HIPPOCRATES OF KOS, FATHER OF MEDICINE (460-370 BC)
We feel so privileged to live in Kos the motherland of Hippocrates, father of Western Medicine!Hippocrates: the first holistic physician, doctor, scientist, author, philosopher and teacher with a 2500 years-old, heritage of knowledge. He was one of the greatest in a galaxy of great minds of the ancient Greek World. Born on the island of Kos in 460 BC, Hippocrates was practically a contemporary of Plato (429-347 BC) and Aristotle (384-322 BC), and of some of the great playwrights of Athens. He travelled extensively and offered his services in many Greek cities.

The first to introduce principles of the Science in the therapy of Man's Body and Mind. It is in this respect that, since Roman times, Hippocrates is considered the “Father of Medicine”. Hippocrates became a strong legacy and was the reason behind the creation of the Asclepieion, the Famous Medical School in Kos that you can visit today. During his time the standards of Medicine were quite high. The basic principles he had introduced, are still valid today. This is easy to understand when one looks at the medical terminology. More than 5000 medical words in English have their roots in the precise Hippocratic terminology which was established 2500 years ago.

The “HIPOOCRATIC OATH” has been translated in many languages and is used by the World Medical Association as the basis of the Geneva Declaration 1948. It is the most important ethical document for the behaviour of physicians after the World War II.

 HIPPOCRATIC GARDEN. At least 250 different aromatic and therapeutical plants and herbs are mentioned in the Hippocratic Collection, the Handbook of Medicine for 2000 Years. His Pharmacology is still the source to identify and isolate several modern medicaments like Aspirin against fever, Coumarines for anticoagulation, Ephedrin against cough, Artemisinin against malaria, Vincristin against cancer, Tamoxiphen against breast cancer, and many others. You can visit the Hippocratic Garden in the International Hippocratic Foundation of Kos https://hippocraticfoundation.org/  . Only 3 km far from the city, presents the legacy of Hippocrates. WHAT TO VISIT:

• The botanical garden with aromatic and therapeutical plants and herbs

• The museum

• The medical office

• The pharmacy

• The library

Koullias Hotels support the International Hippocratic Foundation of Kos and sponsors the development and maintenance of the famous Hippocrates Botanical Garden. It is committed to raising awareness and encouraging visits to the museum and the garden. It aims to share with hotels guests, the inspiration, knowledge, values and approach of Hippocrates, on health and well-being for over 2500 years. “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being”, said Hippocrates before 2500 years. Today, the “Well-being”, meaning includes: “Wellness, Physical and Mental Health, Reflects the quality of the social values”.
BUT herbs and aromatics are widely used in the Koullias hotels’ kitchen as the basis of the local Mediterranean gastronomy. Botanic gardens are developed for the chefs’ daily needs offering health and satisfaction of the taste.  Local products, fresh vegetables and fruits, local wine and olive oil are the basis of high-quality traditional dishes.
Koullias Hotesl are BIKE FRIENDLY as per Hippocrates’ quote: “if we could give every individual the right amount of nourishment and exercise, not too little and not too much, we would have found the safest way to health”.
 We’re sharing Hippocrates quotes so we can benefit from his wisdom and his philosophy.
 
Koullias Hotels develop the ESG strategy and practices inspired by his advices for Health and Well-Being
2500 Years ago.
Additionally, guests enjoy weekly discussions, based and inspired by the quotes of Hippocrates, associated physical health with emotional health and eating habits. An experience not to be missed! LET’S GET THE BENEFITS FOR A GOOD LIFE FROM HIPPOCRATES’ QUOTES:
“Your foods shall be your 'remedies,' and your 'remedies' shall be your foods”
“Everything in excess is opposed by nature”
“The greatest medicine of all is teaching people how not to need it”
“Illnesses do not come upon us out of the blue. They are developed from small daily sins against Nature. When enough sins have accumulated, illnesses will suddenly appear”
“Natural forces within us are the true healers of disease.”
“Walking is man's best medicine”
“If you are in a bad mood, go for a walk. If you are still in a bad mood, go for another walk”
“Either aid or do not harm”
“Where love for man exists, love for art will also follow”