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Snider, P. (ND Bastyr 1982) states:
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[co-chair of the 'ND Sectarian Creed' 'Rippling River ND Definition', c. 1989]
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[as quoted by Kane, E.A. (ND Bastyr 1992, LAc Bastyr) in "1991 AANP Convention - Into The Light" {Townsend Letter, April 1992}]
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"we believe in the vital force, which has inherent organization, in intelligent and intelligible [...] we have vis medicatrix naturae. Our way is to research the mystery and beauty of the life force, in which we have faith. Our power and our responsibility is to bring the life force into the light";
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[see Townsend Letter #105 {April 1992}, p.260-2;
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[also cited in "Misuse of the Term 'Allopathy'" per Jarvis, W.T. (PhD ?)]
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[in "Two Foundations of Naturopathic Medicine Project Leaders Share History and Vision with NCNM"]
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"when we talk about vitalism or the healing power of nature in public venues [etc.]";
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[in "Naturopathic Physician on Her Career Choice: 'No Regrets'"{TLDP, February/March 2005}]
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"naturopathic medicine relies on the vital life force within human beings and the healing power of nature";
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Snider, P. (ND Bastyr 1982), Zeff, J. (ND ?) state:
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[in "Naturopathic Medicine: Clinical Theory"]
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"the therapeutic order [...] harmonize with your life force";
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Sorensen, L.J. (ND Bastyr 2000) states:
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[in "Naturopathic Medicine"]
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"naturopathic medicine has been a distinct natural health care profession for one hundred years. It is based on the timeless philosophy of vis medicatrix naturae, 'the healing power of nature' [...] natural medicine, especially naturopathic medicine, works with each person on an individual level, opening up the healing life force each of us contain. The healing power of nature within you can be encouraged by many things";
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http://lorindasorensennd.webs.com/naturopathicmedicine.htm)
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Spat, T. (NMD SCNM, PhD ?) states:
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[in "Therapies"]
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"acupuncture. This medical art is based on the flow of 'qi' or energy throughout the body. The energy flows along regular patterns called meridians. Any obstruction in these meridians due to trauma, diet, stress and/or other factors results in an impedance in the flow of qi, and thus illness. By placing needles in specific points along these meridians based upon each individual’s symptoms, the qi can be stimulated to flow in a harmonious pattern again, and health is restored. Acupuncture can be used to treat both chronic and acute problems. It can be used to treat, but not limited to pain, fatigue, digestive disturbances, and anxiety, as well as to stimulate overall health";
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Spaulding, K.P. (ND Bastyr 2001) states:
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[in “Drop Dosing and the Vital Force”{NDNR; 11-2006, vol. 02 issue 11}]
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“I had been seeing Sharon for anxiety, fatigue and hypoglycemic episodes for more than a year […] she was only 50% better[…] last fall, I started practicing drop dosing in earnest as a blend of physical and energetic prescribing […] the concept of drop dosing is known and used in the naturopathic community, but not commonly, and rarely do I see articles regarding the technique. It is odd: the same people that may use Aurum 1M to bring somebody out of a depressive funk feel a need to use Hydrastis in a high-dose, concentrated form as an antimicrobial for an intestinal virus […] as doctors, what are we trying to do? […] Mathew Wood has probably done more than anybody in modem times to popularize the power of drop dosing. Flower essences and low-dose homeopathic prescribing (3X, 6X) respond on a similar level (of course, flower essences affect the mental / emotional level) and fall into this category […] drop dosing straddles physiologic and homeopathic dosing […] affecting the vital force […] I believe in it strongly […] the vital force […] nearly impossible to measure and difficult to easily affect or, ideally, strengthen. Yet we see that the vital force of people is slowly decaying. At a recent Gaia herb conference in Black Mountain , N.C.
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(for the journal's current index, click here,
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Speers, K.E. (ND Bastyr 2002) states:
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[in "Kathleen Speers, ND. What Is Naturopathic Medicine?"]
