Index to Chiropractic Literature
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  Title Vital force: An everlasting notion for the original stance of chiropractic
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Journal Chiropr J Aust. 2006 Sep;36(3):97-104
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Abstract/Notes The ancient notion of vital force is a guiding thread to disentangle the features that have been intertwined to form the facets of chiropractic principles. Interpreted as innate intelligence, this notion creates for these principles a symbolic coherence and an original stance. Rather than being obsolete, the notion of vital force is now in vogue and participates in the anthropology of contemporary Western societies. It provides a symbolic framework and a language that represents the wholeness of the person in health and disease, while it supports theories and practices that claim to help people cope with the contingencies of modern life. In a general context of changing health practices, the original stance of chiropractic could reside not only in the efficacy of adjustment, but also in distinct features that nurture the mind. This article should contribute to the discussion of the role of chiropractic in the health care system.

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