Terrain Theory Versus Germ Theory–A Fresh Look at an Old Principle

The theory that a strong and healthy body keeps illness at bay is reemerging as a foundation for maintaining wellness and fighting potential disease.

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Health Viewpoint

Guiding much of modern medicine is the “germ theory” of disease—a framework that led to the development of the first antibiotics in the 1940s. Though credited with saving millions from deadly infections, the current explosion in chronic conditions highlights its shortfalls.