The Vital-Force-Spirit 'Animatistic New Age Pantheism' of Naturopathic Medicine.

2006-11-24T19:34:00.000-08:00

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III. otherwheres ND like type:

*apparently everywhere:

Brandon Raynor's School of Therapeutic Massage (International) and Natural Therapies states:

[in "Diploma of Naturopathy"]

"diploma of naturopathy [...] introduction to naturopathy as a holistic healing art. The naturopathy course includes topics such as nutrition, herbal medicine, lifestyle counseling, massage, aromatherapy, reflexology, Bach and other flower remedies, iridology, yoga, meditation, Chinese and ayurvedic medical philosophies, homeopathy, [applied] kinesiology, natural birthing, and many more subjects [...] a naturopathic practitioner is the natural equivalent of being a general practitioner [...] the naturopathic vs. other definitions of health. Chinese medicine, ayurvedic medicine, and traditional European naturopathic practitioners have very different definitions of health to the western medical model. Chinese medicine defines a person as healthy when their chi (life force) and blood are both strong and flowing unobstructed. In addition, European naturopathic practitioners and homeopaths may talk about a person having 'vitality,' while Ayurveda may define health as being an alignment of a person’s spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical aspects [...] if we are to understand ayurveda and other natural therapies systems, we must also understand what the term 'spirit' means [...per] the naturopathy course will help the students understand terms such as the Chinese 'chi', European 'life force', or Indian 'atma' [...] in our study of naturopathy [...] in order to get a clearer definition of the term 'life force.' Butler clearly refers to many examples, illustrating that a person is actually the life force around which the physical, mental, and emotional bodies take shape and manifest";

(click here,

http://www.massage-therapy-schools-courses.com/diploma-of-naturopathy.htm)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20060207045101/http://www.massage-therapy-schools-courses.com/diploma-of-naturopathy.htm)

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

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.massage-therapy-schools-courses.com/diploma-of-naturopathy.htm)

Universal University states:

[in "Natural Health"]

"the core tenets of natural health include vitalism, holism, free will, and prevention. Vitalism is the most fundamental tenet of the natural health philosophy--it says that the human body has the capability to heal itself. In the natural health philosophy, all healing is essentially self-healing, a basic property of all living beings";

(click here,

http://www.universalu.com/natural-health.html)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20060221094823/http://www.universalu.com/natural-health.html)

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

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.universalu.com/natural-health.html)

a) Africa:

the Abha Light College of Natural Medicine states:

[in “Introduction to Naturopathy (Also Known As Nature Cure)”]

“naturopathic medicine is a distinct healing philosophy and practice, which seeks to promote health, by using the body's life force and inner protecting mechanism for stimulating and supporting the body's inherent power of regaining harmony and balance […] the body possesses the power to heal itself through its internal vitality. This vital force is the foundation of naturopathic philosophy. All that the naturopathic practitioner does, is to create the most favorable condition to stimulate and enhance natural healing power. Disease is a manifestation of the vital force applying itself to the removal of obstruction to the normal functioning of organs and tissues”;

(click here,

http://www.abhalight.org/college/naturo.html)

(archived here,

)

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

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.abhalight.org/college/naturo.html)

b.) Australia:

the Academy of Safe Therapies states:

[in "Prospectus 2005"]

"naturopathy […] central to the paradigms of natural healing is the philosophy of vital force: the force embodied in all living things. The belief that ‘vis medicatrix naturae,’ or the healing power of nature, enabling us to correct states of ‘dis-ease,’ sets up apart from modern medicine in our approach to health care […] our vitalistic approach [p.010]”;

(click here{2005},

http://www.ast.edu.au/pdf/SAFE-Prospectus-2005.pdf)

(archived here,

)

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

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.ast.edu.au/pdf/SAFE-Prospectus-2005.pdf)

(also here{2006},

http://www.ast.edu.au/pdf/prospectus-2006.pdf)

(archived here,

)

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

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.ast.edu.au/pdf/prospectus-2006.pdf)

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

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlzHKdi7alo)

the Aromatherapy College of Australia and Complementary Therapies states:

[in "Courses in Natural Therapies"]

"Holistic Homoeopathy for Health Professionals [...] Course Code: CAT 36 [...] homeopathy is a method of healing whereby the energy from the remedy activates the vital force that encourages the body’s natural recuperation [...] Chinese Massage Treatment Option One: Certificate IV Level [...] Option Two: Dip. and Adv. Dip. Level [...] according to traditional Chinese medicine there is a vital force running through all things in nature and that force is chi. Chi runs through the body along pathways or meridians and many things may cause blockages and produce imbalance. The object of treatment is to restore the normal flow of chi [...the] function of chi in the body";

(click here,

http://www.acoa.com.au/acoa/course-natural-therapies-06.htm)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20080305002657/http://www.acoa.com.au/acoa/course-natural-therapies-06.htm)

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

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.acoa.com.au/acoa/course-natural-therapies-06.htm)

the Australian College of Natural Medicine states:

[in "Naturopathy"]

“what is naturopathy? According to the manifesto of the British Naturopathic and Osteopathic Association, naturopathy is a ‘system of treatment which recognizes the existence of a vital curative force within the body.’ This essential concept pervades all natural therapies”;

(click here,

http://www.acnm.edu.au/courses.lasso?modality=nat)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20040115131151/http://www.acnm.edu.au/courses.lasso?modality=nat)

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

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.acnm.edu.au/courses.lasso?modality=nat)

ii.

[in "Philosophy and Aims"]

“we believe in the life force inherent in all beings and train our students to enhance and work with this life force in healing [...] our students are trained to work with the life force inherent in all living things so as to maximize each individual's health potential”;

(click here,

http://home.vicnet.net.au/~acnm/philosophy.htm)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20010224000246/http://home.vicnet.net.au/~acnm/philosophy.htm)

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

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://home.vicnet.net.au/~acnm/philosophy.htm)

iii.

[in "Health and Fitness"]

"Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy. Institution: Australian College of Natural Medicine Inc. Course description: this course is designed to train students to become professionally qualified practitioners of Naturopathy. The College believes in the life force inherent in all beings and we train our students to enhance and work with this life force in healing. The College is committed to excellence in naturopathic practitioner training";

(click here,

http://www.gopress.com.au/99health.htm)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20001212011300/http://www.gopress.com.au/99health.htm)

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

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.gopress.com.au/99health.htm)

iv. [per Fitts, D. (? ?)]

