Innate Intelligence is a chiropractic term to describe the organizing properties of living things, which was originally coined by Daniel David Palmer, the founder of chiropractic. This concept states that all life contains Innate Intelligence and that this force is responsible for the organization, maintenance and healing of the body. Historically, chiropractors believed that they removed the interference to the nervous system (by way of spinal manipulation) and that when the spine is in correct alignment, Innate Intelligence can act, by way of the nervous system, to heal all disease.

Modern chiropractors study these principles in college and these ideas are seen as historical references to early chiropractic philosophy and science. Although most chiropractors - in common with all other authorized healthcare professionals - believe that the body has intrinsic healing abilities, the strict belief in Innate Intelligence as presented by early chiropractic leaders (as a spiritual life force cooperating with Universal Intelligence) is no longer considered to be a part of the mainstream within the profession.

Yet, in spite of this, there are some chiropractors who still speak positively about Innate Intelligence, and practice as if it were a real, spiritual reality. Many of these chiropractors make active efforts to educate their patients to share their beliefs.

One of the most notable groups in this connection is the Foundation for the Advancement of Chiropractic Education (F.A.C.E.). ^* They practice what is known as Objective Straight Chiropractic, and do not attempt to treat disease, but only to correct vertebral subluxations.

See also

• Universal Intelligence

External links

• Innate Intelligence on the F.A.C.E. website.

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