Hippocrates

“A wise man ought to know that health is his most valuable possession”- Hippocrates. In the very beginning, ancient healers used prehistoric medicinal herbs to aid with diseases. Many different religions and races contributed to today’s knowledge of health care in a variety of ways. The outbreak of many diseases in the Dark Age resulted in vital forms of medicine used on a daily basis for the wellness of the human population. Primitive people were superstitious and believed disease was a…

Personal Statement My first exposure to a nutritionist was when I was in middle school. I was helping my mom who work in the health department coordinating a health seminar and I got to meet the speakers of which some of them are nutritionists. Since my mom work in the health department, she tried to apply the things that she learned at home. Growing up, my mom was strict on what my siblings and I could eat. I did know why we could not eat certain things, but not until I met the nutritionist and…

I remember one time, when I was in the hospital doing an internship, there was this patient that was on her deathbed. I remember her saying she did not want to live anymore. On that day the elderly patient, who was in the Intensive Care Unit breathing her last breath, was slowly allowed to die. This was about two years ago and I’ve never forgotten that moment. I was told that day that sometimes you have to let the patient pass. A physician is taught to do no harm; however, when should a patient…

medicine for his research on intestinal flora and the connection of the aging process. Methchnikoff believed toxic bacteria in the colon caused us to get old. He was not the first to connect longevity with colon health. Over 2000 years earlier Hippocrates said that “death sits in the the bowels” and “bad digestion is at the root of all evil.” Physicians today still do not know enough about the gut, which our biggest immune system organ. Leaky gut syndrome symptoms can include bloating, gas,…

examining his predecessors’ various theories on the matter and proving which of these theories must hold true. He spends a lot of time disproving Erasistratus’s theories of respiration as a means to replenish arteries and appears to believe that Hippocrates’ ideas on respiration respiration for the purposes of both cooling and nourishment. Though not mentioned by name, Galen’s views on respiration appear to match up on key points with Aristotle’s views on respiration, as outlined in his text On…

Brilliant people made historical, dental advancements possible. Since the beginning of history, people have worked to expand the field of dentistry. Between 500 and 300 BC, Hippocrates and Aristotle documented the eruption pattern of teeth along with the treatment of decayed teeth. The two also established the use of extracting teeth with forceps and the ability to use wires to correct loose teeth and fractured jaws. The 1700s, one of the most productive centuries for dental advancements,…

and its current form as the ACA. I think we have to go back a bit further though based on the question of the evolution of healthcare over the pat 10,000 years and how the Greeks and the Egyptians affected how our healthcare system looks today. Hippocrates for example was known for his documented his medical practices so that others could use his data to learn from whether good or bad (Cartwright, 2013). From your writings, it seems that your application and your synthesis/idea of what type of…

1. Find a quiet place where you will not be interrupted. 2. Sit in a comfortable chair or upright in bed. 3. Close your eyes and take a few slow, deep breaths. Allow your body to relax. 4. Vividly picture yourself in a state of complete physical, mental, and emotional health. 5. Focus not only on the images, but on the feelings, sensations, emotions, smells, sights, and tastes around you. Imagine yourself in enjoyable scenarios where you have plenty of energy and are having a wonderful,…

Annotated bibliography Dowbiggin, Ian. A Concise History of Euthanasia. Lanham, Maryland: Rowman & Littlefield, 2007. Dowbiggin?s book provides a substantial chronological framework with a clear breakdown of classical historical changes of euthanasia documentation through classically accepted periods of change. He touches on concepts from antiquity through the modern area and discusses some broad changes in philosophy, historiography, and cultural beliefs during these periods. Although this…

Chapter 4: Good Foods Part II – Carbohydrates and Fats “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food” ~ Hippocrates Carbohydrates The molecules of carbohydrates consist of hydrogen, carbon, and oxygen atoms. They function as storage molecules and protective membranes for cells and organ- isms. Effects of Carbohydrates on Our Body Carbohydrates provide the energy that is needed to do all the activities in your life. They are also important for health reasons like healthy sleep…