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A healthy body depends on balance; excess or deficiency in its basic functions can cause illness. For example, constantly overeating or barely eating can both make someone sick.

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When people eat only after earlier food has been digested, they may need little medicine. For example, waiting for real hunger instead of snacking nonstop helps a person avoid overloading their body.

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After a meal is digested, eat only the amount the body needs; moderation helps preserve a long life. For example, stopping when comfortably satisfied rather than stuffed is a simple daily practice.

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Notice when food has been digested, wait until you are truly hungry, and choose food that suits your body. For example, after a heavy meal, someone can wait rather than forcing another meal late at night.

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Life faces fewer health troubles when we eat suitable food in moderation, even when we could eat more. For example, choosing a reasonable portion and stopping before overeating protects everyday well-being.

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Moderation brings lasting comfort, while overeating gives illness a place to stay. For example, someone who eats slowly and stops at enough may feel well, while a person who keeps piling on food may suffer afterward.

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Those who ignore their hunger and eat far too much invite countless illnesses. For example, regularly eating beyond fullness can lead to health problems instead of energy.

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Good treatment begins by identifying the illness, finding its cause, and choosing a remedy that fits. For example, a doctor should investigate why a fever started before prescribing medicine, then treat it carefully.

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A trained doctor should consider the patient’s condition, the illness, and the timing before treating it. For example, the right care for a child with a new infection may differ from treatment for an older adult with a long-term condition.

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Successful treatment depends on four partners: the patient, the doctor, the medicine, and the caregiver who supports the process. For example, recovery is stronger when a patient follows instructions, the doctor treats wisely, the medicine is suitable, and family or staff provide care.