Vis Medicatrix Naturae mechanism

Naturopathic Philosophies

1. Vitalism
2. Holism

Naturopathic Principles

1. First, Do No Harm (primum non nocere)
2. Healing Power of Nature (vis medicatrix naturae)
3. Treat the Cause (tolle causam)
4. Treat The Whole Person (tolle totum)
5. Doctor as Teacher (docere)
6. Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

VII. Wellness

Naturopathic Theories

1. Vital Force and Theory of Vitality
2. Integration of the Individual
3. Naturopathic Cures
4. Value of a Fever
5. Therapeutic Order
6. Naturopathic Triad of Health
7. Unity of Disease
8. Hering’s Law of Cure
9. Theory of Toxaemia
10. Emunctory Theory
11. Humoral Theory