AANP ND Practitioners North America (U-Z)

2006-11-26T07:56:00.000-08:00

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Urban, C. (ND NCNM) states:

[for a bio., click here, http://www.gentlehealingacupuncture.net/crystal_urban.htm]

[in "Acupuncture"]

"the concept of qi [...] is at the fundamental basis of Chinese medicine. Qi is often translated as 'life force' or 'vital energy' [...] trees, water and human emotions all have qi. Qi concentrated is manifested as matter and conversely, qi spread out is space. When qi flows smoothly and unimpeded there is health. When qi is blocked there is disease. Every process and everything represents a transformation of one and the same qi. Yin (matter) and yang (function) are the two most basic forms of this ONE universal qi. Chinese medicine practitioners look for imbalances of qi in the body [...] disturbance in qi flow creates symptoms in the individual. Symptoms create patterns that represent the imbalances and blocks in the system. When these patterns are identified, one can restore health by regulating and balancing the qi in the body accordingly [...] acupuncture needles are inserted into certain points as determined by the patient’s Chinese pattern diagnosis to restore and balance the flow of qi";

(click here,

http://www.gentlehealingacupuncture.net/acupuncture.htm)[vsc 2011-03-31]

Visconti, M.A. (ND NCNM) states:

[for a bio., click here, http://docvisconti.com/welcome/]

[in "What We Do"]

"homeopathic medicine [...] remedies function [...to] enhance the body's vital force to facilitate healing";

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http://docvisconti.com/whatwedo.htm)
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ii.

[in "What I Do"]

"homeopathic medicine [...] remedies function [...to] enhance the body's vital force to facilitate healing";

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http://www.docvisconti.com/id20.htm)
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Vojtisek, D. (ND CCNM) states:
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[for a bio., click here, http://www.hyperionlaseredmonton.com/content/naturopathic_medicine/doctors/]

[in "Naturopathic Medicine"]

"the principles of naturopathic medicine include [...#2] the healing power of nature: naturopathic medicine respects the innate intelligence of the human body to heal. The 'vital force' stimulates the physiological systems of the body to bring the organism into balance and equilibrium, moving towards a state of optimal health. The physician’s role is to facilitate and augment this process";

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(click here,

http://www.hyperionlaseredmonton.com/content/naturopathic_medicine/)[vsc 2012-01-19]

Vollmer, A.D. (ND CCNM) states:

[for a bio., click here, http://www.linkedin.com/in/greatcentralsun]

[in "Naturopathic Medicine"]

"homeopathic medicine: based on the principle of 'like cures like,' homeopathy works on a subtle, yet powerful energetic level, gently acting to strengthen the life force of the body and helping to trigger a healing process";

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von der Heydt, L. (ND NCNM) states:

[for a bio., click here, http://www.beaumonthealth.com/index.php?q=naturopathy/Biography]

[in "Naturopathic Philosophy"]

“the practice of naturopathic medicine emerges from six principles of healing […] these principles stand as the distinguishing marks of the profession […] 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”;

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http://www.beaumonthealth.com/aboutnaturo.html)

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ii.

[in "About Naturopathic Medicine"]

"naturopathic medicine is heir to the vitalistic tradition of medicine in the Western world and emphasizes the treatment of disease through the stimulation, enhancement and support of the inherent healing power of the body. Methods of treatment are chosen that respect the natural healing process [...] these principles stand as the distinguishing marks of the profession: [#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. 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://beaumonthealth.com/index.php?q=naturopathy/aboutnaturopathicmedicine)[vsc 2010-08-15]

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Walker, E. (ND NCNM?{definite Oregon lic.}) states:
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[for a bio., click here, http://canbyclinic.com/about]

[in "Naturopathic Medicine?"]