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“the healing power of nature [...] natuopathic[sp.] medicine acknowledges and respects the innate intelligence of the human body. Naturopathic physicians see symptoms as the expression of the individuals [punct.] own vital force working to return the individual to optimal health”;
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Srajeldin, F. (ND CCNM[OCNM]) states:
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[in "Mission. Naturopathic Doctor"]
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"a doctor of naturopathic medicine (ND) is one who examines, diagnoses and treats the cause of disease not it's[punct.] symptoms. The naturopath uses natural therapeutic enzymes, herbs, minerals, amino acids, vitamins and homeopathy, to encourage the natural healing process of the body's own vital force, to establish good lasting health";
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Stanich, L. (ND NCNM, LAc ?) states:
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[in "Chinese Medicine"]
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"intregrative[sp.] healing for the body, mind and spirit [...] classical Chinese medicine is a complete system of health care with a continuous clinical history of over 3,000 years. This medical model views the body as a dynamic, interrelated whole possessing a vital energy called qi. Chinese medical theory explains that pain and disease are caused by an imbalance or a blockage of the free flow of this energy circulating through the body. Chinese medical treatment aims to correct imbalances and remove blockages of energy, thereby restoring the body to health. Emphasis is placed on understanding and treating the underlying cause of each individual's imbalance. Chinese medicine uses an intricate system of pulse and tongue diagnosis, palpation of points and meridians, medical history and other signs and symptoms to create a composite picture of the individual patient's condition";
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Starbuck, J.J. (ND NCNM?, JD ?) {a former AANP president} states:
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[in "Team Up With Natural Immune Boosters!"]
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"for over 100 years, naturopathic physicians have talked about the body's 'vital force,' a term describing vitality, health, and the capacity to heal. A basic tenet of our medical philosophy is to nurture and enhance this vital force, a label analogous with the now popular 'immune system' [but an immune system is actually THERE, scientifically; therefore VFS as pseudoscience]. We use natural medicine -- food, herbs, homeopathic remedies, hydrotherapy, and lifestyle changes -- to treat the vital force [a THERE that AIN'T, scientifically...] to me, though, treating the immune system is synonymous with strengthening what naturopaths have traditionally called the 'vital force' -- a complex, multi-faceted pillar of good health. When patients tell me they want to improve their immune system, I am thrilled; this kind of self-awareness is what holistic medicine and true health are all about";
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[in "Let Your Food Be Your Medicine"(Better Nutrition Magazine, 1999-09)]
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"practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine use licorice to replenish the qi (vital force) within the body [p.050]";
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.[in "Ginseng and the Roots of Energy"(Better Nutrition Magazine, 1999-08)]
."Siberian genseng is used to strengthen the body's qi, or vital force [p.035...] Siberian ginseng is used to strengthen the body's qi or vital force [p.036]";
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Stargrove, M.B. (ND ?) states [in soft quotes]:
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[in "Vitalism (formerly The Magical Staff)"]
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"an essential assumption behind most natural healing therapies is the recognition that a life force flows through and animates the physical body. This concept of vitalism is both ancient and contemporary [!...] 'this fine book [!] is about theory and practice in the history of medicine. The Magical Staff should help physicians realize that incorporating a more holistic [!] view of the body into their practice is a reaffirmation of their heritage, not a capitulation to something foreign and unscientific [!]. Practitioners of natural medicine can recapture the impulses of their inspiration, gain more understanding of their tradition, and transcend the too-frequent bickering over details of technique by focusing on the underlying unity of these principles and values'";
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Staver, L. (ND ? ) states:
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[in "Naturopathy"]
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"naturopathic medicine is a distinctively natural approach to health and healing that recognizes the integrity of the whole person. 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";
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Steelsmith, L. (ND Bastyr 1993) states:
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[in "Diet is the Key When Trying to Build Up Your Qi"]
