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Just as food causes chronic disease, it can be the most powerful cure

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Hippocrates
Greek Physician
Philosopher
Physician
Cos
Hippokrates
Hippokrates of Kos
Hippocrates of Cos
Powerful
Chronic
Wellness
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Cures
Disease
Food
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