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Paracelsus claimed digestion was an internal alchemist

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Imagine thinking your stomach is a tiny, localized scientist. Paracelsus, a Renaissance medical pioneer, literally believed a microscopic entity named the 'Archeus' lived in your gut, actively separating the spiritual nutrients from the toxic waste in your lunch.

Paracelsus claimed digestion was an internal alchemist
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