History of Medicine

Some people think I could not carrot all about nutrition, but while researching types to plant in my garden I came across this amusing history of medicine

Patient “I am sick”.

Physicians responses:
3500 years ago – “Here eat this root”
2500 year ago – “That root is heathen – say this prayer”
150 years ago – “That is superstition – drink this potion”
50 years ago – “That potion is snake oil – take this pill”
15 years ago – “That pill is no good, take this antibiotic”
Today – “that is not natures way – here eat this root”

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