[in "Message From the Principal"]

“the Australian College of Natural Medicine is committed to excellence in naturopathic training. Founded on the belief that Naturopathy, as a model of health care and treatment, is the way of the future, the College is dedicated to training students wholistically in both the philosophy and practice of natural medicine […] within this framework, our students are trained to work with the life force inherent in all living things. so as to maximize each individual's health potential”;

(click here,

http://home.vicnet.net.au/~acnm/principal.htm)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20060502085412/http://home.vicnet.net.au/~acnm/principal.htm)

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

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://home.vicnet.net.au/~acnm/principal.htm)

the College of Somatic Studies states:

[in "Naturopathy"]

"qi (also referred to as chee, chi, qui or ki) in Eastern philosophies, the energy that connects and animates everything in the universe; includes both individual qi (personal life force) and universal qi, which are coextensive through the practice of mind body disciplines, such as traditional meditation, aikido, and tai chi";

(click here,

http://www.coss.com.au/glossary.htm)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20060821230857/http://coss.com.au/glossary.htm)

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

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.coss.com.au/glossary.htm)

the New South Wales School of Natural Medicine states:

[in "NSW School of Natural Medicine"]

"the NSW School of Natural Medicine [...] the School enjoys one of the most idyllic locations of any naturopathic college in Australia [...] New South Wales School of Natural Medicine. Green is for the heart chakra and for healers -- the color of life energy, vital force";

(click here,

http://www.nswsnm.com.au/international.pdf)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20060819042707/http://nswsnm.com.au/international.pdf)

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

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.nswsnm.com.au/international.pdf)

ii.

[in "HLT60602"]

"the aim of homoeopathic treatment is to stimulate and strengthen the patient’s vital force and establish complete balance within that person i.e. on the physical, mental and emotional levels. Homoeopathy recognizes humans as more than flesh and bone – it recognizes that first and foremost we are an energy field. When this vital energy is depleted illness then ensues";

(click here,

http://www.nswsnm.com.au/AdvHomoepathy.htm)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20040305043719/http://www.nswsnm.com.au/AdvHomoepathy.htm)

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

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.nswsnm.com.au/AdvHomoepathy.htm)

the SA College of Natural Medicine states:

[in "Homeopathic Acupuncture"]

"homoeopathic acupuncture (*). 510. Pre-requisites: Advanced Diploma of Applied Science Honors in Acupuncture or Homoeopathy. One of the newest therapies combining two of the oldest professions, this module covers the philosophy of healing and principals of homoeopathy and links the concept of vital force with oriental traditional philosophies of acupuncture and some the recent research into electromagnetic fields";

(click here,

http://www.naturalcollege.com.au/Downloads%20for%20Web%20Page/Post%20Graduate%20Modules.pdf)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20041012205233/http://www.naturalcollege.com.au/Downloads+for+Web+Page/Post+Graduate+Modules.pdf)

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

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.naturalcollege.com.au/Downloads%20for%20Web%20Page/Post%20Graduate%20Modules.pdf)

the Southern School of Natural Therapies states:

[in "Overview of CM"]

“[TC]M shares some ideas with other forms of complementary medicine, including belief in a strong interrelationship between the environment and bodily function and an understanding of illness as starting with an imbalance of energy or ‘vital force’. This is defined as qi, a fundamental substance that has the potential to activate all bodily functions and therefore is an essential force requiring manipulation in the process of restoring health. Underpinning this vital flow of qi is the ancient philosophical concept of yin and yang. This concept is a sophisticated interpretation of the natural forces operating within both the external environment of nature and the internal environment of living beings";

(click here,

http://www.ssnt.vic.edu.au/html/courses/courses1.php?id=tcm_ )

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20060820021116/http://www.ssnt.vic.edu.au/html/courses/courses1.php?id=tcm_)

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

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.ssnt.vic.edu.au/html/courses/courses1.php?id=tcm_)

ii.

[in “Southern School of Natural Therapies, Australia's Premier School of Natural Medicine -- Prospectus 2006-2007”]

“Chinese medical theory [...] an understanding of illness as starting with an imbalance of energy or 'vital force.' This is defined as qi, a fundamental substance [...] underpinning this vital flow of qi is the ancient philosophical concept of yin and yang [...] 'dis-ease' occurs when the relevant healthy balance of yin and yang is affected [p.026...] qi (life force) [p.052]”;

(click here,

http://www.ssnt.vic.edu.au/html/about-us/prospectus/SSNT-Propectus2006.pdf)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20080720113534/http://www.ssnt.vic.edu.au/html/about-us/prospectus/SSNT-Propectus2006.pdf)

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

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.ssnt.vic.edu.au/html/about-us/prospectus/SSNT-Propectus2006.pdf)

the University of Western Sydney states:

[in "Naturopathy"]

"naturopathy is a holistic method of healing, which recognizes the ability of the body to overcome disease. Treatments aim to support and aid the body to heal itself with the use of herbal medicine, homoeopathy and nutritional and lifestyle advice [...] naturopathy is a healing art based on holistic principles in conjunction with vis medicatrix naturae- the healing power of nature [...] to restore vitality through supporting and stimulating the bodies own healing mechanisms [...] homoeopathy- uses the principle of ‘like cures like’, for example when grandma used to say ‘to cool down on a hot day, have a cup of tea’. The substances used are prepared in a unique way so that they correct the patient’s vital force which balances their spiritual, emotional and physical levels";

(click here,

http://www.uws.edu.au/about/acadorg/cshs/sehs/uniclinic/naturopathy)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20051118123713/http://www.uws.edu.au/about/acadorg/cshs/sehs/uniclinic/naturopathy)

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

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.uws.edu.au/about/acadorg/cshs/sehs/uniclinic/naturopathy)

ii.

