Egyptians, not Greeks were true fathers of medicine
Scientists examining documents dating back 3,500 years say they have found proof that the origins of modern medicine lie in ancient Egypt and not with Hippocrates and the Greeks. "Cla...Eat Like a Greek for Good Health
It looks like the Mediterranean diet is a simple recipe for good health. Harvard researchers who monitored the diets of 22,000 Greeks found that those consuming the classic diet -- rich in olive oil, unrefined grains, fruits and vegetables and accompanied by a moderate amount of wine -- lived longer than those who did not."The closer you are to adhering to this diet, the more likely you ar...Greek Study Shows Living In The Hills May Be Healthier
Recently a study done in Greece to show the relationship of the place of residence to the health of people showed up some interesting results.// The study took into consideration of health of the people living in the plains and those living in the hills, data taken initially in 1996 and reviewed after 15 years, especially concerned with coronary disease. The study took into account th...Greeks Cautioned About ‘olive’ Remedy for Cancr
Greek government has warned its citizens against using olive pulp as treatment for cancer. This announcement came closely on the heels of a television show which proclaimed// olive leaf potion to be an effective remedy for all types of cancer. According to this show, water mixed with the green liquid from olive leaves, when strained could be an effective treatment for cancer of any degr...Introducing Thalasso, the Greeks Way to a Healthy Life
Every year countless vacationers take a beach holiday to relax, feel the surf on their feet, the warmth of the sun on their skin and the wind in their hair. The sea's effect on health is also the focus of Thalasso, a Greek word that means therapy through the sea. Thalasso has made some things applied in ancient Greece by Hippocrates beloved today. "Thalasso uses the p...