"Nutrition is a fundamental element in health, and I believe this quote addresses that fact. Hippocrates, the 'Father of Medicine,' strongly believed that disease was natural and not due to superstition or punishment from the gods. This belief led him to understand that many cures were naturally available to us on this earth. Today, many of Hippocrates' theories are now far removed from modern medicine. Yet, the saying, 'Let food be thy medicine and medicine be they food,' I believe refers to what we still find today: we can often heal ourselves naturally. In many circumstances, we can use the planet's foods, herbs, and natural resources to heal our bodies. Hippocrates supported a 'lifestyle medicine' approach and was also known for saying, 'Walking is man's best medicine.' This saying holds merit; however, today, we must be diligent in allowing traditional medicine and alternative approaches to work together to best heal our bodies from illness and disease."
