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# Fereydoon Batmanghelidj

(1931–2004)   Physician   Iran

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Fereydoon Batmanghelidj was a physician from Iran, best known for *Your Body's Many Cries for Water*.

## Quick Facts About Fereydoon Batmanghelidj

Born January 1, 1931

Died November 15, 2004

Nationality Iran

Profession Physician

Notable works Your Body's Many Cries for Water

## About Fereydoon Batmanghelidj

Fereydoon Batmanghelidj was an Iranian doctor, naturopath, HIV/AIDS denialist and writer. He is best known for believing increased water consumption is the cure for most disease, a view not supported by clinical evidence and considered quackery by medical experts.

##  Quotes by Fereydoon Batmanghelidj

> [The whole entire existence of the pharmaceutical industry is based on presentation of false science, and advertising this false science and drumming…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/fereydoon-batmanghelidj/the-whole-entire-existence-of-the-pharmaceutical-industry-is-based-on/)

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> [Medications are palliatives. They are not designed to cure the degenerative diseases of the body.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/fereydoon-batmanghelidj/medications-are-palliatives-they-are-not-designed-to-cure-the/)

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> [Your body's many cries for water: you are not sick, you are thirsty: don't treat thirst with medications!](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/fereydoon-batmanghelidj/your-body-s-many-cries-for-water-you-are-not-sick-you-are-thirsty-don/)

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