In Search of Hippocrates
“The natural healing force
within each of us is the
greatest force in getting well.”
The human body is designed with an
incredible ability to heal. When given
the proper tools it has an amazing
ability to fight infection and disease.
Most diseases plaguing Americans
are related to a poor lifestyle and diet.
The inflammation that develops is
the body’s response to environmental
toxins, processed foods and diets high
in sugar and fat. Even when patients
are chronically ill, improvement in
diet and lifestyle allow the body to
reverse the damage.
“Healing is a matter of time
but it is also a matter
of opportunity.”
Hippocrates believed that the body
must be treated as a whole and not
just a series of parts. Modern physicians are recognizing that many diseases affect multiple systems of the
body. He believed that a person’s
attitude and desire to be well contributed to their outcome. Modern
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medicine parallels our society today.
Patients want the quick fix. Most
diseases occur from chronic bad habits. It is unrealistic to believe that they
will improve quickly.
When approached correctly a disease
can be considered a chance to change
habits and ultimately improve longterm health. For example, if a patient
is pre-diabetic it is easier to put them
on medication and suggest they
watch sugar in their diet. However,
this should be an opportunity to
incorporate good nutrition and lifestyle changes that will prevent the
ultimate development of diabetes.
The medication just covers up the
symptoms. It will not prevent the
disease or its complications. Patients
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