"the 5 tenants [sp., 'tenets'!] of naturopathic medicine are derived from the naturopathic medicine oath. The tenants serve as the cornerstone for the practice of naturopathic medicine. They are an integral part of naturopathic care and require close, individual consideration: 1. first of all, to do no harm: the naturopathic practitioner’s first responsibility is to use as little force, or treatment, necessary to stimulate the patient’s own 'vital force' or innate ability to heal [...] 2. to act in cooperation with the healing power of nature: all organisms have a vital force within them. The vital force is the drive and desire to live and grow and heal. Stimulating the vital force to achieve the highest possible level of health happens on a physical, mental and spiritual plane [...] 4. To heal the whole person through individualized treatment [...] developing a treatment plan that optimizes the patients vital force";

(click here,

http://canbyclinic.com/naturopathic)[vsc 2012-01-03]

Wallach, J.D. (ND NCNM 1982) states:

[for a bio., click here, http://www.thewallachfiles.com/wallach.htm]

[in "Lets Play Doctor” (1989){co-authored Lan, M. (MD ?)}]

"the Chinese call the ‘life force’ or ‘spirit’ qi (pronounced chi) which flows through the meridians. A blockage or misdirection of the qi flow results in disease. The reestablishment of the blocked flow of energy is the goal of acupuncture";

(click here,

http://www.complete-nutrition.net/html/lets_play_doctor.html)

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(ISBN 0970149093)

Walsh, E.A. (ND NCNM) states:

[for a bio., click here, http://web.archive.org/web/20041023033144/http://mainstreetclinic.com/bio.htm]

[in “Welcome”]

“my goal is to support and guide my patients through the process of healing, which comes from within (the vital force) assisted by the healing power of nature”;

(click here,

http://www.mainstreetclinic.com/index.shtml)

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Wang, S. (ND Bastyr 1998), Wong, M. (ND Bastyr 2002) state:

[for bio.s, click here, respectively:
http://www.naturalhealthcalifornia.com/drWang.html, http://www.bayareanaturalmedicinecenter.com/practitioner/]

[in "Cancer Support"]

"to assist the individual in achieving this harmony we utilize various emotional, psychological and spiritual techniques in association with naturopathic physical healing modalities [...] increasing energy and vital force of the individual [...] the body’s own inherent healing abilities […] your own internal defense mechanism”;

(click here,

http://www.naturalhealthcalifornia.com/Cancer%20Support.htm)

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Watrous, L.M. (ND NCNM 1990) states:
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[for a bio., click here, http://www.nwnpc.com/dr_w.htm]

[in "Constitutional Hydrotherapy [...]"(Journal of Naturopathic Medicine, Vol. 7 No. 2)]

"constitutional hydrotherapy, a modern addition to traditional nature cure, supports the first tenet of naturopathic medicine: vis medicatrix naturae (the healing power of nature). Acute and chronic case histories are discussed In relation to the model of healing, giving an idea of what can be accomplished when allowing an individual’s 'vital force' to heal disease [...] Constantine Herring, a pioneer of homeopathy, said a re-creation of a previous illness will arise to be totally healed by the vital force, allowing the body to return to homeostasis or health as stated in Herring's Laws of Healing [...] the results obtained are always dependent upon a number of factors: the patient’s vital force (the body’s innate ability to heal itself) [...] the vital force was then able to promote healing in the joint tissue";

(click here,

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Wazny , P.M (NMD SCNM) states:

[for a bio., click here, http://www.drwazny.com/about.htm]

[in “About Naturopathic Medicine”]

"what is naturopathic medicine? [...] naturopathic medicine recognizes that biological processes flow from a vital life force that transcends physical and chemical forces. Treatment is rendered with the understanding that people are far more than complex physical machines. Naturopathic medicine has the ability to relieve symptoms by addressing the cause of disease";

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Weatherby, D. (ND NCNM 1998) states:

[for a bio., click here, http://www.bloodchemistryanalysis.com/aboutus.html]

[in "The Eclectic Triphasic Medical System (ETMS)"(NDNR 2008-05)]

"[coauthored with Yance] whenever we treat a person with cancer, or with any disease for that matter, we must first approach the rootbase or source. Every stream on Earth has a source, every plant has a root, and every person has a 'vital force' [...] ETMS therapies also work to build resistance and protect the person’s vital energy [p.017]";

(click here,

http://www.mederifoundation.org/Naturopathic_Doctor_News_&_Reviews_ETMS-Yance.pdf)[vsc 2010-12-13]

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[in "Using Botanicals in the Treatment of Cancer Pain"(NDNR 2008-07)]

"[coauthored with Yance] morphine [...] elicits many adverse side effects [...including] a suppression of the 'vital force' [...] the fundamental principle of co-author Donald Yance’s holistic, integrative approach [...] is to support the vital force as central to any protocol. Cancer patients with chronic pain need botanical support to build up their life force in order to have the energy to relieve pain and get well";

