Hippocrates: Why People Sick And Die?

In the beginning there was a lot of speculation as to why people get sick and die. When diseases spread it was told to be the work of the gods and punishment for their evil deeds. One man stood against this logic and separated religion and health, and the way of living has never been the same since. “It is thus with regard divine nor more sacred than other diseases, but has a natural cause from the originates like other affections. Men regard its nature and cause as divine from ignorance and wonder...” (Hippocrates). Hippocrates believed that sickness was brought on by our on undoing, on unhealthy environment, diet and lifestyle. He believed that it’s the way you live your life effects your health and well being. Taking it slow and resting …show more content…
One of the strengths of Hippocratic medicine was its emphasis on prognosis. He was able to diagnosis problems and illnesses in people through his research and investigations into their health. Hippocrates often used lifestyle modifications such as diet and exercise to treat diseases such as diabetes, what is today called lifestyle medicine. He firmly believed that eating correct foods daily and exercise could help cure and prevent sickness, which is still true to today. In today’s society Hippocrates sense of living is still present, we all still try to eat the healthiest foods and exercise daily to help prevent sickness. With the development of science we have actually been able to test and see results of doing so. It is very possible that someone with onset diabetes can change their lifestyle and reverse the disease. The same can co for cardiovascular disease or hypertension, a change in diet and physical activity have been proven to lower the risk of these illnesses. About 70 million American adults (29%) have high blood pressure—that’s 1 of every 3 adults. Only about half (52%) of people with high blood pressure have their condition under control (High