What did people believe in the ancient world? - Humours

How many humours were there?

There were four humours

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What were the four humours?

Yellow Bile, Black Bile, Phlegm and Blood

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What did people believe made you sick?

Your humours were out of balance

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What was the main focus of treatment?

Removing the surplus

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What were the two most common treatments?

Bleeding and purging

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What did people recommend as prevention?

Lifestyle changes

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What were some of the things recommended as prevention?

Exercise and dietary changes

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What were people told to do in regards to the seasons?

Stay warm in winter and stay cool in the summer

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What were the four humours?

Yellow Bile, Black Bile, Phlegm and Blood

What did people believe made you sick?

What was the main focus of treatment?

What were the two most common treatments?

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