An '''illness''' is a [[medicine|medical]] problem that detracts from the good [[health]] of an individual.
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An '''illness''' is a [[medicine|medical]] problem that detracts from the good [[health]] of an individual. The most common kind of illness is a physical illness--a problem with the body, caused by any number of factors such as infection, or poisoning. Illness can also be psychological.
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Healing can be effected only by removal of the causes of disease. Incorrect [[Diet|food]] combinations can be an important cause. [http://www.rawfoodexplained.com/digestive-physiology-and-food-combining/the-basis-of-the-food-combining-system.html]
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Healing can be effected only by removal of the causes of disease. Incorrect [[Diet|food]] combinations can be an important cause.<ref>http://www.rawfoodexplained.com/digestive-physiology-and-food-combining/the-basis-of-the-food-combining-system.html</ref>