Lecture 1 Germ vs Terrain Theory. Flashcards
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What did Louis Pasteur theorise?
The Germ theory.
Define Germ Theory
He believed that disease occurs from the outside due to invasion from bacteria/ Viruses
Define Pasteurisation
Rapid heat is applied to foods to destroy microbes.
What did Claude Bernard theorise?
Terrain theory
Describe terrain theory
When there is a balance in the internal environment, no disease can occur (key naturopathic principle)
How did Bechamp contribute to terrain theory?
Disease is due to low levels of PH, only if the tissues were toxic that disease takes hold.
What did Bechamp believe about germs?
He believed germs are opportunistic.
Finish this
To prevent illness, is not to treat the disease but to ????
Promote health.
What happens if internal equilibrium is reached?
Disease cannot happen.
