Hippocrates

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of the god of medicine Asclepius, but he received the basics of science from his father and grandfather, who were popular among the people for their talent in the field of medical practice.

A natural scientist was born on about. Kos (coast of Turkey today). Hippocrates' father was also engaged in healing, his name was Heraclides, his mother - Fenareta (Praxitia according to other sources).

that time - Gorgias, Democritus, who helped him improve the already existing store of knowledge.
Greece gave birth to many doctors, and fate allowed them to meet with Hippocrates. Obsessed with a thirst for knowledge, the young man absorbed their every word about science, carefully studied the tables painted on the walls of various temples of Asclepius.

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the following:

The theory of disease stages. According to the theory, Hippocrates identified a dangerous stage of the disease - "crisis", and also spoke about the features of "critical days".
Discoveries about human temperament.
The developed methods of examination of patients (auscultation, percussion, palpation).
Features of the surgical intervention.
Statement of the principles of dietetics.

Oath has undergone changes in edition during translation, but the basic principles remained unchanged, as well as the quotes set out in his creations. They contain a special humanism, mercy, humanity towards each person. For example:

Obligations to others (selfless help to everyone).
Do no harm principle.
Recommendations for doctors to refuse abortions to women, to those who are seriously ill - in euthanasia, and not to dare to have an affair with patients.
The principle of silence, confidentiality, sacrament of the patient's problem.

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married to a girl from a noble family living in his homeland. Their wedding took place after Hippocrates' home schooling. In the marriage, the spouses had three children (boys Thessal, Dragon and a girl).

The philosopher, according to family tradition, directed his sons to the field of healing, and legends and stories were invented about the girl. The daughter of the great physician lived her life in Astypalea (an island in the Aegean Sea). Here she married a man named Polybius. He was a student and follower of Hippocrates.

of 83-104), leaving his descendants a rich heritage in the field of medicine and philosophy. He died in the city of Larissa (Thessaly Valley in Greece), and his grave is in the region of Girton.

In the years of modern times, a monument to Hippocrates was erected in Larissa - a place of a popular excursion in the city.

doctor. True, it is located on its reverse side, therefore, it cannot be seen through a telescope from the Earth.

According to one of the legends, he managed to defeat the plague that gripped Athens. Perhaps this is true - they did not know how to cure the plague at that time, but modern research has shown that some other disease was raging in Athens, and not a real plague.

The fundamental principle of his teaching is “Do No Harm”. Because the renowned physician himself believed that the best way of treatment was to create conditions under which the patient's body would be able to cope with the disease on its own.

comes either from excess or from lack, that is, from imbalance."
"Part of the disease comes only from the way of life"