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An '''illness''' is a [[medicine|medical]] problem that detracts from the good [[health]] of an individual.
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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Author John A. Schindler, M.D. introduced the powerful concept of EII, or "emotionally induced illness," long before most physicians were aware of the connection between emotions and physical health. (1954) <ref>[http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1127502.How_To_Live_365_Days_A_Year How To Live 365 Days A Year.] (1954) </ref>
Author John A. Schindler, M.D. introduced the powerful concept of EII, or "emotionally induced illness," long before most physicians were aware of the connection between emotions and physical health. (1954) <ref>[http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1127502.How_To_Live_365_Days_A_Year How To Live 365 Days A Year.] (1954)</ref>
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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>
== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Health]] and [[Nutrition]]
*[[Exercise]]
* [[Alternative medicine|Complementary medicine]]
*[[Herbert Benson]]
* [[Exercise]], [[Martial arts]], [[Tai Chi]], [[Yoga]]
*[[Stress]]
* [[Herbert Benson]] and [[Mind and body]]
* [[Stress]] and [[Breathing]] [[meditation]]
== References ==
== References ==
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