[in "Naturopathy Patient Information Brochure"]

"homeopathy- uses the principle of 'like cures like', for example when grandma used to say ‘to cool down on a hot day, have a cup of tea’. The substances used are prepared in a unique way so that they correct the patient’s vital force which balances their spiritual, emotional and physical levels. They are extremely safe and effective";

(click here,

http://www.uws.edu.au/download.php?file_id=8551&filename=Naturopathy_info_sheet.doc)

(archived here,

)

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

)

c) Kuwait:

.
.

the Academy of Complementary Medicine states:

[in "Academy of Complimentary Medicine (AOCM)"]

(click here,

http://www.acmikt.com/rev_curriculam.asp)

(archived here,

)

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

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.acmikt.com/rev_curriculam.asp)

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 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://www.acmikt.com/natmedicine.htm)

(archived here,

)

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

)

d) New Zealand:

the Naturopathic College of New Zealand states:

[in "Naturopathy"]

"naturopathy is [...] a system of healing [...requiring] following the laws of nature, understanding the 'vital force' within the body and using naturopathic principles";

(click here,

http://www.naturopathy-college.co.nz/naturopathy.htm)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20010407201049/http://www.naturopathy-college.co.nz/naturopathy.htm)

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

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.naturopathy-college.co.nz/naturopathy.htm)

(click here,

http://www.ncnz.co.nz/naturopathy.htm)

(archived here,

)

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

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.ncnz.co.nz/naturopathy.htm)

e) the UK and Ireland:

Cirencester College states:

[in ""]

"a stand alone diploma in naturopathy […] a naturopathic diploma (ND) […] naturopaths believe that the body has the power, or life force to heal itself. They use a variety of techniques to help the life force flow efficiently […] naturopathy is an approach to healthcare that recognizes the body has the power, or 'life force', to heal itself. Naturopaths believe that the body needs certain basics to function properly. They include the correct nutrients, adequate rest and relaxation, appropriate exercise, fresh clean air, clean water and sunlight. Any imbalances in the body or emotions can restrict the flow of the life force, resulting in illness";

(click here,

http://www.cirencester.ac.uk/prospectus2006/job_details/Naturopath.htmn)

(archived here,

)

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

)

the College of Naturopathic Medicine Ireland states:

[in "What Is Naturopathy?"{Langley, S. (ND ?}]

"naturopathy, or nature cure, is underpinned by a fundamental principle - vis medicatrix naturae - the healing power of nature [...and quoting Langley, S. (ND ?) naturopathy is a view wherein] medicine, religion and science [...are] intimately related and man [...is] seen as a whole - a physical, mental, emotional and spiritual being. The same vital force or chi (qi) that made up the universe and nature flowed through man and it was his dislocation from this source that caused illness. Early naturopaths realized that if you could restore the vital force to the patient, the body would naturally heal itself: 'the body has this capacity to heal itself if given the right conditions and naturopathy, along with acupuncture, homeopathy, herbal medicine, and most other holistic modalities subscribes to this basic understanding of the body’s own innate intelligence' [...] living in our modern times with all its concomitant stresses that seek to strangle the life force in our bodies";

(click here,

http://www.naturopathy.ie/home/home-what-is-naturopathy/)

(archived here,

)

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

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.naturopathy.ie/home/home-what-is-naturopathy/)

(also, click here,

http://www.naturopathy.ie/blog/2007/11/28/what-is-naturopathy-2/)

(archived here,

)

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

)

(also, click here,

http://www.naturopathy.ie/blog/)

(archived here,

)

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

)

ii.

[in "A Naturopathic View on Cure"]

"western medicine and naturopathic medicine vary simply because of the philosophies that both take in to account when they treat. One of the major differences in the two is the recognition in naturopathic practice of the presence of a vital force. The vital force is a concept that has been used through all of the age-old observational medicine treatments. In India it is known prana, in China chi and in Japan ki [...] the vital force is the energy that defines something as alive or dead [...] the very energy of which we are linked to, that enables us to be alive and to be conscious as a human being. A corpse is made of exactly the same mechanics as an alive person, but the life has left it, and as of yet there is no way that we can bring back the vital force, or the essence of that person once it has left the body. This view is not religious [!!!] or denominational [...] the healing power of nature. Another principle that natural medicine takes in to account when treating a person is that the vital force intrinsically has the power to heal the body if given the right conditions. [...] symptoms of disease in the body are viewed as the ultimate act of intelligence on the level of the vital force. The vital force creates symptoms in the body as an expression of trying to keep itself alive. From minor symptoms like a runny nose, to more complex symptoms like cancer, the vital force in essence is trying to keep damage to a minimum. This may sound strange, as a thought may be how is the vital force keeping damage to a minimum when a person has pathology such as cancer? The answer to this question is that the vital force is doing the best it can to try and keep the person alive. Even though sometimes the suffering of a person may be terrible, it is still the vital forces way of protecting the individual from death [...] when watching for cure, the body will let go of symptoms in organs that are most important to the functioning of the body, as this is the greatest threat to life force [...] the body can regain the functioning of higher functioning organs, enabling less threat to the vital force [...] as the vital force of a person gets stronger and is able to heal itself from pathology, diseases that the body has suppressed due to worse symptoms may arise as they come out of the body [...etc.]";

(click here,

http://www.naturopathy.ie/blog/2007/11/28/a-naturopathic-view-on-cure/)[vsc 2010-01-01]

(archived here,

)

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

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.naturopathy.ie/blog/2007/11/28/a-naturopathic-view-on-cure/)

(also, click here,

http://www.naturopathy.ie/blog/)

(archived here,

)

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

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.naturopathy.ie/blog/)

iii.

[in "Naturopathic Principles"{Langley, S. (ND ?}]

"[are] 1. vis medicatrix naturae - the healing power of nature. There is a vital force or life force that, given the right conditions, will self-heal or self-correct. The vital force is stimulated by factors, which promote health and suppressed by excesses and deficiencies. For example, the body will heal a wound, absorb an ulcer and mend a bone [...] 11. ailments should not be suppressed. Symptoms are there for a reason and are manifestations of nature's healing force. A naturopath will encourage the body to promote its innate healing abilities";

(click here,

http://www.naturopathy.ie/blog/2007/11/28/naturopathic-principles/)[vsc 2010-01-01]

(archived here,

)

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

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.naturopathy.ie/blog/2007/11/28/naturopathic-principles/)

the College of Naturopathic Medicine UK states:

[in "CNM Acupuncture Specialist Diploma Study Course"]

"acupuncture has an extraordinary ability to change people’s lives. It works by releasing blockages to the body’s 'qi'. Qi is energy, or the 'life force', which flows through energy pathways in the body. Modern research suggests that qi may be a form of bio-electricity";

(click here,

http://www.naturopathy-uk.com/courses/courses-acupuncture/)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20060816165226/http://www.naturopathy-uk.com/courses/courses-acupuncture/)

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

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.naturopathy-uk.com/courses/courses-acupuncture/)

ii.

[in "UK and EU Students - Acupuncture Diploma Course"]

"acupuncture has an extraordinary ability to change people’s lives. It works by releasing blockages to the body’s 'qi.' Qi is energy, or the 'life force,' which flows through energy pathways in the body. Modern research suggests that qi may be a form of bio-electricity";

(click here,

http://www.naturopathy-uk.com/courses-eu/courses-acupuncture/)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20080607030901/http://www.naturopathy-uk.com/courses-eu/courses-acupuncture/)

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

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.naturopathy-uk.com/courses-eu/courses-acupuncture/)

iii.

