Discussion on Vitalism, Naturopathy, Code of Ethics, and Osteopathy

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Discussion post two; Vitalism
Johann Friedrich Blumenbach started the vitalistic principle, and it stated that there is an
inborn impulse in human beings about self-healing and self-development. The theory of vitalism
states that human life cannot be described concerning physical as well as chemical forces alone
(Nahin, Dahlhamer & Stussman, 2010). The theory holds there is another force which is distinct
as well as a separate vital force which is used to describe life (Smith & Lloyd, 2006). The life of
every organism depends on the vital force which is not the same as physical, electrical or
biochemical force. The journal describes the vitalism theory.
Carlyle, D. (2018). Re-energizing the role of vitalism theory in child development, nature
orientation, and research. Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood, 19(3), 246–255.
https://doi.org/10.1177/1463949117715942
This journal discusses the advantages and benefits the theory of vitalism in practice. The
author gives suggestions to a more ecological, practical and creative approach and means to the
theory of vitalism in the area of child health as well as the growth and development as a means
of discovering the potential of the child and the inventions in research. Through the use and the
application of the author's research concept like the Deleuzian concept for children, the article
views children philosophically, culturally and socially as enlargement vectors and the author
tries to show and encourage the utilization of the theory of vitalism in a participatory approach,
education, and health.
Discussion post three; Naturopathy
Naturopathy commonly known as naturopathic medicine is described as a medical system
which uses natural remedies to aid the body in naturally healing itself. Naturopathic medicine

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embraces and employs acupuncture, nutritional counseling, massage, herbs, and exercise. The
system dates back to 400 BC, and the current and modern naturopathy began in the 18th and 19th
century. Dr. Benedict Lust initially introduced naturopathy in the United States of America
(Galicia-Connolly et al., 2014). Naturopathy has offered a cost-effective, secure health solution
for many of the global healthcare challenges and complications.
Holism to naturopathy
Naturopathy medicine is considered as an alternative medicine which centers on natural
as well as holistic healing. It should be noted that holistic medicine entails treating every facet of
individual health, that is, mental, emotional and physical health. Naturopaths employ treatment
which functions in combination with an individual’s natural healing characteristics. Naturopathy
treatment focuses not on treating symptoms instead it on prevention. It is important to note that
holistic healing is one of the ways to aid those working areas of disaster. For instance, one of the
ways to medically assist survivors of disasters is to provide them with botanical medicine,
nutritional counseling, biofeedback, guided imagery, acupuncture, hypnotherapy, and massage.
Some of the neuropathy also relate their remedies as physical and spiritual (Hutch, R. (2013).
Neuropathic medicine, thus, employs all aspects of treating process making it a holistic approach
to medicine.
Discussion post four; Code of ethics in Australia
Nursing code of conduct is the foundation of how nurses and other staff members should
conduct themselves by making prudent and right decisions concerning ethical issues. Ethical
guidelines and principles are normally established with assumptions that nurses respect as well
as value people’s individuality. In Australia, the Australian medical association released the code