(click here,

http://bobbysmall.com/ndnr/2008/07/jul-08-using-botanicals-in-the-treatment-of-cancer-pain/)[vsc 2010-12-13]

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Weintrob, W. (ND NCNM) states:
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[for a bio., click here, http://www.glowmedicine.com/index.php?cID=84]

[in "Chinese Medicine"]

"Chinese medicine [...] this system of medicine is based on the theory that illness results from the improper flow of the vital life force (qi – pronounced chee) throughout the body";

(click here,

http://www.glowmedicine.com/index.php/services/chinese-medicine/)[]

Weiss, S. (ND NCNM 1988) states:

.[Shandor]

[for a bio., click here, ]

[in "Homeopathy, Environmental Toxins and Detoxification"]

"lab tests don’t reveal the vital force of the patient from a homeopathic perspective [...] it works better to 'read' the patient with other methods of evaluating the vital force. I prefer electrodermal testing (EAV), although other methods like applied kinesiology can work well, too. The method of evaluating vital force is not as important as remembering that the patient - not the doctor - is the one with the most critical information for curing the case [...] an exception is when a formula is made specifically for the patient based on EAV or other vital force measurements. As with the rest of homeopathy, the mechanism of homeopathic detoxification is unknown. One could speculate it is similar to allergy desensitization or immunization, that it affects toxins at receptor sites, or simply improves blood and lymph circulation, kidney and liver function, and increases the vital force";

(click here,

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Weiss, S. (ND NCNM) states in:

.[Sid]

[for a bio., click here, http://www.drsidweiss.com/about_us.html]

[in "Healing Paradigms"]

"quan yin standing qi gong strengthens the spine, and alleviates chronic tensions and muscular imbalances. It fortifies the central channel and thus improves the circulation of qi through all the centers (chakras) and channels [...] the word qi means vital energy or life force [...] circulation of qi and blood is tonified, stagnancies and blockages are cleared, thus healing is promoted, vitality enhanced and immune function regulated [...] enhancing the flow of qi, enhances the body’s potential for self healing";

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http://www.drsidweiss.com/qi_gong_classes.html)[vsc 2011-01-24]
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Weizer, K. (ND NCNM) states:

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

[in "The Healing Power of Cancer"]

“I believe there is something exquisitely important that we naturopaths have to offer cancer patients and cancer doctors. We treat the person. We expand health. We do no harm. We can use our training to develop programs to support and restore the vital force of the cancer patient, so that they can tolerate their oncology treatments, recover from them, and rebuild the fabric of their bodies and spirits. I find that inspiring. In this insane world of cancer and cancer treatment, it creates a space of humanness and healing. And in that, there is the feeling of hope, confidence, and wisdom”;

(click here,

http://www.drweizer.com/healing-cancer.htm)[vsc 2010-08-10]
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Wessels, V.J. (ND NCNM 1976) states:

[for a bio., click here, http://web.archive.org/web/20090223160500/http://nwclinic.com/page5/page1/page1.html]

[in “Northwestern Clinic of Naturopathic Medicine, P.S. INC.”]

“naturopathic medicine is as old as healing itself and as new as the latest discoveries in biochemical sciences. Naturopathic Doctors (ND's) are primary care providers, who use therapies which are almost exclusively natural and non-toxic and which stimulate and encourage the person's inherent healing ability, the vital force”;

(click here,

http://nwclinic.com/Home.html)

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[in “What is Naturopathic Medicine?”]

“naturopathic doctors (ND's) are primary care providers, who use therapies which are almost exclusively natural and non-toxic, which stimulate and encourage the person's inherent healing ability, the vital force”;

(click here,

http://nwclinic.com/ND)

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Weyrich, O.R. (NMD SCNM) states:

[for a bio., click here, http://drweyrich.weyrich.com/]

[in "What is Homeopathy?"]

