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 triunity 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, and 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 create 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 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 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 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 co-ordinated 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 and animal bodies
  29. Interference with Transmission of Innate Forces- There can be interference with transmission of Innate forces
  30. The Cause of Dis-ease- Interference with the transmission of Innate forces cause incoordination of dis-ease
  31. Subluxations- Interference with 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 in the brain, Innate the virtuous "banker", brain cells "clerks", and nerve cells "messengers"