by Michael Bergkamp, ND, regarding the importance of vital force and nature cure”;

(click here,

http://www.mtnd.org/currentmeeting.htm)[vsc 2011-04-04]

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20060926133328/http://www.mtnd.org/currentmeeting.htm)[vsc 2011-04-04]

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

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Berman, D.H. (ND Bastyr 1997) states:
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[in "Naturopathy"]

"the foundation of naturopathic medicine is the vitalistic philosophy of the 'healing power of nature' and the notion that every human being has healing energy within them";

(click here,

http://www.ithacawellness.com/modalities.tpl?ID=1063833855389863)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20040131183637/http:/www.ithacawellness.com/modalities.tpl?ID=1063833855389863)

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

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Berni, M. (ND CCNM), Glazer, G. (ND CCNM), Mandel, T.K. (ND CCNM), Mekdeci, Z. (ND CCNM), Shen, Y.W. (ND CCNM) state:
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[for current contributors, click here, http://www.ahcd.net/team/index.html]

[in "Naturopathy"]

“nature-based healing [...] naturopathy is a form of healing that is primarily based on the natural healing abilities of your body [...] this inherent healing ability [...] rather than merely treating or suppressing symptoms, underlying causes are addressed [...] stimulation of the body’s internal energies to promote healing [...] support the healing power of the body (vis medicatrix naturae). Your body is inherently able to intelligently heal itself, restore health, and ward off disease through its vital energy. Naturopathic doctors identify and remove obstacles and work with this internal ability to facilitate the healing process [...] forms of healing are used that encourage inherent healing abilities and do not harm or inhibit this process [...] by focusing on underlying causes [...] symptoms are an indication of imbalance and an expression by your body of its attempts to heal [...] naturopathy has much in common with the healing philosophies of oriental medicine / traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) [...] and acupuncture [...] additional techniques include acupressure, ayurveda (from India), Qi-Gong, yoga, and other therapies of Asian origin. The oriental concept of balancing the flow of ‘qi’ (pronounced ‘chi’), or life force, through meridian pathways is similar to the naturopathic philosophy of the inherent healing power of the body”;

(click here,

http://www.ahcd.net/samples/remedies/th_ha_m/naturopathy.html)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20030112083527/http:/www.ahcd.net/samples/remedies/th_ha_m/naturopathy.html)

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

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Bethune, S. (ND SCNM) states:
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[for a bio., click here, http://www.snhc.com/practitioners.htm]

[in "Homeopathic Appointment"]

"homeopathy is a gentle and effective system of healing which views all disease as a disturbance or untunement in a person's life force or vital force. This particular disturbance produces particular symptoms";

(click here,

http://www.snhc.com/Homeopathic.htm)[vsc 2011-07-31]

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Binder, T. (ND NCNM 1973) states:
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[in "Mind, Body, Spirit: Natural Healing For The Whole Person"]

"Chinese medicine - a classic medical system [...] an early form of energy medicine, Chinese medicine is based on the theory of balance of an energy flow in the body called chi or ki (by the Chinese and Japanese) also known as prana by the East Indian sages and orgone or vital force in the West";

(click here,

http://www.spiritbride.com/mindbodyspirit/1mindbodyspirit.htm)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20050312091311/http:/www.spiritbride.com/mindbodyspirit/1mindbodyspirit.htm)[vsc 2011-04-02]

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

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[in "Therapies"]

"Chinese medicine - a classic medical system integrated with modern electro and laser devices to balance the body. An early form of energy medicine, Chinese medicine is based on the theory of balance of an energy flow in the body called chi or ki (by the Chinese and Japanese) also known as prana by the East Indian sages and orgone or vital force in the West. Health conditions are considered an imbalance in the energy flow which is further dependent upon an imbalance in yin and yang the two fundamental forces determining all phenomena. Herbs and acupuncture with needles, electricity, laser light, magnets or digitally applied pressure point therapy may be combined with diet and mental emotional repatterning / reframing to restore heath and vitality”;

(click here,

http://www.drtimbinder.com/about/therapies/)[vsc 2011-04-02]

(click here,

http://www.doctortimbinder.com/about/therapies/)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20070213065423/http://www.doctortimbinder.com/about/therapies/)[vsc 2011-04-02]

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

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Birch, V. (ND SCNM) states:

[in “What Is Homeopathy?”]

