Ancient Egyptian medicine

Okay kiddo, do you remember the pyramids in Egypt? The people who built them were called ancient Egyptians and they had their own way of taking care of their health.

Back then, they believed that if they got sick, it was because there was something wrong with their body's balance. They didn't know about germs and viruses like we do now, so they used natural remedies and prayers to try and make the balance in their body better.

They had special doctors called "priest-physicians" who were very respected and important. These doctors had to learn a lot about the human body just like doctors do now. They used things like herbs and plants to make medicine and also did surgeries like removing damaged teeth or stitching up cuts.

They also had other medical practices like acupuncture which involves putting small needles in someone's skin to help with pain or illness. They sometimes even used animal poop as a medicine because they believed it had healing powers!

The ancient Egyptians also believed that the gods could help them get better. They would make offerings to certain gods and goddesses who were thought to have healing powers. They also used special amulets and charms that they thought would protect them from getting sick.

Overall, ancient Egyptian medicine was a mix of natural remedies, surgeries, and prayers to try and make their bodies healthy and balanced.