[in “A Naturopathic View on Cure”{Langley, S. (ND ?)}]

“naturopathic philosophy and the vital force. Western medicine and naturopathic medicine vary simply because of the philosophies that both take in to account when they treat. One of the major differences in the two is the recognition in naturopathic practice of the presence of a ‘vital force’. The vital force is a concept that has been used through all of the age-old observational medicine treatments. In India it is known prana, in China chi and in Japan ki. In essence, the vital force is the energy that defines something as alive or dead. It is the very energy of which we are linked to, that enables us to be alive and to be conscious as a human being. A corpse is made of exactly the same mechanics as an alive person, but the life has left it, and as of yet there is no way that we can bring back the vital force, or the essence of that person once it has left the body. This view is not religious or denominational [!]; it is a pure observational theory, which the traditional Chinese practitioners have worked with the concept of for thousand of years [!...] the healing power of nature. Another principle that natural medicine takes in to account when treating a person is that the vital force intrinsically has the power to heal the body if given the right conditions. For example, if given the optimum conditions, the body will mend a broken bone, heal a cut and even grow back parts of organs. Symptoms of disease in the body are viewed as the ultimate act of intelligence on the level of the vital force. The vital force creates symptoms in the body as an expression of trying to keep itself alive. From minor symptoms like a runny nose, to more complex symptoms like cancer, the vital force in essence is trying to keep damage to a minimum. This may sound strange, as a thought may be how is the vital force keeping damage to a minimum when a person has pathology such as cancer? The answer to this question is that the vital force is doing the best it can to try and keep the person alive. Even though sometimes the suffering of a person may be terrible, it is still the vital force’s way of protecting the individual from death [...] so how does a complimentary therapist measure and establish cure? A model known as Hering’s Law of Cure is used to measure the movement of health from pathology to an optimum view of health [...] when watching for cure, the body will let go of symptoms in organs that are most important to the functioning of the body, as this is the greatest threat to life force [...] as the vital force of a person gets stronger and is able to heal itself from pathology”;

(click here,

http://www.naturopathy-uk.com/library/2007/03/05/a-naturopathic-view-on-cure/)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20070315225551/http://www.naturopathy-uk.com/library/2007/03/05/a-naturopathic-view-on-cure/)

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

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[defunct](for a youtube.com slideshow of this, click here {00.00.17-00.02.18},

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJrSVaw5Qi4)

(for a sumo.tv slideshow of this, click here, {00.00.15-00.02.18},

http://www.sumo.tv/watch.php?video=3580090)

(also, click here,

http://www.naturopathy-uk.com/blog/2007/11/28/a-naturopathic-view-on-cure/)

(archived here,

)

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

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.naturopathy-uk.com/blog/2007/11/28/a-naturopathic-view-on-cure/)

iv.

[in "Naturopathic Principles"{Langley, S. (ND ?)}]

“[are] vis medicatrix naturae - the healing power of nature. There is a 'vital force' or 'life force' that, given the right conditions, will self-heal or self-correct. The vital force [etc....] ailments should not be suppressed. Symptoms are there for a reason and are manifestations of nature’s healing force”;

(click here,

http://www.naturopathy-uk.com/library/2007/03/08/naturopathic-principles/)[vsc 2008-09-19]

(or click here,

http://www.naturopathy-uk.com/blog/2007/06/20/naturopathic-principles/)

(or click here,

http://www.naturopathy-uk.com/blog/2007/11/28/naturopathic-principles/)

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

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9_U0SC4n2I)

[defunct](for a youtube.com slideshow of this, click here {00.00.33-00.01.14},

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2cjZCCMmGk)

[in "What Is Naturopathy?"{Langley, S. (ND ?)}(2006-)]

"naturopathy or nature cure is underpinned by a fundamental principle - vis medicatrix naturae - the healing power of nature. This was made clear twenty-five centuries ago [...by] Hippocrates [...] medicine, religion and science were intimately related and man was seen as a whole-a physical, mental, emotional and spiritual being. The same vital force or chi (qi) that made up the universe and nature flowed through man and it was his dislocation from this source that caused illness. Early naturopaths realized that if you could restore the vital force to the patient, the body would naturally heal itself. The body has this capacity to heal itself if given the right conditions and naturopathy along with acupuncture, homoeopathy and most other holistic modalities subscribes to this basic understanding of the body’s own innate intelligence [...] the suppressions brought about through living in our modern times with all its concomitant stresses that seek to strangle the life force in our bodies";

[as school's blog page] (click here,

http://www.naturopathy-uk.com/library/2007/03/08/what-is-naturopathy/)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.naturopathy-uk.com/library/2007/03/08/what-is-naturopathy/)

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

http://www.naturopathy-uk.com/library/2007/03/08/what-is-naturopathy/)

[on school's homepage] (click here,

http://www.naturopathy-uk.com/home/home-what-is-naturopathy/)[vsc 2010-01-01]

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20080803130815/http://www.naturopathy-uk.com/home/home-what-is-naturopathy/)

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

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.naturopathy-uk.com/home/home-what-is-naturopathy/)

[defunct](for a youtube.com slideshow of this, click here {00.03.02-00.04.24},

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJrSVaw5Qi4)

(for a sumo.tv slideshow of this, click here {00.03.02-00.04.24},

http://www.sumo.tv/watch.php?video=3580090)

the College of Naturopathic Medicine UK and Ireland states:

[in "The CNM Acupuncture Specialist Diploma"]

"acupuncture courses at the college of naturopathic medicine [...] why study acupuncture? Tao – wholeness. The power of acupuncture to restore the health of body and mind is increasingly recognized throughout the western world. Acupuncture has an extraordinary ability to change people’s lives. It works by releasing blockages to the body’s ‘qi.’ Qi is energy, or the ‘life force,’ which flows through energy pathways in the body. Modern research suggests that qi may be a form of bio-electricity. As well as relieving symptoms, acupuncture also works on a deeper level to help patients recover their physical and mental harmony”;

(click here,

http://www.acupuncturestudy.co.uk/)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20070403180415/http://www.acupuncturestudy.co.uk/)

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

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.acupuncturestudy.co.uk/)

Holistic Health College states:

[in "What Is Naturopathy?"]

