I adhere to a macrobiotic lifestyle, largely in its original form and intention rather than one of the various versions of it that emerged after its popularity explosion in the sixties.
What is Macrobiotics? Macrobiotics means, literally, "big life". It is about living life to the full, but not in the sense that most Westerners think of this. Based on 5000 year old oriental wisdom, it is a way of living and thinking in harmony with nature that creates a daily reality of health...
A short history of Macrobiotics Many people regard George Ohsawa (1893-1966) as the founder of macrobiotics; however this is not the case. Although he had great influence on its development during the last century he was not its originator.
Shamanism and Macrobiotics. Shamanism is the oldest known spiritual practice of humankind dating back to at least the Stone Age. It is an Earth-based attitude to life with a basic tenet of respect for all creation. Practitioners of shamanism have been known under many names including witch doctor...
Dr. Futagil's 10 Commandments of Health. Renowned Japanese doctor Kenzo Futagil MD used to give his patients and disciples the following commandments for health: 1. Eat Less and chew well 2. Ride less and walk often 3. Have fewer clothes and launder often ...