Sidebar: Herbal Bath

Rosita Arvigo was born in Chicago where she was trained as a doctor of naprapathy. In Belize, she trained with legendary don Elijio whose skill at herbal healing was renowned throughout the area. It is this Mayan herbal tradition that Rosita has faithfully preserved with her Rainforest Remedies. Look for other interviews with Rosita in upcoming issues of NL Journal.

Q: Given the importance of the work that you do, is there anything you would like to start our readers off with?

A: I think that when we consider herbal remedies, we need to keep in mind that plants, trees, root systems, and vines have evolved with humanity from time immemorial. We are all made up of the same biological material. It makes sense that a person who is feeling out of sorts, or unwell, at any level or in any system within the body, should first try nature’s remedies. We all evolved together; nature knows what our needs are. It makes sense that we should try something that is natural, non-toxic, and has many less side effects first. If that doesn’t work, then perhaps we have to go on to other forms of medicine, like allopathic. But like don Elijio always said, it only makes sense that you try God’s remedies first.

Q: Is there a certain percentage of effectiveness with herbal remedies that you see in your clients?

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