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Disease Quote by Hippocrates

“In whatever disease sleep is laborious, it is a deadly symptom; but if sleep does good, it is not deadly.” quote by Hippocrates
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““In whatever disease sleep is laborious, it is a deadly symptom; but if sleep does good, it is not deadly.””

Hippocrates

About This Quote

Source Medical Treatise: De Medicina, ancient Greek text

Sleep can be harmful if it worsens disease, but beneficial when restorative.

In simple terms: Sleep may be harmful or helpful depending on health.

Key Takeaway

Assess sleep’s impact on health conditions.

Themes

health sleep symptoms

Mood

cautious thoughtful

Type

clinical educational

When to use this quote

  • clinical diagnosis
  • patient care
  • wellness programs
  • research studies

Key Concepts

medicine physiology holistic health

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is sleep detrimental to illness?
  • How can you improve sleep quality?
A Different Perspective

Complex conditions may not fit this binary view.

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