"the German physician Samuel Hahnemann observed in the 1840s that small, highly dilute, dosages of natural agents produce symptoms similar to disease states in healthy individuals are able to help the vis medicatrix naturae to restore balance in diseased individuals who present the same pattern of symptoms [...] the disease has disturbed the individual's vital force [...] compendia of symptoms caused by different homeopathic agents are studied to identify the best pattern match between the totality of the patient's symptom picture and the homeopathic preparation (remedy) which will best help the vis medicatrix naturae (also known as the vital force) restore a healthful balance in the patient";

(click here,

http://www.drweyrich.com/faq/homeopathy.html)[vsc 2010-08-10]
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Whiting, S.H. (ND SCNM) states:

[for a bio., click here, ]

[in "Questions"]

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

(click here,
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Wiancek, D.A. (ND Bastyr 1997) states:

[for a bio., click here, http://naturopaths.healthprofs.com/cam/name/Deborah_Wiancek_ND_Edwards_Colorado_501930]

[in "The Natural Healing Companion: Using Alternative Medicines: What to Buy, How to Take, and When to Combine for Best Results"(2000)]

"ancient healers believed that some type of energy or life force was a necessary component of health. In ayurveda, it's called prana. In Chinese medicine, it's called qi [...] naturopaths like myself call it vis medicatrix naturae, Latin for the healing power of nature. These [vitalistic] concepts remain fundamental tenets of many of the natural practices discussed in this book. The importance of maintaining or realigning this natural energy is one reason holistic practitioners painstakingly construct a complete health profile, including an assessment of your spiritual and emotional well-being, before recommending treatments [p.003...] a homeopathic remedy acts on the vital force of the body, strengthening it or perhaps providing it with the right hints to produce healing […] the vital force is the inner intelligence that animates each and every person. It has been referred to for thousands of years and by many different names: breath, chi, prana, life force. By stimulating one’s vital force, the correct homeopathic remedy can set into motion healing that may continue for days, weeks, or even months [p.321…] qi: the energizing life force. Two major physiological manifestations of yin and yang are your blood and a nebulous concept called qi […] which represents the life force that energizes you […] qi inhabits your body and the bodies of all things. People have qi. Birds have qi. All animals have qi. Vegetables have qi. Rocks also possess qi. Each star in the sky has its own qi. Sand on the beach has qi. All thing, animate or inanimate, possess qi […] as far as the body is concerned, it translates roughly into energy. Qi circulates blood and holds all of your tissues and organs into place […] your own qi is then responsible for transporting that nourishing, revitalizing energy throughout your body [p.460]";

(ISBN 157954245X)

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Wiesner, A. (ND UBCNM, LAc UBCNM) states:

[for a bio., click here, http://www.healthfulharmony.com/Site/About_Dr._Wiesner.html]

[in "Services"]

"acupuncture utilizes hair-thin needles on specific points on the body to move energy (qi) and balance the meridians. Meridians are pathways on the body that conduct the flow of qi and blood. Putting needles on points on these pathways helps to normalize their flow";

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ii.

[in "About Natural Medicine"]

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Wilson, K.M. (NMD SCNM) states:

[for a bio., click here, http://www.innovationswellness.com/drwilson.html]

[in "Modalities Supported"]

"oriental medicine is a complementary health system to naturopathic medicine. It offers an important understanding of the unity of body, mind, and spirit and believes in strengthening a patient’s vital energy (qi)";

(click here,

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ii.

[in "What is Naturopathic Medicine?"]

"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.innovationswellness.com/naturopathy.html)[vsc 2011-01-24]

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Winters, N. (ND SCNM 2003) states:

[for a bio., click here, ]

[in "What is Naturopathic Medicine?"]

"NDs correct these imbalances by supporting and stimulating, rather than disrupting or suppressing the body's innate healing ability [...] living in accordance with our bodies' innate wisdom is what nurtures our vital force (also known as qi, prana, essence, breath) leading to optimal health";

(click here,

http://www.4chha.org/newsletters/fall_05.pdf)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20060518160506/http://www.4chha.org/newsletters/fall_05.pdf)[vsc 2010-08-03]
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ii.