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"prescription. Diet is key when trying to build up your qi [...] in Chinese medicine, your diet can have a profound influence on your vital force, or qi [...] in fact, the food you eat is the basis for the creation of your qi. What you eat, and how you eat, are essential to keeping your entire body healthy [...] avoid eating too many raw foods which can deplete your qi [...] to nourish your digestive qi [...] Chinese medicine also classifies foods as being hot, warming, neutral, cooling or cold. These distinctions don't refer to the temperatures of foods, but rather their 'energetic' properties and their influences on your qi";
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[in "Dr. Laurie Steelsmith Author of Natural Choices for Women’s Health Interviewed"]
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"perhaps the single most important tenet in Chinese medicine is the concept of qi [...] qi is your body’s vital energy—not merely the energy of your physical body, but the life force that is the essence of your being";
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[in "Natural Immune Boosters for Cold and Flu Season
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"astragalus is another Chinese herb that has a long track record in enhancing immunity. It is known as a ‘qi’ tonic, which means that it strengthens your vital force";
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“see a practitioner of Chinese medicine to assess why you may have insomnia from an Eastern point of view. If you are frequently frustrated, your insomnia may be due to what is called ‘liver qi stagnation’ in Chinese medicine. This means that your qi, or vital force, isn’t flowing smoothly, which can lead to feelings of tension in your body. If you feel anxious and have heart palpitations associated with insomnia, you may have what is known as ‘deficient heart yin,’ which means that your yin energy, the feminine aspect of your qi, is depleted; this can cause too much ‘fire’ (a term used in Chinese medicine for yang energy, or the masculine aspect of your qi) to flare up, resulting in agitation, especially at night. Chinese herbal medicines and acupuncture can have profound effects in the treatment of intractable insomnia”;
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Steriti, R. (ND SCNM, PhD UMass) states:
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[in "Philosophy of Health and Wellness"]
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“supernatural concepts, such as vital force [...] the province of religion [...per Hahnemann] vitalism: 'in the state of health a spirit-like vital force (dynamis) animating the material human organism reigns in supreme sovereignty' [...] 'spirit-like vital force (vital principle)' [...] 'it is only the pathologically untuned vital force that causes diseases' [...] 'cure, which is the elimination of all the perceptible signs and symptoms of disease, means also the removal of the inner modifications of the vital force which underlies them: in this way the whole disease has been destroyed' [...] a healing crisis is an acute reaction resulting from the ascendancy of nature’s healing forces over disease conditions. A disease crisis is an acute reaction resulting from the disease condition over the healing forces of the organism [...] maintaining a healthy vital force is done with [etc.]";
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[in "An Introduction to Naturopathy and Naturopathic Medicine"]
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“classical homeopathy [...] symptoms of past illnesses which come to the surface in a reverse order of their appearance. This is considered a very positive sign that the individual’s life force is being stimulated and strengthened”;
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[in "Naturopathic Medicine is a Different Paradigm"]
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"naturopathic medicine is a different paradigm [...] on the one hand there is the conventional medical paridigm[sp....which] is based on the scientific method [...while] ancient medical systems view health and disease in an entirely different way [...] classical homeopathy is based on the energy of life, referred to as the 'vital force' which animates all living beings";
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[in "What is Naturopathic Medicine?"]
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“the philosophy of naturopathic medicine. Living things have an innate ability to heal themselves. Our vital force promotes self-cleansing, self-repair, and therefore self-healing […] homeopathy is a holistic form of treatment that has been integrated into naturopathic medicine […] Hahnemann […] noticed that: ‘substances that are specific for certain illnesses, cure or aid the body because they actually cause similar symptoms to the disease process they are being employed to treat.’ This in turn stimulates the patient's vital force to help resolve the disease”;
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http://web.archive.org/web/20060426230735/http://www.naturodoc.com/cardinal/naturopathy/whatisNM.htm)
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[in "Should we vaccinate?"]
