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How Was Disease Explained in 18th Century Germany?
- No single system - rejection of authorities
- Key concept where disease concerned: imbalance
- Disease results from inappropriate use of the six non-naturals
- air
- exercise
- evacuations
- diet
- rest
- passions
- Diet and evacuations especially significant
- Most common immediate cause of illness:
- hampered evacuations (sweat, urine, feces)
- Modified humoralism still present
- Most common treatment:
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