[in "Bios"]

“Dr. Winters is in private practice at Namaste Health Center in Durango, CO. She took over her esteemed-colleague, Louise Edwards, ND, L.Ac practice in 2004 and plans to carry on the vision of the center: to blend ancient wisdom with modern science to bring individuals back to balance in mind, body and spirit. She works to enliven the vital force in all her clients with methods including diet and nutrition, homeopathy, acupuncture, herbal and supplement therapy, lifestyle counseling, and constitutional hydrotherapy”;

(click here,

http://www.namastehealthcenter.com/bios.htm)
(archived here,
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Wong, B. (ND CCNM) states:
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[for a bio., click here, http://berchmanwong.com/about/berchman-wong-nd/]

[in "Naturopathic Medicine"]

"[with] traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) [...] the body is viewed as having a network of meridians where energy (qi) flows [...] disease occurs when energy flow is disrupted or altered through physical or mental factors or when the body is attacked by pathogenic factors. Herbs, diet and acupuncture are used to restore the proper flow of energy throughout the body, promoting healing [...] homeopathy is a system of medicine that supports the vital force (life energy), analogous to the qi in TCM. The innate wisdom that allow[s] us to be healthy is guided by this energy. Again, illness occurs when disturbance in mental, emotional and physical aspects weaken our life force. Homeopathy is using the energy of substances found in nature to rebalance our life energy. As a substance is diluted further, the remedy becomes more potent and energetic";

(click here,

http://berchmanwong.com/naturopathic_medicine/)[vsc 2011-12-16]

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Wong, C. (ND CCNM) states:
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[for a bio., click here, http://www.cathywong.com/about/]

[in "Tips to Feng Shui Your Bedroom"]

"Cathy Wong, a licensed naturopathic doctor [...says] 'instead of energy or chi flow in your body, feng shui is said to improve the flow of chi around you, which is thought to improve health' [...] below are some tips she offers to get the ‘chi’ flowing in your bedroom [...] 'a bed against a window is thought to cause chi to enter and leave through the window, resulting in restless sleep,' said Wong [...] according to feng shui, clutter 'can block the flow of chi, lead to stagnation, disturb sleep and generally prevent things in your life from moving forward,' Wong said";

(click here,

http://www.elevatedexistence.com/blog/?p=652)[vsc 2011-12-16]

Wright, P. (ND ?, DHANP AANP) states:

[for a bio., click here, ]

[co-editor of Simillimum, the Journal of the Homeopathic Academy of Naturopathic Physicians]

“’the three major pillars of homeopathy [...] the working of the life force or dynamis’[...] the vital force, the entity that is the source of susceptibility and symptoms, and that responds to treatments through cure, palliation, or suppression”;

(click here,

http://www.grundlagen-praxis.de/debatte/englisch/spirit.pdf)

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Wu, J. (ND NCNM) states:

[for a bio., click here, ]

[in "Speaker Profile"]

" Dr. Wu uses both naturopathic and Chinese medicine to connect with, engage, and encourage each person’s own unique vital force or intrinsic natural healing abilities";

(click here,

http://www.aanmc.org/register/joanne-wu.php)
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Wyckoff, V. (NMD SCNM) states:

[for a bio., click here, ]

[in "A New Way of Thinking About First-Aid"]

“vital force [...] homeopathy is a vitalistic medicine system (Chinese medicine is another major one). They both acknowledge the vital force (chi or prana). This is the intangible intelligence that comes with life. The vital force represents some form of energy. Every life function depends on this energy. Because we cannot perceive energy with the naked eye (nor measure this energy with current science), we find it difficult to comprehend, yet we know when it is there and when it isn't. It is the difference between something that is alive and that which is dead. When the vital force becomes disturbed the result is symptoms--emotional, physical and mental. A homeopathic medicine that matches these symptoms works as a catalyst, bringing the vital force back to health and helping the body to heal itself”;

(click here,

http://www.drvaleria.net/BetterHealth/Publish/page2.html)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20040327093804/drvaleria.net/BetterHealth/Publish/page2.html)
(for the archive.org history of this page, click here,
)

ii.