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“constitutional homeopathy can also be used to strengthen the vital force of your children";
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Stolz, J. (ND SCNM, DVM ?) states:
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[in “What is Homeopathy”]
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“the vital force is a level at which homeopathic remedies work. An imbalance or susceptibility of the vital force is what allows chronic disease to develop. Chronic disease consists of anything other than trauma […] the vital force is that energetic force which maintains the normal functioning, balance, or ‘homeostasis’ of the body. It really does nothing more. It is not strong enough to overcome chronic unrelenting diseases that we are more commonly seeing in animals and people. If the vital force were strong enough, we would not have these chronic situations to begin with […] acupuncture, for example, works on the same level as homeopathic remedies and therefore could potentially interfere. Chiropractic, swim therapy, glandular extracts, and physical therapy will all work well with homeopathy […] we know that vaccines affect both the immune system and the vital force on a very deep level and do tend to bring out chronic disease more intensely. Autism in children is now thought to be caused by vaccination”;
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Strasser, T. (ND ?) states:
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[in “Regulation of Natural Health Products in Canada
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"toxic herbs when properly prescribed stimulate the vital force. As with any drug it is a matter of dosage";
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http://web.archive.org/web/20061025052741/http://www.cameraresearchnetwork.ab.ca/news/pdf/Issue8.pdf)
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Stratford, B.D. (ND Bastyr 2006) states:
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[in "FAQS"]
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"another foundation principle of homeopathy is the belief that the body has an innate ability to heal itself, termed the 'vital force.' This vital force expresses disease of the organism in symptoms (fever, hives, vomiting) [...] sometimes the vital force 'gets stuck' [...] the remedy symptoms fade the vital force [...] the remedies have a very minimal dose, just enough to cause an effect in the vital force";
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Strom, M. (ND SCNM) states:
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[in "Naturopathic Medicine"]
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"the precepts that guide the practice of naturopathic medicine include [...] the therapeutic order [...] use modalities to [...] harmonize life force";
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http://www.drmarkstrom.com/strom_site/Naturopathic_Medicine.htm)
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"Dr. Suhu's favorite quotes [...] 'I will not give a remedy or do anything which will weaken the vital force'";
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Sullivan, A.D. (ND Bastyr 1986) states:
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[in "A Path to Healing : A Guide to Wellness for Body, Mind, and Soul"(1999)]
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"this attitude about wellness comes from our basic naturopathic beliefs, based on principles of vitalism [p.020...] naturopathic medicine [...] is based on the philosophy of vitalism. Vitalism maintains that life is more than a complex series of chemical and physical reactions. It relies on the belief that there is a soul, that which makes us breathe, that coordinates and organizes these reactions. This force, or vitalism, allows an organism to develop, reproduce, and repair itself [p.021...] Dr. Hahnemann and the vital force. The term 'the healing power of nature' (vis medicatrix naturae) [...] more than any other healing art of naturopathic medicine, homeopathy is founded upon this philosophy [...] at the core of this philosophy is vitalism [...] the belief that there is an unknowable inner essence, an energy which animates everything we call life. It is the individualized spirit, the vital force, the soul. The soul is the force [...] hold your breath for as long as you can and you will see how the vital force forces you to breathe. It coordinates bodily functions [...and] regulates the processes involved in health and disease, gives life and energy to our emotions, and allows us to have thought and reasoning [p.051...] the defense mechanism is part of the vital force [...] when the stimuli are ordinary and routine, we are not aware of any changes in the vital force [p.052...] the vital force is the electromagnetic field of the human body [...] the energy of the vital force [...] Dr. Hahnemann understood that in order to affect the vital force, a substance's energy must be compatible with that of the vital force [...] substances [that] would match the same signs and symptoms exhibited by the defense mechanism [p.055...] once the homeopathic remedy is administered to the patient, it elicits a reaction from the vital force [etc....] Hahnemann [...] based the reaction on natural law [p.056...] the stronger artificial agent [...] the medicinal force [...] takes hold of the vital force, and the person gets well again [p.057...] Dr. D'Adamo knew that blood was the life force of our bodies [p.082...] vitalism: a philosophy at the core of naturopathy and homeopathy, holding that life is more than a series of biochemical reactions; but rather life, and all of the reactions that sustain life, is coordinated and organized by a force or spirit [p.256]";
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Sussman, A. (ND CCNM) states:
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[in "Frequently Asked Questions"]
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"for centuries, the vital force of certain flowers has been used to treat specific emotional imbalances in humans and animals. This specialized branch of herbal medicine uses only the flower - the highly potent and vital seed-bearing organ of the plant - and only non-toxic plants. It was discovered that the vital energy of these flowers could be extracted via water, e.g. raindrops or dew on blossoms, which is exposed to direct sunlight and then highly diluted";
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Sussman, M. (ND CCNM) states:
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Sussman, M. (ND CCNM) states:
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[in "Naturopathic Medicine"]
."the basis for homeopathy is everyone has a unique force ('vital force') which holds them together and maintains balance between the body and the mind. A disturbance in the vital force results in disease";
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