Philosophically, we often ascribe to universal intelligence or universal forces a negative connotation, especially when compared to the constructive action of innate intelligence. We observe that innate intelligence builds universal matter (steak and mashed potatoes) into innate matter (living human tissue). We also observe that universal forces which are the manifestation of universal intelligence tend … Read more
My desire is to correct subluxations. I do this for no other reason than because they are a detriment to the well-being of the human organism. I do this not out of dedication to a person or belief system. I do it because reason dictates it. I guide my professional life by a set of … Read more
Watching the evolution of this profession for the past 22 years has caused me to draw some conclusions: 1. The colleges are not going to save our profession. Most of the schools have been forced to compromise chiropractic in order for survival. Those that have not compromised have all but given up the idea of … Read more
There is a thought that is surfacing in a few straight chiropractic publications which appears to be antithetical to our chiropractic philosophy. It goes by various names but the concept is clear: straight chiropractic colleges, students, graduates, and doctors are being treated unfairly and it is time for the straight chiropractic movement to fight back … Read more
1. Maximus for Revolutionists The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonavle man persists in adapting the world to himself. v3n3
It is truly amazing how foreign the idea of “no diagnosis, no alternative to medicine, no treatment of disease” is to certain ones of the profession. In the opinion of the straight chiropractor, it is bad enough that they reject the above ideas but what is worse is that they cannot even comprehend the possibility … Read more
2. The Big Idea is not taught as one “nut” or as flipping a switch. It comes from being taught principle upon principle, concept by concept. v3n3
Why is it that the chiropractors who call themselves principled or straight are not having the impact that they had five or ten years ago? There are probably many reasons. The schools, for one, are a major factor. There is no doubt that they have given up on their chiropractic emphasis. Part of that is … Read more
The last issue dealt almost entirely with moral courage as a characteristic. In this issue a few more characteristics will be addressed. 1. Integrity. This is a quality sorely lacking in most aspects of society today. Dishonesty appears to be an acceptable way of life. No one is shocked at the revelation of a crooked … Read more
Those within the chiropractic profession who call themselves chiropractic “scientists,” clinical chiropractors, or broad scope practitioners tend to look rather condescendingly at the chiropractic philosopher. Somehow they view those who have a strong philosophical base for their practice as ignorant, religious fanatics who worship B.J. Palmer, innate intelligence, or both. It is strange how they … Read more