[in "Classical Homeopathic Principles"]

“classical homeopathic principles […] is vitalistic”;

(click here,

http://www.drvaleria.net/hom.htm)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20050313092218/http://www.drvaleria.net/hom.htm)
(for the archive.org history of this page, click here,
)

Yakimovich, S. (ND CCNM) states:

[for a bio., click here, http://www.kemptvillenaturopathicclinic.com/aboutus.htm]

[in “Our Practitioners”]

“in addition to his naturopathic training, Shawn is also furthering his studies in homeopathic medicine [...] he is particularly interested in the 'nature cure' roots of naturopathic medicine, based on diet and lifestyle modification, hydrotherapy and herbal medicine. This powerful approach is based on the belief that the body's vital force can be stimulated into healing using simple tools, and any medical treatment should not only address the primary illness, but also contribute to overall well-being. Shawn is inspired by the flexibility and depth of naturopathic medicine, and its ability to treat any condition, regardless of disease labels”;

(click here,

http://www.oihc.ca/about.html)
(archived here,
http://web.archive.org/web/20070704122407/http://www.oihc.ca/about.html)[vsc 2010-08-10]
(for the archive.org history of this page, click here,
http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.oihc.ca/about.html)

ii.

[in "Food Not Lawns, Part 1"]

"eating anything mere moments after it has been harvested not only maximizes the vitamin content and taste experience of that food, but also the vital energy of the food. Naturopathic doctors believe in a 'vital force', or healing power of nature, that allows our body to heal itself when given the right conditions [...] our own vitality and energy";

(click here,

http://www.kemptvillenaturopathicclinic.com/apps/blog/entries/show/3866086-food-not-lawns-part-1)[vsc 2011-08-10]

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Yang, J. (ND CCNM) states:

[for a bio., click here, ]

[in "Is Chinese Medicine Better For Every Day Health?"]

"traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is based on philosophical principles such as the yin and yang theory and five elements theory [...] the belief is that any presenting symptoms are a manifestation of illness. Illness, in turn, occurs only when there is an imbalance in a person’s energy (qi) flow [...] TCM practitioners determine the cause of illness, better yet, investigate what is causing the disturbance in qi flow throughout the body";

(click here,

http://www.southasianpost.com/portal2/ff8080810ec88677010ec938f3950035_Chinese_medicine.do.html)[vsc 2009-12-26]
(archived here,
)
(for the archive.org history of this page, click here,
)

Yim, J. (ND Bastyr 1994) states:

[for a bio., click here, ]

[in "Ageless Warrior"]

"Dr. Yim has developed the Ageless Warrior workshop series [...] topics will include [...] how to maximize your vital force or chi";

(click here,

http://www.agelesswarrior.com/)
(archived here,
)
(for the archive.org history of this page, click here,
)

Young, W. (ND CCNM) states:

[for a bio., click here, ]

[in "Naturopathic Medicine"]

"naturopathic medicine [...] includes [...] traditional Chinese medicine [...] according to TCM, when your energy or qi (pronounced 'chi') is out of balance, your body cannot adapt to stress and this causes chronic illnesses. By bringing the qi back into balance and balancing the yin and yang your body can heal optimally. A harmonious flow of qi is achieved by balancing cold and heat, internal and external, yin and yang, and this will help sustain long-term physical, mental and emotional health";

(click here,

http://www.whitneyyoung.ca/html/medicine/index.html)
(archived here,
)
(for the archive.org history of this page, click here,
http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.whitneyyoung.ca/html/medicine/index.html)

Yuen, M. (ND NCNM) states:

[for a bio., click here, ]

[in “What Is Naturopathic Medicine?”]

“principles of naturopathic medicine [...#1] the healing power of nature. The body has an inherent ability to heal itself. This healing process and life force is ordered and intelligent to optimally restore health”;

(click here,

http://www.drmoniqueyuen.com/naturopathic_medicine.html)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20070809214729/http://www.drmoniqueyuen.com/naturopathic_medicine.html)[vsc 2010-08-03]

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

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.drmoniqueyuen.com/naturopathic_medicine.html)

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

http://digg.com/general_sciences/Naturopathy_s_Essential_Vitalism_Yuen_M_ND_NCNM)

Yurko, J. (ND CCNM) states:

[for a bio., click here, ]

[in "Nurture Yourself Newsletter"{Autumn 2001}]

"breath, the life-force of our body [...] if we are not breathing fully, we are not providing our body with the life-force it requires";

(click here,

http://www.nurture-your-self.com/PDF/AUTUMN2001.pdf)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20040613143418/http://nurture-your-self.com/PDF/AUTUMN2001.pdf)
(for the archive.org history of this page, click here,
)

ii.

