Which historical view is MOST consistent with the idea that both the mind and the body influence health?
A) Hippocrates' view that health depends on an equilibrium.
B) Descartes' view that disease results from the breakdown of the body's machine.
C) Newton's demonstration of gravitational pull.
D) Pasteur's work in the role of microorganisms in causing disease.

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Hippocrates, often referred to as the father of Western medicine, believed that health was achieved by maintaining a balance of bodily fluids and that both physical and mental factors contributed to health. This view is consistent with the idea that both the mind and the body can influence health. Descartes' view focuses solely on the mechanical aspects of the body, Newton's work deals with physics, and Pasteur's work focuses on the role of microorganisms in disease.

Which Historical View Is MOST Consistent with the Idea That