Summary
Michel Lejoyeux: Let common sense prevail
From prehistoric man, through Greek scientists and oriental sages, to Renaissance alchemists, at every stage of our evolution there has been a form of common sense medicine. Learning to be independent and learning to chew comes from prehistoric times. Meditation and small gestures of Chinese wisdom have encouraged us to start favoring prevention, as well as to become aware of the fundamental good between our body and mind. Hippocrates did not hesitate to prescribe a 15-minute walk a day or a diet based on fish, carob or rice, and he also recommended napping and sexual activities. The alchemists showed us the virtues of warmth and music. And the latest neuroscience researchers have just confirmed the extraordinary effects of common sense medicine, which originates from the depths of time.
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