[in "Nurture Yourself Newletter"{Spring 2002}]

"naturopathic medicine [...] an umbrella profession [...] the main modalities [...include] homeopathy [...] what is homeopathy? [...] Hahnemann believed that all health concerns or disease processes were due to a 'mistuning of the spirit-like enlivening power-force energy' or imbalance of our internal vital force [...] our mistuned vital force [...] a homeopathic remedy can tune the vital force [...] the vital force is then encouraged and supported to retune and rebalance itself [...] the vital force does the work of healing [...per] the functioning of the body on an energetic level [p.001]"

(click here,

http://www.nurture-your-self.com/PDF/SPRING2002.pdf)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20060313195247/http://nurture-your-self.com/PDF/SPRING2002.pdf)
(for the archive.org history of this page, click here,
)

iii.

[in "Nurture Yourself Newsletter"{Spring 2003}]

"our seventh chakra is believed to be the entry point of our life force [...] if our seventh chakra is closed, our overall life force decreases and all aspects of our health can be undernourished";

(click here,

http://www.nurture-your-self.com/PDF/SPRING2003.pdf)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20031206204514/http://www.nurture-your self.com/PDF/SPRING2003.pdf )
(for the archive.org history of this page, click here,
)

iv.

[in "Nurture Yourself Newsletter"{Summer 2003}]

"mudras are specific hand positions that are found throughout both Hindu and Buddhist cultures [...] we are sending the energy of the mudra to our vital force encouraging our body to integrate and benefit from the mudra's message";

(click here,

http://www.nurture-your-self.com/PDF/SUMMER2003.pdf)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20040612145732/http:/www.nurture-your self.com/PDF/SUMMER2003.pdf)
(for the archive.org history of this page, click here,
)

[in "Naturopathic Medicine"]

"spirit. Naturopathic medicine can encourage us to nurture our self and engage our internal healing mechanisms";

(click here,

http://www.nurture-your-self.com/)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20050321013802/http://www.nurture-your-self.com/)

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

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.nurture-your-self.com/)

Zabell, J. (ND NCNM) states:

[for a bio., click here, http://pdxsynergy.com/meetjason.htm]

[in "Natural Medicine"]

"these principles stand as the distinguishing marks of the profession: 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";

(click here,

http://www.urbanwellnesspdx.com/natural.php)[vsc 2010-08-15]
(archived here,
)
(for the archive.org history of this page, click here,
http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.urbanwellnesspdx.com/natural.php)

ii.

[in "Acupuncture"]

"acupuncture is a component of traditional Chinese medicine that originated in China over 5,000 years ago. It is based on the belief that living beings have a vital energy, called 'qi', that circulates through twelve invisible energy lines known as meridians on the body. Each meridian is associated with a different organ system. An imbalance in the flow of qi throughout a meridian is how disease begins. Acupuncturists insert needles into specified points along meridian lines to influence the restore balance to the flow of qi. There are over 1,000 acupuncture points on the body [...] the application of glass cups to create a suction on the skin [...] is to relieve stagnation of qi";

(click here,

http://www.urbanwellnesspdx.com/acupuncture.php)
(archived here,
)
(for the archive.org history of this page, click here,
http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.urbanwellnesspdx.com/acupuncture.php)

Zand, J. (ND ?, OMD ?) et al. states:

[for a bio., click here, ]

[in “Smart Medicine For a Healthier Child - A Practical A-Z Reference to Natural and Conventional Treatments for Infants and Children (2nd Edition)”(2003)] [and partly in “Homeopathy” and “Lyme Disease”]

"homeopathic remedies stimulate the body's vital force, enhancing its ability to heal itself. The ‘vital force’ described by Hahnemann cannot be precisely identified. Even today's most technologically advanced medical detectives do not really understand the ways in which body and mind work together. A complex interrelationship between immune factors and regenerative biological systems, the essential life force locked within body and mind remains a mystery [p.033…] the correct constitutional remedy will help strengthen and stimulate the vital life force [p.035...] in Chinese philosophy, the energy that pulses through all things, animate and inanimate, is called chi [...] chi flows through all things [...] creating harmony and disharmony [...] Chinese medicine works directly with the natural, vital energy – or chi – of the body. The goal of acupuncture and acupressure is to normalize the body's energies. Chi can be tapped at specific points along channels known as meridians [...] by tonifying (increasing energy in) a specific area, the yin-yang balance is treated. Moving an excess of chi from one area and directing it to another, weaker area, corrects the yin-yang balance [p.044]";

