Thursday, August 30, 2018

Razi Berry, NDNR Publisher, & Co. Summarize Naturopathy's Belief System

here, the underneath, the deep science-exterior sectarian naturopathic underneath:

001. at thenatpath.com, in "Natural Solutions for the Cold and Flu" (2018) [2018 archived], we're told:

"NaturalPath is a movement embracing the naturopathic paradigm that honors the vitality within all of us. The vital force, as we call it, is that amazing unseen life-force in all living things that strive towards growth, goodness, wholeness, and health. Some call it spirit, god, life, or love [...] I've invited some of the top naturopathic physicians from NaturalPath and Naturopathic Doctor News & Review to share natural ways to prevent and heal from the flu. Feel good again, naturally! Razi Berry [...]";

now, Ms. Berry is not a naturopath but she is an astute learner of the essentially naturopathic [Lindlahr-Kent-Hahnemann]. We get this equation: vitality = vital force = life force = spirit = god = life = love. These ideas are either science-exterior or science-ejected. Oh, and by the way, there are 28 instances of the root "homeop" in the document, and the ND-granting institution "National University of Health Sciences" is mentioned in the bio.s of five ND participants to the article. Ah, that "science" veneer / wrapper, and the deep sectarian beliefyness underneath usually hiding.  And what does it mean to be "unseen" and also "spirit, god"?  This is, of course, a religiosity as a kind of autoentheism, as I've termed it.  And I'm all for freedom of belief and liberty of thought and expression...but, obviously, we're getting this posed as 'science subset that equation',  and that's bullshit because it destroys the boundaries of science and it does not protect belief because is forces a choice into a non-choice, into an area of fact.  It's erosive and wacko.  And it's called "natural", though, essentially, it's supernatural.  Such a reversal of values...

"[and those top naturopaths state vitalism in these many ways...ND Bjorndal] I trust in the healing power of nature [...ND Cropley] Dr. Cropley works with all types of health problems using no medicines or supplements. He teaches his clients to dramatically improve their health & vitality through four practices, which he himself lives [...ND Dericks] it is her passion to guide others to a state of wellness and vitality using clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, and homeopathy [...ND Dehlinger] when we take over-the-counter medicine to alleviate symptoms, we are suppressing the body’s natural ability to heal [...ND Hines] one of the principles in naturopathic medicine is the healing power of nature [...] eating organic whole foods and adequately hydrating will give your body the power to heal itself [...] along with internal wellness, she believes that mental health and physical fitness are just as important to reach your optimal vitality and longevity [...] she uses a holistic approach to find the root cause of disease and to support the body’s ability to heal itself [...ND Morstein] a senior vitalist in the Naturopathic Medicine Institute [...] it is this phenomenon that dictates the vitalistic treatment naturopathic physicians do when a person presents with an acute illness [...] naturopathic supplementation can remarkably stimulate the body’s vital force and initiate prompt and effective healing [...ND Shelmire] stimulate the body’s natural healing power. Once you have created the conditions for health with proper nutrition and hydration, at home hydrotherapy is a great way to stimulate the body’s natural healing power [...] homeopathy is a great alternative that also stimulates the body’s innate ability to heal [...] homeopathic influenzinum made from the most up to date flu strain is also an option but the best option is to contact a professional who specializes in homeopathic medicine [...]";

there are more equations in terms of naturopathy's central belief: HPN = vitality = BNAH = vitalistic = vital force = BNHP = BIAH. And how irresponsible is it to pose homeopathy as a treatment for flu, as compared to the flu vaccine that actually work?  Science says homeopathy doesn't work, and homeopathy can't work.  But, it too is a matter of faith for naturopathy.  Falsely claimed as efficacious, as a legitimate therapy, as a clinical science.  Quite a delusional world in many ways...

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