The art is long, life is short
HippocratesRead
When in sickness, look to the spine first.
Interpretation
The spine is a vital component of overall health, especially when facing illness.
Hippocrates suggests that the condition of the spine can be a key indicator of health problems, particularly during illness. By emphasizing the importance of spinal health, he encourages a holistic approach to medicine that considers the interconnectedness of body systems.
In practice
This quote can be used in a health seminar discussing the importance of spinal care.
The art is long, life is short
The body of man has in itself blood, phlegm, yellow bile and black bile; these make up the nature of this body, and through these he feels pain or enjoys health. Now he enjoys the most perfect health when these elements are duly proportioned to one another in respect of compounding, power and bulk, and when they are perfectly mingled.
That which is used - develops. That which is not used wastes away.
Cure sometimes, treat often, comfort always.
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Walking is man's best medicine.
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Nobody wins when the police are sent to look after people suffering from mental health problems; vulnerable people don't get the care they need and deserve, and the police can't get on with the job they are trained to do.
Well, first of all, let me say that I might have made a tactical error in not going to a physician for 20 years. It was one of those phobias that really didn't pay off.
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