"the fundamental principle of naturopathy is the healing power of nature. Naturopathy is a system of healing that places emphasis on health and how to promote it [...] the vital force is the foundation of naturopathic philosophy and the naturopathic therapist seeks to create the most favorable conditions to stimulate and enhance this healing power. The vital force, the energy of life, is known by different names - in China it is ch'i or qi; it is ki in Japan and prana in India [...] disease is a manifestation of the vital force, applying itself to the removal of obstructions to the normal functioning of organs and tissues";

(click here,

http://www.holistichealthcollege.com/What_is_Naturopathy.html)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20080320032351/http://www.holistichealthcollege.com/What_is_Naturopathy.html)

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

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.holistichealthcollege.com/What_is_Naturopathy.html)

the Institute of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences[UK] states:

[in “Front Page”]

“naturopathy also known as ‘nature cure’ is a way of life. The morbid matter theory, concept of vital force and nature’s healing tendency and other concepts upon which nature cure is based are already available in ancient vedic text which indicates that these methods were widely practiced in ancient India and various parts of the world”;

(click here,

http://www.geocities.com/inys4u/INYS_Front_Page.html)

(archived here,

)

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

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.geocities.com/inys4u/INYS_Front_Page.html)

Stonebridge Associated Colleges[UK] states:

[in "Course Title: Naturopathy"]

"the principles of naturopathy state that the body has the ability to heal itself by its vital force; disease is the resistance by this force to abnormal conditions in the body, disturbing the normal functioning of its organs and tissues";

(click here,

http://www.elearners.com/course/41290.htm)

(archived here,

)

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

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.elearners.com/course/41290.htm)

IV. CAM proponent schools:

the American Medical College of Homeopathy states:

[in "School Catalog, Effective Date 2008"]

"homeopathic medicine is the heir to the [...] vitalistic tradition [...] principles of homeopathic medicine [...#3] energy medicine: all of life is energy. The deepest level of expression of any organism is its vital force [...] in disease, what needs to be cured is the mis-tunement of the vital force. Homeopathic medicines directly affects the vital force. They stimulate the self-healing power of the individual [...] provide treatment of the 'spiritual' vital force [...] spiritual vital force practitioner, vital force practitioner [...] department of homeopathic philosophy and history [...] philosophy 101 [...] the concept of vital force and energy medicine will be explored in depth [...] case analysis 202 [...] students learn to evaluate the strength of the vital force [...] philosophy and history 101 [...] the concepts of vital force and energy medicine will be explored in depth [...] philosophy and history 103 [...] concepts such as vital force will be further explored [...] philosophy and history dl101 [...] concepts such as vital force [...] will be explored";

(click here,

http://www.amcofh.org/documents/AMCH-Catalog.pdf)

(archived here,

)

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

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.amcofh.org/documents/AMCH-Catalog.pdf)

Anoka-Ramsey Community College states:

[per 2006-2007 catalog; “a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system”]

"integrative health and healing […] IHH 1102 Energy Healing, 3 credits. Prerequisite: IHH 1100 Introduction to Holistic Healing is strongly recommended. Introduction to concepts and theories of energy, energy structures, bioenergetic auric field and the life force. Utilize the concept of the energy matrix to explain the energetic connection among individuals and the environment and examine the impact of energetic interactions and energy transfer on healing. Specific energy healing therapies will be discussed";

(click here,

http://www.an.cc.mn.us/academics/ihh.cfm)

(archived here,

)

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

)

(also here{lists a heading for this new program},

http://www.anokaramsey.edu/resources/pdf/catalog/catalog.pdf)

Arizona State University hosts:

i. [NCNM's 2004-2005 catalog which states]

"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 [...] the practice of promoting health through stimulation of the vital force [p.014...] HOM 510 Introduction to Homeopathy (2 credit hours lecture) this course introduces students to the principles and philosophy of classical homeopathy. Students will learn about vitalistic medicine, the history of vitalism, the vital force in health and disease, the nature of medicines, and ways to affect the vital force. Prerequisites: NPH 410, CLS 510 [p.027 etc.]";

(click here,

http://www.public.asu.edu/~asubahai/amsa/ncnm_04-05_Catalog_CD.doc)

(archived here,

)

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

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.public.asu.edu/~asubahai/amsa/ncnm_04-05_Catalog_CD.doc)

ii. [Bastyr's 2004-2005 catalog which states]

“NM5136. The Vis Medicatrix Naturae. 1.5 credits. Naturopathic medicine’s core principle, the vis medicatrix naturae […] shared by traditional systems of medicine throughout the world […] the vital or life force […] the course introduced the clinical application of techniques to restore health, prevent illness and optimize wellness by respecting and augmenting the vis medicatrix naturae [p.103…] NM9118 Energetics of Natural Medicine. 0.5 credits. This course present an analysis of the vital force, the emergence of shape, a redefinition of disease […] prerequisite: NM6804[clinic] or NM7115[naturopathic clinical theory p.107]";

(click here,

http://www.public.asu.edu/~asubahai/amsa/bastyr_Catalog04-05.pdf)

(archived here,

)

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

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.public.asu.edu/~asubahai/amsa/bastyr_Catalog04-05.pdf)

Columbia University’s Rosenthal Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine states:

[in “What is Complementary and Alternative Medicine?”{Muehsam, P. (MD ?)}]

“complementary and alternative medicine is worth exploring as a source of both new treatments and new perspectives on health and disease, and for approaches to reinforcing the individual's ‘life force’ […including] acupuncture / acupressure, ayurvedic medicine, biologic […] chiropractic […] energetic therapies, homeopathy, naturopathy, osteopathy […and] traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) originated from taoism some 4,000 years ago […] central to this ethos is the notion of qi, usually translated as ‘vital energy’ or ‘life force.’ Qi encompasses that which distinguishes life from death, animate from inanimate. Although considered to be the substantive element in living systems, qi permeates all of space […] western herbalism […] tonics (supportive of vital energy)”;

(click here,

http://www.rosenthal.hs.columbia.edu/cancer/info/whatis.html)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20060531131319/http://www.rosenthal.hs.columbia.edu/cancer/info/whatis.html)

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

)

Energy Medicine University states:

[in "Degree Program Catalog"{2007-2008}]

