Classic and Foundational Quotes
- “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” — Hippocrates
(Emphasizes prevention through natural diet as the primary investment in health.) - “The natural healing force within each one of us is the greatest force in getting well.” — Hippocrates
(Highlights the body’s innate power, strengthened by effort in harmonious living.) - “The doctor of the future will give no medicine but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease.” — Thomas A. Edison
(A visionary call to preventive, effort-based natural health over reactive treatment.) - “Prevention is better than cure.” — Desiderius Erasmus (widely echoed in natural medicine traditions)
(A timeless reminder that consistent effort in healthy habits prevents far more than cures later.)
Quotes Emphasizing Investment and Effort
- “Health is a priceless wealth. Invest while you can.” — Bryant McGill
(Directly frames health as something requiring proactive investment through daily effort.) - “View health as an investment, not an expense.” — John Quelch
(Encourages seeing preventive actions—like nutrition and lifestyle—as long-term gains.) - “Taking care of your body, no matter what your age, is an investment.” — Oprah Winfrey
(Stresses ongoing effort at any stage for natural vitality.) - “People are beginning to realize that it is cheaper and more advantageous to prevent disease than to cure it.” — Henry Lindlahr, ND (pioneer of naturopathy)
(Ties effort in prevention to both health and practical “savings.”)
Ayurvedic and Holistic Prevention-Focused Quotes
- “When diet is wrong, medicine is of no use. When diet is correct, medicine is of no need.” — Ayurvedic Proverb
(Prevention through mindful, natural eating as the ultimate effort.) - “Ayurveda will be known as the most supremely evolved system of perfect health—from both points of view: prevention and cure.” — Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
(Highlights Ayurveda’s emphasis on preventive effort for lasting natural balance.) - “The great thing about Ayurveda is that its treatments always yield side benefits, not side effects.” — Shubhra Krishan
(Reflects how investing in natural, holistic practices builds overall well-being preventively.)
