IS IT TRUE THAT A PERSON HAS FIVE DISEASES?

In some alternative health and wellness frameworks, the idea that “a person has five diseases” doesn’t literally mean everyone has exactly five illnesses.
Instead, it’s a teaching model that says the body faces five main types of health breakdowns — and if one or more are not corrected, they can develop into chronic or acute diseases.

Here’s a common interpretation of the “five diseases” model:

Type of “Disease”	Meaning	Examples	Main Causes
Repair Disease	The body’s repair system is weak, so damaged cells/tissues can’t heal properly	Slow wound healing, joint degeneration, organ damage	Nutrient deficiency (protein, vitamins C/A/Zinc), poor circulation, aging
Immune Disease	The immune system is too weak or overactive	Frequent infections, allergies, autoimmune diseases	Lack of immune nutrients (vitamin C, D, zinc), stress, poor sleep
Detox Disease	Detox organs (liver, kidney, skin, lymph) can’t remove waste effectively	Liver toxicity, kidney stones, skin problems, constipation	Overexposure to toxins, dehydration, poor liver function
Stress Disease	The body can’t handle mental/physical stress	High blood pressure, insomnia, adrenal fatigue	Chronic stress, unbalanced lifestyle, nutrient depletion (B vitamins, magnesium)
Aging Disease	Natural degeneration accelerates	Wrinkles, memory decline, bone loss	Oxidative stress, chronic inflammation, poor antioxidant intake

In this model:

• Each “disease” is really a breakdown direction — if ignored, it can lead to actual medical diseases.
• A person may have all five to some degree without realizing it.
• Nutrition, lifestyle, and targeted supplements aim to reverse or slow down these five processes.