“What you do today will have repercussions in ten, twenty, thirty years”, likes to remind Anne-Victoria Fargepallet, naturopath. It is important to take care of your health capital from a very early age, “so as not to damage it by making too many mistakes throughout your life.”
But it’s never too late to take charge. “Everything is reversible”, assures the naturopath. It is enough to realize that small daily actions can improve the quality of our life. “It is important to study the body as a whole.” Aging is not only physical, it is also mental, psychological … “Cultivating our vital energy is one of the keys to staying young longer. It allows us to permanently heal ourselves. If our vital energy decreases , our immunity also wanes. “
We also take care of our diet
Raw food, of organic quality, will recharge your vitality. In addition, it will be naturally rich in antioxidants. Specify that “our body makes antioxidants in a natural way. It is preferable not to use food supplements which would make our body lazy “emphasizes the naturopath. This healthy lifestyle will also, through proper functioning of the emunctories (liver, intestines, pancreas, lungs, but also pores, anus, nostrils, etc.), eliminate toxic waste. So, we consume without moderation:
- Colorful fruits and vegetables. They are rich in polyphenols, powerful antioxidants that help fight free radicals.
- Olive oil. Champion in vitamin E, antioxidants and “good fats”.
- Herbs and spices. Ginger, turmeric, black pepper, nutmeg, cinnamon, cumin, thyme, rosemary, are antioxidants and anti-inflammatories.
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