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The Greeks developed the theory of the four humours as they moved away from supernatural ideas about illness towards a more scientific approach. They observed patients and believed illness was caused by an imbalance of the four bodily fluids - blood, phlegm, yellow bile and black bile. This theory was an improvement as it moved away from blaming illness on evil spirits or gods. However, it also held back medicine for over 2000 years by being incorrect and focusing treatment on balancing humours rather than

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