Hippocrates wrote many Quotes
And The Hippocratic Oath

What is it that is so fascinating about this man that still has people talking about him even today? And why he is considered so highly throughout the modern medical world?

Hippocrates was born approximately in 460 B.C. on the Greek island of Cos; He was a teacher, an author, a roving medical practitioner and a Greek philosopher.

He wrote many "Hippocrates Quotes" which are still used and quoted to this very today.

Hippocrates the Greek philosopher, had two sons who became his students, he taught them everything he knew which was the use of natural medicines.

This was family tradition because Hippocrates was actually a student of his own father. They all followed the tradition of the Hippocratic Oath which most doctors still follow today.

This is the Hippocratic Oath as devised by Hippocrates himself. Any doctors reading this? I do hope you ALL abide by this Oath that you took and pay particular attention to Hippocrates Quotes.

"I swear by Apollo the physician and Aesculapius, and Health, Panacea and all the Gods and Goddesses, that, according to my ability and judgment, I will keep this Oath and this stipulation.

To reckon him who taught me this Art equally dear to me as my parents, to share my substance with him, and relieve his necessities if required; to look upon his offspring in the same footing as my own brothers, and to teach them this art, if they shall wish to learn it, without fee or stipulation; and that by precept, lecture, and every other mode of instruction,

I will impart a knowledge of the Art to my own sons, and those of my teachers, and to disciples bound by a stipulation and oath according to the law of medicine, but to none others.

I will follow that system of regimen which, according to my ability and judgment, I consider for the benefit of my patients, and abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous.

I will give no deadly medicine to any one if asked, nor suggest any such counsel; and in like manner I will not give to a woman a pessary to produce abortion.

With purity and with holiness I will pass my life and practice my Art.

I will not cut persons laboring under the stone, but will leave this to be done by men who are practitioners of this work. Into whatever houses I enter.

I will go into them for the benefit of the sick, and will abstain from every voluntary act of mischief and corruption; and, further, from the seduction of females or males, of freemen and slaves.

Whatever, in connection with my professional service, or not in connection with it, I see or hear, in the life of men, which ought not to be spoken of abroad, I will not divulge, as reckoning that all such should be kept secret.

While I continue to keep this Oath unviolated, may it be granted to me to enjoy life and the practice of the art, respected by all men, in all times.

But should I trespass and violate this Oath, may the reverse be my lot".

We can liken Hippocrates to a kindly old doctor, the ones we like to visit because sometimes just having someone talking to us about our problems and being kind is the best medicine after honey.

Hippocrates believed strongly in curing people using all that nature provides us with. This is perhaps why he devised the Hippocratic Oath.

He was extremely fond of using raw honey to cure many ailments and was particularly fond of Apple Cider Vinegar and Honey. These ingredients were better known as "Hippocrates Diet"

During his travels, Hippocrates cured the king of Macedonia of an unbearable weakening condition known as phthisis. This disease is also known as tuberculosis, a very nasty bacterial infection of the lungs.

Later, while in Abdera, Hippocrates also cured Democritus, who is known as the first man to introduce the atom to the scientific world. At this time, Democritos was suffering from what had been diagnosed as madness.

Hippocrates' popularity was increased with healing this noted scientist, as Hippocrates was also touted as the only person able to communicate with Democritos in his state of madness and effectively heal him holistic approaches.

Hippocrates' fame is largely due to his use of medicines that are readily produced by the earth and its inhabitants.

As a natural cure, honey, and other substances produced by the honeybee such as pollen and royal jelly is being rediscovered by those interested in effective, natural relief from a wide range of ailments.

Through his work at home and abroad, Hippocrates is widely credited as being the father of modern medicine.

While today's medical treatments rely on a variety of synthetic medications to heal various ailments that attack the human body, Hippocrates was particularly fond of certain herbal cures that he believed to be most effective.

These still work and are effective, perhaps some doctors should take a longer look at the Hippocratic Oath to refresh their memories!

Amongst Hippocrates treatment he was known for using honey this was one of his most commonly and preferred used remedies.

He was particularly fond of encouraging children who were ill in the benefits of eating honey and was amazed by its healing effects.

If your little one is ill and finding it difficult to eat, try a spoonful or glass of milk and honey during times of convalescence. It is a superb form of nutrition which is why the children responded so well.

Hippocrates regularly and successfully also used honey for wound treatment, the treatment of ulcers, as an expectorant and to treat a host of other illnesses.

He believed that honey and other bee products were a cure all for most ailments and, after Hippocrates death in approximately 370 B.C., legends portray stories of a honeybee swarm living inside of Hippocrates' sepulcher (his burial chamber) continuously producing honey that was used to heal sick children in that area.

Hippocrates didn’t just write the Hippocratic Oath, he wrote many quotes too.

# "It is far more important to know what person the disease has than what disease the person has".

# "If we could give every individual the right amount of nourishment and exercise, not too little and not too much, we would have found the safest way to health".

# "Wherever the Art of Medicine is loved there is also a Love of Humanity"

# "Walking is mans best medicine! I think that he realised that by walking often it would keep our bodies supple and less prone to joint pains such as arthritis and by using what nature provides us with, this is the next best medicine.

# Many Admire, Few Know

# Idleness and lack of occupation tend -nay are dragged - towards evil

Hippocrates Quotes still make a lot of sense and as you can see, most doctors today still abide by the rules of the Hippocratic Oath in particular with the privacy that each and every one of us is entitled to.

The problem today is during training modern doctors are taught to use synthetic and chemical based medication totally ignoring Hippocrates Diet even though they swear the Hippocratic Oath.

As science and health research are now rediscovering what Hippocrates always suspected, consuming foods that are rich in antioxidants increases cellular protection and are helpful in the prevention of chronic disease.

Hippocrates noticed the reducing effects of aging, restoring vitality and lowering cholesterol attributed to the Benefits of Eating Honey.

All of honey activity further reduces the likelihood of cardiovascular disease and other life-threatening ailments.

Aside from its high vitamin, mineral and antioxidant properties, Hippocrates also found success with honey because it is such a strong antibiotic and is particularly helpful in healing dead tissues, wounds and ulcers.

Hippocrates is very unlikely to have known the reasons for this but because of its high natural concentration of sugar, bacteria cannot survive in honey.

Perhaps the reason why Hippocrates was able to use honey with such wide success is because of the substances found in Medicinal Honey.

Therefore, when he covered wounds with honey not only were they protected from the air, elements and the risk of further infection, but honey applied directly to a wound effectively kills harmful infectious bacteria when it comes in contact with skin.

So Hippocrates certainly knew a thing or two about medicine and honey even if he didn't know just why honey works this way, he knew what he was talking about when he wrote the Hippocratic Oath.