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Four Humors and Hippocrates

Four Humors - Hippocratic Method and the Four Humors in Medicine

When today's doctor prescribes an antibiotic to fight infection, he is trying to put the patient's body back in balance. While the drugs and medical explanation may be new, this art of balancing bodily fluids has been practiced since Hippocrates' day.