THE 33 CHIROPRACTIC PRINCIPLES
1. THE MAJOR PREMISE. A
Universal Intelligence is in all
matter and continually gives to it all its properties and
actions, thus maintaining it in existence.
2. THE CHIROPRACTIC
MEANING OF LIFE. The expression of this intelligence through
matter is the Chiropractic meaning of life.
3. THE UNION OF
INTELLIGENCE AND MATTER. Life is necessarily the union of
intelligence and matter.
4. THE TRIUNE OF LIFE.
Life is a triune having three necessary united factors,
namely Intelligence, Force, and Matter.
5. THE PERFECTION OF THE
TRIUNE. In order to have 100% Life, there must be 100%
Intelligence, 100% Force, 100% Matter.
6. THE PRINCIPLE OF TIME.
There is no process that does not require time.
7. THE AMOUNT OF
INTELLIGENCE IN MATTER. The amount of intelligence for any
given amount of matter is 100%, and is always proportional
to its requirements.
8. THE FUNCTION OF
INTELLIGENCE. The function of intelligence is to express
force.
9. THE AMOUNT OF FORCE
CREATED BY INTELLIGENCE. The amount of force created by
intelligence is always 100%.
10. THE FUNCTION OF FORCE.
The function of force is to unite intelligence and matter.
11. THE CHARACTER OF
UNIVERSAL FORCES. The forces of Universal Intelligence are
manifested by physical laws; are unswerving and unadapted,
and have no solicitude for the structures in which they
work.
12. INTERFERENCE WITH THE
TRANSMISSION OF UNIVERSAL FORCES. There can be interference
with transmission of universal forces.
13. THE FUNCTION OF
MATTER. The function of matter is to express force.
14. UNIVERSAL LIFE. Force
is manifested by motion in matter; all matter has motion,
therefore there is universal life in all matter.
15. NO MOTION WITHOUT THE
EFFORT OF FORCE. Matter can have no motion without the
application of force by intelligence.
16. INTELLIGENCE IN BOTH
ORGANIC AND INORGANIC MATTER. Universal Intelligence gives
force to both organic and inorganic matter.
17. CAUSE AND EFFECT.
Every effect has a cause and every cause has effects.
18. EVIDENCE OF LIFE. The
signs of life are evidence of the intelligence of life.
19. ORGANIC MATTER. The
material of the body of a "living thing" is organized
matter.
20.
INNATE INTELLIGENCE. A "living thing" has an inborn
intelligence within its body, called Innate Intelligence.
21. THE MISSION OF INNATE
INTELLIGENCE. The mission of Innate Intelligence is to
maintain the material of the body of a "living thing" in
active organization.
22. THE AMOUNT OF INNATE
INTELLIGENCE. There is 100% of Innate Intelligence in every
"living thing," the requisite amount, proportional to its
organization.
23. THE FUNCTION OF INNATE
INTELLIGENCE. The function of Innate Intelligence is to
adapt universal forces and matter for use in the body, so
that all parts of the body will have coordinated action for
mutual benefit.
24. THE LIMITS OF
ADAPTATION. Innate Intelligence adapts forces and matter for
the body as long as it can do so without breaking a
universal law, or Innate Intelligence is limited by the
limitations of matter.
25. THE CHARACTER OF
INNATE FORCES. The forces of Innate Intelligence never
injure or destroy the structures in which they work.
26. COMPARISON OF
UNIVERSAL AND INNATE FORCES. In order to carry on the
universal cycle of life, Universal forces are destructive,
and Innate forces constructive, as regards structural
matter.
27. THE NORMALITY OF
INNATE INTELLIGENCE. Innate Intelligence is always normal
and its function is always normal.
28. THE CONDUCTORS OF
INNATE FORCES. The forces of Innate Intelligence operate
through or over the nervous system in animal bodies.
29. INTERFERENCE WITH THE
TRANSMISSION OF INNATE FORCES. There can be interference
with the transmission of Innate Forces.
30. THE CAUSE OF DIS-EASE.
Interference with the transmission of Innate forces causes
incoordination or dis-ease.
31. SUBLUXATIONS.
Interference with the transmission in the body is always
directly or indirectly due to subluxations in the spinal
column.
32. THE PRINCIPLE OF
COORDINATION. Coordination is the principle of harmonious
action of all the parts of an organism, in fulfilling their
offices and purposes.
33. THE LAW OF DEMAND AND
SUPPLY. The Law of Demand and Supply is existent in the body
in its ideal state; wherein the "clearing house," is the
brain, Innate the virtuous "banker," brain cells "clerks,"
and nerve cells "messengers."
An insatiably curious approach to life and an
unrelenting quest for continuous learning.
A commitment to test knowledge through experience,
persistence, and a willingness to learn from mistakes.
The continual refinement of the senses, especially
sight, as the means to enliven experience.
A willingness to embrace ambiguity, paradox, and
uncertainty.
The development of the balance between science and
art; 'whole brain' thinking.
The cultivation of grace, ambidexterity, fitness,
poise.
A recognition of and appreciation for the
interconnectedness of things and phenomena.
Cantor Susan Wehle