(ISBN 1583331395)

(for an amazon.com short review of this, click here,

http://www.amazon.com/review/R6ESVLYQAQPW/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm)

(click here,

http://www.healthy.net/scr/Article.asp?Id=1791)
(archived here,
)
(for the archive.org history of this page, click here,
)

(click here,

http://www.healthy.net/scr/Article.asp?Id=1792)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20060219211125/http://www.healthy.net/scr/Article.asp?Id=1792)

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

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.healthy.net/scr/Article.asp?Id=1792)

Zeff, J.L. (ND NCNM) [former NCNM Dean; Rippling River '89 co-chair that created the 'ND Sectarian Creed' along with Snider, P. (ND)] states:

[for a bio., click here, ]

[in "Web CME Conference Integrative Medicine"]

"prana, qi, and vital force: the spiritual aspect of complementary systems (lecture). Defining 'spirit' in scientific terms [epistemic conflation; as if 'linguistic synonyming' then decides scientific status of the nonscientific]. The concept of 'spirit' in medical history. The relationship between body, mind, and spirit. Diagnosis and treatment of spiritual aspects of disease. Intuition and intention as clinical tools. The movement of vital energies: mind, hands, exercises, needles, herbs, energetic remedies, etc.";

(click here,

http://www.sgu.edu/NewsEvents.nsf/e00c4fb173ae35eb85256b19007558e6/22e651420ed8600785256d6b0058b6a6/$FILE/IntegrativeMedicineCME.pdf)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20060904090552/http://www.sgu.edu/NewsEvents.nsf/e00c4fb173ae35eb85256b19007558e6/22e651420ed8600785256d6b0058b6a6/$FILE/IntegrativeMedicineCME.pdf)

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

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(referenced on his CV at his website,

http://www.jaredzeff.com/index.php?nShow=1)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20060427023741/http://jaredzeff.com/index.php?nShow=1)

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

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.jaredzeff.com/index.php?nShow=1)

ii.

[in "Constitutional Hydrotherapy for Home Application"]

"the purpose of this treatment is to stimulate [...] the vital force. It is a subtle yet powerful treatment";

(click here,

http://www.jaredzeff.com/index.php?pr=Hydrotherapy)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20060501050200/http://jaredzeff.com/index.php?pr=Hydrotherapy)[vsc 2010-08-10]
(for the archive.org history of this page, click here,
http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.jaredzeff.com/index.php?pr=Hydrotherapy)

(click here,
http://www.salmoncreekclinic.com/hydrotherapy.html)[vsc 2010-08-10]
(archived here,
)
(for the archive.org history of this page, click here,
http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.salmoncreekclinic.com/hydrotherapy.html)

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Zupa, V. (ND Bastyr 1991) states:

[for a bio., click here, http://www.victoriazupa.com/frame1.htm]

[in "About Dr. Victoria Zupa"]

"naturopathic medicine is a highly systematic method of therapy, based on stimulating the body's innate healing mechanisms. By using it, the body's defense mechanism and vital force will become strengthened and nurtured, to enable the body to overcome its symptoms of disease";

(click here,

http://www.victoriazupa.com/frame1.htm)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20051025204730/http://www.victoriazupa.com/frame1.htm)[vsc 2010-08-10]

(also here,

http://www.carbonbased.com/modules/news/print.php?storyid=51)

ii.

[in "Darien, CT. Vulvodynia Professionals Registry"]

"naturopathic medicine is a highly systematic method of therapy, based on stimulating the body’s innate healing mechanisms. By using it, the body’s defense mechanism and vital force will become strengthened and nurtured, to enable the body to overcome its symptoms of disease";

(click here,

http://www.vulvodynia.com/_vvpros/_vvpros/0000002c.htm)
(archived here,
http://web.archive.org/web/19990505104325/http://www.vulvodynia.com/_vvpros/_vvpros/0000002c.htm)[vsc 2010-08-10]
(for the archive.org history of this page, click here,
http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.vulvodynia.com/_vvpros/_vvpros/0000002c.htm)

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Appendix B.05.i.L. - Naturo. VFS (U-Z):

AANP ND Practitioners North America (U-Z)