"history of holistic and energy medicine [...] the field of energy medicine [...] 'life force' or 'elan vital' are commonly found in the discourses of energy medicine. From taoist alchemy and Chinese medicine comes the principle of chi [...] from yogic Hinduism comes the breath or prana, and the principles of multiple energy vorticies in the body -- the chakras [...] these ecumenical and syncretic endeavors that are loosely allied around the concept of energy [p.019...] reiki / therapeutic touch [...] a Japanese practice that trains practitioners to access the 'Buddha / Christ universal healing energy' [...] Krieger [...] created an American version called therapeutic touch. She learned some basics of spiritual healing from theosophy. She introduced this concept of spiritual energy, which she referred to as 'prana' [p.021...] the American Board of Holistic Medicine took an enormous leap for Western medicine putting aside the rationalistic / scientism [!] model for understanding the human condition moving into the current transitional approach in holistic medicine research [...per 2000] 'optimal health is the unlimited and unimpeded flow of life force energy through body, mind and spirit [...] this energy is unconditional love. It is also called chi (Chinese), ki (Japanese), prana (Sanskrit), and chai (Hebrew)' [p.025...] EMP 733 and EMP 833: Intuition Medicine Counseling: Energy Anatomy (3 credits) [...] topics [...] aura, life force and earth energy healing; chakra system [p.064...] EMP 742 and EMP 842: The Biofield: Scientific [!] and Philosophical Concepts of the Human Energy Field in Health and Healing (3 credits) [...] the elan vital, chi, prana, and other bioenergy and biofield concepts [p.073]";

(click here,

http://energymedicineuniversity.org/docs/050707_EMU_School_Catalog.pdf)

(archived here,

)

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

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://energymedicineuniversity.org/docs/050707_EMU_School_Catalog.pdf)

The Galway College of Homeopathy [IRE] states:

[in “Introduction to Homeopathy”]

“vitalistic medicine. Homeopathy is a form of vitalistic medicine, recognizing that the body has an innate ability to heal itself. Minute doses of a similar substance are used to stimulate this healing ability”;

(click here,

http://www.galwayhomeopathy.com/index.php/introduction_to_homeopathy)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20070219215841/http://www.galwayhomeopathy.com/index.php/introduction_to_homeopathy)

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

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.galwayhomeopathy.com/index.php/introduction_to_homeopathy)

Latrobe University [AU] states:

[in "Information Sheet"]

"naturopathy is [...] underpinned by a philosophical perspective which recognizes that all living forms possess a self-regulatory, inherent ability for self-healing. This inherent ability, or vital force, operates in an intelligent, orderly fashion. Naturopathic approaches to health care are aimed at supporting and enhancing the [this] self-healing ability";

(click here,

http://www.latrobe.edu.au/publichealth/Research/rrrch/rrrch_InfoSheet.pdf)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20060912042249/http://www.latrobe.edu.au/publichealth/Research/rrrch/rrrch_InfoSheet.pdf)

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

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.latrobe.edu.au/publichealth/Research/rrrch/rrrch_InfoSheet.pdf)

the Ohio State University Medical Center states:

[in “Healthcare Services: Acupuncture”]

“key principles in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) are that both wellness and illness result from an imbalance of yin and yang. Yin refers to the feminine aspect of life: nourishing, lower, cool, deficient, inside, receptive, protective, soft and yielding. Yang is the male counterpoint: hard, dominant, energetic, upper, hot, excessive, outside and creative. The movement between these opposite forces, named qi, is considered to be the essential element in the healing system of TCM. It is best thought of as energy becoming manifest, a vitalistic force that flows ceaselessly through the meridians, or energy channels of the body. Imbalances in the flow of qi among the meridians, organs and five elements is the cause of disease, pain and susceptibility to illness”;

(click here,

http://medicalcenter.osu.edu/patientcare/hospitalsandservices/programs/services/?ID=1506&CID=0)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20060902165850/http://medicalcenter.osu.edu/patientcare/hospitalsandservices/programs/services/?ID=1506&CID=0)

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

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://medicalcenter.osu.edu/patientcare/hospitalsandservices/programs/services/?ID=1506&CID=0)

the Oregon Health and Science University states:

[for background on this public university, click here,

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oregon_Health_%26_Science_University]

[in "Naturopathic Medicine: The Basics"(2005-]

"[per Meletis, C.D. (ND NCNM 1992){former NCNM dean of naturopathic medicine; 2003 naturopathic physician of the year}] Oregon CAM course at OHSU [...] naturopathic medicine - the basics [...] vital force: the inherent ability of the body to heal and regain life sustaining homeostasis. An individual's ability to heal is dependent upon the quantity of vital force present at the time of onset and during the course of an illness. The greater the vital force the more able the body is to heal with minimal external intervention [...] vis medicatrix naturae - simply defined as the healing power of nature. It speaks to the belief that the body has been instilled with the innate ability to heal. It is thus the goal of the physician to support and bolster the vital force, and ideally doing so first and foremost with nature cure techniques and then progressively more aggressive interventions [...] germs are not the true cause of illness; rather it is a matter of susceptibility. Thus if a host subject is well nourished and possesses sufficient vital force, they can be exposed to a pathogen and shall not get ill. Hence, suggesting that indeed germs do not cause illness rather weaknesses within the host is the cause of disease";

(click here,

http://www.ohsu.edu/cam/for_docs/curri/natur_med_basics.pdf)[vsc 2008-10-01]

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20051224170618/http://www.ohsu.edu/cam/for_docs/curri/natur_med_basics.pdf)[vsc]

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

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.ohsu.edu/cam/for_docs/curri/natur_med_basics.pdf)

ii.

[in "What is Naturopathic Medicine"(2006-)]

"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 [...] 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 [...] respect and cooperate with the vis medicatrix naturae in diagnosis, treatment, and counseling";

(click here,

http://content.ohsu.edu/nmhc/NMHCwhatisnaturopathic.html)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20060302164821/http://content.ohsu.edu/nmhc/NMHCwhatisnaturopathic.html)

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

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://content.ohsu.edu/nmhc/NMHCwhatisnaturopathic.html)

(for a digg.com social bookmark of this {2006 archived page}, click here,

http://digg.com/general_sciences/Naturopathy_s_Scientific_Vitalism_OHSU_AANP_2006)

(also, click here,

http://drl.ohsu.edu/nmhc/NMHCwhatisnaturopathic.html)

(archived here,

)

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

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://drl.ohsu.edu/nmhc/NMHCwhatisnaturopathic.html)

iii.

