Hippocrates, Galen and Paracelsus: Game-Changers in the Field of Modern Medicine
Archaeological studies show that humans have been practicing medicine as far back as 60,000 years ago, using plants such as cannabis and opium poppies to treat the sick and unwell. The science of medicine progressed over the years but remained focused on spirituality and followed a more ‘one size fits all’ approach, with different illnesses being treated in largely the same manner (Pan 2014). In this blog, I will introduce you to three influential people, who were driving forces in the creation of modern medicine. Hippocrates: The Father of Modern Medicine. Born: 460 BC, Greece Hippocrates was a pioneer of… Read More »Hippocrates, Galen and Paracelsus: Game-Changers in the Field of Modern Medicine