“[hosting an article by Rajan Sankaran excerpted from 'The Spirit of Homeopathy'] the healer within. The practice of homeopathy convinces the physician to regard the body as more than a sum of its parts. Unlike a machine, it develops, carries on its function and repairs itself independently. In this sense, everyone carries within him his own doctor. Ancient physicians were familiar with this natural power of the organism to control disease and they invented for it a beautiful expression. 'Vis medicatrix naturae' ([the] healing power of nature). This healing power is a function of the life force itself. Hahnemann called it the vital force. Disease is a disturbance of this force [...] homeopathic medicine aims to correct the disturbed vital force and thus enhances the power of the body to heal itself. It does not aim at removing the symptoms of the parts affected, but treats the cause and restores health. According to Homoeopathy, symptoms are a reflection of me disturbed vital force [...] 'like cures like' [...] 'similia similibus curentur' [...] the homoeopath applies this principle scientifically”;

(click here,

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

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20070703152711/http://www.birchnaturopathic.com/homeopathy.html)[vsc 2010-07-25]

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

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Birdsall, T. (ND Bastyr 1985), Murray, M. (ND Bastyr 1985), Pizzorno, J.E. (ND NCNM 1975), Reilly, P.E. (ND Bastyr 1985) state:

[in “How to Prevent and Treat Cancer with Natural Medicine”(2002)]

“the main underlying concept of Chinese medicine is qi […] also spelled chi). Qi is the fundamental life force that guides and controls all life processes, from breathing and the beating of the heart to digestion and sleep [...qi is] produced by the metabolism of food and the intake of breath […and] severs many functions throughout the body and exists in various types […] the goal of TCM is to identify the state of one’s qi and then decide on steps to correct any disharmony […] too much or too little qi can lead to imbalance and illness, as can stagnation or blockage of qi […] the system of TCM is based on the existence of 14 major channels for the flow of energy. These channels are called meridians. Qi flowing smoothly through the meridians results in health [p.201…] the main branches of Chinese medicine are acupuncture, herbal medicine, qi gong, tai chi, reiki therapy, and massage. All have the same goal: to improve the balance and flow of energy […] acupuncture involves the use of extremely fine stainless-steel needles inserted into points along the meridians to direct the flow of energy [p.204…] qi gong. The term qi gong means ‘energy cultivation’ […] tai chi […] over time one learns to sense and regulate the flow of chi energy [p.209…] reiki therapy […] the basic concept behind reiki, as in other forms of traditional Asian medicine, is that the body has an energy field that is central to health and proper functioning and that this energy field travels in certain pathways that can become blocked or weakened [p.210…] reiki is a subtle and effective form of energy healing using the hands [p.212]”;

(ISBN 1573222224)

Bishop, N.E. (ND Bastyr 2002) states:

[for her CV, click here,

http://nwnp-global.com/docs/curriculumvitae.html]

[in "Reactive Oxygen Species and the Regulation of Gene Expression, Part One -- How the Yin and the Yang of Free Radicals (ROS) May Impact the Naturopathic Vis Medicatrix Naturae"]

"vis medicatrix naturae is the cornerstone of naturopathic medicine. It is the 'life force' and represents a natural yin-yang balance to life which must be delicately maneuvered when working with a patient";

(click here,

http://www.naturopathydigest.com/archives/2006/jul/bishop.php)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20070415232440/http://www.naturopathydigest.com/archives/2006/jul/bishop.php)[vsc 2010-07-25]

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

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjBvSeZ7dnE)

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Bloom, R. (ND NCNM), Schor, J. (ND NCNM) state:

[in "Ask the Doctor"]

"homeopathy fits the philosophical tenets of naturopathy. The medicines work by stimulating the what homeopaths call the vital force or in naturopathic terms the vis medicatrix naturae, the healing power of nature";

(click here,

http://www.denvernaturopathic.com/qa.html)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20030410203823/http://www.denvernaturopathic.com/qa.html)[vsc 2010-07-24]

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(click here,

http://www.strangehighway.com/DNC/qa.html)

(archived here,

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