[in "Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Chinese Medicine"]

"Chinese medicine's basic concept is that a vital force of life surges through the body (also called qi). Any imbalance to this life force can cause disease and illness, according to Chinese medicine. The imbalance, in turn, is caused by an imbalance in the opposite and complementary forces that make up the life force, called yin and yang";

(click here,

http://www.ohsuhealth.com/htaz/cam/safety_risks/chinese_medicine.cfm)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20040625003640/http://www.ohsuhealth.com/htaz/cam/safety_risks/chinese_medicine.cfm)

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

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.ohsuhealth.com/htaz/cam/safety_risks/chinese_medicine.cfm)

Portland Community College states:

[in "Transfer Guide: National College of Natural Medicine"]

"naturopathic medicine is heir to the vitalistic tradition of medicine in the Western world. This is evidenced by its emphasis in treating disease through the stimulation, enhancement, and support of the inherent healing power of the body. Chosen methods of treatment respect this natural healing process";

(click here,

http://www.pcc.edu/programs/university-transfer/transfer-guides/documents/MicrosoftWord-NCNMpre-naturopthicmed2008.pdf)

(archived here,

)

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

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.pcc.edu/programs/university-transfer/transfer-guides/documents/MicrosoftWord-NCNMpre-naturopthicmed2008.pdf)

the Renascent College of Intuitive Sciences states:

[in "Clinic News and Detoxification Programs"]

"natural healing uses as its model for health the idea of the ‘vital force’ or qi [...] and endeavors to balance this energy";

(click here,

http://www.renascentcollege.com/newsletter%20-%20detoxification.htm)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20040704144038/http://www.renascentcollege.com/newsletter+-+detoxification.htm)

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

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.renascentcollege.com/newsletter%20-%20detoxification.htm)

the St. Francis College of Animal Homeopathy states:

[in “Prospectus 2007”]

“syllabus – foundation course. Module 1 [...] vital force [p.009...] diploma animal homeopathy [...] principles of vital force [p.012...] homeopathy works to stimulate the vital force to produce optimum health and well being, and is not a practice of veterinary medicines such as diagnosis, prognosis or treatment of disease [p.015]”;

(click here,

http://www.animalhomeopathycollege.com/PROSPECTUS%202007-%20BOOKLET.pdf)

(archived here,

)

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

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.animalhomeopathycollege.com/PROSPECTUS%202007-%20BOOKLET.pdf)

ii.

[in " Certificate Foundation Of Animal Homeopathy"]

“syllabus – foundation course. Module 1 [...] vital force

[...] diploma animal homeopathy [...] principles of vital force";

(click here,

http://www.animalhomeopathycollege.com/Course-of-St-Francis-College-of-Animal-Homeopathy.htm)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20060820175441/http://www.animalhomeopathycollege.com/Course-of-St-Francis-College-of-Animal-Homeopathy.htm)

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

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.animalhomeopathycollege.com/Course-of-St-Francis-College-of-Animal-Homeopathy.htm)

iii.

[in "St Francis College of Animal Homeopathy"]

"we love using this wonderful healing tool.. gentle, caring and nurturing energy medicines that bring about restoring the vital force - once again!";

(click here,

http://www.petsplayground.com.au/directory1.php?id=585)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20060216225203/http://www.petsplayground.com.au/directory1.php?id=585)

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

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.petsplayground.com.au/directory1.php?id=585)

Transylvania University[US] states:

[in “Naturopathic Medicine”]

(click here,

http://homepages.transy.edu/~prehealth/NaturopathicMed.html)

(archived here,

)

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

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://homepages.transy.edu/~prehealth/NaturopathicMed.html)

University of California, San Francisco – Center for the Health Professions states:

[in “Profile of A Profession: Naturopathic Practice”(2001)

{Dower, C. (JD ?), Hough, H.J. (PhD ?), O’Neill, E.H. (PhD ?)}]

“plan: the naturopathic physician develops a specific written health plan for each patient which is […] based on naturopathic principles including: a. stimulating the patient’s vital force to promote healing, or in special instances, supplementing or replacing the action of the vital force when the patient is unable to respond to curative treatment [p.091…] evaluation […] a discussion of naturopathic considerations would include: tolle causam, vis medicatrix naturae or vital force [p.093]”;

(click here,

http://www.futurehealth.ucsf.edu/pdf_files/Naturo2.pdf)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20060513033743/http://www.futurehealth.ucsf.edu/pdf_files/Naturo2.pdf)

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

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.futurehealth.ucsf.edu/pdf_files/Naturo2.pdf)

(for a scribd.com jpg archive of this, click here,

[p.091] h ttp://www.scribd.com/doc/2383820/Naturos-Essential-Vitalism-Hough-Dower-ONeil-2001,

[p.093] http://www.scribd.com/doc/2383835/Naturos-Essential-Vitalism-Hough-Dower-ONeil-2001)

the University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center states:

[in "Cultural/Traditional Changes and Their Effect on Women's Health"

{per Brinkman, J. (? ?) paraphrasing and quoting Hatami, B. (ND SCNM)}]

"naturopathic medicine is a philosophy[...] that the healing power of nature cures and that the body knows what to do to cure itself. To remove obstacles to cure and support the body's own healing mechanisms [...] to promote the body’s intrinsic healing ability. Homeopathic medicine is described as 'energy' medicine [....that] stimulates the body to heal the imbalance, working with the person’s vital force [...] 'we are too reliant on over the counter drugs to cure us, which can tend to mask the true cause of the illness' [...] over the centuries, we have moved from nature in medicine to scientific based medicine in treating patients [...] a naturopathic physician deals with women differently. They search for the cause of the disease instead of treating symptoms [...] 'I believe we have lost our connection with spirituality and have no spiritual approach to health along with relying on drugs far too much,' said Dr. Hatami";

(click here,

http://www.uchsc.edu/news/bridge/2004/May/naturopathy.html)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20051101221257/http://www.uchsc.edu/news/bridge/2004/May/naturopathy.html)

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

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.uchsc.edu/news/bridge/2004/May/naturopathy.html)

the University of Iowa’s Hindu Students Council states:

[in "Welcome to HSC @ The University Of Iowa…Glossary of Hindu Terms"]

"prana -- breath or life force";

(click here,

http://www.uiowa.edu/~hsc/about.htm)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20080112205322/http://www.uiowa.edu/~hsc/about.htm)

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

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.uiowa.edu/~hsc/about.htm)

the University of Massachusetts Amherst School of Nursing's 'Spirituality in Higher Education' Newsletter describes:

[CAM vitalistic holism as a KIND of spirituality, obviously...sectarian; subtle another word for 'imaginary']

the course "N320H: Holistic Health and Complementary / Alternative Medicine" wherein an objective is to "explain health from the vitalistic perspective of subtle energy dynamics" ;

(click here,

http://www.spirituality.ucla.edu/newsletter/past/Volume%202/6/PDFs/MA%20Bright_UMass.pdf)

(archived here,

)

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

)

the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey’s New Jersey Medical School’s Cross Cultural and Integrative Medicine Interest Group states:

[in “Complementary Therapies”]

