"Plato was aware that divination is something inferior that pertains to the non-rational soul. The main point is that they [clairvoyants] name their illnesses, especially chronic nervous disorders that are not yet fully developed. Also, rheumatism, toothaches, yield to magnetism. Remarkably, it seems to have an effect on the maladies of menstruation. The somnambulists especially know how to specify these disorders and it is easy to admit that they discover deficiencies. They describe these conditions, but in an entirely ordinary manner, not in the manner of one who understands anatomy. Then they indicate the remedy for their disease."
A disease is a particular abnormal condition that adversely affects the structure or function of all or part of an organism and is not immediately due to any external injury. Diseases are often known to be medical conditions that are associated with specific signs and symptoms. A disease may be caused by external factors such as pathogens or by internal dysfunctions. For example, internal dysfunct
"I have sat with countless patients and families to discuss grim : It’s one of the most important jobs physicians have. ... My standard pieces include ... “illness can drive a family apart or bring it together — be aware of each other’s needs and find extra support.”"
"Sickness is a belief, to be annihilated by the divine Mind."
"A malady Preys on my heart that medcine cannot reach."
"What, is Brutus sick, And will he steal out of his wholesome bed, To dare the vile contagion of the night?"
"He had a fever when he was in Spain, And when the fit was on him, I did mark How he did shake; tis true, this god did shake: His coward lips did from their colour fly, And that same eye whose bend doth awe the world Did lose his lustre."
"Take you up when you feeling down When youre sick he will come around Takes his cures from out the ground Hes the one who can hypnotize And youll never believe your eyes He can cause the dead to rise."