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Comments provided by Artemis P Simopoulos, MD
As we enter 21st century, it is
important not to forget concepts set fourth by Hippocrates and his concept of “positive
health”
He established the concept of "Positive
Health" as follows:
"Positive health requires a knowledge of man's primary constitution (which today we
call genetics) and of the powers of various foods, both those natural to them and those
resulting from human skill (today's processed food). But eating alone is not enough for
health. There must also be exercise, of which the effects must likewise be known. The
combination of these two things makes regimen, when proper attention is given to the
season of the year, the changes of the winds, the age of the individual and the situation
of his home. If there is any deficiency in food or exercise the body will fall sick."
(5th Century BC) |
