“We Have Forgotten The Natural Way”
Sofia Loureiro, naturopath, doctor in environmental chemistry and author of a guide to remedies for children, claims that the answers to health problems lie in nature.
The path to natural health and well-being is to have an organism capable of defending itself and responding to diseases with vitality, says Sofia Loureiro, a naturopath, a graduate in biotechnology and also the author of a complete guide to natural medicine for children. , Guide to natural remedies for children (Ed. New Firefly).
“The answers are in nature”
-He says that wisdom is in nature …
-Of course. All natural systems tend towards biological balance. As such, our body also reacts according to the laws of nature, seeking balance through its natural healing power, Vis medicatrix naturae . The answers lie in nature, including wellness.
–And how can we have this vital energy to avoid getting sick?
–With healthy lifestyle habits and prevention. With a nutritious and balanced diet, regular physical exercise, restful sleep, practice of relaxation techniques …
In addition, there are natural remedies that allow us to strengthen our body, including the immune system, so that it can face adversities (physical and emotional) and that can be used as preventive measures.
“So can we heal ourselves?”
–The paradigm that our health depends on someone else or something outside of ourselves is becoming obsolete. We have to take care of ourselves, strengthening ourselves by adopting a healthy lifestyle, and in case of imbalances, go to gentle treatments that stimulate the natural power of the body’s response.
– Can natural treatments replace drugs ?
– We must never forget that one does not replace the other, each one has their mission at any given time. The most important thing is to have a vital organism that reacts to health challenges.
– What led you to write a guide to natural remedies for children?
– In my office, parents did not find books with natural remedies to treat their children. And I decided to write a guide that would provide diverse information about natural options for the most common ailments.
Children have a great capacity for reaction and incredible vital energy that makes them respond well to these natural treatments, which help to strengthen and stimulate the body’s natural healing mechanism.
–As a natural therapist, what does a child need to be happy?
–Children are like sponges. A child will be happy if his environment is positive, harmonious, relaxed, creative. Our progress as a society and humanity depends on a new generation of active, healthy and motivated children.
