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Galen

Theory of the opposites

Hippocrates

Theory of the 4 humours

Causes

God


Miasma


Four humours


Astrology make sure the planets were aligned.

Treatment

Barber surgeons ~ bloodletting to get rid extra blood


Bathing ~ in herbs


Theriaca ~ used as a medicine

Preventions

Praying to God pilgrimage


Regimen Sanitatis was a list of rules about eating well, and cleaning