Ancient Greek & Roman Medicine (Radio Edit)
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The Theory of Opposits
Ancient doctors thought that the body was made up of four different substances. Blood, phlegm, black bile and yellow bile were all considered to be humours. If they get out of balance this can tip you towards a certain mood or into bad health. The theory of opposites then led them to prescribe treatments which counteract these qualities.
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