“acupuncture […] the therapeutic goal is to restore the balance of qi, vital energy, in the body. Qi flows through channels called meridians […] energy medicine is the study of the human energy field, the flow of energy in the body, and its effect on health. For thousands of years, across numerous cultures, it has been believed [!] that the body consists of a vital life force referred to my many names, such as qi (China), prana (India), or ki (Japan) […] this energy flows through the body in patterns. Any disruption or blockage of this flow makes the body vulnerable to disease. The pattern of flow has been described as chakras, meridians, and etheric levels […] therapeutic touch, healing touch, and reiki are three common energy-based therapies […per the] placing [of] hands 1 to 5 inches above the patient’s body […with] the practitioner […] acting as a conduit for universal life force [which] rebalances the patient […] reiki is Japanese for universal life force energy […aiming] to channel universal life force energy […] the practitioner places his or her hands lightly on the patients in various hand positions acting as a conduit for universal energy […] homeopathy is a healing modality based on the law of similars: ‘like cures like,’ where the symptoms of illness are believe to manifest when the vital force / energy of the body is out of balance. Homeopathic remedies introduce a similar [spiritual!] agent to cancel [this! spiritual!] imbalance […] tai chi and qigong are modalities of Chinese medicine […per] maintaining the circulation of the body’s vital energy […and] balance the flow of vital energy along the meridians”;

(click here,

http://www.umdnj.edu/ccimweb/cam_modalities.html)

(archived here,

)

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

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.umdnj.edu/ccimweb/cam_modalities.html)

the University of Puget Sound states:

[in "Conventional and Alternative Western Approaches: Allopathy, Osteopathy, Naturopathy, Homeopathy, Chiropractic {Resources: Weil, ch. 2, 3, 7, 13-23}"]

"the philosophy of naturopathic medicine is based upon three basic principles. The first principle is that the body possesses the power to heal itself through its internal vitality and intelligence. This vital force is the foundation of naturopathic philosophy and all the naturopathic practitioner does is to create the most favorable conditions to stimulate and enhance this healing power of nature. The second principle is that disease is a manifestation of the vital force applying itself to the removal of obstructions to the normal functioning of organs and tissues [...] using natural therapies, to increase the vitality [...] homeopaths believe that a vital force or life energy is present in all organisms";

(click here,

http://www2.ups.edu/faculty/stone/courses/SCXT310/IntroMedicine.htm)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20041109045402/http://www.ups.edu/faculty/stone/courses/SCXT310/IntroMedicine.htm)

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

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the University of Western Sydney states:

[in "Naturopathy Patient Information Brochure"]

"naturopathy is a healing art based on holistic principles in conjunction with vis medicatrix naturae- the healing power of nature [...] within this belief naturopathy aims to restore vitality through supporting and stimulating the bodies own healing mechanisms [...]
homoeopathy [...] the substances used are prepared in a unique way so that they correct the patient’s vital force [...] they are extremely safe and effective";

(click here

http://www.uws.edu.au/download.php?file_id=8551&filename=Naturopathy_info_sheet.doc)

(archived here,

)

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

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v. other schools:

the Canadian Academy of Homeopathy states:

[in “Courses: About the Course – Advanced Chronic Prescribing”]

“Advanced Chronic Prescribing is taught by Andre Saine, DC, ND, DHANP who is a leader in the field of homeopathy […] the basis of medicine […] the vital force […] endogenous causes and factors (heredity vs. acquired predispositions, the untunement of the vital force) […] the question of miasm: concept of acute and chronic miasms as seen by Hahnemann: limitation of the vital force, evolution of chronic diseases, question of suppression, theory of healing with homeopathy”;

(click here,

http://www.homeopathy.ca/courses_1.html)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20060529210326/http://www.homeopathy.ca/courses_1.html)

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

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Central Washington University states:

[in “Alternative Medicinal Therapies” -- Hurley, C. (?{student?} ?) -- FCSN 444 “Medical Nutrition Therapy”]

“[homeopathy...] also postulated that people possess a 'vital force' (similar to qi and prana) which was the organizing, enlivening energy that keeps people health. Remedies are [...selected to] challenge [the] vital force to a higher level to eliminate symptoms and promote healing [slide 19...] qi = life force. Invisible force that is believe to flow through all living organisms [...] illness / disease occurs when flow of qi is obstructed or excessive in area (disrupting yin and yang). Healing occurs when balanced [slide 27...ayurvedic medicine] great cosmic forces. (1) energy of life or life force called prana (similar to qi) manifests in nature as the working intelligence behind the movement of energy [slide 37]”;

(click here,

http://www.cwu.edu/~bergmane/fcsn444/powerpoint/colleenhurleycam.ppt)

(archived here,

)

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

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the Henderson Independent School District states:

"vitalism - life is a supernatural phenomenon, beyond physical laws";

(click here,

http://www.hendersonisd.org/campuses/hhs/local/Clifton%20Notes/Ch1_notes.htm)

(archived here,

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ii.

"vitalism - belief in a life force outside the jurisdiction of chemical/physical laws";

(click here,

http://www.hendersonisd.org/campuses/hhs/local/Clifton%20Notes/Ch4_notes.htm)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20080323032348/http://www.hendersonisd.org/campuses/hhs/local/Clifton+Notes/Ch4_notes.htm)

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Homeopathic Educational Services states:

[in “eCourse: Homeopathic Family Medicine”]

“philosophy and principles of homeopathy. Homeopathic concept of disease and illness. Symptoms as defenses. Disease as syndrome. Infection as co-factors to disease. Vital force and dynamic and energetic concepts in healing”;

(click here,

http://www.homeopathic.com/hes/ecourse_hfm.php)

(archived here,

http://web.archive.org/web/20060417080650/http://www.homeopathic.com/hes/ecourse_hfm.php)

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

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.homeopathic.com/hes/ecourse_hfm.php)

Virginia Tech states:

[in “Reiki at Virginia Tech” -- Fox, E.A. (? ?)]

“terms related to 'energy:' aura; biological energy (Wilhelm Reich); chi, ki, qi (China, Japan); EMF (electromagnetic force); HEF (human energy field); huna (Hawaii); prana (India); spirit (Jesuit translation of Chinese 'qi'); vital force (homeopathy)”;

(click here,

http://fox.cs.vt.edu/talks/2007/20070126ReikiLecture.ppt)[rb]
(archived here,
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(for the archive.org history of this page, click here,
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Appendix B.01.c. - Naturo. VFS - Otherwheres ND Schools & Prop. Schools:

The Vital-Force-Spirit 'Animatistic New Age Pantheism' of Naturopathic Medicine.