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Era of Institutional Medicine
birth of natuopathy: emerging profession
1901 - 1934
Maine Naturopathic Bill defines naturopathy as the: “‘Science and Art’ of using such natural and vital and purifying therapeutic agencies as will enable the body to cleanse itself of abnormal conditions and set up such inherent healing processes as will restore and maintain the highest degrees of health, employing among other agencies . . . Corrective Movements, Swedish Movements, Mechanotherapy . . .” (Cordingley, 1927)
Oregon State license, SB 213.
ACADEMIC: INSTITUTIONS AND COUNCILS
California College of Natural Healing Arts chartered in Los Angeles, CA. Later known as Cale College of Naturopathy, California College of Natural Healing Arts, and California College of Naturopathy. Charter suspended 1953.
National College of Chiropractic opens “not-for- profit” Chicago General Health Service clinic in Chicago, IL, providing “drugless therapy”. XX
Sierra States College founded in Los Angeles, CA. One of the longest standing naturopathic colleges.
LEGISLATION AND PUBLIC POLICY
The regulation of naturopaths discussed in South Australian parliament after being moved by the Australian Labor Party but falls on a vote. The South Australian branch convinces the Federal Labor Party (then in opposition) to include regulation of naturopaths in its national policy platform.
HERITAGE AND KNOWLEDGE BASE
Holism and Evolution. General The Right Hon. J.C. Smuts. South African first defines “holism,” publishes definition in print as “the tendency in nature to form wholes that are greater than the sum of the parts through creative evolution.” Generally agreed the first articulated concept occurred in 1926. XX
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degree training for DCs and other professionals to students focused on ND degree. “Grounded a generation of doctors in the Vitalist tradition.” After his years in Oregon, obtained degree in Chinese medicine and practiced in California. XXXXX
PRINCIPLES, THEORIES, DEFINITIONS, AND ETHICS
Toxemia Explained: The True Interpretation of the Cause of Disease. John H. Tilden, MD. Proposes unity of disease causation as ennervation and toxemia; explains disease crisis vs. healing crisis; introduces inflammation, reaction, healing, degeneration sequence. XXX
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PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
“10,000” practitioners attend naturopathic convention, according to B. Lust in The Naturopath. XX
Society of British Naturopaths forms after practitioners separate from The Nature Cure Association, due to dispute about qualifying standards.
LICENSURE, EXAMINATIONS, REGULATORY, AND LICENSING BOARDS
Benedict Lust presents “Proclamation” to the Board of Directors, Trustees, Officers, ... 31st Annual Convention of the American Naturopathic Association in Minneapolis, MN. Claims (semi to full) recognition of naturopathy in more than 20 states. Published in Nature’s Path. XXXX
Florida State licenses naturopaths. (details unverified).
Indiana State licenses naturopaths. (details unverified).
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