A wise man ought to realize that health is his most valuable possession.
HIPPOCRATESEach of the substances of a man’s diet acts upon his body and changes it in some way and upon these changes his whole life depends.
More Hippocrates Quotes
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It is better to be full of drink than full of food.
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When doing everything according to indications, although things may not turn out agreeably to indication, we should not change to another while the original appearances remain.
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Positive health requires a knowledge of man’s primary constitution and of the powers of various foods, both those natural to them and those resulting from human skill. But eating alone is not enough for health. There must also be exercise, of which the effects must likewise be known.
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Who could have foretold, from the structure of the brain, that wine could derange its functions?
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If someone wishes for good health, one must first ask oneself if he is ready to do away with the reasons for his illness. Only then is it possible to help him.
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For where there is love of man, there is also love of the art.
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When in sickness, look to the spine first.
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The natural force within each of us is that greatest healer of all.
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Cure sometimes, treat often, comfort always.
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Declare the past, diagnose the present, foretell the future; practice these acts. As to diseases, make a habit of two things–to help, or at least to do no harm.
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Everyone has a doctor in him or her; we just have to help it in its work. The natural healing force within each one of us is the greatest force in getting well. Our food should be our medicine. Our medicine should be our food. But to eat when you are sick, is to feed your sickness.
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I will follow that system of regimen which, according to my ability and judgment, I consider for the benefit of my patients, and abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous.
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Nature itself is the best physician.
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Your foods shall be your ‘remedies,’ and your ‘remedies’ shall be your foods.
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Natural forces within us are the true healers of disease.
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